Kia Carnival 2023, Owner'S Manual, Page: 115 / 606

Features of your vehicle
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Door locks
NOTICE
僅 In cold and wet climates, door lock
and door mechanisms may not work
properly due to freezing conditions.
僅 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 tem
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porarily in order to protect the circuit
and prevent damage to system com
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ponents.
WARNING
僅 Securely close your door before you
begin driving. Failure to fully close
your door may cause it to open during
vehicle operation.
僅 Keep your body out of the way of the
closing door to prevent injuries.
WARNING
If any passengers must remain in the
vehicle while it is very hot or cold out
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side, there is risk of injuries or danger to
life. Do not lock the vehicle from the out
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side when there are passengers in the
vehicle.
CAUTION
Do not unnecessarily open and close the
door repeatedly or with excessive force.
Such action can damage the vehicle
door.
NOTICE
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.
NOTICE
Always remove the ignition key, engage
the parking brake, close all windows,
and lock all doors when leaving your
vehicle unattended.
Operating door locks from inside
the vehicle
You can operate door locks with the
door lock handle or central door lock
switch.
With the door handle
僅 Front door
If the inner door handle is pulled when
the door is locked, the door will unlock
and open.
Door lock malfunction
If a power door lock ever fails to function
while you are in the vehicle, try one or
more of the following techniques to exit:
僅 Operate the door unlock feature
repeatedly (both electronic and man
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ual) while simultaneously pulling on
the door handle.
僅 Operate the other door locks and han
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dles, front and rear.
僅 Lower a front window and use the key
to unlock the door from outside.
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