Engine Cover/Trunk LidThe engine cover/trunk lid provides access to the engine and
rear luggage compartment.
To open the lid: Insert the key into the lock and turn clockwise. When released, a spring plunger will lift the lid sufficiently to allow it to be raised fully by hand. Support the lid by engaging
the prop provided on the trunk bulkhead, in the slotted plate adjacent to the latch mechanism.
WARNING:
• When using the rear luggage compartment, beware of any hot surfaces exposed in the engine bay. Touching hot
surfaces could cause serious burns.
• Before closing the lid, ensure that no persons or objects
will be trapped.
• If necessary, protect and/or secure heavy objects as required.
To close: Stow the support prop in its bulkhead clip, and, keeping
fingers well clear of entrapment, and ensuring that no obstruction is present, lower the lid. Fully engage the latch mechanism by pressing down on the lid just forward of the key lock, NOT at
the extreme rear end of the panel.
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EMERGENCY RELEASE HANDLE (viewed from lid underside)
WARNING:The maximum weight of goods which may be carried in the
trunk is 110 lb (50 kg). Exceeding this limit can overload the
Tires and affect the handling of the car, and result in a crash in which you or others could be killed or seriously injured.
Refer also to the ‘Tires’ section in this handbook.
Child Entrapment If a child should become trapped in the rear luggage com
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partment, an emergency internal release handle is provided to facilitate their escape.
To release the latch, pull the fluorescent handle on the un
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derside of the lid. Parents should decide if their children should be shown how
to use this feature.
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