How to Open the Door with a Mechanical Key for ATSL?
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ATSL's method of opening the door with a mechanical key is as follows: 1. Pull the door handle to the open position; 2. Insert the mechanical key into the slot at the bottom of the lock cylinder cover and pry it outward; 3. Move the lock cylinder cover backward and insert the key into the lock cylinder. Taking the 2017 ATSL as an example, it belongs to the midsize car category, with body dimensions of: length 4730mm, width 1824mm, height 1426mm, wheelbase 2860mm, and a fuel tank capacity of 62L. The 2017 ATSL is equipped with a 2.0T turbocharged engine, producing a maximum horsepower of 279PS, maximum power of 205kW, maximum torque of 400Nm, and is paired with an 8-speed automatic transmission.
When I first started driving the ATS-L, I encountered a situation where the remote key fob ran out of battery, so I learned how to open the door with the mechanical key. There's a small plastic cover on the top of the car's door handle, which is the same color as the handle and not easily noticeable. Press the edge of the cover and pull it off, or gently pry it open with the tip of the key to reveal the keyhole. Then, pull out the mechanical key hidden inside the remote key fob, insert it into the keyhole, and turn it clockwise about 45 degrees to unlock the door. This operation should be done gently; avoid using too much force to prevent scratching the car's paint. If the remote fails, first try replacing the battery to avoid unnecessary effort. I usually keep a spare mechanical key blade in my pocket, which is very practical. Over time, the keyhole can accumulate dust, so occasionally clean it with a small brush to keep it functioning smoothly. This trick is quite friendly for beginners, and after a few tries, it becomes familiar.
