Mazda CX-5 2021 Owner's Manual page 109

(holding the door handle in the open
position is not required).
This does not operate the other door locks.
Door-lock knob
NOTE
When locking the door this way:
Be careful not to leave the key inside the

vehicle.
The doors cannot be locked using the

driver's door lock knob if any door is
open when the ignition is switched to
ACC or ON.
▼ Rear Door Child Safety Locks
These locks are intended to help prevent
children from accidentally opening the
rear doors. Use them on both rear doors
Doors and Locks
whenever a child rides in the rear seat of
the vehicle.
If you slide the child safety lock to the
lock position before closing that door, the
door cannot be opened from the inside.
The door can only be opened by pulling
the outside handle.
Before Driving
Unlock
Lock
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