Stop by the garage for your make of car and ask them where the manual locks are. Every car should have a way to get out of it. They may be in a place that doesn't look like a lock or something. I can't imagine a car manufacturer making a car you can't get out of. What kind or brand of car do you have? I sure don't want one if you can't get out of it. I can't lock my car with the key in the ignition and feel that is a good thing. I also have the automatic locks and electric windows but there is a button to manually unlock the doors from the inside. Glad you had your cell phone with you.

Wow that is something I never would have thought of happening. Thanks for sharing and glad you're ok.
Bonnie

My chevy wont lock the door if you leave key in the ignition...oh wait
Im thinking its when u open the door after you turn it off to get out...hmmm, hope it doesnt do like your did when battery is dead! So glad they got to you right quickly! How scary that was !!

glad you are ok.we have no cell service here-kinda scary

OMG! Scary! Cars should open from inside, anyway, with doors locked. I will have to check this before I buy acar from now on! And you are in Texas, too. Soooo HOT here!!!

That IS scary, and you've given us a very good idea, to start the engine before shutting the door, especially in the hot months. Auto electronics are wonderful. When they are good, they are very-very good, but when they are bad, they are AWFUL! Glad you had your phone with you.

I checked out my new 2012 truck last evening and found I do have a button I can push up and manually unlock the door. This truck has everything.

So glad you are ok. How many times have I left the house without my cell phone. This will remind me how important they can be. What did we do before cell phones?

Chevy is only car I am familiar with that locks the doors. My daughter has one and I am always ready to open the door before it unlocks them. I do not like that feature, but you can manually unlock the doors in her car. I just started carrying a cell phone and your story gives another good reason to have one. Glad you could get help so quickly. Take care.

I am glad to hear you are ok, especially with the weather we are having. Never heard of this happening, but will be more careful myself.