Key In The Ignition; Parking At Night; Parking Lots - Chevrolet 1997 Astro Owner's Manual

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Theft
Parking at Night
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.
Vehicle theft is big business, especially in
sbme
cities.
Although your vehicle 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.
When you park your vehicle and open the driver's
door, you'll hear
a
chime reminding
you
to remove your
key from the ignition and take it with you. Always do
this. Your steering wheel will be locked, and so will
your ignition and transmission. And remember to lock
the doors.
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 key.
But what if you have to leave your key? What if you
have
to
leave something valuable in your vehicle?
Put your valuables in a storage area, like your
Lock all the doors except the driver's.
glove box.
Then take the door key and remote keyless entry
transmitter with you.
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