Where is the child lock located on the Avalon?
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The child lock on the Avalon is located on the rear door locks. Open the rear door, and you will find a small lever (safety mechanism) below the door lock. Push the lever toward the end with the child icon, then close the door. At this point, the door cannot be opened from the inside and can only be opened from the outside. Here is some relevant information: 1. Function: The purpose of the child lock is to prevent active and unaware children from opening the door while the car is in motion, thereby avoiding danger. This means the door can only be opened from the outside by an adult after the car is parked. 2. Child lock styles: There are two common types of child safety lock switches—one is a rotary knob style, and the other is a toggle style. The rotary knob child safety lock requires a key or a key-shaped object to be inserted into the corresponding hole to turn the knob switch for locking and unlocking. Conversely, the toggle-style child safety lock is more convenient to use.
As someone who frequently drives with kids, I pay special attention to child locks. On the Avalon, the child lock is located on the inner edge of the rear door, near the door lock mechanism. Specifically, you open the rear door and look at the side of the door, where there's a small switch or knob. I need to use a key or another tool to gently rotate it to the locked position. Once set, the door can't be opened from the inside—only from the outside, which is super useful when kids are being mischievous. My experience is to first check the manual to confirm the location. The Avalon's child lock design is quite simple and rarely malfunctions. However, if the switch is loose or blocked by debris, it can affect performance, so I always give it a quick clean during car washes. Safety first, especially before long trips, I always test the function. The Avalon's child lock is intuitive to operate, and new owners might take a little time to find it, but once learned, it's very reliable.
