Door locks
The vehicle doors can be locked when the doors are closed by either manually pressing the button down at the top of the door panel, pressing and releasing the bottom portion of the central locking switch located in the console, or by pressing and releasing the LOCK transmit button on the key Fob. Also, by turning the key clockwise in the driver’s door, both doors, liftgate/ decklid, fuel filler door, and center console (roadster only) will lock.
The doors can be unlocked by pulling on the inside door handle, pressing and releasing the top portion of the central locking switch located in the console, or by pressing and releasing the UNLOCK transmit button on the key Fob. Both doors can also be unlocked by turning the key counterclockwise in the driver’s door.
NOTE: If the key in the ignition switch is in the ON/RUN position, the vehicle cannot be locked or unlocked with the remote control. When you lock the vehicle, both door lock buttons should move down. If either one stays up, the respective door is not properly closed. You should then unlock the vehicle, open and close the door, and lock the vehicle again. Each individual door can be locked with the respective door lock button - the driver’s door can only be locked when it is closed. If the vehicle has previously been locked from the outside, only the door being opened from the inside will unlock, and the alarm will come on. The other door, the rear liftgate/decklid, fuel filler door, and center console (roadster only) will remain locked.
NOTE: In case of a malfunction in the central locking system, the doors can be locked and unlocked individu- ally. To lock, turn the key in the driver’s door lock
clockwise, or push down the LOCK buttons. To unlock, turn the key in the driver’s door lock counterclockwise, or pull the inside door handles.
WARNING! For personal security and safety in the event of an accident, lock the vehicle doors as you drive and when you park and leave the vehicle.
Central Locking Switch
The central locking switch is located in the console. The doors and rear liftgate/decklid can only be locked with the central locking switch if both doors are closed. If the vehicle was previously locked with the remote control or key, the doors and rear liftgate/decklid cannot be unlocked with the central locking switch. If the vehicle
was previously locked with the central locking switch, the complete vehicle is unlocked when a door is opened from the inside.
NOTE: The fuel filler door and center console (roadster only) cannot be locked or unlocked with the central locking switch.
Automatic Central Locking
The central locking switch also operates the automatic central locking feature. With the automatic central lock- ing feature activated, the doors and rear liftgate/decklid are locked at vehicle speeds of approximately 9 mph (15 km/h) or more; however, the fuel filler door remains unlocked. To activate this feature, turn the key to the ON/RUN position and hold the upper portion of the switch for a minimum of five seconds. To deactivate, turn the key to the ON/RUN position and hold the lower portion of the switch for a minimum of five seconds.
NOTE: If the doors are unlocked with the central locking switch after activating the automatic central locking feature and neither door is opened, the doors remain unlocked even at vehicle speeds of approximately 9 mph (15 km/h) or more.
NOTE: If you attempt to lock the doors with the key in the ignition and the driver’s door open, the doors will not lock.
General Notes On the Central Locking System
If the key in the ignition switch is in the ON/RUN position, the vehicle cannot be locked or unlocked with the remote control. If the vehicle cannot be locked or unlocked at any time with the remote control, it may be necessary to change the batteries in the remote.
NOTE: To help prevent the vehicle battery from dis- charging during short periods of inactivity, perform the following: 1. Make sure that the rear liftgate/decklid, hood and doors are completely closed. 2. Make sure that remote transmitter is operating and that the battery is good. 3. Make sure that the hood, rear liftgate/decklid and door switches are in adjustment. Perform the quick system check which follows: Use the remote transmitter to set the alarm. If the parking lamps flash three times, the system is operating properly. If not, there is a problem with a switch or the system. See your authorized dealer for service.
Emergency Unlocking Feature
In the case of an accident, the doors unlock automatically a short time after a strong deceleration is detected, such as in a collision (this is intended to aid rescue and exit). However, the key must still be in the ignition.
Start Lockout
Removing the key from the ignition switch activates the start lockout. The engine cannot be started. Turning the key to the ON/RUN position deactivates the start lock- out. If the engine cannot be started, and the messages START and ERROR are shown in the odometer display field, the system is not operational. Contact an autho- rized dealer.
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