2008 Pontiac Torrent Owner's Manual - Page 87

Doors and Locks Door Locks There are a couple of ways to manually lock or unlock your vehicle. From the outside, use the key in the driver's door. From the inside, use the lock control on the door. {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 doors. K (Unlock): symbol. To unlock the doors, press the unlock Q (Lock): Remove the ignition key and press the lock symbol to lock all of the doors. 2-11