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For 1990-2009 cars only

Your vehicle may be equipped with rear door security locks that help prevent passengers from opening the rear doors of your vehicle from the inside.


Object Number: 809913  Size: A3

The rear security door locks are located on the inside of the rear doors.

Using the Rear Door Security Lock

  1. Move the lever down to engage the lock.
  2. Close the door.
  3. Do the same to the other rear door lock.

The rear doors of your vehicle cannot be opened from the inside when this feature is in use.

Opening a Rear Door When the Security Lock Is On

If you want to open a rear door when the security lock is on, unlock the door, then open the door from the outside.

If you don't cancel the security lock feature, adults or older children who ride in the rear won't be able to open the rear door from the inside. You should let adults and older children know how these security locks work, and how to cancel the locks.

Canceling a Rear Door Security Lock

  1. Unlock the door from the inside and open the door from the outside.
  2. Move the lever up to disengage the lock.
  3. Do the same for the other rear door.

The rear door locks will now work normally.