Lockout Protection; Liftgate - Pontiac 2009 Torrent Owner's Manual

Lockout Protection

If you press the power door lock switch when the key is
in the ignition and any door is open, all the doors will
lock and only the driver's door will unlock. Be sure
to remove the key from the ignition when locking
your vehicle.
If the keyless entry transmitter is used to lock the
doors and the key is in the ignition, a chime will sound
three times. All passenger doors will lock, but the driver's
door will remain unlocked.

Liftgate

CAUTION:
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It can be dangerous to drive with the liftgate or
liftglass open because carbon monoxide (CO) gas
can come into your vehicle. You cannot see or
smell CO. It can cause unconsciousness and even
death. If you must drive with the liftgate open or if
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electrical wiring or other cable connections must
pass through the seal between the body and the
liftgate or liftglass:
•
Make sure all other windows are shut.
•
Turn the fan on your climate control system to
its highest speed and select the control setting
that will force outside air into your vehicle.
See "Climate Control System" in the Index.
•
If you have air outlets on or under the
instrument panel, open them all the way.
See Engine Exhaust on page 2-35.
To unlock the liftgate, press the unlock button on the
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter twice or use
the power door lock switch.
To lock the liftgate, press the lock button on the
RKE transmitter or use the power door lock switch.
The liftgate does not have a key lock cylinder.
To open the liftgate, press the touchpad centered on
the underside of the liftgate handle and pull up.
When closing the liftgate, use the molded handles to
pull the liftgate down. Push the liftgate closed until
it latches.