Ford Escape: Roof Opening Panel / General Procedures - Power Roof Opening Panel Initialization

Initialization

  WARNING: Keep objects and body parts clear of the glass panel when carrying out the initialization procedure. During the initialization procedure, the glass panel closes with high force and cannot detect objects in its path. Failure to follow this instruction may result in serious personal injury.

NOTE: The roof opening panel motor must be initialized when repairs are carried out on the roof opening panel system, including: any time the roof opening panel motor has been removed, the roof opening panel glass (fixed panoramic or sliding) has been removed or adjusted, or if the roof opening panel frame has been removed.

1. With the driver’s door closed, start the engine and then turn the engine off.
   

1. Open the drivers door.
   

1. Place the ignition switch in the ignition ON, engine OFF position.
   

1. NOTE: This step must be started within 4 seconds from the time the ignition was placed in the ignition ON, engine OFF position. Do not release the switch until the glass or shield has completed an open/close cycle.

   • For sliding glass initialization, press and HOLD the sliding glass close switch until the glass cycles to the fully closed position, and then to the fully open position and finally to the fully closed position. Release the sliding glass closed switch.
     
   • For shield initialization, press and HOLD the shield close switch until the shield cycles to the fully closed position, and then to the fully open position and finally to the fully closed position. Release the shield close switch.
     

1. • Place the ignition switch in the OFF position.
     
   • Test the system for normal operation. If the roof opening panel does not operate correctly, repeat the procedure.