Chevrolet 1997 Malibu Owner's Manual page 67

Trunk
Remote Trunk Release
To unlock the trunk from the outside, insert the key and
turn the trunk lock cvlinder.
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:
Make sure all windows are shut.
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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.
If you have air outlets on or under the
See "Engine Exhaust" in the Index.
Press the remote release
button, located on the lower
left side of the instrument
panel, to release the trunk
lid. Make sure the lockout
feature is not activated.
Also, the remote trunk
release will only work
when the gearshift
lever is in PARK (P) or
NEUTRAL
(N).
Remote Trunk Release Lockout
Your remote trunk release is equipped with a lockout
feature to help prevent unauthorized entry into the trunk
when leaving the vehicle unattended. The switch is
located on the inside of the trunk lid, mounted to the
trunk lid latch.
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