Vehicle Specifications

Door Lock/Unlock Functions

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Impact-Sensing Door Unlock System

All doors unlock automatically when an impact causes the airbags to deploy.

Speed Sensing Door Lock System (if equipped)

All doors lock automatically after the vehicle speed exceeds 15 km/h.

Door Unlock System with Engine Off (if equipped)

All doors automatically unlock:

Without Smart Key System

When the key is removed from the ignition switch.

With Smart Key System

When the engine start/stop button is in the OFF position.

Shift Lever Door Lock/Unlock System

  • All doors lock automatically when the shift lever is moved out of P (Park).
  • All doors will unlock automatically when the gear shift lever is moved to the P (Park) position.

You can activate or deactivate the automatic door lock/unlock features in your vehicle. Refer to "User Settings" in this chapter.

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