Locking yourself inside the car!

[rss1234]

Hi,
This may sound ridiculous but can someone tell me if there is a mechanical way to get out of the car if you are locked in without the key?

The other day my toddler was playing outside and locked his mum in the car and she couldn't get out.

After this happened, I tried to see myself and I could not get out either. The door handles did not work and nothing I tried did. Thus any help from you guys would be greatly appreciated!

Thank you

[Deleted User 1571]

There's a lock/unlock switch on the driver's door. If the car is equipped with the smartkey and push-button start, and the key was inside, locking from the outside would not be possible. In any case, the master switch is on the driver's door, which I frequently use when having a power nap inside.

[rss1234]

Hi,
Thanks for your reply.

The lock/unlock switch does not work if the car is locked with the remote key. Other cars can be opened just by using the door handle even when they are locked with the remote. Unfortunately this does not work with the Nissan. That is why I am asking if there is another way around this.

[gvmdaddy]

Short answer is no. The QQ employs a 'Superlock' system. Once locked from outside the vehicle the only way to get out of the car is to open or smash a window and climb out, or manually open the door from the outside with the physical door key if you have one with you inside the car. Its all in the owners manual.

[rss1234]

Thanks gvmdaddy. Couldn't find it in the manual.

[Gel]

Did you also try pushing unlock key??

That would unlock and confirmation is padlock icon in centre console extinguishing.

[rss1234]

The unlock key won't work

[gvmdaddy]

Did you also try pushing unlock key??

That would unlock and confirmation is padlock icon in centre console extinguishing.

This will not work if the car is locked from the outside. Neither can you open a window, you have to break the glass to get out. Best solution is don't give the ikey to your infants to play with.

[Gel]

Side effect is that you can use QQ in this state, to detain miscreants until old bill arrive!!

[Deleted User 759]

Did you also try pushing unlock key??

That would unlock and confirmation is padlock icon in centre console extinguishing.

This will not work if the car is locked from the outside. Neither can you open a window, you have to break the glass to get out. Best solution is don't give the ikey to your infants to play with.

This isn't limited to just the iKey, but nearly all Nissan cars fitted with remote central locking. It's called a 'dead lock', or in Nissan's words a 'super lock'. Even if there were lock leavers on the door (as per older cars), they would still not operate the lock mech..

Essentially if you are in a Nissan locked by the remote central locking..... your stuck!