Child-Protection Door Lock System — Rear Doors

To provide a safer environment for children riding in the rear seat, the rear doors of your vehicle have a Child- Protection Door Lock system.

Child-Protection Door Lock Location
Child-Protection Door Lock Location

The Child-Protection Door Locks are located inside the rear edge of the door. Insert the tip of the ignition key or similar flat-bladed object into the lock and rotate approximately one-quarter turn to the lock or unlock position (as indicated by the stamped icons).

Child Lock Control
Child Lock Control

WARNING!
Avoid trapping anyone in a vehicle in a collision.

Remember that the rear doors can only be opened from the outside when the Child-Protection locks are engaged.

NOTE:
For emergency exit with the system engaged, move the lock knob up (UNLOCKED position), roll down the window, and open the door with the outside door handle.

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