remote control PONTIAC GRAND PRIX 2008 Owners Manual

Keys...............................................................2-2
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System................2-3
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System
Operation...................................................2-4
Remote Vehicle Start......................................2-7
Doors and Locks............................................2-10
Door Locks..................................................2-10
Power Door Locks........................................2-11
Delayed Locking...........................................2-11
Programmable Automatic Door Locks................2-12
Rear Door Security Locks..............................2-12
Lockout Protection........................................2-13
Trunk..........................................................2-14
Windows........................................................2-16
Power Windows............................................2-17
Sun Visors...................................................2-18
Theft-Deterrent Systems..................................2-18
Content Theft-Deterrent.................................2-18
PASS-Key
®III Electronic Immobilizer...............2-20
PASS-Key®III Electronic Immobilizer
Operation.................................................2-21
Starting and Operating Your Vehicle................2-23
New Vehicle Break-In....................................2-23
Ignition Positions..........................................2-23Retained Accessory Power (RAP)...................2-24
Starting the Engine.......................................2-25
Engine Coolant Heater..................................2-26
Active Fuel Management™.............................2-28
Automatic Transmission Operation...................2-28
Parking Brake..............................................2-33
Shifting Into PARK (P)...................................2-34
Shifting Out of PARK (P)...............................2-35
Parking Over Things That Burn.......................2-36
Engine Exhaust............................................2-36
Running the Vehicle While Parked..................2-37
Mirrors...........................................................2-38
Manual Rearview Mirror.................................2-38
Manual Rearview Mirror with OnStar
®..............2-38
Outside Power Mirrors...................................2-39
Outside Convex Mirror...................................2-39
OnStar
®System.............................................2-40
Storage Areas................................................2-43
Glove Box...................................................2-43
Cupholder(s)................................................2-43
Sunglasses Storage Compartment...................2-44
Center Console Storage.................................2-44
Convenience Net..........................................2-44
Sunroof.........................................................2-44
Section 2 Features and Controls
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Remote Vehicle Start
Your vehicle may have a remote starting feature that
allows you to start the engine from outside the vehicle.
It may also start the vehicle’s heating or air conditioning
systems and rear window defogger. When the remote
start system is active and the vehicle has an automatic
climate control system, it will automatically regulate
the inside temperature. Normal operation of these
systems will return after the ignition key is turned to
ON/RUN.
Laws in some communities may restrict the use of
remote starters. For example, some laws may require
a person using remote start to have the vehicle in
view when doing so. Check local regulations for
any requirements on remote starting of vehicles.
Do not use the remote start feature if your vehicle is
low on fuel. Your vehicle may run out of fuel.
If your vehicle has the remote start feature, the RKE
transmitter functions will have an increased range
of operation. However, the range may be less while
the vehicle is running.There are other conditions which can affect the
performance of the transmitter, seeRemote Keyless
Entry (RKE) System on page 2-3for additional
information.
/(Remote Start):This button will be on the RKE
transmitter if you have remote start.
To start the vehicle using the remote start feature:
1. Aim the transmitter at the vehicle.
2. Press and release the transmitter’s lock button, then
immediately press and hold the transmitter’s remote
start button for about four seconds or until the
vehicle’s turn signal lamps ash. The doors will lock.
When the vehicle starts, the parking lamps turn on
and remain on while the engine is running, and
the DIC will display REMOTE START ACTIVE
PRESS HAZARD SWITCH TO CANCEL.
The remote start feature provides two separate starts
per ignition cycle, each with 10 minutes of engine running
time, or one start with a time extension. The rst start
must expire or be canceled to get two separate
10 minute starts.
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If it is the rst remote start since the vehicle has been
driven, repeat the previous steps, while the engine is still
running, to extend the engine running time by 10 minutes
from the time you repeat the steps for remote starting.
The remote start running time can be extended one time
and only after the rst remote start.
After entering the vehicle during a remote start, insert
and turn the key to ON/RUN to drive the vehicle.
The engine will shut off automatically after 10 minutes,
unless a time extension has been done or the
vehicle’s key is inserted into the ignition switch and
turned to ON/RUN.
To manually shut off a remote start, do any of the
following.
Aim the RKE transmitter at the vehicle and press
and release the remote start button.
Turn on the hazard warning ashers.
Turn the ignition switch out of LOCK/OFF position
and then back to LOCK/OFF.
The parking lamps turn off to indicate the engine is off.After the engine has been started two times, or one
time with a time extension, the vehicle’s ignition must
be turned to ON/RUN using the key before the remote
start procedure can be used again. SeeIgnition
Positions on page 2-23for information regarding the
ignition positions on your vehicle.
The remote vehicle start feature will not operate if any
of the follow occur:
The remote start system is disabled through the DIC.
The vehicle’s key is in the ignition.
A door on the vehicle is open.
The vehicle’s hood is open.
The hazard warning ashers are on.
There is an emission control system malfunction.
The engine coolant temperature is too high.
The oil pressure is low.
Two remote vehicle starts, or one start with a time
extension, have already been provided for that
ignition cycle.
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Trunk
{CAUTION:
It can be dangerous to drive with the trunk
lid open because carbon monoxide (CO) gas
can come into your vehicle. You cannot see or
smell CO. It can cause unconsciousness and
even death. If you must drive with the trunk
lid open or if electrical wiring or other cable
connections must pass through the seal
between the body and the trunk lid:
Make sure all other windows are shut.
Turn the fan on your heating or cooling
system to its highest speed and select
the control setting that will force outside
air into your vehicle. See Climate Control
System.
If you have air outlets on or under the
instrument panel, open them all the way.
SeeEngine Exhaust on page 2-36.To unlock and open the trunk from the outside,
press the trunk button on the remote keyless entry
transmitter. SeeRemote Keyless Entry (RKE) System
Operation on page 2-4.
To open the trunk from the inside, use the power door
lock switch located on the driver’s or front passenger’s
door. See “Remote Trunk Release” following.
The vehicle must be in PARK (P) in order for the
trunk to open.
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OnStar Steering Wheel Controls
Your vehicle may have a Talk/Mute button that can
be used to interact with OnStar Hands-Free Calling.
SeeAudio Steering Wheel Controls on page 3-115
for more information.
On some vehicles, you may have to hold the button
for a few seconds and give the command “ONSTAR”
to activate the OnStar Hands-Free Calling.
On some vehicles, the mute button can be used to
dial numbers into voicemail systems, or to dial phone
extensions. See the OnStar Owner’s Guide for
more information.
How OnStar Service Works
Your vehicle’s OnStar system has the capability
of recording and transmitting vehicle information.
This information is automatically sent to an OnStar
Call Center at the time of an OnStar button press,
Emergency button press or if your airbags or AACN
system deploys. The vehicle information usually
includes your GPS location and, in the event of a
crash, additional information regarding the accident
that your vehicle has been involved in (e.g. the
direction from which your vehicle was hit).When you use the Virtual Advisor feature of OnStar
Hands-Free Calling, your vehicle also sends OnStar
your GPS location so that we can provide you with
location-based services.
OnStar service cannot work unless your vehicle is in a
place where OnStar has an agreement with a wireless
service provider for service in that area. OnStar service
also cannot work unless you are in a place where the
wireless service provider OnStar has hired for that area
has coverage, network capacity and reception when
the service is needed, and technology that is compatible
with the OnStar service. Not all services are available
everywhere, particularly in remote or enclosed areas,
or at all times.
Location information about your vehicle is only available if
the GPS satellite signals are unobstructed and available.
Your vehicle must have a working electrical system
(including adequate battery power) for the OnStar
equipment to operate. There are other problems OnStar
cannot control that may prevent OnStar from providing
OnStar service to you at any particular time or place.
Some examples are damage to important parts of your
vehicle in an accident, hills, tall buildings, tunnels,
weather or wireless phone network congestion.
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The vehicle may be driven at a reduced speed while
this message is on, but acceleration and speed may be
reduced. Anytime this message stays on, the vehicle
should be taken to your dealer/retailer for service
as soon as possible.
This message displays only when the ignition is in
ON/RUN. A chime sounds for two seconds while this
message is displayed. Press the set/reset button
to acknowledge this message and to clear it from
the screen.
This message continues to display if it has not
been acknowledged when the engine is turned off.
It also re-displays for three seconds if the message
has been acknowledged, but the condition still exists
when the engine is turned off.
If the condition still exists, the message re-appears
when the engine is turned on.
REMOTE START ACTIVE PRESS
HAZARD SWITCH TO CANCEL
If your vehicle has the remote start feature, this
message displays when a remote start is initiated.
If you would like to cancel the remote start, turn on
the hazard warning ashers. SeeHazard Warning
Flashers on page 3-6.
REMOTE START DISABLED
If your vehicle has the remote start feature, this
message displays if a remote start attempt is
unsuccessful. This may be caused if any of the
following conditions are true when a remote start
attempt is made:
The remote start system is disabled
through the DIC.
The key is in the ignition.
The hood or the doors are not closed.
There is an emission control system malfunction.
The engine coolant temperature is too high.
The oil pressure is low.
The hazard warning ashers are turned on.
The maximum number of remote starts or
remote start attempts between ignition cycles
has been reached.
The content theft-deterrent alarm is on while
attempting to remote start the vehicle.
See “REMOTE START” underDIC Vehicle
Customization on page 3-89andRemote Vehicle
Start on page 2-7for more information.
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LOCK SWITCH ARM:If the vehicle has the content
theft-deterrent system and ON was selected on
the THEFT DETERRENT screen, this screen allows this
feature to be turned OFF or ON. This feature controls
whether the vehicle’s content theft system can be
activated using a door lock switch.
If OFF is selected, locking the vehicle using a door lock
switch will not cause the vehicle’s content theft
system to arm.
If ON is selected, the content theft-deterrent system
can be armed using the driver’s door lock switch
by pressing the driver’s door lock switch while the
driver’s door is open and the key is not in the ignition,
or by pressing the front passenger’s door lock switch
while the front passenger’s door is open and the key
is not in the ignition.
To program this mode:
1. Press the set/reset button to scroll to OFF or ON.
2. Press the options button again to advance to
the next screen.REMOTE START:If your vehicle has the remote start
feature, this screen allows this feature to be turned
OFF or ON. The remote start feature allows you to start
the engine from outside of the vehicle using the RKE
transmitter. SeeRemote Vehicle Start on page 2-7
for more information.
If OFF is selected, the remote start feature will be
disabled.
If ON is selected, the remote start feature will be
enabled.
To program this mode:
1. Press the set/reset button to scroll to OFF or ON.
2. Press the options button again to advance to
the next screen.
PROGRAMMING FINISHED will appear on the next
screen. This conrms that the personal options
programming is complete.
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Fuse Usage
RAP Retained Accessory Power
SUN ROOF Sunroof
CRUISE SW Cruise Switch
PK LP Parking Lamps
RR DEFOG Rear Window Defogger
DR LK/TRUNK Door Lock/Trunk
ONSTAR/ALDL Onstar
®/Diagnostic Link
CANISTER Fuel Tank Solenoid Canister
PK LAMPS Parking Lamps
RADIO/AMP Radio Amplier
RFA/MODRemote Function Activator (Remote
Keyless Entry)
DISPLAYSInstrument Panel Displays/Head-Up
Display (HUD), Driver Information
Center (DIC)
Fuse Usage
INT LIGHT Interior Lamps
HVAC Climate Controls
CHMSL/BKUPCenter High Mounted Stop
Lamp/Back-Up Lamps
PWR WDO Power Windows
SPRING
COIL 2Steering Wheel Control Switches
PWR SEAT Power Seat
TURN/HAZTurn Signals/Hazard Warning
Lamps
PWR MIRS Power Mirrors
HTD SEAT Heated Seat
To reinstall the end panel, position the lower section
with the edge of the instrument panel, and press the
sides of the panel until it snaps into place.
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P
Paint, Damage..............................................5-117
Park Brake....................................................2-33
Park (P)
Shifting Into................................................2-34
Shifting Out of............................................2-35
Parking
Over Things That Burn.................................2-36
Passenger Airbag Status Indicator.....................3-43
Passenger Compartment Air Filter.....................3-36
Passenger Sensing System..............................1-60
Passing.........................................................4-12
PASS-KEY
®III Electronic Immobilizer................2-20
PASS-KEY®III Operation.................................2-21
Perchlorate Materials Requirements, California...... 5-4
Power
Door Locks.................................................2-11
Electrical System.......................................5-121
Lumbar Controls........................................... 1-4
Retained Accessory (RAP)............................2-24
Seat ............................................................ 1-3
Steering Fluid.............................................5-39
Windows....................................................2-17
Pressure Cap.................................................5-27
Privacy..........................................................7-16
Event Data Recorders..................................7-16
Navigation System.......................................7-17Privacy (cont.)
OnStar.......................................................7-17
Radio Frequency Identication.......................7-17
Programmable Automatic Door Locks.................2-12
R
Radio Frequency Identication (RFID),
Privacy......................................................7-17
Radio(s)........................................................3-95
Radios
Reception.................................................3-116
Setting the Clock.........................................3-95
Theft-Deterrent..........................................3-115
Rear Assist Handle Reading Lamps...................3-21
Rear Door Security Locks................................2-12
Rearview Mirror with OnStar
®...........................2-38
Rearview Mirrors.............................................2-38
Reclining Seatbacks.......................................... 1-5
Recommended Fluids and Lubricants.................6-12
Recreational Vehicle Towing.............................4-27
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System.................. 2-3
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System,
Operation..................................................... 2-4
Remote Vehicle Start........................................ 2-7
Removing the Flat Tire and Installing
the Spare Tire...........................................5-100
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Service, Scheduling Appointments....................... 7-9
Servicing Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle..............1-64
Setting the Clock............................................3-95
Sheet Metal Damage.....................................5-117
Shifting Into Park (P).......................................2-34
Shifting Out of Park (P)...................................2-35
Signals, Turn and Lane-Change.......................... 3-8
Spare Tire
Compact...................................................5-109
Installing...................................................5-100
Removing...................................................5-98
Storing.....................................................5-107
Specications, Capacities...............................5-128
Speedometer..................................................3-40
Split Folding Rear Seat..................................... 1-9
Stabilitrak
®Plus System.................................... 4-8
Start Vehicle, Remote....................................... 2-7
Starting the Engine.........................................2-25
Steering........................................................4-10
Steering Wheel Controls, Audio.......................3-115
Steering Wheel, Tilt Wheel................................. 3-7
Storage Areas
Center Console Storage Area........................2-44
Convenience Net.........................................2-44
Cupholder(s)...............................................2-43
Glove Box..................................................2-43
Sunglasses Storage Compartment..................2-44Stuck in Sand, Mud, Ice, or Snow.....................4-21
Sun Visors.....................................................2-18
Sunroof.........................................................2-44
T
Tachometer....................................................3-40
Taillamps
Turn Signal, and Stoplamps..........................5-58
TCS Warning Light..........................................3-47
Theft-Deterrent, Radio....................................3-115
Theft-Deterrent Systems...................................2-18
Content Theft-Deterrent................................2-18
PASS-Key
®III Electronic Immobilizer..............2-20
PASS-Key®III Operation..............................2-21
Tilt Wheel........................................................ 3-7
Time, Setting..................................................3-95
Tire
Pressure Light.............................................3-49
Tires.............................................................5-62
Aluminum Wheels, Cleaning........................5-116
Buying New Tires........................................5-78
Chains.......................................................5-84
Changing a Flat Tire....................................5-96
Cleaning...................................................5-117
Compact Spare Tire...................................5-109
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