Q: How do I lock the doors with the key?
How do I lock the doors with the key?
Locking your car doors with your key is very easy. Simply insert the key into the key hole on the driver’s door, and turn the key counterclockwise until you hear the doors lock. This will lock all of the doors, as well as the trunk.
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