2002 Pontiac Firebird Owner's Manual - Page 62

Door Locks CAUTION: Unlocked doors can be dangerous. D Passengers -- especially children -- can easily open the doors and fall out of a moving vehicle. When a door is locked, the handle won't open it. You increase the chance of being thrown out of the vehicle in a crash if the doors aren't locked. So, wear safety belts properly and lock the doors whenever you drive. D Young children who get into unlocked vehicles may be unable to get out. A child can be overcome by extreme heat and can suffer permanent injuries or even death from heat stroke. Always lock your vehicle whenever you leave it. D Outsiders can easily enter through an unlocked door when you slow down or stop your vehicle. Locking your doors can help prevent this from happening. There are several ways to lock and unlock your vehicle. From the outside, use your door key. If your vehicle has the content theft-deterrent/alarm system and it is armed, unlocking and opening a door this way will set off the alarm after eight seconds unless the ignition key is inserted into the ignition. See "Content Theft-Deterrent/Alarm System" in the Index. To lock the door from the inside, slide the lever located on the door rearward. To unlock the door, slide the lever located on the door forward. 2-6