Subaru Forester: Locking and unlocking from the outside / How to lock the vehicle without using the key
To lock the door from outside without the
key, the following methods are available.
Locking using lock lever

- Rotate the lock lever forward.
- Close the door.
In this way, only the door that was operated
will be locked.
Locking using power door locking switch

- Press the lock side of the power door
locking switch.*
- Close the door.
*: For details about the power door locking
switch, refer to “How to operate the power
door locking switches”.
In this case, all closed doors, the rear gate
and fuel filler lid are locked at the same
time.
NOTE
Make sure that you do not leave the key
inside the vehicle when locking the
doors from the outside without the key.
Other information:
If the smart key battery becomes discharged or the Kia Telluride smart key does not operate normally, you can still lock or unlock the vehicle by using the built-in mechanical key (2).
Mechanical key protective cover
Mechanical key
To remove the mechanical key, carefully pull the mechanical key protective cover (1) away from the smart key until the mechanical key can be accessed and removed...
The Rear View Monitor (RVM) provides a live image of the area behind your Kia Telluride, helping improve visibility during reversing and parking maneuvers. The system is intended to supplement careful observation of the surroundings and does not replace safe driving practices...