How to Set Up Automatic Door Locking While Driving?
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To set up automatic door locking while driving, shift into P gear, turn the key to the ON position, ensure all four doors are closed, then press and hold the lock button until the indicator light on the dashboard flashes twice to activate the feature. Automatic door locking is a highly useful function during daily driving, as it automatically locks the doors once the vehicle starts moving, preventing accidental door opening by passengers. If children frequently ride in the back seats, you can enable the child safety lock on the rear doors, which prevents them from opening the doors from inside—only an adult can open them from outside. If your vehicle lacks automatic door locking, you can manually lock the doors by pressing the lock button on the driver's side door.
I remember setting the auto-lock while driving last time went quite smoothly. In my car, the operation was done through the instrument cluster menu: first turn the key to the ACC position but don't start the engine, then find 'Vehicle Settings' or 'Door Lock Options' in the settings menu, select the 'Auto-Lock While Driving' function and enable it. After setting, the doors automatically lock as soon as the car starts moving, which gives me much more peace of mind when parking in the city or going out with kids, without worrying about the doors accidentally opening. Steps may vary for different car models, for example, some older cars require using a combination of remote key buttons to set it up, so it's best to refer to the owner's manual or look up tutorials online. If manual setup doesn't work, a repair shop can do it with diagnostic equipment in less than 5 minutes. After enabling this feature, there's no need to manually lock the doors while driving anymore.
I'm quite enthusiastic about small car features, and the setup for automatic door locking while driving is actually quite simple. I've tried a few methods in my car: one is to start the vehicle but not move, then press and hold the lock button on the driver's door for a few seconds until the dashboard shows a prompt; another is to enter the central control system settings menu, find the safety settings, and enable the automatic door lock option. Most modern cars support this feature, and some brands even allow customizing the door lock speed, such as triggering only when the speed exceeds 10 km/h. Once set up, test it out—drive a short distance on an empty road to see if the doors lock automatically. This helps avoid dangers while driving, like children accidentally opening doors or thieves tampering with them. I think these electronic features are thoughtfully designed, and setting them up once saves a lot of hassle. If your car doesn’t come with a manual, there are plenty of tutorial videos on YouTube to refer to.
