NYC-Style

Ok...I didn't know this could happen but it really did. I open the door get in and close it....I go to start the car and get "click click click"...mmm...so I try it again "click click click". Well it seems the battery is dead...now the fun begins. Doors won't open and windows won't go down...and it's 95 degrees in Vegas. Trying not to panick I realized that I had to open the hatch and climb out the back...sure after I got out I see the door release in the trunk area...but I couldn't have seen it in the dark. Did I miss something...I can't believe that you could literally be locked in and not be able to get out without climbing into the rear. I even went so far as to put my fob in the glove compartment which didn't do a thing!! Somebody please tell me there's was an easier way... I'm just thinking of the laughs someone had as I climbed out the back... Anyway changed out the battery and all is well...

talon90

Did you not consider using the mechanical emergency door release just by your left foot at the base of your seat?

mcandrew67

Why didnt you just pull the release handle on the floor next to the seat?

thedigitel

You're going to feel really dumb when you go look at the floor to the left of your seat and see the door release lever that is there for that very reason

EVRose

Yes there is an easier way. There is a release lever on the floor between the door and the seat. PULL IT!!

Tarl

If you reach down to the floor on the left side of the driver's seat there should be an emergency lever that opens the driver's side door.

EVRose

Wow! 5 of the same answers in less than a minute!

2vette2

There should be a door release lever on the left side of the driver's seat (also one on the right side of the passenger's seat) Just lift it and the door will open. I know that panic feeling as it has happened to me.

SanDiegoBert

And I suppose the next thing you will tell him is to read the owners manual?

eboggs_jkvl

OP is trying to return to non-blushing color before posting back his thanks and gratitude for all of the prompt responses he received helping him out of an emergency escape from the car.


Elmer

shootincyclone

NYC-Style

Thank you; thank-you; thank-you;....no I never realized there was an door release lever down by the seat....and yes now I really feel like a complete idiot...but hey that's why I come to you guys...I knew someone would know the answer. Yep...just go ahead and tape the "kick me" sign on my back...I've earned it! Thanks again....

SanDiegoBert

It's all good-natured fun. Well, most of it is, anyway. This is a great forum.

z28lt1

Picture not mine, lifted from another thread.

mcandrew67

we roll like that around here, we are faster than google

Jimmy W1

All you had to do was reach down on the left hand side of the driver's seat and pull on the handle. It will open the door for you.......

JKbride

As of this posting 16 replies who knew the answer and 55 who viewed....I suspect the other 39 of us were also wondering how the heck to get out of our cars when the battery fails......hah, you not alone

SanDiegoBert

In the alternative, you could just keep a brick or a hammer in the car for when you get locked in. Low tech, but effective.

Me, I will use the handle, but it's not for everyone.

jschindler

Ahh yes, but there is a price to be paid by using the forum instead of google

Fortunately it is in good natured fun.

mcandrew67

yes.... there is that