1997 GMC Savana Van Owner's Manual - Page 66

Door Locks I I To lock the door from the inside, slide the lever on your door down. 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 can easily enter through an unlocked door when you slow down stop your vehicle. or This may not beso obvious: You increase the chance of being thrown out of the vehicle ina crash if the doors aren't locked. Wear safety belts properly, lock your doors, and you will befar better off whenever youdrive your vehicle. -- -- There are several ways lock and unlock your vehicle. to From the outside, use your key. 2-4