Operation Manual

Trunk lid
Features and controls 5-41
5
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, 5-30 or
“Free-hand Advanced Security Transmitter
(F.A.S.T.-key)” on page 5-12.)
The trunk lid will pop up to slightly. Lift it to
open the trunk.
Pull the trunk lid release lever, located to the
left of the driver’s seat, up to open the trunk.
Pull the trunk lid downward as illustrated.
Gently slam the trunk lid from the outside so
that it is completely closed. Always ensure
the trunk lid is securely closed.
Using the remote control transmitter
(Vehicles with keyless entry system or
F.A.S.T.-key)
Operation from inside the vehicle
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 5-189.
To close
CAUTION
 Be careful to prevent catching anyone’s fin-
gers when closing the trunk lid.
 Before starting the vehicle, be sure to con-
firm that the trunk lid is closed. If the trunk
lid opens while driving the vehicle, objects
stored in the trunk could fall out onto the
road.
NOTE
 Gas struts (A) are installed in the locations
illustrated to support the trunk lid. Please
observe the following in order to prevent
damage or faulty operation.
• Do not touch, push or pull the gas struts
when closing the trunk lid.
• Do not attach any plastic material, tape,
etc., to the gas struts.