Door Lock/Unlock And Open/Close Operations

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Using the key, lock and unlock the door several times to check for normal operation. Open and close the door several times for smooth movement.

Fig 1: Checking Doors For Normal Operation
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Close the door of driver seat completely, and place the door lock knob (A) to the lock position. Then pull the inner remote (B) to ensure that doors will not open.
For other doors, place the door lock knob (A) to lock position and then pull the inner remote (B) to ensure that doors will not open.

Fig 2: Identifying Door Lock Knob And Inner Remote
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Press the driver's power door lock switch to the lock side. Check that all doors (including the rear gate) lock.

Fig 3: Pressing Power Door Lock Switch
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Press the driver's power door lock switch to the unlock side. Check that all doors (including the rear gate) unlock.

Fig 4: Pressing Driver's Side Power Door Lock Switch To Unlock Side
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Check that the passenger's power door lock switch locks and unlocks normally in the same manner.

Fig 5: Locating Passenger Power Door Lock Switch
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