Chevrolet 1997 Automobile User Manual


 
When you park your Chevrolet and open the driver’s
key from the ignition and take it with you. Always do
NOTICE:
door, you’ll hear a chime reminding
you
to remove
your
If you put things in the hatchback area, be sure
they won’t break the glass when you close it.
Never
slam
the hatch down. You could break the
glass or damage the defogger grid (if equipped).
this. Your steering wheel will be locked, and
so
will
your ignition. If you have an automatic transmission,
taking your
key
out also locks your transmission. And
remember
to
lock the doors.
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Parking at Night
On vehicles with the Vehicle and Content
Theft-DeterrenUAlarm System: The hatch switch will
not work while the system
is
armed. See “Vehicle and
Content Theft-DeterrendAlarm System” in the Index.
Theft
Vehicle theft is big business, especially in some cities.
Although your Chevrolet
has
a
number of theft-deterrent
features, we know that nothing we put
on
it can make it
impossible
to
steal. However, there are ways you can help.
Key
in the Ignition
If
you leave your vehicle with the keys inside, it’s an
easy target for
joy
riders or professional thieves
--
so
don’t do it.
Park in a lighted spot, close all windows and lock your
vehicle. Remember to keep your valuables
out
of
sight.
Put them in a storage area, or take them with
you.
Parking Lots
If
you
park
in
a lot where someone will be watching
your vehicle, it’s best to lock
it
up and take your keys.
But what if you have to leave your ignition key? What
if
you
have
to
leave something valuable
in
your vehicle?
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Put your valuables
in
a storage area, like your trunk
or glove box.
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Lock the glove box.
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Lock all
the
doors except the driver’s.
Then take the
door
key with you.
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