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Note: Make sure that you close the liftgatebefore operating or moving your vehicle,especially in an enclosure, like a garage ora parking structure. This could damage theliftgate and its components.
Note: Make sure the area behind yourvehicle is free from obstruction and thatthere is enough room for you to operate theliftgate. Objects too close to your vehicle,for example a wall, garage door or anothervehicle may come into contact with themoving liftgate. This could damage theliftgate and its components.
Note:Make sure that you fully close theliftgate to prevent cargo from falling out.
CLOSING THE LIFTGATE FROMOUTSIDE YOUR VEHICLE
WARNING: Make sure all personsare clear of the power liftgate area beforeusing the power liftgate control.
Press and release the liftgate button.
Note: Make sure that you close the liftgatebefore operating or moving your vehicle,especially in an enclosure, like a garage ora parking structure. This could damage theliftgate and its components.
Note: Make sure the area behind yourvehicle is free from obstruction and thatthere is enough room for you to operate theliftgate. Objects too close to your vehicle,for example a wall, garage door or anothervehicle may come into contact with themoving liftgate This could damage theliftgate and its components.
Note:Make sure you fully close the liftgateto prevent cargo from falling out.
CLOSING THE LIFTGATE USING THEREMOTE CONTROL
WARNING: Make sure all personsare clear of the power liftgate area beforeusing the power liftgate control.
Press the button twice within threeseconds.
Note: Make sure that you close the liftgatebefore operating or moving your vehicle,especially in an enclosure, like a garage ora parking structure. This could damage theliftgate and its components.
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Note: Make sure the area behind yourvehicle is free from obstruction and thatthere is enough room for you to operate theliftgate. Objects too close to your vehicle,for example a wall, garage door or anothervehicle may come into contact with themoving liftgate. This could damage theliftgate and its components.
Note:Make sure that you fully close theliftgate to prevent cargo from falling out.
CLOSING THE HANDS-FREE LIFTGATE
(If Equipped)
Make sure you have the remote controlwithin 3 ft (1 m) of the liftgate.
1.Stand behind your vehicle, and face theliftgate.
2.Move your foot, in a single-kick motion,without pausing, under and away fromthe rear bumper detection area.
3.The liftgate closes.
Avoid the following actions when using thehands-free opening feature:
•Making physical contact with the bumper.
•Holding your foot under the bumper.
•Sweeping your foot from side to side, orkicking at an odd angle.
Detection Zones
The detection area is on the left-hand sideand right-hand side of the rear bumper area.
Note:Some vehicles may have the ability todetect the kicking motion from under thetrailer hitch.
Note:Allow the power system to close theliftgate. Manually pushing the liftgate mayactivate the system’s obstacle detectionfeature and stop the power operation orreverse its direction, replicate a strut failure,or damage mechanical components.
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STOPPING THE LIFTGATE
MOVEMENT
Note: Do not apply sudden excessive forceto the liftgate while it is in motion. This coulddamage the power liftgate and itscomponents.
Note:Selections will vary depending onregion or options.
You can stop the liftgate movement by doingany of the following:
•Pressing the liftgate control button onthe liftgate.
•Pressing the liftgate control button insidethe vehicle.
•Pressing the liftgate button on the remotecontrol twice.
•Pressing the liftgate button on anauthorized device.
•Moving your foot under and away fromthe center rear bumper in a single-kickmotion.
LIFTGATE OBSTACLE DETECTION
Closing the Liftgate
The system stops when it detects anobstacle. A tone sounds and the systemreverses to open. Once you remove theobstacle, you can power close the liftgate.
Note:To prevent accidental obstacledetection, let the power liftgate closecompletely before you enter your vehicle.
Opening the Liftgate
The system stops when it detects anobstacle and a tone sounds. Once youremove the obstacle, you can continue tooperate the liftgate.
OPENING AND CLOSING THE
LIFTGATE WINDOW
Glass.A
Door.B
1.Unlock the liftgate window with theremote control or power door unlockcontrol. If the remote control is within3 ft (1 m) of the liftgate, the liftgatewindow unlocks when you press therelease button.
2.Press button A and then lift to open.
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3.Carefully push the window down andpress firmly to latch securely.
Note:Be careful when opening or closingthe liftgate window in a garage or otherenclosed area to avoid damaging the glass.
Note: Do not hang anything, for example abike rack, from the glass or liftgate. Thiscould damage the liftgate and itscomponents.
Note: Do not leave the liftgate window openwhile driving. This could damage the liftgatewindow and its components.
LIFTGATE – TROUBLESHOOTING
LIFTGATE – WARNING LAMPS
Illuminates when the liftgate is notcompletely closed.
LIFTGATE – INFORMATION MESSAGES
ActionMessage
The liftgate is not completely closed. Close the liftgate.Liftgate Ajar
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LIFTGATE – FREQUENTLY ASKEDQUESTIONS
Why won't my power liftgate function?
It can happen in freezing conditions orwhen parking on downhill slopes. Makesure the power liftgate is enabled. Makesure the transmission is in park (P),ensure nothing is obstructing the liftgatepath and there is not excessive weighton the liftgate. If there are continuedissues, the battery voltage may be lowor there may be other system issues.See an authorized dealer.
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PASSIVE ANTI-THEFT SYSTEM
WHAT IS THE PASSIVE ANTI-THEFTSYSTEM
The passive anti-theft system preventssomeone from starting the vehicle with anincorrectly coded key.
Note:Do not leave a duplicate coded keyin your vehicle. Always take the keys andlock all the doors when leaving your vehicle.
HOW DOES THE PASSIVE ANTI-THEFTSYSTEM WORK
The passive anti-theft system arms when youswitch the ignition off.
It disarms when the ignition is switched onwith a correctly coded key.
Note:The system is not compatible withnon-Ford aftermarket remote start systems.
Note:Do not leave a duplicate coded keyin your vehicle. Always take the keys andlock all doors when leaving your vehicle.
ANTI-THEFT ALARM SYSTEM
WHAT IS THE ANTI-THEFT ALARMSYSTEM
The anti-theft alarm system warns you of anunauthorized entry to your vehicle.
HOW DOES THE ANTI-THEFT ALARMSYSTEM WORK
When armed, the anti-theft alarm is triggeredin any of the following ways:
•If someone opens a door, the tailgate orthe hood without a correctly coded keyor remote control.
•If you turn the power on without acorrectly coded key.
•If the interior sensors detect movementinside your vehicle.
•If the inclination sensors detect anattempt to raise your vehicle.
•If someone disconnects the vehiclebattery or the battery backup alarm.
•If someone disconnects the trailer. SeeConnecting a Trailer (page 345).
Any further attempts to carry out one of theabove, sounds the alarm again.
If the anti-theft alarm is triggered, the alarmhorn sounds for 30 seconds and the turnsignals flash for five minutes.
WHAT IS THE PERIMETER ALARM
The perimeter alarm is designed to detectunauthorized access to your vehicle.
WHAT ARE THE INTERIOR SENSORS
The interior sensors are designed to detectany movement inside your vehicle.
The interior sensors are in the overheadconsole.
Note:Do not cover the interior sensors.
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WHAT ARE THE INCLINATIONSENSORS
The inclination sensor is designed to detectan attempt to raise your vehicle, for exampleto remove a wheel or to tow it away.
ARMING THE ANTI-THEFT ALARMSYSTEM
The alarm is ready to arm when your vehicleis switched off.
Lock your vehicle with your remote controlto arm the alarm.
DISARMING THE ANTI-THEFT ALARMSYSTEM
Disarm the alarm by performing any of thefollowing actions:
•Unlock the doors or luggagecompartment with the remote control.
•Switch your vehicle on or start yourvehicle.
ANTI-THEFT ALARM SYSTEM
SETTINGS
WHAT ARE THE ALARM SECURITYLEVELS
You can select two levels of alarm security,all sensors and perimeter sensing.
All Sensors
All sensors is the standard setting.
In all sensors, all equipped sensors are onwhen you arm the alarm.
Note:Do not arm the alarm with all sensorsif passengers, animals or other movingobjects are inside your vehicle.
Perimeter Sensing
In perimeter sensing, the interior sensors areoff when you arm the alarm.
All the other equipped sensors activate whenyou arm the alarm in this mode.
SETTING THE ALARM SECURITYLEVEL
1.Press Settings on the touchscreen.
2.Press Vehicle.
3.Press Alarm System.
4.Press Motion Sensors.
5.Press a setting.
WHAT IS ASK ON EXIT
You can choose which level of security yourequire after you switch the ignition off.
Note:If you do not choose a setting, thesystem defaults to all sensors.
SWITCHING ASK ON EXIT ON ANDOFF
1.Press Settings on the touchscreen.
2.Press Vehicle.
3.Press Alarm System.
4.Switch Ask on Exit on or off.
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SECURITY – TROUBLESHOOTING
SECURITY – INFORMATION MESSAGES
DetailsMessage
The system has not detected a correctly coded key.No Key Detected
The system has malfunctioned. Have your vehicle checked as soon as possible.Starting System Fault
Displays when the alarm has been triggered due to unauthorized entry.Vehicle Alarm To Stop Alarm, StartVehicle.
Alarm Announcement
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