Cadillac 2004 SRX - Manual (Page 80)

Liftgate
To unlock the liftgate from the outside, turn the key in the
driver’s door cylinder counterclockwise or use the remote
keyless entry transmitter. To lock the liftgate using the
key, turn the key clockwise in the driver’s door.
Open the liftgate using the handle located below the
license plate. Once slightly opened, the liftgate will rise
by itself.
{ CAUTION:
It can be dangerous to drive with the liftgate
open because carbon monoxide (CO) gas can
come into your vehicle. You can not see or
smell CO.
CAUTION: (Continued)
CAUTION: (Continued)
It can cause unconsciousness and even death.
If you must drive with the liftgate open or if
electrical wiring or other cable connections
must pass through the seal between the body
and the liftgate:
• Make sure all other windows are shut.
• 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
Dual Climate Control
System on page 3-26.
• If you have air outlets on or under the
instrument panel, open them all the way.
See
Engine Exhaust on page 2-32.
To close the liftgate, pull down on the handle, then
firmly shut the liftgate. Don’t drive with the liftgate open,
even slightly. See
Engine Exhaust on page 2-32.
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