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Door locks outside the vehicle

Locking/unlocking with the smart key (Manual type)

Operation

  • Press the front door handle button (driver's side).

  • Hazard warning lights will blink.

    • Locking: Once

    • Unlocking: Twice

  • In addition, pushing the button on the door handle (the engraved part) while keeping the smart key will lock all doors.

Non-operating condition(s)

  • Smart key is in the vehicle.

  • The vehicle is in the ACC or ON position.

  • Any of the doors are open except for the tailgate.

Limitation(s)

  • Smart key is detected within 0.7~1 m radius (28~40 inches).

NOTICE

The chime will sound for 3 seconds.

Locking/unlocking with the smart key (Electric type) (if equipped)

The outside door handle will slide out and the doors will unlock when the driver approaches the vehicle possessing the smart key. (Approach unlock system)

Operation

  1. Select Settings → Vehicle → Door → Approach unlock in the infotainment system screen.

  2. The outside door handle will pop out and the door will unlock when the driver approaches the vehicle possessing the smart key.

NOTICE

  • The driver can activate/deactivate the Approach unlock system on the infotainment screen.

  • In emergency situations, such as battery is dead, the outside electric door handle can still be operated in a way that the outside manual door handle operate.

  • If Approaching unlock system is deactivated, the door handle will not pop out even when the driver approaches to the vehicle with the smart key. To unlock doors when Approach unlock system is deactivated, touch the lock/unlock sensor on the handle.

  • Press the lock button on the smart key and hold the lock and unlock button simultaneously for more than approximately 4 seconds to prevent unintentional door lock/unlock. The hazard warning lights will blink 4 times. The doors will not lock or unlock even though the touch sensor is touched on the outside door handle. Press the door lock or unlock button on the smart key to deactivate the function.

  • When washing the vehicle

    • Self car wash

      Keep the door locked with the outside door handle closed. To keep the door unlocked, push back the outside door handle by hand. This function prevents the door handle from being damaged, and the door handle pops out again when the unlock button is pressed.

    • Auto car wash

      Keep the door locked with the outside door handle closed. If the smart key is not in the vehicle, turn off the vehicle and stay the smart key away at least 2 m (78 inches) from the vehicle to prevent the outside door handle operates.

Locking/unlocking with mechanical key

  1. Tab

  2. Key

Operation

  1. Press the front part (1) of the door handle to pull out the rear part of the door handle.

  2. Insert the key with the sharp edge side on the ground direction (2). The surface of the panel can be damaged if it's on opposite direction.

  3. Turn the key.

    • Locking: Left

    • Unlocking: Right

How to remove ice from door handles

In extreme winter conditions, the door handle may not open due to icing inside the door handle. You can usually use the bottom of your fist to tap the door handle a few times to remove the ice.

  1. Remove icing by tapping the door handle using the bottom of your fist in a circular pattern along the perimeter of the door handle.

  2. If necessary, increase the intensity of tapping to remove ice, and repeat until the door handle protrudes when unlocking the door.

  3. When the door handle protrudes and can be pulled, open and close a few times to remove any icing residue.

WARNING

  • Before performing this procedure, remove any jewelry or objects that could damage the paintwork and do not attempt to use tools or excessive force.

  • Do not hit the vehicle too hard as dents may occur. You should use a force similar to knocking on your neighbor's door.

NOTICE

  • When locking the door with a mechanical key, be aware that only the driver's door can be locked/unlocked.

  • To lock all doors, operate the central lock switch inside the vehicle. Open the car door using the inner handle, then close the door and lock the driver's door with a mechanical key.

  • Refer to More Details to lock from inside the vehicle.

  • Be careful not to lose or scratch the door handle.

  • Do not apply excessive force to the door and door handle. It may be damaged.