1993 GMC Suburban Owner's Manual - Page 74

. Youcanrelease the checkstrap if you need to openeitherdoorfarther.First do notlettheendofthestrapcatchthe pin on. openthedoorpartway,but thedoor.Thenholdthestrapatthewhitemark and pull the strap away from the pin. can swing door door You then the open all'the way. . , To attach the-check strap, just close the door and the strap pin... will catch the Vehicle theft is a big.' business, especially in some cities. Although your vehicle has a number :of theft deterrent features, we know that nothing we put on it can make it impossible to steal. However, there are ways you can . . help. . Key in the Ignition: I youwalkaway -from your .vehicle with the keys inside, f it's an easy target for joy riders or professional thieves-so don't do it. When you park your vehicle- and open the driver's door, you'll hear a tone reminding do you to removeyourkeyfromtheignitionandtakeitwithyou.Always this. Your steering wheel will be locked, and so will. your ignition. If you. have anautomatictransmission,takingyourkeyoutalsolocksyourtransmission. -And remember to lockthedoors. Parking at Night: Park.inalightedspot,closeallwindowsandlockyour vehicle. Remember to keep your 'valuables out of sight.. Put them in a storage area,ortakethemwithyou, Parking Lots: If youparkinalotwheresomeone wil bewatching.your if you have to. vehicle,it'sbest to lock it upandtakeyourkeys.Butwhat to leave something valuable in your leave your ignition key? What if you have vehicle? 8 Putyourvaluables inastoragearea,likeyour .glove box 'or console, if you one... ve Lock theconsole * Lock all doorsexceptthedriver's * Thentakethekey with you; 8 . ' 2-1 0