2011 Chevrolet Impala Owner's Manual - Page 41

Keys, Doors and Windows 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 trunk release handle located on the latch inside the trunk . This handle will glow following exposure to light. Pull the release handle to open the trunk from the inside. 2-11 Vehicle Security This vehicle has theft-deterrent features; however, they do not make it impossible to steal. Anti-Theft Alarm System Your vehicle may have the optional content theft-deterrent alarm system. To activate the theft-deterrent system: 1. Open the door. 2. Lock the door with the power door lock switch or the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter. If you are using the RKE transmitter, the door does not need to be open. 3. Close all doors.