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 - Supplemental Restraint System (SRS)
Item
Description
1
RCM
2
Ignition Switch
3
GWM
4
Driver Seatbelt Buckle Switch
5
Passenger Seatbelt Buckle Switch
6
RHFront Impact Severity Sensor
7
Driver Door Side Impact Sensor
8
Driver C-Pillar Side Impact Sensor
9
Passenger Belt Tension Sensor (BTS)
10
Passenger Seat Position Sensor
11
Driver Seat Position Sensor
12
APIM
13
Passenger Door Side Impact Sensor
14
BCM
15
Driver Second Row Seatbelt Buckle Switch
16
Passenger Second Row Seatbelt Buckle Switch
17
LH Front Impact Severity Sensor
18
OCSM
19
Center Second Row Seatbelt Buckle Switch
20
Passenger C-Pillar Side Impact Sensor
21
Driver Third Row Seatbelt Buckle Switch
22
Passenger Third Row Seatbelt Buckle Switch
23
IPC
Item
Description
1
Passenger Seatbelt Anchor Pretensioner
2
Driver Seatbelt Anchor Pretensioner
3
Driver Seatbelt Retractor Pretensioner
4
Passenger Side Curtain Airbag
5
Driver Side Curtain Airbag
6
Passenger Side Airbag
7
Driver Side Airbag
8
Passenger Airbag (Stages 1 and 2)
9
Driver Airbag (Stages 1 and 2)
10
RCM
11
BCM
12
Passenger Seatbelt Adaptive Load Limiter
13
Passenger Seatbelt Retractor Pretensioner
14
Passenger Load Limiting Retractor
15
Passenger Airbag Vent (if equipped)
16
Passenger Knee Airbag
17
Driver Knee Airbag
18
Driver Second Row Seatbelt Retractor
19
Passenger Second Row Seatbelt Retractor
Network Message Chart - Supplemental Restraint System (SRS)
Module Network Input Messages - RCM
Broadcast Message
Originating Module
Message Purpose
eCall confirmation
APIM
Used for SYNC® 911 Assist™ operation...
Removal
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. Use the same or equivalent parts if
replacement is necessary. Do not use a replacement part of lesser
quality or substitute design...