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Trunk Release Handle

Your vehicle may be equipped with a truck release handle.
Some early production vehicles may not have this feature.

NOTICE:

The trunk release handle was not designed to 
be used to tie down the trunk lid or as an anchor
point when securing items in the trunk. Improper
use of the trunk release handle could damage it.

If your vehicle does have this feature, there is a
glow

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in

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the

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dark trunk release handle located near the

trunk latch. This handle will glow following exposure to
light. Pull the release handle up to open 
the trunk from the inside.

Theft

Vehicle theft is big business, especially in some cities.
Although your vehicle has a number of theft

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deterrent

features, we know that nothing we put on it can make 
it impossible to steal. However, there are ways you 
can help.

Key in the Ignition

If you leave your vehicle with the keys inside, it’s an
easy target for joy riders or professional thieves 

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 so

don’t do it.

With the ignition off and the driver’s door open, you’ll
hear a chime reminding you to remove your key from
the ignition and take it with you. Always do this. Your
steering wheel will be locked, and so will your ignition
and transaxle. And remember to lock the doors.