12 keys, doors, and windows – CHEVROLET 2012 Suburban User Manual

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Chevrolet Tahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2012 - 2nd - 11/9/11

2-12

Keys, Doors, and Windows

Power Liftgate Operation

On vehicles with a power liftgate,
the switch is on the overhead
console.

The vehicle must be in P (Park) to
use the power feature. The taillamps
will flash and a chime will sound
when the power liftgate moves.

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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.

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WARNING (Continued)

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 System 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 9‑30
.

There are several ways to open and
close the power liftgate:

.

Press and hold

8

on the

RKEtransmitter until the liftgate
starts moving.

.

Press

8

on the overhead

console.

.

Press

l

on the bottom of the

liftgate next to the latch to close.

Pressing a second time while the
liftgate is moving reverses the
direction.

To disable the power liftgate
function, press OFFon the liftgate
switch.

The power liftgate may be
temporarily disabled under extreme
temperatures, or under low battery
conditions. If this occurs, the liftgate
can still be operated manually.

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