Leaving Your Vehicle; Tailgate - Chevrolet Tracker 2003 Owner's Manual

Leaving Your Vehicle

If you are leaving the vehicle, take your keys, open your
door and set the locks from inside. Then get out and
close the door.

Tailgate

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CAUTION:
It can be dangerous to drive with the tailgate
open because carbon monoxide (CO) gas can
come into your vehicle. You can't see or smell
CO. It can cause unconsciousness and even
death. If you must drive with the tailgate open or
if electrical wiring or other cable connections
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must pass through the seal between the body
and the tailgate:
•
Make sure all other windows are shut.
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Turn the fan on your heating or cooling
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" in the Index.
Tailgate Lock Release
Use your key to lock or unlock your tailgate.
If you have a convertible, you can still open or close the
tailgate with the rear window closed.
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