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1-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors and trunk

CAUTION

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Using the trunk

Observe the following precautions.

Failure to do so may cause parts of the body to be caught, resulting in serious injury.

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Remove any heavy loads, such as snow and ice, from the trunk lid before opening

it. Failure to do so may cause the trunk lid to fall closed again after it is opened.

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When opening or closing the trunk lid, thoroughly check to make sure the sur-

rounding area is safe.

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If anyone is in the vicinity, make sure they are safe and let them know that the

trunk is about to open or close.

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Use caution when opening or closing the trunk lid in windy weather as it may

move abruptly in strong wind.

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Do not attach any accessories other than genuine Lexus parts to the trunk lid.

Such additional weight on the trunk lid may cause the lid to fall closed again after

it is opened.

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The trunk lid may fall if it is not opened

fully. It is more difficult to open or close

the trunk lid on an incline than on a level

surface, so beware of the trunk lid unex-

pectedly opening or closing by itself.

Make sure that the trunk lid is fully open

and secure before using the trunk.

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When closing the trunk lid, take extra

care to prevent your fingers etc. from

being caught.

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When closing the trunk lid, make sure to

press it lightly on its outer surface. If the

trunk handle is used to fully close the

trunk lid, it may result in hands or arms

being caught.