2009 Chevrolet Malibu Owner's Manual - Page 88

Doors and Locks Door Locks There are several ways to lock and unlock your vehicle. From the outside, turn the key in the driver's door lock counterclockwise to lock the door and clockwise to unlock it or use the remote keyless entry transmitter. From the inside, move the manual lock control on the door or use the power door lock switch. { 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. Power Door Locks On vehicles with power door locks, the switches are located on the front doors. " (Unlock): Q (Lock): Press to unlock the doors. Remove the key from the ignition and press to lock the doors. 2-10