GM Service Manual Online
For 1990-2009 cars only

Trunk/Liftgate Release


Object Number: 1558039  Size: B3

Your vehicle has a trunk/liftgate release on the floor near the driver's door. Pull up on the release to open the trunk/liftgate. Refer to Saturn Security System Operation for procedures on opening the trunk/liftgate with the Saturn Security System transmitter.

Liftgate (SW1, SW2 Models Only)


Object Number: 1558041  Size: B3

The ignition key opens the liftgate and trunk. Turn the key to the right and back again. Remove the key.

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.
For more information about carbon monoxide, see Engine Exhaust.