2012 Chevrolet Tahoe Owner's Manual - Page 48

2-12 Keys, Doors, and Windows WARNING (Continued) If the vehicle must be driven with the liftgate, or trunk/hatch open: . . Power Liftgate Operation On vehicles with a power liftgate, the switch is on the overhead console. The vehicle must be in P (Park) to use the power feature. The taillamps will flash and a chime will sound when the power liftgate moves. There are several ways to open and close the power liftgate: . Close all of the windows. Fully open the air outlets on or under the instrument panel. Adjust the Climate Control system to a setting that brings in only outside air and set the fan speed to the highest setting. See Climate Control System in the Index. If the vehicle is equipped with a power liftgate, disable the power liftgate function. . Press and hold 8 on the RKEtransmitter until the liftgate starts moving. Press 8 on the overhead console. Press l on the bottom of the liftgate next to the latch to close. . { WARNING Exhaust gases can enter the vehicle if it is driven with the liftgate, trunk/hatch open, or with any objects that pass through the seal between the body and the trunk/hatch or liftgate. Engine exhaust contains Carbon Monoxide (CO) which cannot be seen or smelled. It can cause unconsciousness and even death. (Continued) . Pressing a second time while the liftgate is moving reverses the direction. To disable the power liftgate function, press OFFon the liftgate switch. The power liftgate may be temporarily disabled under extreme temperatures, or under low battery conditions. If this occurs, the liftgate can still be operated manually. . For more information about carbon monoxide, see Engine Exhaust on page 9‑30.