2018 MKC Owner's Manual

Liftgate

Obstacle Detection When Closing The system stops when it detects an obstacle. Three tones sound and the system reverses to open. Once you remove the obstacle, you can power close the liftgate Note: Entering your vehicle while the liftgate is closing can cause your vehicle to bounce and activate obstacle detection. To prevent this, let the power liftgate close completely before you enter your vehicle. Before driving off, check the instrument cluster for a liftgate or door ajar message or warning indicator. Failure to do this could result in unintentionally leaving the liftgate open while driving. When Opening The system stops when it detects an obstacle and three tones sound. Once you remove the obstacle, you can continue to operate the liftgate.

Hands-Free Feature (If Equipped) Make sure you have an intelligent access transmitter within 3 ft (1 m) of the liftgate.

Note: Allow the power system to open the liftgate. Manually pushing or pulling the liftgate may activate the system’s obstacle detection feature and stop the power operation or reverse its direction, replicate a strut failure, or damage mechanical components. Note: Splashing water may cause the hands-free liftgate to open. Keep the intelligent access key away from the rear bumper detection area when washing your vehicle.

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1. Move your foot under and away from the rear bumper detection area in a single-kick motion. Do not move your foot sideways or the sensors may not detect the motion. Kick between the exhaust and hitch if your vehicle is equipped with a hitch. 2. The liftgate will power open or close.

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MKC (TME) Canada/United States of America, JJ7J 19A321 AA enUSA, Edition date: 201707, First Printing