Cadillac 2005 SRX, Owner'S Manual

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Liftgate
To unlock the liftgate from the outside, turn the key in
the driver’s door cylinder counterclockwise or use
the remote keyless entry transmitter. To lock the
liftgate using the key, turn the key clockwise in the
driver’s door.
Open the liftgate using the handle located below the
license plate. Once slightly opened, the liftgate will rise
by itself.
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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:
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Make sure all other windows are shut.
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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 Climate Control
System on page 3-25.
•
If you have air outlets on or under the
instrument panel, open them all the way.
See Engine Exhaust on page 2-33.
To close the liftgate, pull down on the handle, then
firmly shut the liftgate. Don’t drive with the liftgate open,
even slightly. See Engine Exhaust on page 2-33.
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