towing FORD ESCAPE 2013 3.G Quick Reference Guide

Manual Liftgate
Note: The liftgate will only operate with the vehicle
in P (Park).
To open the liftgate:
1. Unlock all the vehicle doors.
2. Press the button located inside the liftgate pull
cup handle to unlatch the liftgate.
3. Pull on the outside handle to raise
the liftgate.
Power Liftgate*
Open or close the liftgate with your keyfob by pressing the button twice within three seconds. A chime will sound
when the liftgate is activated. You can also open the
liftgate from inside the vehicle by pressing the
button
on the instrument panel. To open with the outside
liftgate button:
1. Unlock the liftgate with
the keyfob or power
door control. If the
intelligent access key
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is within 3 feet (1 m) 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 with the control
on the liftgate, press and
release the button. Obstacle Detection
If the liftgate detects a
problem at any point
during the open or close
request, indicator chimes
will sound and the liftgate
will stop.
The liftgate will not power
open/close when:
• An object has been
detected in the opening/
closing path.
• The 12 volt battery does
not have enough charge
to power the liftgate.
• The vehicle is traveling
over 3 mph/ 5 (km/h).
Note: Entering the vehicle
while the liftgate is closing
could cause the vehicle
to bounce and activate
obstacle detection. Setting the Liftgate
Open Height
Once the power liftgate is
opened, it can be manually
moved to a desired height.
If a lower height than the
fully-opened position has
been programmed, the
liftgate can be fully opened
by manually pushing
it upward. The liftgate can be
programmed to open to a
desired height. To program
the liftgate open height:
1. Open the liftgate.
2. Manually move
the liftgate to the
desired height.
3. Press and hold the
control button on the
liftgate until a chime
is heard, indicating
the new height has
been programmed.
The new open liftgate
height will now be recalled
every time the liftgate
is opened. To change
the programmed height,
repeat the process above.
“ Hands-Free” Liftgate Operation*
Note: Your intelligent access key must be within 3 feet
(1 m) of the liftgate for the “hands-free” feature to work.
Note: Vehicles with towing packages DO NOT have the
“hands-free” liftgate feature.
To open your liftgate hands-free while you are at
the liftgate:
1. Move your leg toward and under, then away from the
rear bumper (similar to a kicking motion).The liftgate
will power open or close.
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