Can the Door Be Locked If It's Not Properly Closed?

[LaLayla]

If the car door is not properly closed, it cannot be locked. When the door is not fully closed, the car's dashboard will display a warning. If the car is powered on, the dashboard will indicate which door is not properly closed. If the car is turned off and the door is not properly closed, using the key to lock the car will not work because the vehicle's computer does not receive the lock signal. Depending on the car model, the locking behavior may vary—some models will still complete the locking action, but if the door is open, it effectively remains unlocked. Some models do not emit a beep or flash the lock indicator light if the door is not properly closed. Additionally, certain models feature a keyless entry system where the door locks automatically unlock when the key is near the car, disabling the anti-theft mode. When the key moves away from the car beyond a certain distance, the doors automatically lock and the anti-theft mode is activated.