Kia Soul (2020 year). Owner's manual - part 6

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䳜 Glove box lamp................................................................... 4-106
Welcome system.................................................................. 4-106
Defroster ............................................................................... 4-107
䳜 Operating rear window defroster................................... 4-107
䳜 Outside mirror defroster.................................................. 4-108
Manual climate control system ......................................... 4-109
䳜 Heating and air conditioning ............................................ 4-110
䳜 System operation.............................................................. 4-114
䳜 Climate control air filter ................................................... 4-116
䳜 Checking the amount of air conditioner refrigerant 

and compressor lubricant................................................. 4-117

Automatic climate control system ................................... 4-118
䳜 Heating and air conditioning automatically .................. 4-119
䳜 Manual heating and air conditioning .............................. 4-120
䳜 Mode selection ................................................................... 4-121
䳜 Temperature control......................................................... 4-122
䳜 Controlling air intake ......................................................... 4-123
䳜 Controlling fan speed ........................................................ 4-123
䳜 Air conditioning .................................................................. 4-124
䳜 Turning off the front air climate control....................... 4-125
䳜 Automatic ventilation ....................................................... 4-125
䳜 System operation.............................................................. 4-125
䳜 Climate control air filter ................................................... 4-127
䳜 Checking the amount of air conditioner refrigerant 

and compressor lubricant................................................. 4-128

Windshield defrosting and defogging............................... 4-129
䳜 Manual climate control system....................................... 4-129
䳜 Automatic climate control system ................................. 4-130
䳜 Defogging logic................................................................... 4-131

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Storage compartment .........................................................4-132
䳜 Center console storage .....................................................4-132
䳜 Glove box..............................................................................4-132
䳜 Sunglass holder...................................................................4-133
䳜 Luggage net holder ............................................................4-133
䳜 Increase cargo space..........................................................4-134
Interior features ...................................................................4-135
䳜 Cup holder............................................................................4-135
䳜 Seat warmer .......................................................................4-135
䳜 Air ventilation seat .............................................................4-137
䳜 Sun visor ..............................................................................4-138
䳜 Power outlet .......................................................................4-138
䳜 USB charger.........................................................................4-139
䳜 Wireless smart phone charging system.........................4-141
䳜 Coat hook .............................................................................4-144
䳜 Floor mat anchor(s) ...........................................................4-144
䳜 Cargo area cover.................................................................4-145
Exterior features ..................................................................4-147
䳜 Roof rack..............................................................................4-147
Audio system.........................................................................4-148
䳜 Shark fin antenna...............................................................4-148
䳜 USB port...............................................................................4-148
䳜 How vehicle radio works....................................................4-149
Declaration of Conformity ..................................................4-152
䳜 IC............................................................................................4-152

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Keys

FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE

Keys

Record your key number

The key code num-
ber is stamped on 
the key code tag 

attached to the key set. Should you 
lose your keys, this number will 
enable an authorized Kia dealer to 
duplicate the keys easily. Remove 
the key code tag and store it in a 
safe place. Also, record the key code 
number and keep it in a safe and 
handy place, but not in the vehicle.

WARNING

Aftermarket keys
Use only Kia original parts for the 
ignition key in your vehicle. If an 
aftermarket key is used, the ignition 
switch may not return to ON after 
START. If this happens, the starter 
will continue to operate causing 
possible fire due to excessive cur-
rent in the wiring.

Key operations

Folding key

To unfold the key, press the release 
button then the key will unfold 
automatically.

Folding key

To fold the key, fold the key manu-
ally while pressing the release but-
ton.

CAUTION

Key button operation
Do not fold the key without pressing 
the release button. This may dam-
age the key.

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Smart key

Smart key

To remove the mechanical key, 
press and hold the release button 
and remove the mechanical key.

Smart key

To reinstall the mechanical key, put 
the key into the hole and push it 
until a click sound is heard.

WARNING

Ignition key
Never leave the keys in your vehicle 
with unsupervised children. Leaving 
children unattended in a vehicle with 
a manual ignition key or a smart key 
is dangerous.
Children copy adults and they could 
place the key in the ignition switch 
or press the start button. The key 
would enable children to operate 
power windows or other controls, or 
even make the vehicle move, which 
could result in serious bodily injury 
or death.

Smart key (if equipped)

With a smart key, you can lock or 
unlock a door and even start the 
engine without inserting the key.

The functions of the buttons on a 
smart key are similar to the remote 
keyless entry. (Refer to "Remote 
keyless entry (if equipped)" on page 
4-10)

Smart key functions

Carrying the smart key, you may 
lock and unlock the vehicle doors. 
Also, you may start the engine. 
Refer to the following, for more 
details.

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Locking

Pressing the button of the front 
outside door handles with all doors 
closed and any door unlocked, locks 
all the doors (and hood, liftgate).
The hazard warning lights will blink 
once to indicate that all doors are 
locked. The button will only operate 
when the smart key is within 0.7~1 
m (28~40 in) from the outside door 
handle. If you want to make sure 
that a door has locked or not, you 
should check the door lock button 
inside the vehicle or pull the outside 
door handle.
In some instances, when the outside 
door button is pressed the doors will 
not lock and the chime will sound for 
3 seconds if any of the following 
occurs:
䳜 The smart key is in the vehicle.
䳜 The ignition switch is in the ACC or 

ON position.

䳜 Any door except the liftgate is 

opened.

Unlocking

Pressing the button of the driver's 
outside door handle with all doors 
closed and locked, unlocks the 
driver's door. The hazard warning 
lights will blink and the chime will 
sound twice to indicate that the 
driver's door is unlocked.
Pressing the button in the front 
passenger's outside door handle 
with all doors closed and locked, 
unlocks all the doors. The hazard 
warning lights will blink and the 
chime will sound twice to indicate 
that all doors are unlocked. The but-
ton will only operate when the 
smart key is within 0.7~1 m (28~40 
in) from the outside door handle.

Liftgate unlocking

If you are within 0.7~1 m (28~40 in) 
from the outside liftgate handle, 
with your smart key in possession, 
the liftgate will unlock and open 
when you press the liftgate handle 
switch.
The hazard warning lights will blink 
twice to indicate that the liftgate is 
unlocked.
Also, once the liftgate is opened and 
then closed, the liftgate will lock 
automatically.

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Smart key precautions
䳜 If you lose your smart key, you 

will not be able to start the 
engine. Tow the vehicle, if neces-
sary, and contact an authorized 
Kia dealer.

䳜 A maximum of 2 smart keys can 

be registered to a single vehicle. If 
you lose a smart key, you should 
immediately take the vehicle and 
key to your authorized Kia dealer 
to protect it from potential theft.

䳜 The smart key will not work if any 

of following occurs:
- The smart key is close to a 

radio transmitter such as a 
radio station or an airport 
which can interfere with normal 
operation of the smart key.

- The smart key is near a mobile 

two-way radio system or a cel-
lular phone.

- Another vehicle's smart key is 

being operated close to your 
vehicle.

When the smart key does not work 
correctly, open and close the door 
with the mechanical key. If you have 
a problem with the smart key, con-
tact an authorized Kia dealer.
䳜 If the smart key is in close prox-

imity to your cell phone or smart 
phone, the signal from the smart 
key could be blocked by normal 
operation of your cell phone or 
smart phone. This is especially 
important when the phone is 

active such as making calls, 
receiving calls, text messaging, 
and/or sending/receiving emails. 
Avoid placing the smart key and 
your cell phone or smart phone in 
the same pants or jacket pocket 
and maintain adequate distance 
between the two devices.

䳜 Do not leave the smart key near 

metallic objects such as golf bags, 
metal cases and so on.

䳜 Door Lock/Unlock failure or poor 

starting can occur when the 
smart key is placed near metallic 
objects.

䳜 Always carry your smart key 

when you leave the car. An unat-
tended smart key close to the 
vehicle can cause the vehicle bat-
tery to be discharged.

䳜 Internal circuit damage may occur 

when the key comes into contact 
with moisture (beverage, water 
etc.) or heat. Damage to the 
smart key due to exposure to liq-
uids or heat is not covered by the 
manufacturer's vehicle warranty.

CAUTION

Transmitter
Keep the smart key away from 
water or any liquid as it can become 
damaged and not function properly.

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Remote keyless entry

This device complies with Industry 
Canada licence-exempt RSS stan-
dard(s).

Operation is subject to the following 
two conditions:
1. This device may not cause inter-

ference, and

2. This device must accept any 

interference, including interfer-
ence that may cause undesired 
operation of the device.

NOTICE

Changes or modifications not 
expressly approved by the party 
responsible for compliance could 
void the user's authority to operate 
the equipment. If the keyless entry 
system is inoperative due to 
changes or modifications not 
expressly approved by the party 
responsible for compliance, it will 
not be covered by your manufac-
turer's vehicle warranty.

Remote keyless entry (if 
equipped)

Using the remote keyless entry, you 
can lock and unlock the doors 
remotely.

Remote keyless entry system 
operations

Type A

Type B

Lock (1)

All doors are locked if the lock but-
ton is pressed. If all doors are closed, 
the hazard warning lights will blink 
and the chime will sound once (for 

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Type B) to indicate that all doors are 
locked.
Also, if the lock button is pressed 
once more within 4 seconds, the 
hazard warning lights will blink and 
the chime will sound once to confirm 
that the door is locked.
However, if any door remains open, 
the hazard warning lights (and/or 
the chime) will not operate. But if all 
doors are closed after the lock but-
ton is pressed, the hazard warning 
lights will blink once.

Unlock (2)

The driver's door is unlocked if the 
unlock button is pressed once. The 
hazard warning lights will blink twice 
and the chime will sound twice (for 
Type B) to indicate that the driver's 
door is unlocked.
All doors are unlocked if the unlock 
button is pressed once more within 
4 seconds. The hazard warning 
lights will blink (for smart key, the 
chime also sounds) twice again to 
indicate that all doors are unlocked. 
After pressing this button, the doors 
will lock automatically unless you 
open any door within 30 seconds.
If you attempt to lock or unlock the 
door by pressing the door lock/
unlock button in any of the following 
states, the door will not be locked or 
unlocked.
䳜 When you want to lock or unlock 

the door in the ACC or ON state.

䳜 When you want to lock a door in a 

car with one or more doors open.

Depending on the vehicle, the driver 
can turn off or set the 2-press 
unlock setting function.

NOTICE

If the keyless entry system is inop-
erative due to exposure to water or 
liquids, it will not be covered by your 
manufacturer's vehicle warranty.

Liftgate open (3)

The liftgate is opened if the button 
is pressed for more than 1 second.
Once the liftgate is opened and then 
closed, the liftgate will lock auto-
matically.

Panic alarm (4)

The horn sounds and the hazard 
warning lights blink for about 30 
seconds if this button is pressed for 
more than 0.5 seconds. To stop the 
horn and lights, press any button on 
the transmitter.

Transmitter precautions

The transmitter (or smart key) will 
not work if any of following occurs:
䳜 The ignition key is in the ignition 

switch.

䳜 You exceed the operating dis-

tance limit (about 30 m [90 feet]).

䳜 The battery in the transmitter (or 

smart key) is weak.

䳜 Other vehicles or objects may be 

blocking the signal.

䳜 The weather is extremely cold.

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䳜 The transmitter (or smart key) is 

close to a radio transmitter such 
as a radio station or an airport 
which can interfere with normal 
operation of the transmitter.

When the transmitter (or smart 
key) does not work properly, open 
and close the door with the ignition 
key. If you have a problem with the 
transmitter (or smart key), contact 
an authorized Kia dealer.
䳜 If the transmitter is in close prox-

imity to your cell phone or smart 
phone, the signal from the trans-
mitter could be blocked by normal 
operation of your cell phone or 
smart phone. This is especially 
important when the phone is 
active such as making calls, 
receiving calls, text messaging, 
and/or sending/receiving emails. 
Avoid placing the transmitter and 
your cell phone or smart phone in 
the same pants or jacket pocket 
and maintain adequate distance 
between the two devices.

This device complies with Industry 
Canada licence-exempt RSS stan-
dard(s).

Operation is subject to the following 
two conditions:
1. This device may not cause inter-

ference, and

2. This device must accept any 

interference, including interfer-

ence that may cause undesired 
operation of the device.

NOTICE

Changes or modifications not 
expressly approved by the party 
responsible for compliance could 
void the user's authority to operate 
the equipment. If the keyless entry 
system is inoperative due to 
changes or modifications not 
expressly approved by the party 
responsible for compliance, it will 
not be covered by your manufac-
turer's vehicle warranty.

Battery replacement

A battery should last for several 
years, but if the transmitter or 
smart key is not working properly, 
try replacing the battery with a new 
one.

If you are unsure how to use or 
replace the battery, contact an 
authorized Kia dealer.

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1. Pry open the transmitter cover.
2. Replace the battery with a new 

battery (CR2032). When replac-
ing the battery, make sure the 
battery position is correct.

3. Install the battery in the reverse 

order of removal.

The transmitter or smart key is 
designed to give you years of trou-
ble- free use, however it can mal-
function if exposed to moisture or 
static electricity. If you are unsure 
how to use or replace the battery, 
contact an authorized Kia dealer.

Using the wrong battery can cause 
the transmitter or smart key to 
malfunction. Be sure to use the cor-
rect battery.

An inappropriately dis-
posed battery can be 
harmful to the environ-
ment and human health. 

Dispose the battery according to 
your local law(s) or regulation.

CAUTION

Transmitter damage
The transmitter or smart key can 
malfunction if dropped, exposed to 
moisture, static electricity, heat or 
direct sunlight.

WARNING

IC WARNING
This device complies with Industry 
Canada licence-exempt RSS stan-
dard(s). Operation is subject to the 
following two conditions:
1. This device may not cause inter-

ference, and

2. This device must accept any 

interference, including interfer-
ence that may cause undesired 
operation of the device.

Immobilizer system

Your vehicle may be equipped with 
an electronic engine immobilizer 
system to reduce the risk of unau-
thorized vehicle use.

Your immobilizer system is com-
prised of a small transponder in the 
ignition key and electronic devices 
inside the vehicle.

With the immobilizer system, when-
ever you insert your ignition key 
into the ignition switch and turn it 
to ON, it checks and determines and 
verifies that the ignition key is valid.

If the key is determined to be valid, 
the engine will start.

If the key is determined to be 
invalid, the engine will not start.

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To deactivate the immobilizer sys

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tem:

Insert the ignition key into the key 
cylinder and turn it to the ON posi-
tion.

To activate the immobilizer sys

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tem:

Turn the ignition key to the OFF 
position. The immobilizer system 
activates automatically. Without a 
valid ignition key for your vehicle, 
the engine will not start.

Your Immobilizer password is a cus-
tomer unique password and should 
be kept confidential. Do not leave 
this number anywhere in your vehi-
cle.

NOTICE

Keep each key separately in order to 
avoid a starting malfunction.

NOTICE

In order to prevent theft of your 
vehicle, do not leave spare keys 
anywhere in your vehicle. Your 
immobilizer password is a customer 
unique password should be kept 
confidential. Do not leave this num-
ber anywhere in your vehicle.

Do not put metal accessories near 
the ignition switch.

Metal accessories may interrupt the 
transponder signal and may prevent 
the engine from being started.

If you need additional keys or lose 
your keys, consult an authorized Kia 
dealer.

CAUTION

Immobilizer damage
Do not expose your immobilizer 
system to moisture, static electric-
ity or rough handling. This may 
damage your immobilizer.

CAUTION

Immobilizer alterations
Do not change, alter or adjust the 
immobilizer system because it could 
cause the immobilizer system to 
malfunction.

This device complies with Industry 
Canada licence-exempt RSS stan-
dard(s).

Operation is subject to the following 
two conditions:
1. This device may not cause inter-

ference, and

2. This device must accept any 

interference, including interfer-
ence that may cause undesired 
operation of the device.

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NOTICE

Changes or modifications not 
expressly approved by the party 
responsible for compliance could 
void the user's authority to operate 
the equipment. If the keyless entry 
system is inoperative due to 
changes or modifications not 
expressly approved by the party 
responsible for compliance, it will 
not be covered by your manufac-
turer's vehicle warranty.

Limp home (override) procedure

When you turn the ignition switch to 
the ON position, if the immobilizer 
indicator 

 goes off after blink-

ing 5 times, your transponder 
equipped in the ignition key is out of 
order. You cannot start the engine 
without the limp home procedure. 
To start the engine, you have to 
input your password by using the 
ignition switch. Your password is 
only available from an authorized 
Kia dealership. Contact an autho-
rized dealer for more information.

The following procedure is how to 
input your password of 䳖2345䳗 as an 
example.
1. Turn the ignition switch to the ON 

position. The immobilizer indicator 

 will blink 5 times and go off 

indicating the beginning of the 
limp home procedure.

2. Turn the ignition switch to the 

ACC position.

3. To enter the first digit (in this 

example 䳖2䳗), turn the ignition 
switch to the ON and ACC position 
twice. Perform the same proce-
dure for the next digits between 3 
seconds and 10 seconds (for 
example, for 䳖3䳗, turn the ignition 
ON and ACC 3 times).

4. If all of the digits have been input 

successfully, you have to start 
the engine within 30 seconds. If 
you attempt to start the engine 
after 30 seconds, the engine will 
not start and you will have to 
input your password again.

After performing the limp home 
procedure, you have to see an 
authorized Kia dealer immediately 
to inspect and repair your ignition 
key or immobilizer system.

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Theft-alarm system

Theft-alarm system (if 
equipped)

This system is designed to provide 
protection from unauthorized entry 
into the vehicle.

This system is operated in three 
stages: the first is the "Armed" 
stage, the second is the "Theft-
alarm" stage, and the third is the 
"Disarmed" stage. If triggered, the 
system provides an audible alarm 
with blinking of the hazard warning 
lights.

Armed stage

Using the smart key

Park the vehicle and stop the 
engine. Arm the system as 
described below.
1. Turn off the engine.
2. Make sure that all doors, the hood 

and liftgate are closed and 
latched.

3. Lock the doors by pressing the 

button of the front outside door 

handle with the smart key in your 
possession.
After completion of the steps 
above, the hazard warning lights 
will operate once to indicate that 
the system is armed.
If any door (or liftgate) or hood 
remains open, the hazard warning 
lights and the chime will not oper-
ate and the theft-alarm will not 
arm. If all doors and liftgate and 
hood are closed after the lock 
button is pressed, the hazard 
warning lights blink once.
The system can also be armed by 
locking the doors with the key 
from the front doors; however, 
the hazard warning lights will not 
blink using this method.

4. Lock the doors by pressing the 

lock button on the smart key.
After completion of the steps 
above, the hazard warning lights 
will operate once to indicate that 
the system is armed.

Using the transmitter

Park the vehicle and stop the 
engine. Arm the system as 
described below.
1. Turn off the engine and remove 

the ignition key from the ignition 
switch.

2. Make sure that all doors (and lift-

gate), the engine hood are closed 
and latched.

3. Lock the doors by pressing the 

lock button on the transmitter.

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After completion of the steps above, 
the hazard warning lights will blink 
once to indicate that the system is 
armed.

If any door (and liftgate) or engine 
hood remains open, the hazard 
warning lights won't operate and 
theft-alarm will not arm. After this, 
if all doors (and liftgate) and engine 
hood are closed, the hazard warning 
lights blink once.

NOTICE

Do not arm the system until all pas-
sengers have left the vehicle. If the 
system is armed while a passen-
ger(s) remains in the vehicle, the 
alarm may be activated when the 
remaining passenger(s) leaves the 
vehicle. If any door (or liftgate) or 
hood is opened within 30 seconds 
after the system enters the armed 
stage, the system will be disarmed 
to prevent unnecessary alarm.

Theft-alarm stage

The alarm will be activated if any of 
the following occurs while the sys-
tem is armed.
䳜 A front or rear door is opened 

without using the smart key.

䳜 The liftgate is opened without 

using the smart key.

䳜 The hood is opened.

The horn will sound and the hazard 
warning lights will blink continuously 
for approximately 27 seconds, and 
repeat the horn 3 times unless the 
system is disarmed. To turn off the 
system, unlock the doors with the 
transmitter (or smart key).

Disarmed stage

The system will be disarmed when:

Transmitter

䳜 The door unlock button is 

pressed.

䳜 The engine is started. (within 3 

seconds)

䳜 The ignition switch is in the "ON" 

position for 30 seconds or more.

Smart key

䳜 The door unlock button is 

pressed.

䳜 The button of the front outside 

door is pressed while carrying the 
smart key.

䳜 The engine is started. (within 3 

seconds)

After pressing the unlock button, 
the hazard warning lights will blink 
and the chime will sound twice (in 
smart key) to indicate that the sys-
tem is disarmed.

After pressing the unlock button, if 
any door (or liftgate) is not opened 
within 30 seconds, the system will 
be rearmed.

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NOTICE

䳜 Avoid trying to start the engine 

while the alarm is activated. The 
vehicle starting motor is disabled 
during the theft-alarm stage.
If the system is not disarmed with 
the transmitter, insert the key 
into the ignition switch, turn the 
ignition switch to the ON position 
and wait for 30 seconds. Then the 
system will be disarmed.

䳜 If you lose your keys, consult your 

authorized Kia dealer.

CAUTION

Adjusting alarm system
Do not change, alter or adjust the 
theft alarm system in your vehicle. 
Improper installation of the alarm 
system could damage the vehicle or 
cause the system to malfunction.

NOTICE

Malfunctions caused by improper 
alterations, adjustments or modifi-
cations to the theft-alarm system 
are not covered by your vehicle 
manufacturer warranty.

Door locks

Operating door locks from outside 
the vehicle

To remove the cover:
1. Pull out the door handle.
2. Press the lever (1) located inside 

the bottom part of the cover with 
a key or flat-head screwdriver.

3. Push out the cover (2) while 

pressing the lever.

Turn the key toward the rear of the 
vehicle to lock (A) and toward the 
front of the vehicle to unlock (B).
䳜 If you lock the driver's door with a 

key, only the driver's door will 
lock/unlock.

䳜 From the driver's door, turn the 

key toward the front of the vehi-
cle once to unlock the driver's 
door and once more within 4 sec-
onds to unlock all doors.

䳜 Doors can also be locked and 

unlocked with the smart key.

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䳜 Once the doors are unlocked, they 

may be opened by pulling the 
door handle.

䳜 When closing the door, push the 

door by hand. Make sure the 
doors are closed securely.

NOTICE

䳜 In cold and wet climates, door lock 

and door mechanisms may not 
work properly due to freezing 
conditions.

䳜 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.

WARNING

䳜 Securely close your door before 

you begin driving. Failure to fully 
close your door may cause it to 
open during vehicle operation.

䳜 Keep your body out of the way of 

the closing door to prevent inju-
ries.

WARNING

If adult passengers must remain in 
the vehicle while it is very hot or cold 
outside, there is risk of injuries or 
danger to life. Do not lock the vehi-

cle from the outside when there are 
adult passengers in the vehicle.

CAUTION

Do not unnecessarily open and close 
the door repeatedly or with exces-
sive force. Such action can damage 
the vehicle door.

NOTICE

Always turn the ignition switch to 
OFF position, engage the parking 
brake, close all windows, and lock all 
doors when leaving your vehicle 
unattended.

Operating door locks from inside 
the vehicle

With the door lock button

䳜 To unlock a door, push the door 

lock button (1) to the "Unlock" 
position. The red mark on the 
door lock button will be visible.

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