Trunk Lid
Warnings and Cautions for Using the Trunk Lid
Do not allow people to ride in the trunk.
During sudden braking or a collision, the person in the trunk could be seriously injured or killed.
Always drive the vehicle with the trunk lid closed.
If the trunk lid opens while driving the vehicle, the luggage may fall out and lead to an accident. In addition, If the vehicle is driven with the trunk lid open, the exhaust gas may penetrate the cabin and it could cause carbon monoxide poisoning.
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Remove snow or ice on the trunk lid before opening the trunk lid. When opening the trunk lid, it could slam shut by the weight of snow or ice, resulting in injury.
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Be careful when opening/closing the trunk lid during strong winds. Otherwise, it could close suddenly resulting in injury.
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When opening the trunk lid, fully open it and make sure that it stays open. If the trunk lid is only opened partially, it could slam shut by vibration or wind gusts resulting in injury.
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Stop the engine when loading or unloading cargo in the trunk. Otherwise, you could get burned by the heat of the exhaust gas.
How to Use the Trunk Lid
Opening the Trunk Lid
Using the trunk lid release button
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Stop the vehicle.
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Push the trunk lid release button.
Using the trunk button (
) on the key
Refer to How to Use the Key (Search).
Using the electric trunk lid opener
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Stop the vehicle.
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Press the electric trunk lid opener on the rear bumper while carrying the transmitter and raise the trunk lid when the latch releases.
Closing the Trunk Lid
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Use both hands to push the trunk lid down until the lock snaps shut.
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Pull up on the trunk lid to make sure it is secure.
