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

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Features of your vehicle

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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Features of your vehicle

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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Smart key

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

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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Remote keyless entry

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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Remote keyless entry

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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Remote keyless entry

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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Remote keyless entry

To deactivate the immobilizer sys

-

tem:

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

To activate the immobilizer sys

-

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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Remote keyless entry

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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Theft-alarm system

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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Door locks

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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Door locks

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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