1993 GMC Sonoma Owner's Manual - Page 60

Features & Controls Theft Vehicletheftisa big business,especially in somecities.Althoughyour vehiclehasanumber of theftdeterrentfeatures, weknow thatnothing we put on it canmake it impossible to steal.However,therearewaysyoucan help. Key in the Ignition: If youwalkawayfromyourvehiclewiththekeysinside, it'saneasytargetforjoyridersorprofessionalthieves-sodon't do it.When youparkyourvehicleand open thedriver's door,you'llhearatonereminding you to removeyourkeyfromtheignition and take it withyou.Always do this. Yoursteeringwheelwillbelocked,and so willyourignition. If youhave anautomatictransmission,takingyourkeyoutalsolocksyourtransmission. And remember to lockthedoors. Parking at Night: Park in alightedspot,close all windowsandlockyour vehicle.Remembertokeepyourvaluablesoutofsight.Putthem in astorage area,ortakethemwithyou. ParkingLots: If youpark in alotwheresomeone will bewatchingyour vehicle,it'sbest to lock it up andtakeyourkeys.Butwhat if youhave to leaveyourignitionkey?What if youhavetoleavesomethingvaluable in your vehicle? Putyourvaluablesinastoragearea,likeyourglovebox. Locktheglovebox. Lockalldoorsexceptthedriver's. Thentakethedoorkeywithyou. 2-8