2002 Chevrolet S10 Pickup Owner's Manual - Page 77

Door Locks CAUTION: Unlocked doors can be dangerous. D Passengers -- especially children -- can easily open the doors and fall out of a moving vehicle. When a door is locked, the handle won't open it. You increase the chance of being thrown out of the vehicle in a crash if the doors aren't locked. So, wear safety belts properly and lock the doors whenever you drive. D Young children who get into unlocked vehicles may be unable to get out. A child can be overcome by extreme heat and can suffer permanent injuries or even death from heat stroke. Always lock your vehicle whenever you leave it. D Outsiders can easily enter through an unlocked door when you slow down or stop your vehicle. Locking your doors can help prevent this from happening. There are several ways to lock and unlock your vehicle. You can use the keyless entry system, if you have this feature. You can also use your key to unlock your door from the outside. To lock your door from the inside, slide the manual lever on the door down. To unlock the door, slide the lever on the door up. You will see a red area on the lever. You can also use the power door lock switch (if equipped). 2-7