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: Be careful when opening or closing
the liftgate in a garage or other enclosed
area to avoid damaging the liftgate.
Note: Do not hang anything, for example
a bike rack, from the glass or liftgate. This
could damage the liftgate and its
components.
Note: Do not leave the liftgate open while
driving. This could damage the liftgate and
its components.
Switching the Power Liftgate On
or Off
You can switch the power liftgate on or off
through the vehicle settings in your
instrument cluster.
Note: Depending on your region or vehicle
type the vehicle settings may be located on
your touchscreen.
When switched off, the liftgate only
unlatches and will not power open or close.
OPENING THE LIFTGATE USING
THE REMOTE CONTROL
Press the button twice within
three seconds.
Note: Be careful when opening or closing
the liftgate in a garage or other enclosed
area to avoid damaging the liftgate.
Note: Do not hang anything, for example a
bike rack, from the glass or liftgate. This
could damage the liftgate and its
components.
Note: Do not leave the liftgate open while
driving. This could damage the liftgate and
its components.
SETTING THE LIFTGATE
OPENING HEIGHT (IF EQUIPPED)
1. Open the liftgate.
2. Stop the liftgate movement by pressing
the control button on the liftgate when
it reaches the desired height.
Note: Once the liftgate stops moving, you
can manually move it to the desired height.
3. Press and hold the control button on
the liftgate until a tone sounds,
indicating programming is complete.
Note: You can only use the liftgate control
button to program the height.
Note: You cannot program the height if the
liftgate position is too low.
4. The power liftgate now opens at the
programmed height. To change the
programmed height, repeat the steps.
Note: You can fully open the liftgate by
manually pushing it upward to the
maximum open position if it opens in a
lower position.
Note: The system recalls the new
programmed height until you reprogram it,
even if you disconnect the battery.
CLOSING THE LIFTGATE
CLOSING THE LIFTGATE FROM
INSIDE YOUR VEHICLE
WARNING: Make sure all persons
are clear of the power liftgate area
before opening or closing the liftgate.
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Explorer (CTW) Canada/Mexico/United States of America, enUSA, Edition date: 202401, DOM
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