Chevrolet 2003 Monte Carlo Owner's Manual page 77

Trunk Assist Handle
Nofice:
The trunk assist handle is not designed to
be used to tie down the trunk lid or as an anchor
point when securing items in the trunk. Improper
use of the trunk assist handle could damage it.
There is an assist handle
located on the inside of
the trunk lid toward
the driver's side of the
vehicle.
Emergency Trunk Release Handle
Nofice: The emergency trunk release handle is not
designed to be used to tie down the trunk lid or
as an anchor point when securing items in the trunk.
Improper use of the emergency trunk release
handle could damage it.
Pull down on the handle to lower the trunk lid. Then
close the trunk with your other hand. If the trunk is not
properly closed, the TRUNK OPEN message will
appear in the message center of your instrument panel
cluster. See Trunk Ajar Warning Message on
page 3-44 for more information.
There is a glow-in-the-dark emergency trunk release
handle located inside the trunk on the latch. This handle
will glow following exposure to light. Pull the release
handle up to open the trunk from the inside.
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