Automatic Door Locks - Dodge Nitro 2011 Owner's Manual

Power Door Lock Switch
1 - Unlock
If you press the power door LOCK switch while the key
is in the ignition and either of the front doors is open, the
power locks will not operate. This prevents you from
accidentally locking your keys in the vehicle. Removing
the key or closing the door will allow the locks to operate.
2 - Lock
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 29
A chime will sound if the key is in the ignition switch and
a door is open as a reminder to remove the key.

Automatic Door Locks

The doors will lock automatically on vehicles with power
door locks if all of the following conditions are met:
1. The automatic door locks feature is enabled.
2. The transmission is in gear.
3. All doors are closed.
4. The throttle is pressed.
5. The vehicle speed is above 15 mph (24 km/h).
6. The doors were not previously locked using the power
door lock switch or Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)
transmitter.
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