Trunk Safety Warning; Trunk Internal Emergency Release - Chrysler 2013 200 Convertible Owner's Manual

With the ignition switch in the ON/RUN position, the
word "dECK" will display in the odometer indicating the
trunk is open. The odometer display will reappear once
the trunk is closed or if the trip button is pressed.
With the ignition switch in the LOCK position or with the
key out, the word "dECK" will display until the trunk is
closed.
On vehicles equipped with the Electronic Vehicle Infor-
mation Center (EVIC), the words "Trunk Ajar" will
display.
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TRUNK SAFETY WARNING

WARNING!
Do not allow children to have access to the trunk,
either by climbing into the trunk from outside, or
through the inside of the vehicle. Always close the
trunk lid when your vehicle is unattended. Once in
the trunk, young children may not be able to escape,
even if they entered through the rear seat. If trapped
in the trunk, children can die from suffocation or
heat stroke.

Trunk Internal Emergency Release

As a security measure, a Trunk Internal Emergency
Release lever is built into the trunk latching mechanism.
In the event of an individual being locked inside the
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