Toyota Avalon 2002 Operating Manual page 28

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.
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'02 AVALON U (L/O 0107)
—Internal trunk release handle
If a person is locked in the trunk, pull
down the phosphorescent handle (illu-
minated for a while) lever 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.
2002 MY AVALON_U (OM22493U)
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.