Chevrolet 2009 Impala Automobile User Manual


 
Doors and Locks
Door Locks
{ CAUTION:
Unlocked doors can be dangerous.
Passengers, especially children, can easily
open the doors and fall out of a moving
vehicle. When a door is locked, the handle
will not open it. The chance of being thrown
out of the vehicle in a crash is increased if the
doors are not locked. So, all passengers
should wear safety belts properly and the
doors should be locked whenever the vehicle
is driven.
Young children who get into unlocked vehicles
may be unable to get out. A child can be
overcome by extreme heat and can suffer
permanent injuries or even death from heat
stroke. Always lock the vehicle whenever
leaving it.
Outsiders can easily enter through an
unlocked door when you slow down or stop
your vehicle. Locking your doors can help
prevent this from happening.
From the outside, use the key in the driver door or use
the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter to lock
and unlock the vehicle. From the inside, use the manual
or power door locks.
To lock or unlock the driver side door from the outside
with the key, insert the key and turn it clockwise or
counterclockwise.
To lock or unlock the door from the inside, push or pull
the manual lock knob.
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