2001 Chevrolet Corvette Owner's Manual - Page 68

Door Locks CAUTION: Unlocked doors can be dangerous. D Passengers -- especially children -- can easily open the doors and fall out of a moving vehicle. When a door is locked, the handle won't open it. You increase the chance of being thrown out of the vehicle in a crash if the doors aren't locked. So, wear safety belts properly and lock the doors whenever you drive. D Young children who get into unlocked vehicles may be unable to get out. A child can be overcome by extreme heat and can suffer permanent injuries or even death from heat stroke. Always lock your vehicle whenever you leave it. D Outsiders can easily enter through an unlocked door when you slow down or stop your vehicle. Locking your doors can help prevent this from happening. There are several ways to lock and unlock your vehicle. From the outside, use your door key on the driver's side or the remote keyless entry transmitter. If your theft-deterrent system is armed, unlock the driver's door with the key or by using the remote keyless entry transmitter to open either door to avoid setting off the alarm. See "Theft-Deterrent System" in the Index. To lock the door from the inside, move the lever located on the door forward. To unlock it, move the lever on the door rearward. 2-6