2004 Chevrolet Malibu Owner's Manual - Page 81

Lockout Protection Lockout protection is intended to provide enhanced security and convenience. This feature prevents the driver's door from being locked using the power door locks. If the key is left in the ignition and a door is open, pressing the power door lock switch will lock all the doors and then unlock the driver's door. Pressing and holding down the power door lock switch for more than three seconds or until the driver door locks, will override this feature. This feature cannot guarantee that you will never be locked out of your vehicle. If you don't leave the key in the ignition, or if you use the manual door lock or the remote keyless entry transmitter, you could still lock your key inside your vehicle. Always remember to take your key with you. {CAUTION: It can be dangerous to drive with the trunk lid open because carbon monoxide (CO) gas can come into your vehicle. You can not see or smell CO. It can cause unconsciousness and even death. If you must drive with the trunk lid open or if electrical wiring or other cable connections must pass through the seal between the body and the trunk lid: • Make sure all other windows are shut. • Turn the fan on your heating or cooling system to its highest speed and select the control setting that will force outside air into your vehicle. See Climate Control System in the Index. • If you have air outlets on or under the instrument panel, open them all the way. See Engine Exhaust on page 2-33. Leaving Your Vehicle If you are leaving your vehicle, open your door and set the locks from the inside, then get out and close the door. Trunk To unlock the trunk on the sedan manually from the outside, insert the key and turn the trunk lock cylinder. When closing the trunk, close from the center to ensure it fully latches. 2-13