Operating the Door Locks from Inside the Vehicle

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  • Type B

Using the Door Lock Button

Przy pomocy przycisku blokowania drzwi

  • To unlock the doors, push the door lock button (1) to the "Unlocked" position. A red mark (2) will be visible on the button.
  • To lock the doors, push the door lock button (1) to the "Locked" position. If the doors are properly locked, the red mark (2) on the door lock button will no longer be visible.
  • To open the door, pull the outside door handle (3) outward.
  • If the driver's inside door handle is pulled while the door lock button is in the locked position, the button (if equipped) will be unlocked and the door will open.
  • The front doors cannot be locked if the ignition key is in the ignition switch and either front door is open.
(if equipped)
  • The doors cannot be locked if the smart key is inside the vehicle and any door is open.
  • WARNING - Door lock malfunction If the electric door lock ever fails while you are inside the vehicle and you need to get out, try one or more of the following techniques:
    • Use the door unlock function (both electronic and manual) several times while pulling the door handle.
    • Use the locks and handles of other doors, front and rear.
    • Lower the front door window and use the key to unlock the door from the outside.

    With the Central Door Lock Switch (if equipped)

    Z wyłącznikiem blokowania centralnego zamka

    It is operated by pressing the central door lock switch.

    • Pressing down the front part (1) of the switch locks all the doors of the vehicle.
    • Pressing down the rear part (2) of the switch unlocks all the doors of the vehicle.
    • However, if the ignition key is in the ignition switch and either front door is open, pressing the front part of the central door lock switch will not lock the doors.
    • If the smart key is inside the vehicle and any door is open, the doors cannot be locked even when the front part (1) of the central door lock switch is pressed.
    WARNING - Doors
    • To prevent accidental opening while the vehicle is moving, the doors should always be fully closed and locked. Locked doors discourage intruders when the vehicle stops or slows down.
    • When opening a door, be careful and watch for vehicles, motorcycles, bicycles or pedestrians approaching the door on the road.

      Opening a door when someone is approaching may cause damage or injury.

    NOTE If the tailgate is closed while the central door lock cannot be operated electrically, it may not be possible to open the tailgate.

    WARNING - Unlocked vehicle Leaving an unlocked vehicle may invite theft or may endanger the owner or others if someone hides in the vehicle after the owner leaves. Whenever leaving the vehicle unattended, always take the ignition key, apply the parking brake, close all windows and lock all doors. WARNING - Unattended children A closed vehicle can become extremely hot, causing death or serious injury to unattended children or animals that cannot leave the vehicle. In addition, children may operate vehicle functions that could cause them injury or other harm, and may also be harmed by persons trying to enter the vehicle. Never leave children or animals unattended in the vehicle.

    Crash-sensing door unlock system (if equipped)

    If a collision causes the airbags to deploy, all vehicle doors will be unlocked automatically.

    Speed-sensing door lock system (if equipped)

    All doors will be locked automatically when the vehicle speed exceeds 15 km/h. All doors will be unlocked automatically when you turn off the engine and remove the ignition key. (if equipped)

    Test yourself

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