2009 Dodge Avenger Owner Manual - Page 41

THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 39 TRUNK RELEASE From inside the car the trunk lid can be released by depressing the TRUNK RELEASE button located on the instrument panel to the left of the steering wheel. With the key in the LOCK position or with the key out, the word "deck" will display until the trunk is closed. On Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) equipped vehicles, the words "Trunk Ajar" will display. TRUNK SAFETY WARNING 2 WARNING! NOTE: The shift lever must be in PARK for this switch to operate. To unlatch the trunk lid from outside the vehicle, press and release the TRUNK button on the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter two times. With the ignition ON, 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.