2005 CHEVROLET MALIBU trunk release

V(Remote Trunk/Liftgate Release):The trunk or
liftgate will open when this button on the transmitter
is pressed and held for approximately one second. You
can open the sedan trunk with the transmitter when
the vehicle is stationary. You can open the liftgate on the
MAXX only when the vehicle is in PARK (P).
L(Vehicle Locator/Panic Alarm):This button may
be used to locate your vehicle. Press and release
this button to initiate vehicle locate. The horn will sound
three times and the headlamps and parking lamps
will ash three times. Press and hold the button
for approximately three seconds to initiate the panic
alarm. The horn will sound and the headlamps
and parking lamps will ash for 30 seconds. Press the
button again to cancel the panic alarm.
Matching Transmitter(s) to Your
Vehicle
Each remote keyless entry transmitter is coded to
prevent another transmitter from unlocking your vehicle.
If a transmitter is lost or stolen, a replacement can
be purchased through your GM dealer. Remember to
bring any remaining transmitters with you when you go
to your dealer. Each vehicle can have a maximum of
four transmitters matched to it.
Battery Replacement
Under normal use, the battery in your remote keyless
entry transmitter should last about four years.
You can tell the battery is weak if the transmitter will not
work at the normal range in any location. If you have
to get close to your vehicle before the transmitter works,
it is probably time to change the battery.
The KEY FOB BATT LOW message in the vehicle’s
DIC will display if the remote keyless entry transmitter
battery is low.
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Trunk (Sedan)
To unlock the trunk from the outside, use the key or the
remote keyless entry transmitter. When closing the
trunk, close from the center to ensure it fully latches.
{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.
SeeEngine Exhaust on page 2-32.
Remote Trunk/Liftgate Release
Press the remote release
button, located on the
lower edge of the driver’s
door, to open the trunk
lid or the liftgate.
You can open the trunk lid on the sedan while the
vehicle is stationary.
You can open the liftgate on the MAXX only while the
vehicle is in PARK (P).
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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.There is a glow-in-the-dark emergency trunk release
handle located inside the trunk of the sedan model on
the trunk latch. This handle will glow following
exposure to light. Pull the release handle up to open the
trunk from the inside.
Liftgate (MAXX)
To open the liftgate, press the trunk/liftgate button on
the remote keyless entry transmitter or the remote
trunk/liftgate release button located on the lower edge of
the driver’s door. See “Remote Trunk/Liftgate Release”
underTrunk (Sedan) on page 2-14.
If the liftgate is unlocked, you can manually open it by
pressing the touchpad switch located on the underside
of the liftgate trim panel, slightly to the right of center.
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Instrument Panel Brightness
The control for this
feature is located on the
instrument panel to the
right of the steering wheel.
Turn the knob clockwise to brighten the lights or
counterclockwise to dim them.
Dome Lamp
The switch on this lamp has three positions. The on
position will turn on the lamp anytime. The door position
will turn on the lamp whenever a door is opened. The
off position will shut off the lamp completely, even while
a door is opened. Your dome lamp may be equipped
with two rear reading lamps. SeeRear Reading Lamps
on page 3-20.
Entry/Exit Lighting
When you open any door, the lamps inside of your
vehicle will go on. These lamps will fade out 20 seconds
after the last door is closed, or when the ignition is
turned on after all doors have been closed. These lamps
will also go on when you press the trunk release
button, the unlock button or the panic button on the
remote keyless entry transmitter.
The lamps inside of your vehicle will turn on for about
10 seconds after your key is removed from the ignition
to provide an illuminated exit.
Front Reading Lamps
Push the lens to turn the reading lamps on and off.
The reading lamps will turn on when the door is open
if the dome lamp is in the door position. The reading
lamps will also turn on with the dome lamp switch in
the on position. The lamps will not turn on if the door
is open and the dome lamp is in the off position.
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Rear Reading Lamps
The vehicle’s dome lamp may have two reading lamps.
The reading lamps turn on and off by pushing on
the lens.
Trunk Lamp
The trunk lamp comes on when you open your trunk.
Cargo Lamp
If your vehicle is the MAXX model, it has a cargo lamp.
The cargo lamp comes on when the liftgate is opened.
If you want to leave the liftgate open you can turn off
the cargo lamp by pushing on the lens.
Battery Run-Down Protection
Your vehicle has a battery run-down protection feature
designed to protect your vehicle’s battery.
When any interior lamp (trunk, reading, or visor vanity)
is left on while the ignition is turned off, the battery
run-down protection system will automatically shut the
lamp(s) off after 20 minutes. This will avoid draining
the battery.
To reactivate the interior lamps, do one of the following:
Turn on the ignition.
Turn the exterior lamp control off and then on.
Open a door.
Press any remote keyless entry transmitter button
(if equipped).
Press the remote trunk release button.
Press the power door lock switch.
The battery run-down feature will also be activated
when any door on the vehicle is left open and the
ignition is in OFF.
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6. Remove the bulb from
the socket. Replace
the old bulb with a
new bulb.
7. Turn the socket back into place and reconnect the
wiring harness to the socket.
8. Return the lamp assembly to its original position.
Be sure to line up the holes in the lamp assembly
to the round ends of the mounting pins.
9. Reinstall the two bolts attaching the headlamp
assembly to the vehicle.Taillamps, Turn Signal, Stoplamps
and Back-up Lamps
To replace one of these bulbs, do the following:
1. Open the trunk. SeeHood Release on page 5-11
for more information.
A. Taillamp
B. Back-Up Lamp
C. Taillamp/Stoplamp/Turn Signal Lamp
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Removing the Spare Tire and Tools
The equipment you will need is in the trunk.
1. For the sedan, lift the handle on the spare tire
cover. The handle may hook on the trunk front
edge weatherstrip to hold the cover out of the way.
For the MAXX, lift the handle to release the
latch on the spare tire cover.
2. Lift and remove the cover.
3. Turn the wing nut counterclockwise and remove it.
Then remove the compact spare tire. SeeCompact
Spare Tire on page 5-73for more information.
Tire Changing Tools
The tools you will be using include the wrench (A) and
jack (B). The MAXX includes an additional extension.
Sedan shown, MAXX similar
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