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
The trunk lock release button is located to the left of the steering wheel on the instrument panel.
Press the button to open the trunk. To use this feature, your vehicle must be in PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N) and the valet lockout switch must be off.
You can also press the button with the trunk symbol on the remote keyless entry transmitter to open the trunk. To disable this feature, see "Valet Lockout Switch" under Theft-Deterrent Systems .
Trunk Lid Tie Down
Caution: Driving with the trunk lid open can allow dangerous
CO (carbon monoxide) gas to come into your vehicle. You can not see or smell CO.
It can cause unconsciousness and even death. If you ever need to drive with your
trunk lid open, then:
• Make sure all windows, the rear seat pass-through and sunroof are closed. • Turn the fan on your heating and cooling system to its highest speed,
with the setting on AUTO and temperature between 65°F (18°C) and 85°F
(29°C). This forces fresh outside air into your vehicle. • Open all air ducts on the instrument panel.
Your vehicle may be equipped with a trunk-lid tie down. This feature is used to secure the trunk lid if it will not close completely, such as when carrying large packages in the trunk. Use the following steps to secure the trunk lid:
- Attach the clip end of the tie down to the D ring on the trunk lid (A).
- Attach the hook end of the tie down to the striker located at the center of the trunk sill (B).
- Tighten the tie down by pulling the free end of the cord until secure.
- To remove the tie down, press the clip end release and loosen the cord.
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 inside the trunk near the latch. This handle will glow following exposure to light. Pull the release handle upward to open the trunk from the inside.
Rear Seat Pass Through
Your vehicle may be equipped with a small door in the rear seat. The door allows you to access the trunk from inside the vehicle.
The rear-seat armrest must be down for the pass-through door to open. To release the pass-through door, move the release up with your fingers. Then close the door so it latches from inside the vehicle.
