1998 Pontiac Trans Sport Owner's Manual - Page 115

Door Locks 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 or stop your vehicle. This may not so obvious: You increase the be chance of being thrown outof the vehicle in a crash if the doors aren't locked, Wear safety belts To unlock either front door from the outside with the key, insert the key and turn it toward the front of properly, lock your doors, and you will be far the vehicle. better off whenever you drive yourvehicle. You can lock either front door from the outside with your key by inserting and turning it toward the rear of There are several ways to lock and unlock your vehicle, the vehicle. From the outside, use your key or the remote keyless entry transmitter (if your vehicle has this option). -- 2-4