2004 GMC Envoy Owner's Manual - Page 74

Doors and Locks CAUTION: (Continued) {CAUTION: Unlocked doors can be dangerous. • 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 remote keyless entry system. You can use your key to unlock your door from the outside. • Passengers - especially children - can easily open the doors and fall out of a moving vehicle. When a door is locked, the handle will not open it. You increase the chance of being thrown out of the vehicle in a crash if the doors are not locked. So, wear safety belts properly and lock the doors whenever you drive. 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. CAUTION: (Continued) • 2-8