Liftgate (Hatchback) - Chevrolet 2012 Sonic Owner's Manual

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Liftgate (Hatchback)

WARNING
Exhaust gases can enter the
vehicle if it is driven with the
liftgate, trunk/hatch open, or with
any objects that pass through
the seal between the body
and the trunk/hatch or liftgate.
Engine exhaust contains carbon
monoxide (CO) which cannot be
seen or smelled. It can cause
unconsciousness and even death.
If the vehicle must be driven with
the liftgate or trunk/hatch open:
Close all of the windows.
Fully open the air outlets on
or under the instrument
panel.
WARNING (Continued)
Adjust the climate control
system to a setting that
brings in only outside air
and set the fan speed to the
highest setting. See Climate
Control Systems in the
Index.
If the vehicle is equipped with
a power liftgate, disable the
power liftgate function.
For more information about
carbon monoxide, see Engine
Exhaust on page 9 22.
To lock or unlock the liftgate from
outside the vehicle, press
on the RKE transmitter. See Remote
Keyless Entry (RKE) System
(Continued)
Operation on page 2 3.
To lock or unlock the liftgate from
the inside, press
central locking switch located on the
center stack.
To open the liftgate from outside of
the vehicle:
or
See Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)
System Operation on page 2 3.
When closing the liftgate, close from
the center to ensure that it fully
latches.
or on the
Press on the RKE transmitter,
then use the touch pad.
Press on the
RKE transmitter.