Operating door locks from outside the vehicle
For more information, refer to the "Smart key" section in this chapter.

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- Lock
- Unlock
To unlock:
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Pull the door handle (1).
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Press the release button (2) located inside the cover with a mechanical key.
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Carefully pull out the cover (3) while continuing to press the release button to remove the cover and expose the key cylinder.
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Insert the mechanical key into the key cylinder and rotate [B] clockwise to unlock the vehicle and counterclockwise [A] to lock the vehicle.
Once the doors are unlocked, they can be opened by pulling the door handle.
Only the driver's door can be locked/unlocked using the mechanical key.
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When removing the key cylinder cover, avoid scratching or breaking the plastic material.
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If the key cylinder cover freezes and cannot be removed easily, lightly tap on the cover or try to warm the cover by placing your hands around it and blowing warm air on it.
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Do not apply excessive force to the door and door handle.
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In cold and wet climates, door lock and door mechanisms may not work properly due to freezing conditions.
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If the door is locked/unlocked multiple times in rapid succession with either the vehicle key or door lock switch, the system may stop operating temporarily in order to protect the circuit and prevent damage to system components.