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To unlock: turnthe emergency keycounter-
clockwise to position 1.
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To lock: turnthe emergency keyclockwise to
position 1.
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Carefully press thecoverontothe lockcylin‐
der until it engages and is seated firmly.
Trunk
Opening thetrunk lid
Plug-in hybrid: observe thenotes in theSupple‐
ment.Otherwise, youmay fail to recognize dan‐
gers.
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DANGER Risk of exhaustgas poisoning
Combustionengines emit poisonous exhaust
gases suchascarbon monoxide. Exhaust
gases can enter thevehicle interior if the
trunk lidisopenwhenthe engine is running,
especially if thevehicle is in motion.
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Alwaysswitchoff theengine before
opening thetrunk lid.
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Neverdrive withthe trunk lid open.
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NOTE Damage to thetrunk lid by obsta‐
clesabove thevehicle
The trunk lid swings upwards when it is
opened.
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Therefore, makesurethat thereissuffi‐
cient clearance above thetrunk lid.
Youhave thefollowing options foropening
the trunk lid:
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Pull thetrunk lid handle.
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Vehicles with HANDS-FREE ACCESS: Make
akickingmovement withyour foot belowthe
bumper (/ page76).
Vehicles with trunk lid convenience closing
Opening and closing
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