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Door Locks: Description and Operation

Power Door Locks Description

The power door locks use a solenoid that is contained in each door lock assembly. The door locks are activated by the actuator on the inside door handle or by the lock cylinder on the driver's side door only. When the driver's side door is locked or unlocked by the actuator or the lock cylinder, all doors are locked or unlocked accordingly.

Childproof Rear Door Lock Description

The childproof rear door locks help prevent passengers, especially children, from opening the rear doors of the vehicle from the inside. To activate the locks, move the levers of both rear doors to the lock position. Then, close both doors. The rear passengers will be unable to open the doors from inside of the vehicle. To deactivate the locks, unlock the door from the inside of the vehicle and open the door from the outside. Move the lever to the unlock position. The rear door will now work normally.