Ford Escape 2013, Owner'S Manual, Page: 57 / 892

MANUAL LIFTGATE
WARNINGS
It is extremely dangerous to ride in a
cargo area, inside or outside of a
vehicle. In a collision, people riding in
these areas are more likely to be seriously
injured or killed. Do not allow people to ride
in any area of your vehicle that is not
equipped with seats and safety belts. Be
sure everyone in your vehicle is in a seat
and using a safety belt properly.
Make sure that the liftgate is closed
to prevent exhaust fumes from being
drawn into the vehicle. This will also
prevent passengers and cargo from falling
out. If you must drive with the liftgate door
open, keep the vehicle well ventilated so
outside air comes into the vehicle.
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 (bike rack, etc.)
from the spoiler, 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.
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To open the liftgate: Press the button
located in the top of the liftgate pull cup
handle to unlatch the liftgate, then pull on
the outside handle.
POWER LIFTGATE
(IF EQUIPPED)
WARNINGS
It is extremely dangerous to ride in a
cargo area, inside or outside of a
vehicle. In a collision, people riding in
these areas are more likely to be seriously
injured or killed. Do not allow people to ride
in any area of your vehicle that is not
equipped with seats and safety belts. Be
sure everyone in your vehicle is in a seat
and using a safety belt properly.
Make sure that the liftgate is closed
to prevent exhaust fumes from being
drawn into the vehicle. This will also
prevent passengers and cargo from falling
out. If you must drive with the liftgate door
open, keep the vehicle well ventilated so
outside air comes into the vehicle.
Keep keys out of reach of children.
Do not allow children to play near an
open or moving power liftgate.
Note: Cycling the ignition while the liftgate
is power closing and is near the latch may
cause the liftgate to reverse to full open
position. Make sure that the liftgate is closed
before operating or moving the vehicle,
especially in an enclosure, like a garage or
a parking structure. The liftgate or its
components could be damaged.
Note: Do not hang anything (bike rack, etc.)
from the spoiler, glass or liftgate. This could
damage the liftgate and its components.
The liftgate will only operate with the
vehicle in P (Park).
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