Operating door locks from outside the vehicle
With the smart key
Carrying the smart key, you may lock and unlock the vehicle doors (and liftgate). Also, you may start the engine. Refer to the following for more details.
Locking
Pressing the button or touching the sensor of the front outside door handles with all doors (and liftgate) closed and any door unlocked, locks all the doors (and liftgate).
The hazard warning lights will blink once to indicate that all doors (and liftgate) are locked. The button/sensor will only operate when the smart key is within 28~40 inches (0.7~1 m) from the outside door handle. If you want to make sure that a door has locked or not, you should check the door lock button/sensor inside the vehicle or pull the outside door handle.
In some instances, when the outside door button/sensor is pressed the doors will not lock and an audible chime will sound if any of the following occurs:
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The smart key is in the vehicle.
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The ENGINE START/STOP button is in the ACC or ON position.
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Any door except the liftgate is opened.
Unlocking
Pressing the button of the front outside door handles, or the hand is detected in the door handle pocket, with all doors (and liftgate) closed and locked, unlocks all the doors (and liftgate).
The hazard warning lights will blink twice to indicate that all doors (and liftgate) are unlocked. The button/sensor will only operate when the smart key is within 28~40 inches (0.7~1 m) from the outside door handle.
When the 2-press unlock function is activated:
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If you press the Door Unlock button (2) on the smart key, the driver's door will unlock.
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If you press the Door Unlock button (2) on the smart key within four seconds again, then all the doors will unlock.
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If you press the driver's outside door handle button, the driver's door will unlock.
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If you press the driver's outside door handle button within four seconds again, then all the doors will unlock.
You can activate or deactivate the 2-press unlock function on the infotainment system screen.
With the mechanical key
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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 toward the rear of the vehicle to unlock (A) and toward the front of the vehicle to lock (B).
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If you lock the driver's door with a key, only the driver's door will lock/unlock.
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From the driver's door, turn the key toward the rear of the vehicle once to unlock the driver's door and once more within 4 seconds to unlock all doors.
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Doors can also be locked and unlocked with the smart key.
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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.
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Before pulling the outside door handle, remove the key to avoid damaging the paintwork.
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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.
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Securely close your door before you begin driving. Failure to fully close your door may cause it to be opened during vehicle operation.
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Keep your body out of the way of the closing door to prevent injuries.
If adult passengers must remain in the vehicle while it is very hot or cold outside, there is risk of injuries or danger to life. Do not lock the vehicle from the outside when there are adult passengers in the vehicle.
Do not unnecessarily open and close the door repeatedly or with excessive force. Such action can damage the vehicle door.
Always place the ENGINE START/STOP button in the OFF position, engage the parking brake, close all windows, and lock all doors when leaving your vehicle unattended.