2013 Chevrolet Equinox Owner Manual - Page 40

2-10 Keys, Doors, and Windows The liftgate can be opened manually by pressing the touch pad under the liftgate handle, with the doors unlocked and lifting up. In either the MAX or the 3/4 mode, the liftgate can be power opened and closed by: . 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 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. Pressing and holding V on the 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. Pressing any button, or the touch pad switch, while the liftgate is moving stops it. Pressing the button or RKE transmitter again reverses the direction. The touch pad switch will stop the liftgate from moving. 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.