Lexus ES-300 2001 Manual page 124

Internal trunk release handle
15E031
If a person is locked in the trunk, pull down the
phosphorescent handle (illuminated for a while) on
the inside of trunk lid in case of emergency to open
the trunk lid.
The handle illuminating time depends on the intensity of
the light thrown on the handle.
CAUTION
D Always lock the trunk lid and all doors, and keep
away the vehicle keys out of children's reaches.
D Never leave children unattended in the vehicle.
Unsupervised children may lock themselves in the
vehicle or trunk and suffer serious injuries or death.
EXTERIOR EQUIPMENT
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