2011 Chevrolet Traverse Owner's Manual - Page 42

2-10 Keys, Doors and Windows To open the liftgate, press the touchpad under the liftgate handle. The vehicle must be in P (Park) to open the liftgate. To close the liftgate, use the pull cup or pull strap as an aid. The liftgate will not open if the battery is disconnected or has low voltage. The liftgate will resume operation when the battery is reconnected and charged. If the battery is properly connected and has adequate voltage, and the liftgate still will not function, the vehicle should be taken to a dealer for service. { WARNING You or others could be injured if caught in the path of the power liftgate. Make sure there is no one in the way of the liftgate as it is opening and closing. Notice: If you open the liftgate without checking for overhead obstructions such as a garage door, you could damage the liftgate or the liftgate glass. Always check to make sure the area above and behind the liftgate is clear before opening it. The power liftgate can be power opened and closed in the following ways: . . Press the liftgate button on the center console. Press the touchpad on the outside liftgate handle. . Power Liftgate Operation The vehicle may have a power liftgate. The vehicle must be in P (Park) to use this feature. The taillamps will flash and a chime will sound when the power liftgate is used. Pressing the buttons or touchpad a second time while the liftgate is moving reverses the direction. Press and hold the power liftgate button on the RKE transmitter. See Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation on page 2‑3 for more information.