2002 GMC Savana Van Owner's Manual - Page 88

To open the rear doors from the outside, pull the handle toward you to open the passenger's side rear door first. To open the driver's side rear door, pull the latch release at the inside edge of the door. Both rear doors can be opened past 90 degrees by opening the doors past the first detent (90 degrees open), then opening fully. To close the rear doors, close the driver side rear door first. Then, close the passenger side rear door. Check to make sure both doors are completely closed. 2-17