Toyota 2003 Avalon Owner's Manual page 34

—Lock release lever
To open the trunk lid from the driver's
seat, pull up on the lock release lever.
To deactivate this lock release lever from
opening the trunk lid, see "—Luggage se-
curity system" described below.
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'03 AVALON U (L/O 0206)
—Luggage security system
This system deactivates the lock re-
lease lever so that things locked in the
trunk can be protected.
1. After closing the armrest door, insert
the master key and turn it clockwise
to lock the armrest door.
2003 AVALON (OM41401U)
2. After closing the trunk lid, insert the
master key and turn it counterclock-
wise to deactivate the lock release
lever.
After closing the trunk lid, try pulling it up
to make sure it is securely locked.