Vehicle Specifications
Door Locks from Outside the Vehicle
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Mechanical Key

- Turn the key toward the rear of the vehicle to lock and toward the front of the vehicle to unlock.
- If you lock/unlock the door with the key, the doors will lock/unlock.
- If you lock/unlock the driver's door with the key, all doors will lock/unlock automatically. (if equipped)
- From the driver's door, turn the key toward the front of the vehicle once to unlock the driver's door, and once more within 4 seconds to unlock all doors. (if equipped)
- Once the doors are unlocked, they can be opened by pulling the door handle.
- When closing the door, push the door by hand. Make sure the doors are securely closed.
Transmitter/Smart Key
- The doors can be locked and unlocked with the transmitter (or smart key). (if equipped)
- The doors can be locked and unlocked by pressing the button on the outside door handle while carrying the smart key.
- From the driver's door, press the unlock button once to unlock the driver's door, and again within 4 seconds to unlock all doors. (if equipped)
- Once the doors are unlocked, they can be opened by pulling the door handle.
- When closing the door, push the door by hand. Make sure the doors are securely closed.
NOTICE
- In cold and humid climates, the door locks and door mechanisms may not operate properly due to freezing conditions.
- If the door is locked/unlocked several times in rapid succession with either the vehicle key or the door lock switch, the system may stop operating temporarily to protect the circuit and prevent damage to system components.
WARNING
- If you do not close the door securely, the door may open again.
- Be careful not to trap your body or hands when closing the door.
WARNING
If people must spend more time in the vehicle when it is very hot or cold outside, there is a risk of injury or danger to life. Do not lock the vehicle from the outside when people are inside.
CAUTION
Do not repeatedly open and close the doors, or apply excessive force to a door while the door closer is operating.
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