Doors and Locks
Door Locks
CAUTION:
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Unlocked doors can be dangerous.
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Passengers — especially children — can
easily open the doors and fall out of a
moving vehicle. When a door is locked,
the handle will not open it. You increase
the chance of being thrown out of the
vehicle in a crash if the doors are not
locked. So, wear safety belts properly and
lock the doors whenever you drive.
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Young children who get into unlocked
vehicles may be unable to get out. A child
can be overcome by extreme heat and can
suffer permanent injuries or even death
from heat stroke. Always lock your vehicle
whenever you leave it.
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Outsiders can easily enter through an
unlocked door when you slow down or
stop your vehicle. Locking your doors can
help prevent this from happening.
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There are several ways to lock and unlock your vehicle:
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You can use the remote keyless entry system, if your
vehicle has this feature.
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You can use your key to unlock your door from the
outside.
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You can use the power lock switch (if equipped) to
lock or unlock the doors.
You will see a colored area on the lever when the
door is unlocked.
To manually lock or unlock
a door from the inside,
slide the manual lever
on your door.