Looks like we've learned a couple things based upon this situation: . 1) the key actuates the pneumatic system, which activates the door latch, and . 2) Chrysler is remiss in engineering such a glaring (stupid) design defect.

A dead battery whilst the doors are locked is not that uncommon a condition and we would think that Chrysler would allow for a way to open the doors without tearing the darn car apart. Shame!