1993 Chevrolet Suburban Owner's Manual - Page 73

Features & Contmls You can release the checkstrap if you need to openeitherdoorfarther.First openthedoor part way, but do not let theendofthestrapcatchthe pin on awayfrom the door. Then hold the strap at the white mark and pull the strap thedoorpin. You can then swing the door open all the way. To attachthecheckstrap,justclosethedoorandthestrapwillcatchthe pin. 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 in the Ignition: If youwalkawayfromyourvehiclewiththekeysinside, it's an easy target for joy riders or professional thieves-sodon't do it.When you park your vehicleandopenthedriver'sdoor,you'llhearatonereminding you to removeyourkeyfromtheignitionandtake it with you.Alwaysdo so will yourignition. If youhave this. Your steeringwheelwillbelocked,and an automatic transmission, taking your key out also locks your transmission. And remember to lockthedoors. Parking at Night: Parkinalightedspot,close all windowsandlockyour in a storage vehicle, Remember to keepyourvaluablesoutofsight.Putthem area,ortakethemwithyou. Parking Lots: If youpark in a lotwheresomeonewillbewatchingyour if youhave to vehicle,it'sbest to lock it upandtakeyourkeys.Butwhat leave your ignitionkey? What if youhave to leavesomethingvaluable in your vehicle? Putyourvaluables youhaveone. Lock the console Lockalldoorsexceptthedriver's Thentakethe keywithyou. in astorage area, likeyourglovebox or console, if 2-1 0