2002 LINCOLN BLACKWOOD tailgate

POSITIVE RETENTION FLOOR MAT
Position the floor mat so that the
eyelet is over the pointed end of the
retention post and rotate forward to
lock in. Make sure that the mat does
not interfere with the operation of
the accelerator or the brake pedal.
To remove the floor mat, reverse the
installation procedure.
TAILGATE DUAL-DOORS
The rear cargo area is intended for cargo storage only, not for
passengers. You can open and close the tailgate dual-doors from outside
the vehicle only.
²To access the rear cargo area,
open the tonneau cover using the
overhead console button, the key
fob button or key pad on the
door.
²To open dual-doors, open the
right door using the inside door
handle, then open the left door
using the handle on the side of
the door.
²To close dual-doors, close the left
door first, then the right door.
²Close the tonneau cover using the overhead console button, the key
fob button or key pad on the door.
The tailgate dual-doors should be closed before driving your
vehicle. Leaving the tailgate dual-doors open could cause serious
damage to the tailgate dual-doors and its components.
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The tonneau cover can be operated
by the following:
²overhead console button
²key fob button
²keyless entry key pad
²manually
The Overhead console button and
Keyless entry pad features will only
operate the tonneau cover with the
vehicle in P (Park) or N (Neutral),
the ignition in any position and both
tailgate dual doors must be closed.
The Key fob feature will only operate the tonneau cover with the ignition
in any position except RUN.
NOTE:The instrument panel door ajar light will illuminate when the
tonneau cover is in the open position.
To open the cover from the Overhead console:
Refer toOverhead controlsin this section.
To open the cover with the Key fob:
Refer toRemote Entry Systemin this section.
To open the cover with the Keyless entry pad:
Refer toKeyless Entry Systemin this section.
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To open the tonneau cover from the
inside, pull the ªTº shaped handle
and push up on the tonneau cover
panel. The material that the handle
is made of will glow for hours in the
darkness of the pickup box following
brief exposure to ambient light. With
the tonneau cover popped up the
right tailgate door can be opened to
exit.
The ªTº shaped handle is located on
the pickup box.
Keep vehicle doors and tonneau cover locked and keep keys and
key fob out of a child's reach. Unsupervised children could lock
themselves in an open pickup box and risk injury. Children should be
taught not to play in vehicles.
On hot days, the temperature in the pickup box can rise very
quickly. Exposure of people or animals to these high
temperatures for even a short time can cause death or serious
heat-related injuries, including brain damage. Small children are
particularly at risk.
SECURILOCKYPASSIVE ANTI-THEFT SYSTEM
SecuriLockypassive anti-theft system is an engine immobilization
system. This system prevents the engine from being started unless a
coded key programmed to your vehicleis used.
The SecuriLockypassive anti-theft system is not compatible with
non-Ford aftermarket remote start systems. Use of these systems may
result in vehicle starting problems and a loss of security protection.
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Replacing foglamp bulbs
The halogen bulb contains gas under pressure. The bulb may
shatter if the glass envelope is scratched or if the bulb is
dropped. Handle the bulb carefully. Grasp the bulb only by its
base. Avoid touching the glass envelope.
1. Rotate the foglamp bulb
counterclockwise and remove from
foglamp (the rear side of the
foglamp is shown).
2. Disconnect the electrical
connector from the foglamp bulb.
3. Connect the electrical connector
to the new foglamp bulb.
4. Install the foglamp bulb in
foglamp by rotating clockwise.
Replacing tail//turn/backup lamp bulbs
1. Open the tailgate dual doors to
expose the lamp assembly nut.
2. Remove the nut from the lamp
assembly.
3. Carefully pry the lamp assembly
away from the vehicle to expose the
bulb socket.
4. Rotate the bulb socket
counterclockwise and remove from
lamp assembly.
5. Pull bulb straight out of socket and push in the new bulb.
6. Install the bulb socket into the lamp assembly and rotate clockwise.
7. Carefully install the lamp assembly on the pickup box aligning the
three tabs into the slots.
8. Secure the lamp assembly on the vehicle with the nut.
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