*if equipped*if equipped13
2015 MKC
12
Liftgate
Manual Liftgate
To Open the Liftgate
1. Unlock the liftgate with the remote control
or power door control. If the intelligent
access transmitter* is within 3 feet (1 meter)
of the liftgate, the liftgate will unlock when
you press the liftgate release button.
2. Unlock all the vehicle doors.
3. Press the button located inside the liftgate
pull-cup handle to unlatch the liftgate.
4. Pull on the outside handle to raise the liftgate.
Power Liftgate*
To Open Using the Outside Liftgate Button
1. Unlock the liftgate with the remote control
or power door control. If the intelligent
access transmitter* is within 3 feet (1 meter)
of the liftgate, the liftgate will unlock when
you press the liftgate release button.
2. Press the button located in the top
of the liftgate pull-cup handle.
3. Allow the power system to open the
liftgate after pressing the control.
4. To close, press and release the
control pictured below. To Open Using the Remote Transmitter
Open or close the liftgate with your remote
control by pressing the
button twice within
three seconds. You will hear a tone when the
liftgate is activated. You can also open or close
the liftgate from inside the vehicle by pressing
the
button on the instrument panel.
Setting the Liftgate Open Height
Once you open the power liftgate, you can move
it manually to a desired height. If the previously
programmed liftgate height is lower than the fully
opened position, you can manually push it upward. To Program a New Height
1. Open the liftgate.
2. Manually move the liftgate to your desired height.
3. Press and hold the control button on the liftgate
until you hear a tone, indicating that your
programming of the liftgate height is successful.
The next time you use the power feature to open the
liftgate, it will open to its newly programmed height.
To change the programmed height, repeat the
process above.
Obstacle Detection*
When you use the power open or close feature and the liftgate detects a \
problem, you will hear a warning tone and the liftgate will stop.
The Liftgate Will Not Power Open or Close When
It detects an object in its opening or closing path.
The 12-volt battery does not have enough charge to power the liftgate.
The ignition is on and the transmission is not in park (P).
You are traveling at speeds at or above 3 mph (5 km/h).
Note: Entering the vehicle while the liftgate is closing could cause the
vehicle to bounce and activate obstacle detection.
Hands-free Liftgate Operation*
1. Make sure you have your intelligent access transmitter within
3 feet (1 meter) of the liftgate.
2. Move your foot under and back from the rear bumper, similar to a kicking
(front-to-back) motion. Do not move your foot sideways or the sensors \
may
not detect the motion.
Note: In vehicles equipped with the towing package, you must kick your
foot between the trailer hitch and the exhaust system. Do not kick under
the hitch.
Built-in Storage
Cargo tie-downs, located in key areas of the rear cargo area, fold out o\
f the way
when not in use.
Umbrella tray, located on the outboard side of the driver seat, lets you\
store a wet
umbrella and keeps it within easy reach.
Toll-ticket holder, located between the headliner and the sunvisor hinge\
: slide
your toll ticket in the space provided.
Liftgate and Built-in Storage
Preproduction model shown Preproduction model shown
