With Open on Approach and Power Split Gate enabled, the Navigator off and in Park, keep the fob within about 3 feet of the rear dwell zone for four seconds; the lamps flash and the vehicle beeps before opening.
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Verified for the 2025 Navigator's power Lincoln Split Gate with Open on Approach enabled.
- Required equipment / service
- power Lincoln Split Gate
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Verified for the 2025 Navigator's power Lincoln Split Gate with Open on Approach enabled.
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Step by step.
- 01
Enable Open on Approach and Power Split Gate in the center-display Vehicle settings.
- 02
Switch the Navigator off in Park and close every door and both split-gate sections.
- 03
Approach with the key fob and remain within about 3 feet of the rear dwell zone for approximately four seconds.
- 04
Watch for flashing tail lamps and listen for the warning beep, then move clear of the opening gate.
Important limits
- Open on Approach does not operate with Phone as a Key.
- The vehicle must be off, in Park and not in valet mode.
- Never drive with either split-gate section open.
Quick checks.
- ✓If it does not open, verify both touchscreen settings and exit valet mode.
- ✓Close all doors and both gate sections, then retry with the fob.
- ✓If freezing or an obstruction stops movement, clear the path and operate the gate manually only as the manual directs.
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2025 Lincoln Navigator Owner's Manual — Opening the Open on Approach Split Gate
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