Where to Press to Open the Car Trunk?

[LePaisley]

Using the door trunk button to open, opening via the rear cover button, or opening with the car key. Door trunk button: Located in the main driver's cabin, on the door interior panel, you can see the trunk opening button. Lift the button upwards with your hand to open the trunk. Rear cover button: Below the car's rear cover, on the side, between the left and right license plate lights, there is a button. The vehicle must be in the unlocked state. Push the button upwards with your hand to open the trunk. Opening with the car key: There are three buttons on the key. Press and hold the middle button for about 3 seconds to open the trunk.

[Teddy]

I've driven several car models before, and the trunk release button locations are really diverse. The most common is a rectangular button on the car key - press it for about three seconds to pop open. For interior switches, many SUVs now place it near the storage compartment below the steering wheel, easily reachable with one hand. Some more premium cars have a small indentation above the rear license plate frame - just press with your finger. Newer models even feature sensor-activated opening: stand at the rear with your arms full and wave your foot to trigger automatic opening. However, be warned that physical buttons may freeze in winter conditions, so it's best to remove ice in advance. For owners who can't locate the button, check the inner door panel of the driver's seat or the infotainment screen for a virtual switch.

[DeAdelyn]

Every time my friends drive my car, they ask where the trunk release button is. Actually, it depends on the car model design. For traditional fuel vehicles, it's mostly located below the dashboard on the driver's left side, marked with a rear car symbol. Electric vehicles might integrate it into the central touchscreen—just tap twice to open. Externally, check the lower middle part of the trunk lid; many cars disguise the switch as a small black button near the license plate light. Smart cars are even more convenient, allowing remote operation via a mobile app or voice commands like "open the trunk." Last time I drove my neighbor's station wagon, I discovered a neat trick: there's an emergency manual pull ring near the interior trunk light—it could be a lifesaver during power failure. I recommend trying different methods to familiarize yourself with your car's design.

[SanColin]

When I first started driving, I couldn't find the trunk release button either. Later I discovered that Japanese cars tend to place the button above the floor on the left side of the driver's seat, American cars prefer a lever under the steering wheel, while German cars often have a dedicated button on the center console. The domestic car I'm driving now has an even smarter solution - pressing the unlock button on the key fob twice automatically opens the tailgate. Don't worry if the key battery dies, most models have a mechanical keyhole hidden near the license plate frame. Here's a pro tip: crouch down and look under the emblem in the center of the tailgate - many brands hide the electronic button there. Veteran car modifiers told me some vehicles can be retrofitted with kick-sensor modules, which are particularly practical.

[MacIris]

I remember the first time I rented a car, I couldn't find the switch and fumbled around the rear for ages. Now I know: regular household car keys all have a trunk icon button—just press and hold for two seconds to activate it. High-end cars might support gesture control; simply wave your hand behind the vehicle to open the tailgate. The internal switch varies the most in location—some are next to the driver’s door storage compartment, while others are near the footwell lighting. A mechanic once told me during a repair that electric tailgate models have a small button with a lock symbol on the inner trunk wall. The most interesting design is for pickups—the rear compartment handle itself integrates the switch; just pull to open. I recommend new car owners get into the habit of carrying a spare key—it can still open the trunk manually if the battery dies.