1997 Chevrolet Monte Carlo Owner's Manual - Page 63

Door Locks ' Unlocked doors can be dangerous. Passengers especially children can easily open the doors and fall out. When door is a locked, the inside handle won't open it. Outsiders can easily enter through an unlocked door when you slow down stop your vehicle. or This may not be obvious: You increase the so chance of being thrown out of the vehiclein a crash if the doors aren't locked. Wear safety belts properly, lockyour doors, and you will befar better off whenever youdrive your vehicle. -- -- From the inside, push the lever to lock the door manually. To unlock, pull the lever. Power Door Locks Press the power door lock switch lock or unlock to both doors. There are several ways to lock and unlock your vehicle. From the outside, use your door keyor remote keyless entry transmitterif your vehicle hasthis option.