1997 Pontiac Trans Sport Owner's Manual - Page 127

Theft Vehicle theft is big business, especially in some cities. Although your Pontiac has a number of theft-deterrent features, we know nothing we put on can make that it it impossible to steal. However, there are ways you can help. Parking at Night Park-in a lighted spot,close all windows and lock your vehicle. Rememberto keep yourvaluables out of sight. take them with you. Put them in a storage area, or Parking Lots If you park in a lot where someone will be watching y o u vehicle, it's best tolock it up and take your key. But what if ym have to leave your key? What if you have to leave something valuablein yourvehicle? @ Key in the Ignition If you leave your vehicle with the keys inside, it's an easy targetfor joyriders or professional thieves so -don't do it. When you park your Pontiac and open driver's door, the you'll heara chime reminding youto remove your key from the ignition and take it with you. Alwaysdo this. Your steering wheel will locked, and so will your be ...I . , . Put YOU valuables in a storage area, like your glove box. Lock all the doors except the driver's. ... . .. . - .. , . I . . \:. , 2-26