2007 Chevrolet Monte Carlo Owner's Manual - Page 101

Trunk Trunk Release To open the trunk from the outside, press the open trunk button on the remote keyless entry transmitter, if equipped. {CAUTION: It can be dangerous to drive with the trunk lid open because carbon monoxide (CO) gas can come into your vehicle. You cannot 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: • Make sure all other windows are shut. • Turn the fan on your heating or cooling system to its highest speed and select the control setting that will force outside air into your vehicle. See Climate Control System. • If you have air outlets on or under the instrument panel, open them all the way. See Engine Exhaust on page 121. Remote Trunk Release You can also open the trunk from inside the vehicle. G (Remote Trunk Release): Press the button with the open trunk symbol on it. The button is located next to the exterior lamps control on the left side of the instrument panel. The shift lever must be in PARK (P) for the remote trunk release button to work. If your vehicle ever loses power, you can open the trunk by lowering the rear seat and pulling the emergency trunk release handle located inside the trunk. See Split Folding Rear Seat on page 16 and "Emergency Trunk Release Handle" following. 101