2011 Chevrolet Equinox Owner's Manual - Page 44

2-10 Keys, Doors and Windows . mounted cargo during power operation. The liftgate can still be fully opened manually. OFF: The liftgate only operates manually in this position. Manual operation of a liftgate that also has power operation requires more effort than a standard manual liftgate. In either the MAX or the 3/4 mode, the liftgate can be power opened and closed by: . Pressing the touchpad switch on the liftgate outside handle, with all doors unlocked, to open the liftgate. There is a minimum distance that the power liftgate must already be open for the system to hold it open. If movement is stopped below that minimum, the liftgate closes. Do not force the liftgate open or closed during a power cycle. The power liftgate may be temporarily disabled under extreme temperatures or low battery conditions. If this occurs, the liftgate can still be operated manually. If you shift the transmission out of P (Park) while the power function is in progress, the liftgate power function will continue to completion. If you shift the transmission out of P (Park) and accelerate before the power liftgate latch is closed, the liftgate may reverse to the open position. Cargo could fall out of the vehicle. Always make sure the power liftgate is closed and latched before you drive away. First pressing K and then pressing and holding V on the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter until the liftgate starts moving. See Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation on page 2‑3. Pressing the power liftgate button in the center of the mode switch on the overhead console, with the driver door unlocked. Press and release & on the liftgate adjacent to the latch to close the liftgate. Pressing any button, or the touchpad switch, while the liftgate is moving stops it. Pressing the button or RKE switch again reverses the direction. The touchpad switch will stop the liftgate from moving. .