Kia Cerato 2019 Owner's Manual page 39

DOOR LOCKS
Operating door locks from
outside the vehicle
To remove the cover (for smart key):
1. Pull out the door handle.
2. Press the lever (1) located inside
the bottom part of the cover with a
key or flat-head screwdriver.
3. Push out the cover (2) whilst
pressing the lever.
• Turn the key toward the rear of the
vehicle to lock and toward the front
of the vehicle to unlock.
• If you Unlock (A)/Lock (B) the dri-
ver's door with a key, all vehicle
doors will lock/unlock automatically.
• Doors can also be locked and
unlocked with the transmitter.
• Once the doors are unlocked, they
may be opened by pulling the door
handle.
• When closing the door, push the
door by hand. Make sure the doors
are closed securely.
OBD048034R
CAUTION
Be careful not to damage the
cover whilst removing it or mis-
place it after removing it.
Features of your vehicle
✽ ✽ NOTICE
• In cold and wet climates, door lock
and door mechanisms may not
work properly due to freezing con-
ditions.
• If the door is locked/unlocked
multiple times in rapid succession
with either the vehicle key or door
lock switch, the system may stop
operating temporarily in order to
protect the circuit and prevent
damage to system components.
WARNING
• If you don't close the door
securely, the door may open
again.
• Be careful that someone's
body and hands are not
trapped when closing the door.
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