Chevrolet 2009 Cobalt, Owner'S Manual

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Trunk
To release the trunk lid from the outside, use the key or
the remote keyless entry transmitter, if equipped.
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CAUTION:
Exhaust gases can enter the vehicle if it is driven
with the liftgate, trunk/hatch open, or with any
objects that pass through the seal between
the body and the trunk/hatch or liftgate.
Engine exhaust contains Carbon Monoxide (CO)
which cannot be seen or smelled. It can cause
unconsciousness and even death.
CAUTION: (Continued)
CAUTION: (Continued)
If the vehicle must be driven with the liftgate, or
trunk/hatch open:
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Close all of the windows.
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Fully open the air outlets on or under the
instrument panel.
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Adjust the Climate Control system to a setting
that brings in only outside air and set the fan
speed to the highest setting. See Climate
Control System in the Index.
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If the vehicle is equipped with a power liftgate,
disable the power liftgate function.
For more information about carbon monoxide,
see Engine Exhaust on page 2-35.
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