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Electronic child safety lock

2025 Genesis GV70 Electronic child safety lock button image. A black arrow points downward to the button featuring a child icon and a window lock icon. Explains the function of locking the rear doors and windows to prevent opening from inside.

2C_ChildProtectRearDoorLockButton

When the electronic child safety lock button is pressed and the indicator light on the button illuminates, the rear doors cannot be opened from inside the vehicle.

  • The rear door window cannot be opened or closed while the electronic child safety lock button is in the LOCK position (indicator light ON).

    For more information, refer to the "Windows" section in this chapter.

  • Electronic child safety lock does not automatically turn on unless the driver presses the electronic child safety lock button.

  • If 3 minutes passes after the Engine Start/Stop button is pressed to the OFF or ACC position, the indicator on the button turns off, and the driver cannot turn off electronic child safety lock by pressing the button. To turn off the function, press the Engine Start/Stop button to the ON position, and then press the electronic child safety lock button.

  • If the power is supplied again after removing the battery or battery is discharged while the electronic child safety lock button is in the LOCK position, press the button once more to match the state of the indicator on the electronic child safety lock button and the actual state of the electronic child safety lock function.

  • If the airbag is activated while the electronic child safety lock button is in the LOCK position (indicator light ON), the rear doors will unlock automatically.

  • Vehicles equipped with the electronic child safety lock feature is not provided with a manual child safety lock.

Never allow children to open the rear doors while the vehicle is moving. They may fall out of the vehicle. Be sure to use the electronic child safety lock whenever children are in the vehicle.

Child safety lock failure / Child safety lock error

When electronic child safety lock does not work even though the button is pressed, the message "Child safety lock failure" or "Child safety lock error" may be displayed and an alarm sounds. If this occurs, we recommend that your vehicle be inspected by an authorized retailer of Genesis Branded products.

Safe Exit Assist (with electronic child safety lock)

Safe Exit Assist helps prevent the rear occupant from opening the rear door. When an approaching vehicle from the rear area is detected after the vehicle stops, the rear doors will not unlock even when the driver tries to unlock the rear doors using the electronic child safety lock button.

For more information, refer to the "Safe Exit Assist (SEA)" section in chapter 7.