2009 Buick LaCrosse Owner's Manual - Page 87

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. Trunk Lid Pull Down Handle and Tie-Down Features Your vehicle has a trunk lid pull down handle (A) located on the inside of the trunk lid on the driver's side of the vehicle. Use the handle to pull down the trunk lid when closing it. There is a glow-in-the-dark emergency trunk release handle located on the trunk latch of the trunk lid. This handle will glow following exposure to light. If ever needed, pull the emergency trunk release handle to open the trunk from the inside. Your vehicle also has a tie-down feature (B) located on the inside the trunk lid on the passenger's side of the vehicle that can be used to secure the trunk lid when large items are stored in the trunk. 2-13