2004 Dodge Intrepid Owner Manual - Page 16

16 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE "Child-Protection" Lock System (Rear Doors) NOTE: For emergency exit with the system engaged, move the lock plunger up (unlocked position), lower the window and open the door with the outside door handle. WARNING! Avoid trapping anyone in the vehicle in a collision. Remember that the rear doors can only be opened from the outside when the child protection locks are engaged. Automatic (Rolling) Door Locks On vehicles equipped with an EVIC (Electronic Vehicle Information Center), these functions can be selected at the EVIC using the Customer Programmable Features. Refer to the EVIC-Customer Programmable Features for details. The doors will lock automatically, as delivered from the factory, if: 1. The transaxle is in gear, 2. all doors are closed, To provide a safer environment for small children riding in the rear seat, the rear doors of your vehicle have the "child-protection" door lock system. To use the system, open each rear door and use a key to move the control near the door latch UP to the "Engage" position as shown on the door label. When the system on a door is engaged, that door can be opened only by using the outside door handle. This will occur even though the inside door lock is in the unlocked position.