Power door locks use electric motors to engage and disengage the door locks on your car. Owners can control their door locks via door- or console-mounted switches or buttons or remotely by a key fob or smartphone app.
Once a luxury feature or upgrade, power door locks are now standard equipment on nearly all new cars sold in the United States. The driver usually has control over all the car’s locks, while passenger door lock controls only affect those specific doors. Many 4-door vehicles feature child safety locks which prevent rear passenger doors from unlocking or opening from the inside, overriding the power door locks on those doors. Family cars often include peed-sensitive locks that automatically activate at certain speeds. Power door locks can be advantageous when traveling alone because they allow you to secure all doors simultaneously.
