2008 Saturn VUE Owner's Manual - Page 87

Doors and Locks Door Locks Power Door Locks T: The power door lock switches are located on the driver's door. • To unlock the doors, press the right side of the switch. • Remove the ignition key and press the left side of the switch to lock all of the doors. {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. To lock or unlock the driver's door, use the key from the outside or the door lock from the inside. Delayed Locking A chime will sound to indicate a door or liftgate is open when you try to lock the doors with the power door lock switch. The doors will not lock, and the theft-deterrent system will not arm until all the doors are closed and five seconds have passed. Automatic Door Lock The vehicle's doors are programmed to lock when the shift lever is moved into a forward gear. If someone needs to get in or out of the vehicle after the doors have been locked, place the shift lever into PARK (P). You may also unlock all doors using the power door lock switch or unlock one door using the inside manual door lock. The automatic door lock feature cannot be disabled. 2-9