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3-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors
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■ Impact detection door lock release system
In the event that the vehicle is subject to a strong impact, all the doors are
unlocked. Depending on the force of the impact or the type of accident, how-
ever, the system may not operate.
■ Key lockout prevention function
● This is a function to prevent the vehicle from being locked when the key is
left inside. It will be activated in the following situations.
• The engine switch is in ACCESSORY mode or IGNITION ON mode.
• The electronic key is inside the vehicle.
● The following operation will activate the key lockout prevention function,
thus unlocking all doors.
• The driver’s door is closed while pulling the door handle of the driver’s
seat with the driver's door lock lever on the inside set to the locking posi-
tion.
• While all the doors are locked, a door lock lever other than that of the
driver’s seat is unlocked from the inside and the door is opened and then
closed.
■ Conditions affecting the operation
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■ To prevent an accident
Observe the following precautions while driving the vehicle.
Failure to do so may result in a door opening and an occupant falling out,
resulting in death or serious injury.
● Always use a seat belt.
● Always lock all the doors.
● Ensure that all the doors are properly closed.
● Do not pull the inside handle of the doors while driving.
The doors may be opened and the passengers are thrown out of the vehi-
cle and it may result in serious injury or death.
● Set the rear door child-protector locks when children are seated in the rear
seats.
■ When opening or closing a door
Check the surroundings of the vehicle such as whether the vehicle is on an
incline, whether there is enough space for a door to open and whether a
strong wind is blowing. When opening or closing the door, hold the door
handle tightly to prepare for any unpredictable movement.