2005 Chevrolet Malibu Owner's Manual - Page 80

Doors and Locks Door Locks There are several ways to lock and unlock your vehicle. From the outside, use your key or remote keyless entry transmitter, if equipped. Turn the key counterclockwise to unlock the door. Turn the key counterclockwise a second time to unlock all doors at the same time and a third time to open the trunk or liftgate. From the inside, lock and unlock the door by moving the manual lock knob down and up, or by using the power door lock switches. {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. You increase the chance of being thrown out of the vehicle in a crash if the doors are not locked. So, wear safety belts properly and lock the doors whenever you drive. • 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 your vehicle whenever you leave 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 The power door lock switches are located on the driver's and front passenger's door. 2-10