Chevrolet 2002 Malibu Owner's Manual page 78

Trunk
To unlock the trunk from the outside, insert the key and
turn the trunk lock cylinder. When closing the trunk,
close from the center to ensure it fully latches.
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.
CAUTION: (Continued)
CAUTION: (Continued)
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 OUTSIDE AIR. 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.
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