1999 Buick Riviera Owner's Manual - Page 75

yellowblue Trunk CAUTION: It can be dangerous to drive with the trunk lid open because carbon monoxide (CO) gas can come into your vehicle. You can't 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: D Make sure all other windows are shut. D Turn the fan on your heating or cooling system to its highest speed with the setting on VENT. That will force outside air into your vehicle. See "Comfort Controls" in the Index. D If you have air outlets on or under the instrument panel, open them all the way. See "Engine Exhaust" in the Index. Trunk Lock Release To unlock the trunk from the outside, turn the lock cover to expose the key hole. Insert the door key and turn it. Remote Trunk Release Press the TRUNK release button located below the driver's door handle to release the trunk lid. The trunk will open if the transaxle is in PARK (P) and if the trunk release lockout is not off. If you have the remote keyless entry system, it also will unlock your trunk if the ignition is off, or if the ignition is on and the transaxle is in PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N). 2-13