vy series2. car locks itself when put in gear. normal or not?

[METALLIS]

hey guys and gals, recently bought myself a vy series 2 executive and so far have found one thing very annoying. when i put the car into gear (auto) the doors lock. is this normal? or something that has been fitted as an extra? i know that some cars do this as a security precaution but didnt know if it was available on a commodore. my wife has told me on several occasions that the doors havent locked at all but i am yet to notice it. any help would be appreciated. just want to know if i should get it looked at or not. and if possible is there anyway to switch it off so it no longer does it? thanks in advance

[Bazman51]

Hi ya. There is a setting in the computer that you can change through the start up menu. I hope that makes sense, its been a while since I played with one.

Cheers.

[mischa]

Also if you flip that car, the doors should unlock automaticaly... i have yet to test that oh and yes its sposed to do that.

[needwork2-4fillhabbit]

Haha was curious as my VP locks itself as soon as i start the engine, but i think my problem was the wiring i did ehehe.

[Benboy]

This particular feature is a security feature designed to help prevent car high-jacking, theft of bags and valuables by opening the passenger side door when car is stationary, road rage assaults etc etc. As stated, it can be turned off if desired.

[JD]

Haha was curious as my VP locks itself as soon as i start the engine, but i think my problem was the wiring i did ehehe.

more than likely a aftermarket alarm feature on your car.

[needwork2-4fillhabbit]

Hmm maybe cept theres no alarm, but i think your right as the indicators do flash when i hit the remote key ehehe.

[JD]

posessed car then?

[METALLIS]

thanks for the quick replys. good to know everything is normal, but does anyone know how to switch it off or do i need to take it to holden. iv'e read the manual and cant find anything in there on how to switch it off. infact theres nothing in the manual at all about this feature. thanks again

[batemada]

whan you 1st turn your key on to the acc position the display on your dash will come up with the normal holden test screen and once that has cleared it will come with a message saying to press a certain button to enter the menu.

the setting is in there i think it is called door lock in drive or something like that.

[METALLIS]

thanks again for the replys. i found what i was looking for it is in the manual. i must have missed it, i read the damn thing about 4 times

[Farlig]

whan you 1st turn your key on to the acc position the display on your dash will come up with the normal holden test screen and once that has cleared it will come with a message saying to press a certain button to enter the menu.

the setting is in there i think it is called door lock in drive or something like that.

spot on +1
i had this option in my old vy acclaim, i turned it on for about a day and hated it so turned it off lol

[albert5268]

You know whats weird I think i saw that option when i was flicking through my VYII menu also.... only thing is mine is manual?!

[VYMAD]

Yep it's in the options menu, when you turn on the key and it does the system check, it will then go to options menu. Press either of the arrow buttons to enter customisation mode then press i think mode button to skip through the menu until you reach "doors locked when in drive". You can then turn the feature off.