1996 Lexus GS 300 Owners Manual - Page 22

KEYS AND DOORS DOORS Locking with key Locking with inside lock button Turn the key towards the front of the vehicle to lock and towards the back to unlock. The doors lock and unlock simultaneously with either front door. In the driver's door lock, turning the key once will unlock the driver's door and twice in succession will unlock all doors simultaneously. In the passenger's door lock, turning the key once will unlock all doors simultaneously. Push in the lock button to lock and unlock the door. When locked, the door cannot be opened with either the outside or inside door handle. Closing the door with the lock button pushed in will also lock the door. Be careful not to lock your keys in the vehicle. The door will not lock if the key is left in the ignition switch when closing the front doors. ! CAUTION Before driving, make sure the doors are closed and locked, especially when small children are in the vehicle. Along with the proper use of seat belts, locking the doors helps prevent the driver and passengers from being thrown out from the vehicle during an accident. It also helps prevent the doors from being opened unintentionally. 9