Lincoln Aviator: Opening and Closing the Liftgate, Stopping the Liftgate Movement / Opening and Closing the Liftgate
WARNING: Make sure all persons
are clear of the power liftgate area before
using the power liftgate control.
Note: Make sure the area behind your
vehicle is free from obstruction and that
there is enough room for you to operate the
liftgate. Make sure the area behind your
vehicle is free from obstruction and that
there is enough room for you to operate the
liftgate.
Note: Be careful when opening or closing
the liftgate in a garage or other enclosed
area to avoid damaging the liftgate.
Note: Do not leave the liftgate open when
you are driving. This could damage the
liftgate and its components.
Opening from the Instrument Panel
With the transmission in park
(P),
press the button on the instrument
panel.
Opening with the Remote Control
Press the button twice within
three
seconds.
Opening with the Outside Control Button
- Unlock the liftgate with the remote
control or power door unlock control. If
a passive key is within 3 ft (1 m) of the
liftgate, the liftgate unlocks when you
press the liftgate release button.

- Press the control button to the right of
the rear view camera.
Note: Allow the power system to open the
liftgate. Manually pushing or pulling the
liftgate could activate the system’s obstacle
detection feature and stop the power
operation or reverse its direction, replicate
a strut failure, or damage mechanical
components.
Closing the Liftgate
WARNING: Keep clear of the liftgate
when using the rear switch.

Press and release the liftgate button.
Note: Do not apply sudden excessive force
to the liftgate while it is in motion. This could
damage the power liftgate and its
components.
You can stop the liftgate movement by doing
any of the following:
Pressing the liftgate control button...
Other information:
System Operation
System Diagram
Item
Description
1
ABS module
2
PAM
3
Door ajar switches
4
Driver seatbelt buckle
5
Passenger seatbelt buckle
6
RCM
7
PCM
8
GWM
9
SCCM
10
ACM
11
Rear speakers
12
Front speakers
13
BCM
14
IPMA
15
SODR
16
SODL
17
Base audio system
18
Audio DSP module
19
Rear speakers
20
Front speakers
21
Mid- and high-level 14- and 28-speaker audio systems
22
DSM
23
RGTM
24
IPMB
25
GSM
26
IPC chime arbitrator
27
IPC
28
Turn signal on tick-Tock tone
29
Belt-Minder® chime
30
Door ajar chime
31
Headlamps on chime
32
Parking brake chime
33
Seatbelt chime
34
Airbag secondary chime
35
Message center chime
36
Parking aid chime
37
Ignition/engine on chime
38
Perimeter alarm chime
39
Turn signal left on chime
40
Active park assist chime
41
BLIS/ CTA chime
42
Forward collision warning chime
43
Lane keeping aid warning chime
44
Transmission not in park chime
45
Backup chime (except North America)
46
Home safe light chime
47
Memory feedback chime
48
Power liftgate chime
49
Service AdvanceTrac chime
50
Electric Vehicle (EV) engine on chime
51
Adaptive cruise control warning chime
52
Electronic latch system Llock and unlock chime
53
Key-in-ignition warning chime
54
Fuel door release chime
Network Message Chart
Module Network Input Messages - IPC
Broadcast Message
Originating Module
Message Purpose
Accessory delay
BCM
Input used to control the overall chime function...
Special Tool(s) /
General Equipment
Wheel Alignment System
Vehicle/Axle Stands
Adjustment
NOTICE:
Suspension fasteners are critical parts that affect the
performance of vital components and systems. Failure of these fasteners
may result in major service expense...