2006 Hummer H2 Owner's Manual - Page 87

Liftgate (SUV) To open the liftgate, do the following: 1. Move the spare tire carrier out of the way. See "Opening the Spare Tire Carrier" under Tailgate/Spare Tire Carrier on page 2-14. 2. Pull the handle located in the center of the door. To close the liftgate, do the following: 1. Pull the liftgate down until it latches. 2. Move the spare tire carrier back into place. See "Closing the Spare Tire Carrier" under Tailgate/Spare Tire Carrier on page 2-14. {CAUTION: It can be dangerous to drive with the liftgate open because carbon monoxide (CO) gas can come into your vehicle. You can not see or smell CO. It can cause unconsciousness and even death. If you must drive with the liftgate open or if electrical wiring or other cable connections must pass through the seal between the body and the liftgate: • Make sure all other windows are shut. • Turn the fan on your heating or cooling system to its highest speed and select the control setting that will force outside air into your vehicle. See Dual Automatic Climate Control System on page 3-22. • If you have air outlets on or under the instrument panel, open them all the way. See Engine Exhaust on page 2-37. To lock and unlock the liftgate, use any of the power door lock switches or the remote keyless entry (RKE) transmitter. 2-11