Doors And Locks; Door Locks - Chevrolet 2007 Avalanche Owner's Manual

Doors and Locks

Door Locks

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Unlocked doors can be dangerous.
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Passengers, especially children, can
easily open the doors and fall out of a
moving vehicle. When a door is
locked, the handle will not open it.
You increase the chance of being
thrown out of the vehicle in a crash if
the doors are not locked. So, wear
safety belts properly and lock the
doors whenever you drive.
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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.
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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
the doors.
To lock or unlock the door from the outside, use
the remote keyless entry (RKE) transmitter or
the key.
To lock or unlock the door from the inside, slide
the manual lever up or down, or use the power
door locks switch.