How to Disable the Child Lock on the Sylphy?
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Sylphy child lock can be disabled by opening the rear door, locating the switch at the middle-lower part on the side away from the vehicle body, and sliding the switch to the 'off' position. Taking the 2021 Sylphy as an example, it is a compact car with body dimensions of 4631mm in length, 1760mm in width, and 1503mm in height, a wheelbase of 2700mm, a fuel tank capacity of 50 liters, and a curb weight of 1188kg. The 2021 Sylphy features a MacPherson strut front suspension and a torsion beam rear suspension. It is equipped with a 1.6L naturally aspirated engine delivering a maximum horsepower of 122PS, a maximum torque of 155Nm, and a maximum power output of 90kW, paired with a 5-speed manual transmission.
I remember being quite confused the first time I helped a neighbor with the Sylphy's child lock. You open the rear door and look for a small toggle switch on the edge of the door panel, the one with the child icon. Use your fingernail or car key to flip it to the unlock position (usually push downward), and you'll hear a click. After flipping it, close the door and test—the rear door should now open normally from the inside. Important reminder: Make sure to take the child out before disengaging the lock to prevent them from touching the window or door handle. Some car owners mistakenly think the central locking controls this, but the child lock is actually an independent physical switch. Spraying some rust remover on the switch periodically can prevent it from getting stuck.
