Chevrolet 2011 Traverse Automobile User Manual


 
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Chevrolet Traverse Owner Manual - 2011
2-12 Keys, Doors and Windows
Manual Operatio n of Power
Liftgate
To change the liftgate to manual
operation, press the switch on the
center console to the OFF position.
A message displays, POWER
LIFTGATE OFF, to indicate that the
liftgate is manual operation. See
Driver Information Center (DIC)
(With DIC Buttons)
on page 524
or
Driver Information Center (DIC)
(Without DIC Buttons)
on
page 529
for more information.
With the power liftgate disabled and
all of the doors unlocked, the liftgate
can be manually opened and
closed.
To open the liftgate, press the
touchpad on the handle on the
outside of the liftgate and lift the
gate open. To close the liftgate, use
the pull cup to lower the liftgate and
close. The liftgate latch will power
close. Always close the liftgate
before driving.
If the RKE button or the power close
button on the liftgate is pressed
while power operation is disabled,
the lights will flash three times, but
the liftgate will not move.
It is not recommended that you
drive with the liftgate open.
However, if you must drive with
the liftgate open, the liftgate should
be set to manual operation by
pressing the OFF switch on the
center console.
Vehicle Security
This vehicle has theft-deterrent
features; however, they do not make
it impossible to steal.
Anti-Theft Alarm System
On vehicles with an anti-theft alarm
system, to activate the system:
.
Press Q on the Remote Keyless
Entry (RKE) transmitter or the
power door lock switch when
any door is open.
The security light flashes.
When the door is closed, the
security light stops flashing and
stays on solid for approximately
30 seconds. The content theft
deterrent alarm is not armed
until the security light goes off.