Trunk Lid (4 Door)
WARNING:
Never allow a person to ride in the
trunk:
Allowing a person to ride in the trunk
is dangerous. In addition, the person
in the trunk could be seriously
injured or killed during sudden
braking or a collision.
Keep the trunk closed when driving: Exhaust gas entering the cabin of a vehicle through an open trunk is dangerous. This gas contains CO (carbon monoxide), which is colorless, odorless, and highly poisonous. If inhaled, it can cause loss of consciousness and death.
Opening and Closing the Trunk Lid
WARNING:
Close the trunk lid, be sure the seat
backs are latched and do not allow
children to play inside the vehicle:
Leaving the trunk lid open or leaving
children in the vehicle with the keys is
dangerous. Children could open the
trunk lid and climb inside resulting in
possible injury or death from heat
exposure.
Always keep the car from being a
tempting place to play by locking rear
seats, doors and the trunk, and
keeping the keys where children can
not play with them:
Leaving children or animals
unattended in a parked vehicle is
dangerous. Babies left sleeping and
children who lock themselves in cars
or trunks can die very quickly from
heat prostration. Do not leave your
children or pets alone in a car at any
time. Do not leave the car, the rear
folding seats or the trunk unlocked.
CAUTION:
For vehicles equipped with a rear
spoiler, do not lift the trunk lid by the
spoiler. Lifting up the trunk lid by the
rear spoiler could cause damage to
the rear spoiler and the trunk lid.
Opening the trunk lid with the key
Insert the key into the slot and turn it clockwise.
Opening the trunk lid with the remote release lever
Pull up the release lever next to the driver's seat.
Closing the trunk lid
Use both hands to push the trunk lid down until the lock snaps shut. Do not slam it.
Pull up on the trunk lid to make sure it is secure.
Trunk Security
In some situations you may want to prevent the trunk from being opened with the remote trunk lid release lever.
Give your key only to someone you trust.
To secure the trunk lid, lock the rear seatbacks, push the trunk lock lever up, and close the trunk.
To cancel the security feature, insert the key into the lock, turn the key clockwise, and pull the trunk lock lever down.
Trunk Light
The trunk light is on when the lid is open and off when it's closed.
NOTE:
To prevent the battery from being discharged,
do not leave the trunk open for a long period
when the engine is not running.
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