Hidden feature in the car: Do you know what this little hole is for?
Yes, the introduction could already be figured out, this is the kid's lock. That's why this little hole on the back door – plays an important role that many people ignore. But every parent must know this!
Why is this there?
Anyone who has traveled with children knows how quickly they will start exploring every small corner of the car after they are tired of kicking the seats. At a careless moment, they can even open the back door while on the fly, which can be extremely dangerous. This is exactly what the kid lock, which prevents the interior of the car's rear door.
How to activate a kid lock?
Find the signal! – On the inside of the back door is a padlock or a child's pictogram or a combination of them. In some cars, especially in Japanese models, a small lever was placed instead of the opening. Exactly that:
Use the key! – Insert the key or a screwdriver, then turn it 90 degrees. Then try to open the door from the inside. If it does not open, you have successfully activated your child lock. Here's a video of a simple method:
Not to be confused with the central lock!
Many modern cars have a button to close all the doors centrally, but this does not prevent passengers from opening the door from the inside. This feature is more like external protection – for example, not to open the door at a red light and steal its values. In contrast, a child lock is a separate security feature that remains active even after the vehicle has been opened. To turn it off, simply turn the key back or put the lever to the original position.
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Simple but great!
This solution may seem unnecessary for the first blush, but as soon as a child wants to open the door on the fly, it will immediately appreciate the importance of this equipment. If you travel with small children, you should check the car's back door and activate this simple but great security feature. Just a move that can prevent A serious accident!
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