What to Do When the Elantra Trunk Won't Open?

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First, check if the key battery is sufficient. Try holding down the trunk release button to confirm if the key can open the trunk. Locate the handles on the rear seats and pull them upwards simultaneously with force to flatten the rear seats as much as possible, allowing access to the trunk. Near the trunk's internal lock mechanism, there is an emergency release switch, which appears as a handle-like device. Pull the emergency release handle, and the trunk should open smoothly. Then, inspect the trunk lock for any sticking or failure to retract, and consider replacing it if necessary.