1994 GMC Suburban Owner's Manual - Page 66

The rear doors have a check assembly to keep them from fully opening during normal use. To fully open the either rear door, you must release the check strap. First, open the door part way until the white mark on the check strap is fully outside the door edge. If the end of the strap catches the pin on the door, the door is open too far. Then, hold the strap at the white mark, pull the strap toward you and open the door all the way. To re-engage the door check strap, just close the door and the strap will catch the pin. To close thedoors, close the left door first. After securely closing the left door, close the right door. Make sure both doors arelatched securely. To lock the rear doors from outside the vehicle, put your door key in the lock and turn it to the right. If you have power door locks, you can lock the side doorsas well as the rear doors frominside the vehicle. For more information, see "Power Door Locks" in this section. Theft Vehicle theft is 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 fhe lgnition If you walk away from your vehicle with the keys inside, 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 you to remove your key from the ignition and take it with you. Always do this. Your steering wheel will be locked, and so will your ignition. If you have an automatic transmission, taking your key out also locks your transmission. And remember to lock the doors. 2- 10