1998 Chevrolet Venture Owner's Manual - Page 121

Door Locks There are several ways to lock and unlock your vehicle. From the outside,use your key or the remote keyless entry transmitter (if your vehicle has this option). I A CAUTION: Unlocked doors can be dangerous. Passengers especially children can easily open the doors and fall out.When a door is locked, the inside handle won't open it. Outsiders caneasily enter through an unlocked door when you slow down or stop your vehicle. This may not be so obvious: You increase the chance of being thrown outof the vehicle in a crash if the doors aren't locked. Wear safety belts properly, lock your doors, and you will be far better off whenever you drive yourvehicle. -- -- To unlock either front door from the outside with the key, insert the key and turn it toward the frontof the vehicle. You can lock either front door from the outside with your key by inserting and turning it toward the rear of the vehicle. 2-4