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
Rear footwell ambient lighting LEDs
2
LIN
3
DDM
4
LH welcome mat lamp
5
RH welcome mat lamp
6
PDM
7
Front cup holder lighting LEDs
8
Front footwell ambient lighting LEDs
9
Rear door ambient lighting LEDs
10
HS-CAN1
11
APIM
12
HS-CAN3
13
FDIM
14
GWM
15
MS-CAN
16
Liftgate lamp
17
Vanity mirror lamps
18
Glove compartment lamp
19
Console/bin lamps
20
LH second row interior lamp
21
RH second row interior lamp
22
Cargo lamp
23
Third row interior lamp
24
LIN
25
Overhead console
26
RGTM
27
LIN
28
Headlamp switch
29
Scuff plate lamps
30
Second row cup holder lighting LEDs
31
Front door ambient lighting LEDs
32
Instrument panel ambient lamps
33
Center console pass thru ambient lamp
34
Door latch control modules
35
Door ajar switch
36
Rear door puddle lamps
37
LIN
38
BCM
39
Exterior door handle LEDs
Network Message Chart
DDM And PDM Network Input Messages
Broadcast Message
Originating Module
Message Purpose
Welcome mat lamp activation
GWM
Provides welcome mat lamp request from the GWM to activate the exterior mirror welcome mat lamps...
Principle of Operation
The traction control system helps avoid drive
wheel spin and loss of traction.
If your vehicle begins to slide, the system
applies the brakes to individual wheels and,
when needed, reduces engine power at the
same time. If the wheels spin when
accelerating on slippery or loose surfaces,
the system reduces engine power in order
to increase traction...