Trunk; Trunk Lock Release; Remote Trunk Release and Trunk Lockout- Page 79

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Trunk

CAUTION:

It can be dangerous to drive with the trunk lid
open because carbon monoxide (CO) gas can
come into your vehicle. You can’t see or smell
CO. It can cause unconsciousness and even death.

If you must drive with the trunk lid open or if
electrical wiring or other cable connections must
pass through the seal between the body and the
trunk lid:

D

Make sure all other windows are shut.

D

Turn the fan on your heating or cooling
system to its highest speed with the setting
on VENT. That will force outside air into
your vehicle. See “Comfort Controls” in 
the Index.

D

If you have air outlets on or under the
instrument panel, open them all the way.

See “Engine Exhaust” in the Index.

Trunk Lock Release

To unlock the trunk from the outside, insert the master
key and turn it clockwise.

Remote Trunk Release and Trunk Lockout

The TRUNK release button
is located on the driver’s
door trim map pocket.

Push this button to open the trunk. The transaxle must
be in PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N) for the remote trunk
release button to work.

To lock the trunk from inside your vehicle, insert the
master key and turn it clockwise to LOCK. The VALET
key will not work in this procedure.

Trunk Security Override

The remote keyless entry transmitter, will open the trunk
even if the trunk release lockout switch is in LOCK.