Trunk

Opening the Trunk

■ From the outside (if equipped)

1. Make sure the shift lever is in the P (Park) position.

2. Then perform one of the following:

• Press and hold the trunk unlock button on the key fob or smart key for more than 1 second.
• Additional information for vehicles equipped with a smart key:
  - When all doors are unlocked, press the switch (1) inside the trunk emblem to open the trunk with or without the smart key.
  - If any or all doors are locked, the switch (1) can still be used to open the trunk as long as the smart key is on your person.

CAUTION

The switch (1) on the trunk is made of rubber. Do not press it with a sharp object such as a key, screwdriver, or drill.

- Use the trunk release lever.

3. Lift the trunk lid.

Closing the Trunk

Lower the trunk lid and press down until it latches.

WARNING

Always keep the trunk lid fully closed while driving the vehicle. If it is left open or partially open, toxic exhaust gases containing carbon monoxide (CO) may enter the vehicle, which may cause serious illness or death.

NOTICE

To avoid damage to the trunk lid torsion bar and attached equipment, always close the trunk before driving.

Information

In cold and humid climates, the trunk lock and trunk mechanisms may not operate properly due to freezing conditions.

Trunk Emergency Release

Your vehicle is equipped with an emergency trunk release lever located inside the trunk. If someone is accidentally locked in the trunk, the trunk can be opened by moving the lever in the direction of the arrow and pushing the trunk lid open.

WARNING

• You and your passengers should know the location of the emergency trunk release lever in this vehicle and how to open the trunk in case you are accidentally locked in the trunk.
• NEVER allow anyone to occupy the trunk of the vehicle at any time. If the trunk is partially or fully closed and a person cannot get out, serious injury or death may result from lack of ventilation, exhaust gases, rapid build-up of heat, or exposure to cold weather. The trunk is also a very dangerous place in the event of a collision, because it is not a protected passenger compartment but part of the vehicle's crush zone.
• Your vehicle should be locked and the smart key should not be within reach of children. Parents should inform their children of the dangers of playing in the trunk.
• Use the release lever only in emergency situations.