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POWER LIFTGATE

WARNINGS

Do not operate the liftgate unless it

is free from obstruction.

Careless opening and closing of the

liftgate can override the protection

function and cause injuries.

Do not place objects on the liftgate.

Make sure you fully close the liftgate

after operation.

Remote Control and Center Console

Switch

Operate the liftgate only when your

vehicle is stationary.

You can operate the liftgate using the

remote control, the center console switch,

the liftgate switch, the liftgate release

handle or the hands-free feature.

Note: Switch the ignition on to operate the

liftgate using the center console switch.

You will hear three chimes when the

liftgate begins to close.

Note: Make sure there is enough headroom

Five short chimes indicate a malfunction

with the open or close request. This could

be caused by one of the following:

to open the liftgate.

Note: If your vehicle has an automatic

transmission, make sure the transmission

selector lever is in park.

Note: In extreme weather conditions,

automatic opening and closing will not work

with the liftgate frozen to the seal.

Note: The liftgate will stop automatically

while opening and reverse some distance if

there is an obstacle in the way.

Note: The liftgate will stop automatically

while closing and fully open if there is an

obstacle in the way.

•

You switch the ignition on and the

transmission selector lever is not in

park.

•

The battery voltage is below the

minimum operating voltage.

Your vehicle speed exceeds 3 mph (5

km/h).

To open a fully closed liftgate, you can

either:

•

Press the button on the remote control

twice within three seconds.

Note: You can manually operate the

•

Press the center console switch.

Use the liftgate release handle.

Use the hands-free feature.

liftgate.

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To fully open a partially opened liftgate,

you can either:

•

Press the button on the remote control

twice within three seconds.

•

Press the center console switch or the

liftgate switch.

•

Use the liftgate release handle.

Use the hands-free feature.

To stop the liftgate, you can either:

•

Press the button on the remote control.

A further remote control operation will

be delayed for approximately three

seconds.

•

Press the center console switch or the

The liftgate will close automatically when

it comes into contact with the vehicle body.

liftgate switch.

•

Use the liftgate release handle.

Use the hands-free feature.

Programming the Liftgate

1. Open the liftgate.

Closing the Liftgate

WARNING

2. Manually move the liftgate to the new

required position.

3. Press and hold the liftgate switch for

at least three seconds. You will hear a

chime.

The bounce-back feature will not

work and it will not detect obstacles

when the liftgate is in contact with

the vehicle body.

Hands-Free Feature

Note: Do not leave a passive key in your

vehicle when closing the liftgate. A message

will be shown in the display. See

Note: Make sure you have a remote control

within 3 feet (1 meter) of the liftgate.

1. Move your foot under and away from

the rear bumper similar to a kicking

motion. Do not move your foot

sideways or the sensors may not detect

the motion.

Information Messages (page 75).

Note: A recessed grip is located inside the

liftgate to help with closing.

You can either:

•

Press the button on the remote control

twice within three seconds.

•

Press the center console switch or the

liftgate switch.

•

Use the liftgate release handle.

Use the hands-free feature.

Manually close the liftgate

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Note: If the system does not function, you

will need to use the key blade to lock and

unlock your vehicle.

The system allows you to operate your

vehicle without the use of a key or remote

control.

2. The liftgate will power open or close.

Note: Manually pushing or pulling the

liftgate may enable the bounce-back

feature and stop the liftgate from opening

or closing.

Note: Splashing water may cause the

liftgate to open. Keep the remote control

away from the rear bumper detection area

when washing your vehicle.

Passive locking and unlocking requires a

valid passive key to be located within one

of the three external detection ranges.

These are located approximately five feet

(1.5 meters) from the front door handles

and the liftgate.

Note: This feature may not function

Passive Key

correctly if your vehicle has a tow ball.

Your vehicle can be locked and unlocked

with the passive key. You can use the

passive key as a remote control. See

Locking and Unlocking (page 33).

KEYLESS ENTRY

General Information

Locking Your Vehicle

Note: Your vehicle does not automatically

lock. If you do not touch a locking sensor

your vehicle will remain unlocked.

WARNING

The system may not function if the

key is close to metal objects or

electronic devices such as cell

phones.

The system will not function if:

•

Your vehicle battery has no charge.

The passive key frequencies are

jammed.

•

The passive key battery has no charge.

Kuga (CBS) Vehicles Built From: 08-09-2014 Vehicles Built Up To: 31-05-2015, CG3585en enGBR, Edition date: 08/2014, Second Printing

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