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Features of your vehicle
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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
unlocked 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.
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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
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.
DOOR LOCKS
WARNING
• If you don’t close the door
securely, the door may open
again.
• Be careful that someone’s
body and hands are not
trapped when closing the door.
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Type A
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Type B
Lock
Lock
Unlock
Unlock
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 peo-
ple in it.
CAUTION
Do not frequently repeat opening
and closing of doors, or apply
excessive force to a door whilst
the door closer is operating