Cadillac escalade 2000 User Manual

To close the doors, close the driver’s side door first.
After securely closing the door, close the passenger’s
side door. Make sure both doors are latched securely.

To lock the rear doors from outside the vehicle, put your
key in the lock and turn it clockwise. If you have power
door locks, you can lock the side doors as well as the
rear doors from inside the vehicle. For more
information, see “Power Door Locks” in this section.

Vehicle theft is big business, especially in some cities.
Although your vehicle has a number of theft

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deterrent

features, we know that nothing we put on it can make it
impossible to steal. However, there are ways you 
can help.

If you leave your vehicle with the keys inside, it’s an
easy target for joy riders or professional thieves 

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 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. Also remember to lock 
the doors.

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.

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?
D Put your valuables in a storage area, like your 

glove box.

D Valuables can also be locked in the center floor

console. Make sure that you take the console key
with you.

D Take the remote keyless entry system transmitter

with you.

D Lock all the doors except the driver’s.