GMC Terrain/Terrain Denali Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-
13556232) - 2020 - CRC - 5/13/19
Keys, Doors, and Windows
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To open the liftgate, press
K
on the
power door lock switch or press
K
on the RKE transmitter twice to
unlock all doors. Press the touch
pad on the underside of the liftgate
handle and lift up.
Use the pull cup to lower and close
the liftgate. Do not press the touch
pad while closing the liftgate. This
will cause the liftgate to be
unlatched.
The liftgate can be opened when
locked if the RKE transmitter is
within 1 m (3 ft) of the liftgate. See
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)
System Operation
The liftgate has an electric latch.
If the battery is disconnected or has
low voltage, the liftgate will not
open. The liftgate will resume
operation when the battery is
reconnected and charged.
Hands-Free Operation
The liftgate may be operated with a
kicking motion under the rear
bumper between the left exhaust
pipe and the license plate.
The RKE transmitter must be within
1 m (3 ft) of the rear bumper to
operate the power liftgate
hands-free.
The hands-free feature will not work
while the liftgate is moving. To stop
the liftgate while in motion use one
of the liftgate buttons.
The hands-free feature can be
customized. See
. Choose from
the following:
On-Open and Close :
The kicking
motion is activated to both open and
close the liftgate.
On-Open Only :
The kicking motion
is activated to only open the liftgate.
Off :
The feature is disabled.
Length of Kick Zone