Before Driving; Using the electric trunk lid opener; Closing the trunk lid- Page 91

NOTE

The remote release button cannot be
disabled by locking the doors using the
door-lock switch/door-lock knob.
Refer to Locking, Unlocking with
Door-Lock Switch on page 3-17.
Refer to Locking, Unlocking with
Door-Lock Knob on page 3-18.

Using the electric trunk lid opener
(With the advanced keyless function)

A trunk lid can also be opened while the
key is being carried.
Press the electric trunk lid opener and
raise the trunk lid when the latch releases.
 

Electric trunk lid 
opener

NOTE



When opening the trunk lid with the
doors locked, it may require a few
seconds for the trunk lid latch to release
after the electric trunk lid opener is
pressed.



The trunk lid can be closed when the
doors are locked with the key left in the
vehicle. However, to prevent locking the
key in the vehicle, the trunk lid can be
opened by pressing the electric trunk lid
opener. If the trunk lid cannot be opened
despite doing this procedure, first push
the trunk lid completely closed, then
press the electric trunk lid opener to
fully open the trunk lid.



If the vehicle battery is dead or there is
a malfunction in the electrical system
and the trunk lid cannot be unlocked,
the trunk lid can be opened by
performing the emergency procedure.
Refer to When Trunk Lid Cannot be
Opened on page 7-52.

Closing the trunk lid

Use both hands to push the trunk lid down
until the lock snaps shut. Do not slam it.
Pull up on the trunk lid to make sure it is
secure.

Before Driving

Doors and Locks

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