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3-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors and trunk
Internal trunk release lever
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The trunk lid can be opened by pulling the
glow-in-the-dark lever located on the inside
of the trunk lid to the side.
The lever will continue to glow for some time
after the trunk lid is closed.
Using the mechanical key
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The trunk can be also opened using the mechanical key. (P. 811)
When leaving a key to the vehicle with a parking attendant
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P. 123
CAUTION
Observe the following precautions.
Failure to do so may result in death or serious injury.
Before driving
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Make sure that the trunk lid is fully closed. If the trunk lid is not fully closed, it may
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open unexpectedly while driving and hit near-by objects or luggage in the trunk
may be thrown out, causing an accident.
Do not allow children to play in the trunk.
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If a child is accidentally locked in the trunk, they could suffer from heat exhaus-
tion, suffocation or other injuries.
Do not allow a child to open or close the trunk lid.
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Doing so may cause the trunk lid to open unexpectedly, or cause the child' s
hands, head, or neck to be caught by the closing trunk lid.
Important points while driving
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Never let anyone sit in the trunk. In the event of sudden braking or a collision, they
are susceptible to death or serious injury.
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