Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-10122660) -
2017 - crc - 5/13/16
Keys, Doors, and Windows
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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.
.
Adjust the climate control
system to a setting that
brings in only outside air
and set the fan speed to the
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Warning (Continued)
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
To lock or unlock the liftgate from
the inside, press
Q
or
K
on the
central locking switch or on the
driver door switch.
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
System Operation (Keyless Access)
or
(RKE) System Operation (Key
Access)
.
When closing the liftgate, close from
the center to ensure that it fully
latches.