2000 Chevrolet Malibu Owner's Manual - Page 69
2000 Chevrolet Malibu Manual
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The rear doors of your vehicle cannot be opened from the inside when this feature is in use. If you want to open a rear door when the security lock is on: 1. Unlock the door from the inside. 2. Then open the door from the outside. If you don't cancel the security lock feature, adults or older children who ride in the rear won't be able to open the rear door from the inside. You should let adults and older children know how these security locks work, and how to cancel the locks. To cancel the rear door lock: 1. Unlock the door from the inside and open it from the outside. 2. Move the switch down. 3. Do the same for the other rear door. The rear doors will now work normally. Anti-Lockout Protection (If Equipped) Anti-lockout protection is a feature with power door locks, intended to provide enhanced security and convenience. This feature prevents a driver who has left the keys in the ignition from locking the doors, using the power door locks while any door is open. When trying to lock the doors with the key in the ignition and any door is opened, the doors will lock and then unlock. To override this feature, when the key is in the ignition and any door is open, hold the power door lock switch down for three seconds. This feature cannot guarantee that you will never be locked out of your vehicle. If you don't leave the keys in the ignition, or if you use the manual door lock, or if you use the remote keyless entry transmitter (if available), you could still lock your keys inside your vehicle. Always remember to take your keys with you. Leaving Your Vehicle If you are leaving your vehicle, open your door and set the locks from the inside, then get out and close the door. 2-6