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With the mechanical key

Lock or unlock the door with the mechanical key. Use the mechanical key according to the following direction.

  1. Pull the door handle while pressing the front part of the outside door handle (1) (driver side of the vehicle). Then remove the cover (3) under the rear part of the door handle (2).

  2. Insert the key into the key hole (4) and turn it to lock or unlock the door.

  3. After unlocking with the mechanical key, remove the key.

  4. Release the door handle.

  5. Press the front part of the door handle again to manually pop out the handle, then pull it out to open the door.

  6. Reinstall the removed cover.

NOTICE

  • When locking the door with a mechanical key, be aware that only the driver's door can be locked/unlocked.

  • To lock all doors, operate the central lock switch inside the vehicle. Open the car door using the inner handle, then close the door and lock the driver's door with a mechanical key.

  • Refer to More Details to lock from inside the vehicle.

NOTICE

  • Be careful not to lose or scratch the cover when removing it.

  • When the key cover freezes and does not open, tap it lightly or warm it up with your hand.

NOTICE

  • In cold and wet climates, door locks 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 to protect the circuit and prevent damage to system components.

WARNING

  • Securely close your door before you begin driving. Failure to fully close your door may cause it to be opened during vehicle operation.

  • Keep your body out of the way of the closing door to prevent injuries.

CAUTION

  • Do not unnecessarily open and close the door repeatedly or with excessive force. Such action can damage the vehicle door.

  • If the door is closed with strong force or the outside door handle is pulled at high speed, the safety device inside the outside door handle is activated and the door may not be opened even if the door handle is pulled.

    At this time, if you pull the outside door handle once more, you can open the door.

  • If Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist (FCA) is activated, the outside door handle may pop out to rescue occupants after a collision. Then, when Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist (FCA) is released, the outside door handle automatically return to their original positions.

  • If you lock the door with the central door lock button, all vehicle doors will lock automatically.

NOTICE

Always remove the key, engage the parking brake, close all windows, and lock all doors when leaving your vehicle unattended.