GMC 1997 Savana Van Owner's Manual page 71

Your Doors and How They Work
Front Doors
To open the door from the outside, pull the handle and
pull the door open.
To open the door from the inside, pull the lever toward
you and push the door open.
60140 Swing-Out Side Door
To open the "60" (front) portion of a 60/40 door from
the inside, pull the handle toward you and push open
the door.
To open the "60" (front) portion of a 60/40 door from
the outside, pull up on the handle and pull the handle
toward you.
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