Kia CERATO 2018, Owner'S Manual, Page: 109 / 602

DOOR LOCKS
Operating door locks from
outside the vehicle
• Turn the key toward the rear of the
vehicle to unlock and toward the
front of the vehicle to lock.
• If you lock/unlock the driver s door
with a key, all vehicle doors will lock/
unlock automatically (if equipped).
• Doors can also be locked and un‐
locked with the transmitter (or smart
key) (if equipped).
• 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 con‐
ditions.
• If the door is locked/unlocked mul‐
tiple times in rapid succession with
either the vehicle key or door lock
switch, the system may stop op‐
erating temporarily in order to
protect the circuit and prevent
damage to system components.
WARNING
• If you don’t close the door secure‐
ly, 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 exces‐
sive force to a door while the door
closer is operating.
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