Trunk lid
CAUTION
Do not stand behind the exhaust pipe when
loading and unloading luggage. Heat from
the exhaust could lead to burns.
To open
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Operation from outside the vehicle
Using the remote control transmitter
Press the trunk button (Vehicles with keyless
entry system or F.A.S.T.-key) or OPEN
switch (Vehicles with F.A.S.T.-key). (See
"Keyless entry system" on page 5-7, 5-29 or
"Free-hand Advanced Security Transmitter
(F.A.S.T.-key)" on page 5-11.)
The trunk lid will pop up slightly. Lift it to
open the trunk.
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Features and controls
Operation from inside the vehicle
To open the trunk, pull up the trunk lid
release lever, located to the left of the driver's
seat.
CAUTION
Do not use the trunk lid release lever while
the vehicle is moving. If the trunk lid is
opened, objects in the trunk could fall onto
the road and cause an accident.
NOTE
The trunk area light comes on when the trunk
lid is opened, and goes out when it is closed.
The trunk area light remains illuminated for
a certain period and then goes off automati-
cally. Refer to "Interior light auto-cutout
function (dome light and other lights)" on
page 5-164.
To close
Pull the trunk lid downward as illustrated
before the trunk lid closes completely. Gently
slam the trunk lid from the outside so that it is
completely closed.
CAUTION
When closing the trunk lid, always ensure
your or other person's fingers cannot be
caught by the trunk lid.
Before starting the vehicle, be sure to con-
firm that the trunk lid is locked. If the trunk
lid opens while driving the vehicle, objects
stored in the trunk could fall out onto the
road.