2004 Cadillac SRX Owner's 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: (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. {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) 2-12