2003 Toyota Prius Owners Manual - Page 38

17.Trunk lid- CAUTION 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. -Lock release lever 21p024a 21p025a 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 To open the trunk lid from the outside, insert the master key and turn it clockwise. See "Luggage stowage precautions" on page 158 in Section 3 for precautions to observe in loading luggage. To close the trunk lid, lower it and press down on it. After closing the trunk lid, try pulling it up to make sure it is securely closed. the vehicle. Unsupervised children may lock themselves in the vehicle or trunk and suffer serious injuries or death. To open the trunk lid from the driver's seat, pull up on the lock release lever. 31