2013 Lexus ES 350 Owners Manual - Page 124

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3-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors and trunk

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Internal trunk release lever

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Using the mechanical key

The trunk can be also opened using the mechanical key. (

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P. 803)

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When leaving a key to the vehicle with a parking attendant

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P. 121

The trunk lid can be opened by pulling the

glow-in-the-dark lever located on the inside

of the trunk lid to the side.

The lever will continue to glow for some time

after the trunk lid is closed.

CAUTION

Observe the following precautions.

Failure to do so may result in death or serious injury.

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Before driving

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Make sure that the trunk lid is fully closed. If the trunk lid is not fully closed, it may

open unexpectedly while driving and hit near-by objects or luggage in the trunk

may be thrown out, causing an accident.

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Do not allow children to enter the trunk.

If a child is accidentally locked in the trunk, they could overheat or suffocate.

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Do not allow a child to open or close the trunk lid.

Doing so may cause the trunk lid to open unexpectedly, or cause the child’s

hands, head, or neck to be caught by the closing trunk lid.

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Important points while driving

Never let anyone sit in the trunk. In the event of sudden braking or a collision, they

are susceptible to death or serious injury.