2004 GMC ENVOY XUV tailgate window switch

4. Press the midgate release button located on the
driver's side of the midgate while pulling the
release handle.
5. Lower the midgate and secure it in the down
position by engaging the midgate to the ¯oor
support. The latch for the ¯oor support is found on
the driver's side of the vehicle.
Raising the Midgate
To return the midgate to its normal position, release the
midgate by pulling up on the lever found on the
driver's side midgate support. Reverse the steps for
lowering the midgate listed previously. The midgate must
be fully latched on both sides before the midgate
glass can be raised.
Tailgate
Your vehicle is equipped with a tailgate which can be
swung out or opened ¯at. It can be locked and unlocked
with the driver or passenger door power lock button
or the remote keyless entry transmitter. The tailgate has
power rear glass. The glass must be fully lowered to
open the tailgate to its ¯at position.
The power roof and tailgate must both be fully closed to
raise the rear glass. If the roof or tailgate are not fully
closed, the words CLOSE THE ROOF or CLOSE
THE TAILGATE will appear on the DIC when you try to
raise the rear glass.
If the tailgate drop/swing, power roof, rear wiper and
rear window defogger functions are inoperative, or SEE
MANUAL± TAILGATE is displayed on the Driver
Information Center, the tailgate window position needs
to be reset. To reset the window position, activate
the tailgate window up switch and continue to hold it for
two seconds after the window is fully closed. Then
activate the tailgate window down switch and continue
to hold it for two seconds after the window is fully open.
If this process does not restore function, see your
dealer for service.
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Using the Overhead Console Switch to
Operate the Tailgate Rear Glass
To operate the tailgate glass using the overhead
console roof switch, the ignition must be in RUN or
ACCESSORY or Retained Accessory Power (RAP) must
be active.
E: Press and hold this switch to fully open the
tailgate glass.
To open the tailgate glass slightly, lightly press the front
of the tailgate glass switch. To close the tailgate
glass, press and hold the rear of the tailgate glass
switch.
Using the Tailgate Key Cylinder to Operate
Tailgate Glass
To open the tailgate glass, rotate the tailgate key
clockwise. If the power roof is not fully closed, a
counterclockwise rotation of the key will ®rst close the
roof. Return the key to neutral, then rotate it
counterclockwise to close the tailgate glass after the
roof has been closed.
Using the Cargo Area Window Button
Press and release the
button located in the cargo
area to fully lower the
glass in an express mode.
The cargo area button will only lower the tailgate glass
when the vehicle is in PARK (P).
Using the Remote Keyless Entry
Transmitter
Press the tailgate glass button twice on the remote
keyless entry transmitter to fully lower the glass in an
express mode.
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Notice:If your key seems stuck in LOCK and you
can not turn it, be sure you are using the correct
key; if so, is it all the way in? Turn the key only with
your hand. Using a tool to force it could break the
key or the ignition switch. If none of these works,
then your vehicle needs service.
B (ACCESSORY):This position lets you use things like
the radio and the windshield wipers when the engine
is off.
Notice:Lengthy operation of features such as the
radio in the accessory ignition position may
drain the battery and prevent your vehicle from
starting. Do not operate your vehicle in the
accessory ignition position for a long period
of time.
C (RUN):This is the position for driving.
D (START):This position starts the engine.
Retained Accessory Power (RAP)
Your vehicle is equipped with a Retained Accessory
Power (RAP) feature which will allow certain features of
your vehicle to continue to work up to 20 minutes
after the ignition key is turned to LOCK.
Your radio, power windows, sunroof (option) and
overhead console (including tailgate glass and power
roof) will work when the ignition key is in RUN or
ACCESSORY. Once the key is turned from RUN to
LOCK, these features will continue to work for up
to 20 minutes or until a door is opened.
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Storage Areas
Glove Box
To open your glove box, pull the handle on the front of
the glove box and lower the door.
Overhead Console
The overhead console includes sunglasses storage and
a HomeLinkžtransmitter.The midgate window (B), power roof (C) and rear
tailgate window (D) switches are located in the overhead
console. See
Midgate on page 2-12,Power Roof on
page 2-17andTailgate on page 2-13for more
information. The sunroof switch (A) (if equipped) is also
located in the overhead console.
Front Storage Area
If your vehicle has this console compartment, squeeze
the front lever while lifting the top to open it. You
can store cassettes and compact discs in the slots in
front of the compartment.
Your vehicle's console will be equipped with cupholders
located on the front and rear of the storage
compartment.
The console may also contain one or more of the
following components:
·Rear Seat Audio Controls
·Rear Seat Accessory Power Outlets
·Rear Climate Control
If your vehicle has the center armrest compartment, lift
the cover to expose the storage area which includes
slots for cassettes or compact discs.
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REAR WIPER OBSTRUCTION
Check the rear wiper. An object is preventing it from
moving to the off position. Tailgate glass operations
cannot be performed if the rear wiper is not in the off
position.
CLOSE THE TAILGATE
The tailgate must be closed to operate the
tailgate glass.
TAILGATE GLASS DOWN
The rear wiper/defog request cannot be performed
because the tailgate glass is down.
TAILGATE OPEN
The tailgate is in drop mode. Operate the vehicle with
caution.
TAILGATE AJAR
The tailgate is ajar and should be closed before moving
the vehicle.
SEE MANUAL ±TAILGATE
Window position needs to be reset. Activate the tailgate
window up switch and continue to hold it for two
seconds after the window is fully closed. Then activate
the tailgate window down switch and continue to
hold it for two seconds after the window is fully open.
If this process does not restore tailgate function,
see your dealer for service.
TIGHTEN FUEL CAP
If the vehicle's fuel cap is not tightened properly, this
message may appear on the DIC and a chime will
sound. Fully reinstall the fuel cap. The diagnostic system
can determine if the fuel cap has been left off or
improperly installed. A loose or missing fuel cap will
allow fuel to evaporate into the atmosphere. The
DIC message will remain on until the message is
cancelled with the return button on the steering wheel.
The DIC message will also be cancelled if the ignition
is turned off.
The DIC message and the Service Engine Soon light
may come on again during a second trip if the fuel cap is
still not tightened properly. See
Malfunction Indicator
Lamp on page 3-38for more information.
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