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Operating door locks from outside the vehicle

To remove the cover :

  1. Pull out the door handle.

  2. Press the lever (1) located inside the bottom part of the cover with a key or flat-head screwdriver.

  3. Push out the cover (2) while pressing the lever.

  • Turn the key toward the rear of the vehicle to lock (1) and toward the front of the vehicle to unlock (2).

  • If you Unlock(A)/Lock(B) the driver’s door with a key, all vehicle doors will lock/unlock automatically.

  • Doors can also be locked and unlocked with the smart key.

  • Once the doors are unlocked, they may be opened by pulling the door handle.

  • When closing the door, push the door by hand. Make sure the doors are closed securely.

    NOTICE
    • In cold and wet climates, door lock and door mechanisms may not work properly due to freezing conditions.

    • 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.

    WARNING
    • If you don’t close the door securely, the door may open again.

    • Be careful that someone’s body and hands are not trapped when closing the door.

    WARNING

    If people must spend a longer time in the vehicle while it is very hot or cold outside, there is rick of injuries or danger to life. Do not lock the vehicle from the outside when there are people in it.

    CAUTION

    Do not frequently repeat opening and closing of doors, or apply excessive force to a door while the door closer is operating.

  • To lock a door without the key, push the inside door lock button (1) or central door lock switch (2) to the “Lock” position and close the door (3).

  • If you lock the door with the central door lock switch (2), all vehicle doors will lock automatically.

    NOTICE

    Always turn the POWER button to OFF position, engage the parking brake, close all windows, and lock all doors when leaving your vehicle unattended.