Operating Door Locks From Inside The Vehicle; With The Door Lock Button - Kia Sportage Owner's Manual

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Operating door locks from inside
the vehicle

With the door lock button

• To unlock a door, push the door lock
button (1) to the "Unlock" position. The
red mark (2) on the button will be visi-
ble.
• To lock a door, push the door lock but-
ton (1) to the "Lock" position. If the door
is locked properly, the red mark (2) on
the door lock button will not be visible.
• To open a door, pull the door handle
(3) outward.
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• If the inner door handle of the driver's
(or front passenger's) door is pulled
when the door lock button is in the lock
position, the button will unlock and the
door will open. (if equipped)
• Front doors cannot be locked if the
Unlock
ignition key is in the ignition switch and
any front door is opened. (if equipped)
• Doors cannot be locked if the smart
key is in the vehicle and any door is
opened. (if equipped).
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WARNING
- Door lock mal-
function
If a power door lock ever fails to
function whilst you are in the vehi-
cle, try one or more of the following
techniques to exit:
• Operate the door unlock feature
repeatedly (both electronic and
manual) whilst simultaneously
pulling on the door handle.
• Operate the other door locks and
handles, front and rear.
• Lower a front window and use the
key to unlock the door from out-
side.
• Move to the cargo area and open
the tailgate.