Caution: Exhaust gases can enter the vehicle if it is driven with the liftgate, trunk/hatch open, or with any objects that pass through the seal between the body and the trunk/hatch or liftgate. Engine exhaust contains Carbon Monoxide (CO) which cannot be seen or smelled. It can cause unconsciousness and even death.
If the vehicle must be driven with the liftgate, or trunk/hatch open:| • | Close all of the windows. |
| • | Fully open the air outlets on or under the instrument panel. |
| • | Adjust the Climate Control system to a setting that brings in only outside air and set the fan speed to the highest setting. See Climate Control System in the Index. |
| • | If the vehicle is equipped with a power liftgate, disable the power liftgate function. |
Trunk Lock Release
To unlock the trunk from the outside, insert the master key and turn it.
Remote Trunk Release
If you have this option, press the trunk release button located in the glove box to open the trunk lid.
The key does not have to be in the ignition for the remote trunk button to work. The transaxle must be in PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N). The system also works with the remote keyless entry system, if your vehicle has this feature.
Remote Trunk Release Lockout
If your vehicle has this feature, in order to secure items in the trunk, lock the glove box with the master key and take your key and remote keyless entry transmitter with you. The valet key cannot open the trunk or the glovebox.
Trunk Security Override
If your vehicle has this feature, pressing the trunk symbol on the remote keyless entry transmitter opens the trunk even if the glove box is locked.
Emergency Trunk Release Handle
Notice: Do not use the emergency trunk release handle as a tie-down or anchor point when securing items in the trunk as it could damage the handle. The emergency trunk release handle is only intended to aid a person trapped in a latched trunk, enabling them to open the trunk from the inside.
There is a glow-in-the-dark emergency trunk release handle located in the trunk near the trunk latch. This handle will glow following exposure to light. Pull the release handle up to the open the trunk from the inside.
