2013 Dodge Avenger Owner Manual - Page 43

THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 41 TRUNK RELEASE Trunk Release Button With the ignition switch in the LOCK position or with the key out, the word "dECK" will display until the trunk is Use the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) closed. transmitter to open the trunk from outside the vehicle. From inside the On Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) vehicle the trunk lid can be released by equipped vehicles, the words "Trunk Ajar" will display. pressing the TRUNK RELEASE button located on the instrument panel to the TRUNK SAFETY WARNING left of the steering wheel. 2 WARNING! NOTE: The shift lever must be in PARK for this switch to operate. With the ignition switch in the ON/RUN position, the word "dECK" will display in place of the odometer display indicating that the trunk is open. The odometer display will reappear once the trunk is closed or if the trip button is depressed. Do not allow children to have access to the trunk, either by climbing into the trunk from outside, or through the inside of the vehicle. Always close the trunk lid when your vehicle is unattended. Once in the trunk, young children may not be able to escape, even if they entered through the rear seat. If trapped in the trunk, children can die from suffocation or heat stroke.