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Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-6081473) -
2014 - 2nd Edition - 8/19/13
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Keys, Doors, and Windows
handle will glow following exposure
to light. Pull the release handle
down to open the trunk from the
inside.
Liftgate (Hatchback)
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Warning
Exhaust gases can enter the
vehicle if it is driven with the
liftgate, hatch/trunk open, or with
any objects that pass through the
seal between the body and the
hatch/trunk or liftgate. Engine
exhaust contains carbon
monoxide (CO) which cannot be
seen or smelled. It can cause
unconsciousness and even death.
If the vehicle must be driven with
the liftgate or hatch/trunk open:
.
Close all of the windows.
.
Fully open the air outlets on
or under the instrument
panel.
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Warning (Continued)
.
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 Systems
”
in the
Index.
.
If the vehicle is equipped with
a power liftgate, disable the
power liftgate function.
For more information about
carbon monoxide, see
Engine
Exhaust on page 9-20
.
To lock or unlock the liftgate from
the inside, press
Q
or
K
on the
central locking switch or on the
driver door.
The vehicle must be in P (Park) for
automatic transmissions. For
manual transmissions the parking
brake must be engaged.
To open the liftgate from the
outside, press
K
on the
RKE transmitter to unlock all doors,
then use the touch pad.
See
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)
System Operation on page 2-3
.
When closing the liftgate, close from
the center to ensure that it fully
latches.