2010 Cadillac CTS Owner's Manual - Page 20

1-14 Keys, Doors and Windows WARNING (Continued) . Door Locks { WARNING Unlocked doors can be dangerous. . Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation (Keyless Access) on page 1‑7 for more information. On vehicles with the Remote Keyless Access system, the door unlocks by pulling the door handle when you have the transmitter with you. See Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation (Key Access) on page 1‑5 or Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation (Keyless Access) on page 1‑7 for more information. If the windows are down and the doors are locked, do not reach in to manually unlock the vehicle because you will set off the alarm. From the inside, press the power door lock switch located on the front door. See Power Door Locks on page 1‑15. Push down or pull up on the manual lock knob, located at the top of the door near the window, for the rear doors. 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. (Continued) 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. . There are several ways to lock and unlock the vehicle. From the outside, use the key, or press the lock or unlock button on the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter. See Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation (Key Access) on page 1‑5 or