Doors; Liftgate - GMC CHEVROLET Equinox 2021 Owner's Manual

18 Keys, Doors, and Windows

Doors

Liftgate

Warning
Exhaust gases can enter the vehicle if it
is driven with the liftgate or 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.
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.
Warning (Continued)
If the vehicle is equipped with a
power liftgate, disable the power
liftgate function.
See Engine Exhaust 0 205.
To avoid damage to the liftgate or
liftgate glass, make sure the area above
and behind the liftgate is clear before
opening it.
Manual Liftgate
To unlock the liftgate, press
power door lock switch or press
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter
twice within five seconds. See Remote
Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation 0 7.
(Continued)
Caution
on the
on the
To open the liftgate, press the touch pad
under the liftgate handle and lift up.
If equipped with Keyless Access, the liftgate
can be opened when locked if the RKE
transmitter is within 1 m (3 ft) of the
liftgate. See Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)
System Operation 0 7.
Use the pull cup to lower and close the
liftgate. Do not press the touch pad while
closing the liftgate. This may cause the
liftgate to be unlatched.
The liftgate has an electric latch. If the
battery is disconnected or has low voltage,
the liftgate will not open. The liftgate will
resume operation when the battery is
reconnected and charged.