How to Open Trunk on the Toyota Prius

How to open the trunk/rear door on the Toyota Prius.

Option 1 – Rear Button

• From the outside of the vehicle, press the button on the door and raise it.

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Option 2 – Manual Release

Use this method if you no longer have power to open the trunk.

1. Flip the back seats down.
2. Access the tool-box under the carpeting behind the rear seats. You can open it by twisting the two knobs and opening it.
3. A piece of plastic may be covering the trunk release. If so, remove the plastic.
4. Using two fingers, pull the lever in the trunk release hole toward you, and the trunk should pop open.