Lincoln Nautilus: Body Closures / Power Liftgate Initialization. General Procedures
Initialization
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Disconnect the battery or remove the RGTM fuse(s).
Refer to: Battery Disconnect and Connect (414-01 Battery, Mounting and Cables, General Procedures).
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NOTE:
Remove the battery power from the RGTM for 20 seconds before entering initialization mode.
Wait 20 seconds and reconnect the battery or reinstall the RGTM fuse(s).
Refer to: Battery Disconnect and Connect (414-01 Battery, Mounting and Cables, General Procedures).
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If the liftgate is not already in the fully closed position, manually close and fully latch the power liftgate.
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Using a diagnostic scan tool, cleat all fault codes for the RGTM .
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NOTE:
If equipped, make sure the power liftgate system is
turned ON in the message center before performing this step.
NOTE:
If the power liftgate does not open during this
step, refer to the Symptom Chart to diagnose the inoperative power
liftgate.
Power open the liftgate by using a programmed RKE transmitter or the front control switch.
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Once the liftgate is fully open, power close the liftgate by using a
programmed RKE transmitter or the front power liftgate control switch.
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Carry-out the RGTM self-test.
Inspection
NOTE:
Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.
Check liftgate-to-body dimensions.
Refer to: Body and Frame (501-26 Body Repairs - Vehicle Specific Information and Tolerance Checks, Description and Operation)...
Inspection
NOTE:
Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.
NOTE:
LH side shown, RH side similar.
Inspect the rear door-to-body dimensions...
Other information:
WARNING: You cannot open the rear
doors from inside if you have put the child
safety locks on.
A child safety lock is on the rear edge of
each rear door. You must switch the child
safety lock separately on each door.
Left-Hand Side
Turn the key counterclockwise to switch the
child lock off and clockwise to switch it on...
What Is the Electric Parking Brake
The electric parking brake is used to hold
your vehicle on slopes and flat roads.
Applying the Electric Parking Brake
WARNING: Always fully apply the
parking brake and make sure you shift into
park (P). Failure to follow this instruction
could result in personal injury or death...
Categories
How Does Traction Control Work
If your vehicle begins to slide, the system
applies the brakes to individual wheels and,
when needed, reduces power at the same
time. If the wheels spin when accelerating
on slippery or loose surfaces, the system
reduces power in order to increase traction.
Switching Traction Control On and Off
WARNING: The stability and traction
control light illuminates steadily if the
system detects a failure. Make sure you
did not manually disable the traction
control system using the information
display controls or the switch. If the stability
control and traction control light is still
illuminating steadily, have the system
serviced by an authorized dealer
immediately. Operating your vehicle with
the traction co
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