Operating door locks from outside the vehicle

Manual type

Push the button on the front outside door handle (the engraved part) while carrying the smart key with you, all doors will lock.

The hazard warning lights will blink and chime also sounds once.

Push the door to close.

Electric type (if equipped)

When all doors are closed, touch the touch sensor on the front outside door handle (the engraved part) while carrying the smart key with you, outside door handle will return and doors will be locked.

The hazard warning lights will blink and chime also sounds once.

NOTICE

If the door is locked/unlocked multiple times in rapid succession with the smart key, door lock button or door lock switch, the system may stop operating temporarily in order to protect the circuit. Also, the Approach Unlock system may not operate. Try operation after a sufficient time in case the system does not operate due to multiple operations.
Approach Unlock system is not operated continuously. Retry after a certain period of time when all the doors are closed.

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.
When washing the vehicle
- Self car wash
  
  Keep the door locked with the outside door handle closed.
  
  To keep the door unlocked, push back the outside door handle by hand. This function prevents the door handle from being damaged, and the door handle pops out again when the unlock button is pressed.
- Auto car wash
  
  Keep the door locked with the outside door handle closed.
  
  If the smart key is not in the vehicle, turn off the vehicle and keep the smart key away at least 78 inches (2 m) from the vehicle to prevent the outside door handle operates.

Mechanical key

Press the front part (1) of the door handle to pull out the rear part of the door handle. While keep pressing the front part of the door handle, insert the mechanical key (2) to the lock with the key handle facing the ground as shown.

To lock the door, turn the key toward the front (left side) of the vehicle. To unlock, turn the key toward the rear (right side) of the vehicle.

NOTICE

Do not apply excessive force on the door and door handle. It may damage the door and door handle.
The mechanical key only locks/unlocks the driver's door handle. For more details, refer to 'In case of an emergency' in this chapter.

How to remove ice from door handles

In extreme winter conditions, the door handle may not open due to icing inside the door handle. You can usually use the bottom of your fist to tap the door handle a few times to remove the ice.

Remove icing by tapping the door handle using the bottom of your fist in a circular pattern along the perimeter of the door handle.
If necessary, increase the intensity of tapping to remove ice, and repeat until the door handle protrudes when unlocking the door.
When the door handle protrudes and can be pulled, open and close a few times to remove any icing residue.

WARNING

Before performing this procedure, remove any jewelry or objects that could damage the paintwork and do not attempt to use tools or excessive force.
Do not hit the vehicle too hard as dents may occur. You should use a force similar to knocking on your neighbor's door.