1997 Chevrolet Malibu Owner's Manual - Page 68
1997 Chevrolet Malibu Manual
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Theft .. I Vehicle theftis big business, especially in some cities. Although your Chevrolet has a number of theft-deterrent features, we know that nothing put onit can makeit we impossible to steal. However, there are ways you can help. Key in the Ignition If you leave your vehicle with the keys inside, it's an -easy targetfor joy riders or professional thieves so don't doit. When you park your Chevrolet and open driver's the door, you'll hear a chime reminding to remove your you key from the ignition and take with you. Alwaysdo it this. Your ignition and transaxle will be locked. And remember tolock the doors. To turn the lockout on, slide the switch all the way to the left. To turn the lockout off, slide the switch all the way to the right. When the lockout is on, the remote trunk release switch on the instrument panelwill not releasethe trunk lid. However, the trunk lid can still be opened with the key, but not with keyless entry transmitter equipped). the (if 2-11