Kia Carens: Operating door locks from inside the vehicle / With central door lock/unlock switch

Type A

It is operated by pressing the door lock/ unlock switch.

• When you press the central door lock switch, all vehicle doors will lock and the indicator light on the switch will illuminate.
• If any door is opened when the switch is pressed, all doors will not lock.
• If any door is unlocked, the indicator of the central door lock switch will go off.
• When you press the central door unlock switch, all vehicle doors will unlock.

✽ NOTICE

Once the doors are locked with the transmitter or smart key, the doors cannot be unlocked with the central door lock/unlock switch. (if equipped)

Type B

Operate by pressing the central door lock switch.

• When pressing the front portion (1) of the switch, all vehicle doors will lock.
• When pressing the rear portion (2) of the switch, all vehicle doors will unlock.
• If the key is in the ignition switch (or if the smart key is in the vehicle) and any door is opened, the doors will not lock even though the front portion (1) of the central door lock switch is pressed.

WARNING - Door lock malfunction

If a power door lock ever fails to function while you are in the vehicle, try one or more of the following:

• Operate the other door locks and handles.
• Lower the driver’s window and use the key to unlock the door from outside.
• Move to the cargo area and open the tailgate.

WARNING - Doors

• The doors should always be fully closed and locked while the vehicle is in motion to prevent accidental opening of the door. Locked doors will also discourage potential intruders when the vehicle stops or slows down.
• Be careful when opening doors and watch for vehicles, motorcycles, bicycles or pedestrians approaching the vehicle in the path of the door. Opening a door when something is approaching can cause damage or injury.

WARNING - Unlocked vehicles

Leaving your vehicle unlocked can invite theft or possible harm to you or others from someone hiding in your vehicle while you are gone. Always remove the ignition key, engage the parking brake, close all windows and lock all doors when leaving your vehicle unattended.

WARNING - Unattended children

An enclosed vehicle can become extremely hot, causing death or severe injury to unattended children or animals who cannot escape the vehicle. Furthermore, children might operate features of the vehicle that could injure them, or they could encounter other harm, possibly from someone gaining entry to the vehicle. Never leave children or animals unattended in your vehicle.