2003 Toyota Avalon Owners Manual - Page 34

'03 AVALON U (L/O 0206) -Internal trunk release handle CAUTION Hood D Always lock the trunk lid and all doors, and keep away the vehicle keys out of children's reaches. D Never leave children unattended in the vehicle. Unsupervised children may lock themselves in the vehicle or trunk and suffer serious injuries or death. If a person or she can cent handle lid in case trunk lid. is locked in the trunk, he pull down the phosphoreslever on the inside of trunk of emergency to open the To open the hood: 1. Pull the hood lock release lever. The hood will spring up slightly. The phosphorescent (glow−in−the−dark) handle will continue to glow for a time after the trunk lid is closed. Exposing the handle to stronger light will cause it to glow longer. CAUTION Before driving, be sure that the hood is closed and securely locked. Otherwise, the hood may open unexpectedly while driving and an accident may occur. 34 2003 AVALON (OM41401U)