How to Lock the Car Doors When Resting Inside the Vehicle?

[MacFaith]

Press the button on the right side of the key, then use your index finger and thumb to pinch the key like pliers, lift it up, and rotate it clockwise a small half-turn to unlock the door. Press the lock button to lock the car, and the headlights will flash once as a confirmation. Press the unlock button to unlock the doors, and the headlights will flash twice as a confirmation. It's that simple.

[Martha]

I often take short naps in the car, and there's some nuance to locking the doors. The simplest way is to press the central locking button on the driver's door panel—all doors lock immediately, making them inaccessible from the outside but still openable from the inside by pulling the handle. In some older cars, you have to manually flip the small latch on the door, turning it to lock. If your car has a keyless entry system, remember to keep the key on your person rather than leaving it on the dashboard, as someone outside could still open the door by pressing the handle. For quick breaks at traffic lights, I use the central lock; for longer rests, I also attach a steering wheel lock for extra security. Don't roll the windows up completely—leave a gap wide enough for a finger to ensure ventilation while staying safe.