Convenience Features

Opening the Operating Doors from Inside the Vehicle

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With the Inside Door Handle

Driver's Door and Passenger's Door

If the inside door handle is pulled when the door is locked, the door will unlock and open.

Rear Door - Operation with Two Levers

If the inside door handle is pulled once when the door is locked, the door will unlock. If the inside door handle is pulled again, the door will open.

Information

If the power door lock stops working while you are inside the vehicle, try one or more of the following methods to exit:

  • Use the door unlock function repeatedly (both electronic and manual) while pulling the door handle.
  • Open the other door locks and handles.
  • Lower the front window and use the mechanical key to unlock the door from the outside.

Driver's Door Lock/Unlock Switch

When pressing the () part (1) on the switch, all vehicle doors will lock.

  • If any door is open, the doors will not lock even if the lock button (1) on the driver's door lock switch is pressed.
  • If the electronic key is inside the vehicle and any door is open, the doors will not lock even if the lock button (1) on the driver's door lock switch is pressed.

When pressing the () part (2) on the switch, all vehicle doors will unlock.

When all vehicle doors are locked, the indicator lights (3) on the driver's door and passenger's door will illuminate. If any door is unlocked, the indicator light will turn off.

WARNING

  • Doors should always be fully closed and locked while the vehicle is in motion. If the doors are unlocked, the risk of being thrown from the vehicle in an accident increases.
  • Do not pull the inside door handle of the driver's or passenger's door while the vehicle is moving.

WARNING

Never leave children or animals unattended in your vehicle. A closed vehicle can become extremely hot, causing death or serious injury to unattended children or animals who cannot leave the vehicle. Children may operate vehicle functions, which could injure them, or they may become involved in other harm, possibly from someone entering the vehicle.

WARNING

Always secure your vehicle.

Leaving the vehicle unlocked increases the potential risk to you or others from someone hiding in your vehicle.

To secure your vehicle while pressing the brake pedal, shift the transmission to P (Park), apply the parking brake, and turn the ignition switch to the LOCK/OFF position. Close all windows, lock all doors, and always take the key with you.

PLEDGE

Opening a door when something is approaching may cause damage or injury. Be careful when opening doors and watch for vehicles, motorcycles, cyclists, or pedestrians approaching the vehicle on the path of the door.

WARNING

If you stay in the vehicle for a long time while the weather is very hot or cold, there is a risk of injury or danger to life. Do not lock the vehicle from the outside when someone is inside the vehicle.

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