2013 Subaru Impreza Owner's Manual - Page 113

Keys and doors 2-21 & To open and close the trunk lid from outside The trunk lid can be opened using the remote keyless entry system. Refer to "Remote keyless entry system" F2-7. To close the trunk lid, lightly press the trunk lid down until the latch engages. & Internal trunk lid release handle The internal trunk lid release handle is a device designed to open the trunk lid from inside the trunk. In the event children or adults become locked inside the trunk, the handle allows them to open the lid. The handle is located on the inside of the trunk lid. time. WARNING Never allow any child to get in the trunk and play with the release handle. If the driver starts the vehicle without knowing that a child is inside the trunk and the child opens the lid using the release handle, the child could fall out and be killed or seriously injured. NOTE Do not leave your valuables in the trunk when you leave your vehicle. & To open the trunk lid from inside CAUTION . Do not close the lid while gripping the release handle. The handle may be damaged. . Do not use the handle as a hook to fasten straps or ropes to secure your cargo in the trunk. Such use may result in damage of the handle. To open the trunk lid from inside the trunk, pull the yellow handle upward as indicated by the arrow on the handle. This operation unlocks the trunk lid. Then, push up the lid. Pull the trunk lid release lever upward. The lever is on the floor at the left of the driver 's seat. The handle is made of material that remains luminescent for approximately an hour in the dark trunk space after it is exposed to ambient light even for a short - CONTINUED -