1998 Pontiac Firebird Owner's Manual - Page 66

Hatch Hatch Release I A CAUTION: It can be dangerous to drive with the hatch open because carbon monoxide (CO) gas can come into your vehicle. You can't see or smell CO. It can cause unconsciousnessand even death. If you must drive with the hatch open if or electrical wiring other cable connections must or pass through the between the body and seal the hatch: Make sure all windows are shut. Turn thefan on your heatingor cooling system to its highest speed with the setting on VENT. That will force outsideair into your vehicle. See "Comfort Controls" in the Index. 0 If you have air outlets on or under the instrument panel, open them all the way. See "Engine Exhaust" the Index. in 0 Your door key opens the hatch from the outside. If your vehicle has the Content Theft-Deterrent System the and system isarmed, opening the hatch thisway will trigger the alarm. First disarm the system or use the remote keyless entry transmitter to open the hatch. 2-11