Operating door locks from outside the vehicle
Mechanical key
To remove the cover :
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Pull out the door handle.
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Press the lever (1) located inside the bottom part of the cover with a key or flat-head screwdriver.
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Push out the cover (2) while pressing the lever.
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Turn the key counterclockwise (3) once to unlock driver's door and turn clockwise (4) once to lock driver's door.
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If you lock/unlock the driver’s door with a key, only the driver’s door will lock/unlock.
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Once the doors are unlocked, they may be opened by pulling the door handle.
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When closing the door, push the door by hand. Make sure the doors are closed securely.
Always place the ENGINE START/STOP button is in the OFF position, engage the parking brake, close all windows, and lock all doors when leaving your vehicle unattended.
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In cold and wet climates, door lock and door mechanisms may not work properly due to freezing conditions.
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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.
Do not unnecessarily open and close the door repeatedly or with excessive force. Such action can damage the vehicle door.