2011 Chevrolet Equinox Owner's Manual - Page 46

2-12 Keys, Doors and Windows 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. With the power liftgate disabled, the liftgate electric latch will still power latch once contact is made with the striker. Always close the liftgate before driving. If the RKE button is pressed while power operation is disabled, the turn signals flash and the liftgate will not move. The liftgate has an electric latch. If the battery is disconnected or has low voltage, the liftgate will not open. The liftgate will resume operation when the battery is reconnected and charged. Vehicle Security This vehicle has theft-deterrent features; however, they do not make it impossible to steal. Press V on the RKE transmitter to open the liftgate without setting off the alarm. The system rearms when the liftgate is closed. Anti-Theft Alarm System This vehicle has an anti-theft alarm system. Disarming the System To disarm the system, do one of the following: ... Press K on the RKE transmitter. Arming the System To arm the system, do one of the following: . . Turn the ignition to ON/RUN. Allow the alarm to time out after about 30 seconds and reset itself. Press Q on the RKE transmitter. Lock the vehicle using the key in the driver door. The alarm automatically disarms. If the system is armed and any door is unlocked without pressing K on the RKE transmitter, the alarm sounds. The alarm automatically arms after about 30 seconds. The security light, located on the instrument panel, flashes.