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

Lincoln Aviator. Opening and Closing the Liftgate With the transmission in park (P), press the button on the instrument panel.

Opening with the Remote Control

Lincoln Aviator. Opening and Closing the Liftgate Press the button twice within three seconds.

Opening with the Outside Control Button

  1. 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.

    Lincoln Aviator. Opening and Closing the Liftgate

  2. 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.

Lincoln Aviator. Opening and Closing the Liftgate

Press and release the liftgate button.

    Opening and Closing the Liftgate, Stopping the Liftgate Movement

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    Stopping the Liftgate Movement

    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...

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    Lincoln Aviator 2020-2026 Service Manual: Diagnosis and Testing - Trailer Lamps


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    Lincoln Aviator 2020-2026 Service Manual: Removal and Installation - Exhaust Flexible Pipe


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    Activating Intelligent Access

    The intelligent access key must be within 3 ft (1 m) of the door or luggage compartment you intend to lock or unlock.

    At a Door

    Electronic door handles are on each door. Gently depress the switch inside the exterior door handle to unlock and open the door. An unlock symbol illuminates on the door window trim indicating your vehicle is unlocked.

    Lincoln Aviator. Activating Intelligent Access

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