Trunk Lid - Toyota 2003 Prius Owner's Manual

17.Trunk lid—

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To open the trunk lid from the outside,
insert the master key and turn it clock-
wise.
See "Luggage stowage precautions" on
page 158 in Section 3 for precautions to
observe in loading luggage.
To close the trunk lid, lower it and press
down on it. After closing the trunk lid, try
pulling it up to make sure it is securely
closed.
CAUTION
Keep the trunk lid closed while driv-
ing. This not only keeps the luggage
from being thrown out, but also pre-
vents exhaust gases from entering
the vehicle.
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.
—Lock release lever
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To open the trunk lid from the driver's
seat, pull up on the lock release lever.
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