Vehicle Specifications

Operating the Door Locks from Inside the Vehicle

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With Door Lock Button

  • To open the door, pull the door lock button (1) to the "Unlock" position. The red mark on the button will be visible.
  • To lock the door, push the door lock button (1) to the "Lock" position. If the door is locked correctly, the red mark on the door lock button will not be visible.
  • To open the door, pull the door handle (2) outward.
  • If the driver's (or front passenger's) inside door handle is pulled while the door lock button is in the locked position, the button will unlock and the door will open. (if equipped)
  • The front door cannot be locked if the key is in the ignition switch (or if the smart key is in the vehicle) and the front door is open.

WARNING

Door Lock Malfunction

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

  • Use the door unlock function repeatedly (both electronic and manual) while pulling the door handle.
  • Open other door locks and handles at the front and rear.
  • Lower the front window and use the key to unlock the door from the outside.
  • Move to the cargo area and open the tailgate.

WARNING

Do not pull the driver's (or passenger's) inside door handle while the vehicle is moving.

With Central Door Lock Switch

Operate the central door lock switch by pressing it.

  • When pressing the (Pressing the (1) part of the switch locks all doors of the vehicle.
  • When pressing the (Pressing the (2) part of the switch unlocks all doors of the vehicle.
  • If the key is in the ignition switch (or if the smart key is in the vehicle) and any door is open, the doors will not lock even when the () part (1) of the central door lock switch is pressed.

WARNING

Doors

  • Doors must always be fully closed and locked while the vehicle is in motion to prevent accidental door opening. Locked doors also deter potential intruders when the vehicle is stopped or slowing down.
  • Be careful when opening the doors and check for vehicles, motorcycles, bicyclists, or pedestrians approaching from the rear before opening the door. Opening the door when something is approaching may cause damage or injury.

WARNING

Unlocked Vehicles

Leaving your vehicle unlocked may invite theft or possible harm to you or others from someone hiding in your vehicle while you are away. Always remove the ignition key, set the parking brake, close all windows, and lock all doors when leaving the vehicle unattended.

WARNING

Unattended Children

A closed vehicle can become extremely hot, causing death or serious injury to children or animals left unattended who cannot leave the vehicle. In addition, children may operate vehicle features that could injure them, or they may encounter other harm, possibly from someone gaining access to the vehicle. Never leave children or animals unattended in your vehicle.

Crash Unlock System

All doors are automatically unlocked after an impact that deploys the airbags.

Vehicle Speed Sensing Door Lock System

All doors will automatically lock when the vehicle speed exceeds 15 km/h. All doors will automatically unlock when the engine is switched off and when the ignition key is removed.

Test yourself

A quick Kia Picanto JA quiz: every answer comes with an explanation and a link to the manual page.