Pontiac 1997 Grand Am Owner's Manual page 66

Remote Trunk Release
The remote trunk release handle is located on the floor
near the left side of the driver's seat in front of the
fuel door release. Pull up on the remote release handle to
release the trunk lid. Make sure the override feature is
not activated.
Trunk Security Override
The remote trunk release is
equipped with an override
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.
To turn the override feature on, slide the switch all the
way to the right. To turn the override feature off, slide
the switch all the way to the left.
When the override is on, the mechanical remote trunk
release will not release the trunk lid, However, the trunk
lid can still be opened with the key.
This lockout feature is only available on vehicles that do
not have the Keyless Entry System.
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