2001 Lexus IS 300 User Guide 1 - Page 78

EXTERIOR EQUIPMENT CAUTION D Keep the trunk lid closed while driving. This not only keeps the luggage from being thrown out, but also prevents exhaust gases from entering the vehicle. 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. Internal trunk release handle SV15006 Lock release lever If a person is locked in the trunk, pull down the phosphorescent handle (illuminated for a while) on the inside of trunk lid in case of emergency to open the trunk lid. SS15006 The handle illuminating time depends on the intensity of the light thrown on the handle. To open the trunk lid from the driver's seat, pull up on the lock release lever. 64