1993 Chevrolet S10 Pickup Owner's Manual - Page 60

Theft Vehicletheft is a big business,especially in somecities.Althoughyour vehicle has a number of theft deterrent features, weknow that nothing we puton it canmake it impossible to steal.However,therearewaysyoucan help. Key intheIgnition: If youwalkawayfromyourvehiclewiththekeysinside, do it. when^ it's an easy target for joy riders or professional thieves-so don't you park your vehicle and open the driver's door, you'll hear a tone reminding you to removeyourkeyfromtheignitionandtake it with you.Always do this. Your steeringwheelwillbelocked,and so willyourignition. If youhave anautomatictransmission,takingyourkeyoutalsolocksyourtransmission. Andremember to lockthedoors. ParkingatNight:Park in a lighted spot,close all windowsandlockyour vehicle.Remember to keepyourvaluablesoutofsight.Putthem in a storage area, or take them with you. ParkingLots: If you park in alotwheresomeonewillbewatchingyour if youhave to vehicle,it'sbest to lock it upandtakeyourkeys.Butwhat if youhave to leavesomethinavaluableinvour leaveyourignitionkey?What vehicle? Putyourvaluables Locktheglovebox. Lock all doorsexceptthedriver's. Thentakethedoorkeywithyou. in astoragearea,likeyourglove DOX. 2-8