2002 Lexus IS 300 Owners Manual - Page 98

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 SV15008 Lock release lever If a person is locked in the trunk, he or she can pull down the phosphorescent handle on the inside of trunk lid in case of emergency to open the trunk lid. 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. SS15006 To open the trunk lid from the driver's seat, pull up on the lock release lever. 82