How to Deactivate the Child Lock on Buick Excelle?

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VonBrantley
07/29/25 8:17pm
Generally, the child lock on Buick Excelle can be deactivated by opening the rear door from outside the vehicle. Child Lock: The car child lock, also known as the door lock child safety feature, is located on the rear door lock. When you open the rear door, there is a small lever (safety mechanism) below the door lock. Move the lever toward the end with the child icon, then close the door. At this point, the door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle and can only be opened from outside. Function of Child Lock: Its purpose is to prevent active and unaware children from opening the door while the vehicle is in motion when seated in the rear, thereby avoiding danger. This ensures that the door can only be opened by an adult from outside after the vehicle has stopped.
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