1997 Chevrolet Suburban Owner's Manual - Page 81
1997 Chevrolet Suburban Manual
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Panel Doors To open the rear panel doors,you must open the passtnger's side door first.If the door islocked, insert your doorkey in the lockand turn it counterclockwise to unlock it. 2. Then, hold the strap at the white mark, pull the strap toward you and open the door all the way. To open the passenger's side door, pull up on the handle and pull the dooropen. To open the driver's side door, first open the passenger's side door. Then, pull the handleon the left door edge out and pull the door open. a check assembly to keep them The rear doors have from fully opening during normal use. To fully open either rear door, you must release the check strap.To release the check strap just: 1. Open the door partway until the white mark on the check strap is fully outsidethe door edge. If the end of the strap catches thepin on the door, the door is open too far. To re-engage the door check strap, just close the door and the strap will catch the pin. To close the doors, close the driver's side door first. After securely closing the door, close the passenger's side door. Make sure both doors are latched securely. To lock the rear doors from outside the vehicle, put your key in the lock and turn it clockwise. If you have power door locks,you can lock the side doors as well as the rear doors from inside the vehicle. For more information, see"Power Door Locks" in this section. 2-10