2003 Hyundai Elantra Owner's Manual - Page 59

FEATURES OF YOUR HYUNDAI o Do not "TOP-OFF" after the first nozzle shut off when refueling. B540A01E-GAT B540C01S-AAT To Unlock Using the Key. TRUNK LID (4 DOOR) Remote Trunk Lid Release Your vehicle is equipped with a glow-in-the dark emergency trunk release lever located inside the trunk. It will glow after the trunk is closed. When pulled, this lever will release the trunk latch mechanism and open the trunk. NOTE: o If a person is locked in the trunk by one's own will or by another person or by accident, pull the emergency trunk release lever on the driver's side of the inside panel of the trunk. This will open the trunk lid. o HYUNDAI recommends that cars be kept locked and keys be kept out of the reach of children, and that parents teach their children about the dangers of playing in trunks. B540C01E-A To open the trunk lid, insert the key and turn it clockwise to unlock. The trunk lid compartment light illuminates when the trunk lid is opened. B540A01E-A To open the trunk lid without using the key, pull up the lid release lever. To close, lower the trunk lid, then press down on it until it locks. To be sure the trunk lid is securely fastened, always try to pull it up again. B540B02E-AAT WARNING: Parents should teach children about the emergency trunk release lever in their vehicle and how to open the trunk lid if they are accidentally locked in the trunk. Trunk Lid Emergency Latch Release WARNING: The trunk lid should always be kept completely closed while the vehicle is in motion. If it is left open or ajar, poisonous exhaust gases may enter the car resulting in serious illness or death to the occupants. See additional warnings concerning exhaust gases on page 2-1. 1- 50 Pull to open the trunk B540E01E-A