2000 Cadillac Eldorado Owner's Manual - Page 63

Door Locks CAUTION: Unlocked doors can be dangerous. Passengers -- especially children -- can easily open the doors and fall out. When a door is locked, the inside handle won't open it. Outsiders can easily enter through an unlocked door when you slow down or stop your vehicle. This may not be so obvious: You increase the chance of being thrown out of the vehicle in a crash if the doors aren't locked. Wear safety belts properly, lock your doors, and you will be far better off whenever you drive your vehicle. There are several ways to lock and unlock your vehicle. From the outside, use either the door key or the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter. If your vehicle is equipped with the theft-deterrent system, you must unlock the doors with the key or remote keyless entry transmitter to avoid setting off the alarm. Slide the manual lock lever down to lock the door from the inside. To unlock the door, slide the lock lever up. Central Door Unlocking System Your vehicle will have this feature if it is equipped with the theft-deterrent system. When unlocking either door, you can also unlock the other door by holding the key in the turned position for a few seconds or by quickly turning the door key twice in the lock cylinder. 2-4