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
Press the TRUNK button located to the left of the steering column to release the trunk lid.
The trunk will open if the transaxle is in PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N) and the trunk release lockout is in the unlocked position.
The remote keyless entry system will also unlock your trunk if the ignition is OFF, or if the ignition is on and the transaxle is in PARK (P).
Remote Trunk Release Lockout
The remote trunk release lockout switch allows you to secure items in the trunk.
Insert the ignition key into the TRUNK switch, located to the left of the steering column. Turn the key one-quarter turn clockwise to LK then remove it from the switch.
This will disable the trunk release button and prevent the trunk from opening when this button is pressed.
Trunk Security Override
The remote keyless entry transmitter will open the trunk when the ignition is on or off and the vehicle is in PARK (P), even if the trunk release lockout is activated.
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 near the trunk latch. This handle will glow following exposure to light. Pull the release handle up to open the trunk from the inside.
