1999 GMC Sierra 1500 Pickup Owner's Manual - Page 77

Ifyouhaveaquick-release tailgate itcanberemoved by: 1. Raisingthe tailgate slightlyandremoving 2. Lift the tailgate at the rightsideand both retainingcables. is secure. pull itoutattheleftside. Reversetheaboveprocedure to reinstall.Makesurethetailgate Then Vehicletheftisa big business,especially in somecities.Althoughyour vehiclehasanumber of theft deterrent features, weknow that nothing we put onitcanmake it impossibletosteal. However, thereare ways youcan help. Key in theIgnition: If youwalkawayfromyourvehiclewiththekeysinside, it's an easy target for joy riders or professional thieves-sodon'tdoit.When you park yourvehicleandopenthedriver's door,you'llheara tone reminding you to removeyourkeyfromtheignitionandtake it with you.Alwaysdo so willyourignition. If youhave this. Your steeringwheelwillbelocked,and anautomatictransmission,takingyourkeyoutalsolocksyourtransmission. Andremember to lockthedoors. ParkingatNight: Park in alightedspot,close vehicle.Remember to keepyourvaluablesout area,or take themwith you. all windowsandlockyour of sight.Putthem in astorage ParkingLots: If youparkinalotwheresomeonewillbewatchingyourvehicle, if youhavetoleaveyour it'sbesttolockitupandtakeyourkeys.Butwhat in yourvehicle? ignitionkey?What if youhavetoleavesomethingvaluable Putyourvaluablesinastorageareaorconsole. Lock the console. Lockalldoorsexceptthedriver's, Thentakethedoorkeywithyou. 2-9