Automatic Door Unlock
If your vehicle has power door locks, the doors with
automatically unlock when the shift lever is moved into
PARK (P) for vehicles with an automatic transmission.
For vehicles with a manual transmission, the doors
will automatically unlock when the key is removed from
the ignition. The automatic unlock feature cannot be
disabled unless your vehicle has a Driver Information
Center (DIC) and an automatic transmission.
If your vehicle has a Driver Information Center (DIC),
it can be programmed to automatically unlock the doors
several ways for vehicles with an automatic transmission.
See DIC Vehicle Personalization on page 3-40 for more
information.
Trunk
To release the trunk lid from the outside, use the
remote keyless entry (RKE) transmitter, if equipped.
If your vehicle does not have an RKE transmitter,
see “Remote Trunk Release” following.
{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 2-28.
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