2011 Toyota Avalon Owners Manual - Page 78

1-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors and trunk n Internal trunk release lever The trunk lid can be opened by pulling down on the glow-in-the-dark lever located on the inside of trunk lid. The lever will continue to glow for some time after the trunk lid is closed. 1 Before driving CAUTION n Caution while driving l Keep the trunk lid closed while driving. If the trunk lid is left open, it may hit near-by objects while driving or luggage in the trunk may be unexpectedly thrown out, causing an accident. In addition, exhaust gases may enter the vehicle, causing death or a serious health hazard. Make sure to close the trunk lid before driving. l Before driving the vehicle, make sure that the trunk lid is fully closed. If the trunk lid is not fully closed, it may open unexpectedly while driving, causing an accident. l Never let anyone sit in the trunk. In the event of sudden braking or a collision, they are susceptible to death or serious injury. 51 AVALON_U (OM41428U)