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Trunk Lid (For 4 Door Coupe) To open the trunk, insert the key into the lock and
turn it clockwise until an audible “click” is heard.
To close the trunk, use both hands to push the trunk
lid down until the lock “snaps’’ shut.
Do not slam the trunk lid.
Pull up on the trunk lid to make sure it is securely
latched.
To prevent premature wear or damage to the trunk lid
lift cylinders and attaching hardware, the trunk lid
must be fully closed before you drive your vehicle.
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Unlock
Key slot
If you must drive with the trunk lid open, keep the air
vents open so that additional outside air comes into the
vehicle.Remote Trunk Lid Release (If Equipped)The release is located at the left front corner of the dri-
ver’s seat on the floor. To open the trunk, pull up on
the lever.
WARNING -Exhaust Fumes
If you drive with the trunk lid open, you will
draw dangerous exhaust fumes into your vehi-
cle.
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Emergency Trunk Safety Release (If Equipped)You vehicle is equipped with an emergency trunk
release cable located inside the trunk. When pulled,
this cable will release the trunk latch mechanism and
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WARNING -Exhaust Fumes
No one should be allowed to occupy the trunk
of the vehicle at any time. If the trunk is par-
tially or totally closed and the person is unable
to get out, severe injury or death could occur
due to lack of ventilation, fumes and rapid heat
build-up, or because of exposure due to cold
weather conditions. The trunk is also a highly
dangerous location in the event of a crash
because it is not a protected occupant space and
is instead part of the vehicle’s crush zone.
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