2005 Chevrolet Malibu Owner's Manual - Page 84

Emergency Trunk Release Handle Liftgate (MAXX) To open the liftgate, press the trunk button on the remote keyless entry transmitter or the remote trunk release button located on the lower edge of the driver's door. To lock or unlock the liftgate, use the power door lock switch or the transmitter. You can also use the key in the driver's door lock cylinder to unlock and open the liftgate. Turn the key toward the rear of the vehicle and back to the center twice to unlock the liftgate and three times to open the liftgate. If the liftgate is unlocked, you can manually open it by pressing the touchpad switch located on the underside of the liftgate trim panel, slightly to the right of center. Notice: Using the emergency trunk release handle as a tie-down or anchor point when securing items in the trunk may damage it. Use the emergency trunk release handle only to help you open the trunk lid. There is a glow-in-the-dark emergency trunk release handle located inside the trunk of the sedan model on the trunk latch. This handle will glow following exposure to light. Pull the release handle up to open the trunk from the inside. 2-14