2007 Chevrolet Malibu Owner's Manual - Page 113

You can open the trunk lid on the sedan or the liftgate on the MAXX only while the vehicle is in PARK (P) or the ignition is off. Emergency Trunk Release Handle 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. Liftgate (MAXX) To open the liftgate, press the trunk/liftgate button on the remote keyless entry transmitter or the remote trunk/liftgate release button located on the lower edge of the driver's door. See "Remote Trunk/Liftgate Release" under Trunk (Sedan) on page 112. 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: 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. 113