Lock Indication
The turn signals will flash when the vehicle is locked or unlocked.
External Confirmation
Locking
- The turn signals will flash once and the door mirrors will fold in1 to confirm the vehicle is locked.
Unlocking
- The turn signals will flash twice and the door mirrors will fold out1 to confirm the vehicle is unlocked.
The tailgate, hood and all doors must be closed for confirmation to be given. If only the driver's door is closed when the vehicle is locked2, the vehicle will be locked but the turn signals will only flash to indicate locking when all doors and the tailgate and hood have been closed.
Lock and Alarm Indicators on the Instrument Panel

The lock and alarm indicator shows the status of the locking system:
- One long flash indicates locking.
- When the vehicle is locked, this is indicated by short, pulsing flashes.
- Rapid flashing after disabling the alarm indicates that the alarm has been triggered.
Lock Button Indicators
Front Door

Lock buttons with indicator lights in the front doors.
Illuminated indicator lights in both front door lock buttons indicate that all doors are locked. If any door is opened, the lights in both front doors will go out.
Rear Door*

Lock button with indicator light in the rear door.
Illuminated indicator lights in each door indicate that that particular door is locked. If any door is unlocked and opened, the indicator light in that door will go out. The lights in the other doors will remain illuminated.
Other Indicators
The approach lighting and home safe lighting functions may be activated when locking and unlocking.
1 Only vehicles with power-folding mirrors.
2 Does not apply to vehicles equipped with keyless locking/unlocking*.
Test yourself
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