TOYOTA 2012 Avalon - Manual (Page 40)

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1-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors and trunk
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Before driving
CAUTION
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When children are in the vehicle
Observe the following precautions.
Failure to do so may result in death or serious injury.
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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 suffo-
cate.
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Do not allow a child to open or close the trunk lid.
Doing so may cause the trunk lid operate unexpectedly, or cause the
child’s hands, head, or neck to be caught by the closing trunk lid.
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Using the trunk
Observe the following precautions.
Failure to do so may cause parts of the body to be caught, resulting in seri-
ous injury.
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Remove any heavy loads, such as snow and ice, from the trunk lid before
opening it. Failure to do so may cause the trunk lid to fall closed again
after it is opened.
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When opening or closing the trunk lid, thoroughly check to make sure the
surrounding area is safe.
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If anyone is in the vicinity, make sure they are safe and let them know that
the trunk is about to open or close.
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Use caution when opening or closing the trunk lid in windy weather as it
may move abruptly in strong wind.