2012 Chevrolet Equinox Owner's Manual - Page 45

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: . . 2-11 Pressing the touchpad switch on the liftgate outside handle, with all doors unlocked, to open the liftgate. Choose the power liftgate mode by turning the dial on the switch until the indicator lines up with the desired position. The vehicle must be in P (Park). The three modes are: MAX: The liftgate power opens to the full open height. 3/4: The liftgate power opens to a reduced open height that can be set by the vehicle operator. Use this setting to prevent the liftgate from opening into overhead obstructions such as a garage door or roof 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 8 on the liftgate adjacent to the latch to close the liftgate. .