Side doors
The vehicle can be locked and unlocked using the entry function, wireless remote control or door lock switches.
Door lock switches
1. Locks all the doors.
2. Unlocks all the doors.
Inside lock buttons
1. Locks the door.
2. Unlocks the door.
The front doors can be opened by pulling the inside handle even if the lock buttons are in the lock position.
Locking the front doors from the outside without a key
1. Move the inside lock button to the lock position.
2. Close the door.
The door cannot be locked if the “POWER” switch is in ACCESSORY or ON mode, or the electronic key is left inside the vehicle.
The key may not be detected correctly and the door may be locked.
Rear door child-protector lock
The door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle when the lock is set.
These locks can be set to prevent children from opening the rear doors. Push down on each rear door switch to lock both rear doors.
Impact detection door lock release system
In the event that the vehicle is subject to a strong impact, all the doors are unlocked.
Depending on the force of the impact or the type of accident, however, the
system
may not operate.
Using the mechanical key
The doors can also be locked and unlocked with the mechanical key.
If a wrong key is used
The key cylinder rotates freely to protect the inside mechanism.
Customization
Settings (e.g. unlocking function using a key) can be changed.
CAUTION:
To prevent an accident
Observe the following precautions while driving the vehicle.
Failure to do so may result in a door opening and an occupant falling out,
resulting
in death or serious injury.
Always use a seat belt.
Always lock all the doors.
Ensure that all the doors are properly closed.
Do not pull the inside handle of the doors while driving.
The doors may be opened and the passengers are thrown out of the vehicle, resulting in serious injury or death.
Be especially careful with the front doors, as the doors may be opened even if
the
inside lock buttons are in the locked position.
Set the rear door child protector locks when children are seated in the rear seats.
When opening or closing a door
Check the surroundings of the vehicle such as whether the vehicle is on an
incline,
whether there is enough space for a door to open and whether a strong wind is
blowing.
When opening or closing the door, hold the door handle tightly to prepare for
any
unpredictable movement.
See also:
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Trunk
The trunk can be opened using the trunk opener, entry function or wireless
remote control.
Opening the trunk from inside the vehicle
Release the trunk lid.
Locking the trunk opener feature
Tu ...
Emergency flashers
Use the emergency flashers if the vehicle malfunctions or is involved in
an
accident.
Press the switch to flash all the
turn signal lights. To turn them
off, press the switch once again.
NOTI ...