Will the Haval H6 automatically lock after the person leaves?
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The vehicle features keyless entry, allowing it to automatically lock after the person leaves. The car will automatically lock when the key moves out of a certain range. To lock the doors: Press the button to lock the doors/tailgate and activate the anti-theft alarm. Hold the lock button to close all windows and the panoramic sunroof. To unlock the tailgate: Press this button to unlock the tailgate. For models equipped with an electric tailgate, hold this button to open the tailgate. Hold this button to close the opened tailgate. If you have selected the safe unlock setting for all doors, long-pressing the tailgate unlock button will also unlock both side doors. For remote engine start: First press the lock button, then directly hold the remote engine start button until the engine starts remotely. Press the remote engine start button twice consecutively to deactivate this function.
My third-generation Haval H6 indeed has an automatic locking feature. Every time I walk about two to three meters away from the car with the key, I can hear the 'click' sound of the doors locking in about ten seconds. This requires manually enabling the 'walk-away lock' option in the vehicle's 'Door & Window Settings' in the infotainment system, as it might be turned off by default. I've noticed a detail while using it: if the key is placed in the same pocket as a phone or near metal objects, the sensor might occasionally fail. Now, I've developed a habit of turning back to check if the side mirrors have automatically folded, confirming that the car is locked before leaving. This feature is especially handy in supermarket parking lots, particularly when my hands are full with groceries and I don't have to fumble for the key. However, during heavy rain, I prefer to lock the car manually in advance, as I've seen forum posts mentioning instances where windows didn't close properly after automatic locking.
I've tested the auto-lock feature on the 2022 Haval H6 GT version several times. When walking away with the key for just five or six steps, the turn signals flash twice and the car locks automatically. However, this function requires several conditions: the gear must be in P, the engine must be off, all four doors must be properly closed, and the key cannot be left inside the car. I noticed that when parked near a signal tower, the car failed to auto-lock twice, possibly due to interference. Now, I always press the lock button on the key fob first to ensure security when exiting the car. If I hear the 'beep beep' sound of auto-locking when walking away, I consider it a double safety measure. It's advisable to test this feature several times in an open area to confirm the vehicle's specific response time. Older base models might not have this function, depending on the specific trim configuration.
