Pontiac G8 manual Remote Trunk Release, Emergency Trunk Release Handle

2-10 Keys, Doors and Windows

Trunk

{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.

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•If you have air outlets on or under the instrument panel, open them all the way.

See Engine Exhaust on page 8-12.

Remote Trunk Release

To open the trunk from the outside the vehicle, press the V button on the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter.

From inside the vehicle, press the

Vbutton located in the glove box.

The trunk can only be opened while the vehicle is in PARK (P), and when the doors are unlocked.

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.