Chevrolet 2001 Malibu Owner's Manual page 80

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 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.
Remote Trunk Release
Make sure the remote trunk release lockout feature is
not activated. Also, the remote trunk release will only
work when either the ignition is off, or with the ignition
ON while either the parking brake is engaged or the
vehicle speed is less than 2 mph (3 km/h).
Press the remote trunk
release button, located on
the lower left side of the
instrument panel, to release
the trunk lid.
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