1996 Toyota Camry Owners Manual - Page 19

-Back door child protector (with third seat) ! CAUTION S Before driving, be sure that the doors are closed and locked. Along with the proper use of seat belts, locking the back door helps prevent the passengers from being thrown out from the vehicle during an accident. It also helps prevent the back door from being opened unintentionally. S Keep the back door closed while driving. This not only keeps the luggage from being thrown out but also prevents exhaust gases from entering the vehicle. Hood Move the lock lever to the "LOCK" position as shown on the label. This feature allows you to lock a back door so it can be opened from the outside only, not from inside. We recommend using this feature whenever small children are in the vehicle. To open the hood, pull the hood lock release lever under the dash. The hood will spring up slightly. In front of the vehicle, press up on the auxiliary catch lever and lift the hood. Before closing the hood, check to see that you have not forgotten any tools, rags, etc. Then lower the hood and make sure it locks into place. If necessary, press down gently on the front edge to lock it. 14