Hatchnrunk
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It
can be dangerous to drive with the hatch/
trunk lid open because carbon monoxide (CO)
gas can come into your vehicle. You can’t 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 hatchhrunk lid:
Make sure all other windows are
shut.
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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 Controls.”
instrument panei, open inem
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ihe
way.
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If
you have air outlets on or under the
See “Engine Exhaust”
in
the Index.
Notice:
If
you
put
things
in
the hatchhrunk area, be
sure they won’t break the glass when you close
it.
Never slam the hatch/trunk lid down. You could
break the glass or damage the defogger grid.
When you close the hatchhrunk lid, make sure you
pull down from the center, not the sides. If you
pull the hatchhrunk lid down from the side too often,
the weatherstrip can be damaged.
Notice:
Do
not store heavy or sharp objects in the
rear storage compartments located
in
the
hatchltrunk area. Ilf you do,
the
objects could
damage the underbody.
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