Hatch Release - Pontiac 1998 Firebird Owner's Manual

Hatch Hatch Release
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CAUTION:
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It can be dangerous to drive with the hatch 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 hatch open or if
electrical wiring or other cable connections must
pass through the seal between the body and
the hatch:
Make sure all windows are shut.
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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.
instrument panel, open them all the way.
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If
you have air outlets on or under the
See "Engine Exhaust" in the Index.
Your door key opens the hatch from the outside. If your
vehicle has the Content Theft-Deterrent System
and the
system is armed, opening the hatch this way will trigger
the alarm. First disarm the system or use the remote
keyless entry transmitter to open the hatch.
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