door lock OLDSMOBILE INTRIGUE 1998 User Guide

This system has a range of about 3 feet (1 m) up to
30 feet (9 m). At times you may notice a decrease in
range. This is normal for any remote keyless entry
system. If the transmitter does not work or
if you have
to stand closer to your vehicle for the transmitter to
work, try this:
Check to determine if battery replacement is
necessary. See the instructions that follow.
Check the distance. You may be too far from your
vehicle.
You may need to stand closer during rainy
or snowy weather.
Check the location. Other vehicles or objects may be
blocking the signal. Take a few steps to the left or
right, hold the transmitter higher, and try again.
If you’re still having trouble, see your retailer or a
qualified technician for service.
Operation
Press UNLOCK once to
unlock the driver’s door and
to
turn the interior lamps on
(see “Illumination on
Remote Activation” in the
Index for more details).
Press UNLOCK again within five seconds
to unlock
all doors.
To lock all doors, press LOCK. To unlock the trunk,
press the trunk symbol
on the remote keyless entry
transmitter.
The trunk will only unlock when the vehicle
is in
PARK (P).
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Remote Alarm
When you press the alarm button on the remote keyless
entry transmitter, the headlamps will flash, the horn will
sound repeatedly and the interior lamps will illuminate.
This will allow you to attract attention if needed. The
alarm will continue until:
Mode 3: Headlamp Flash only
Mode 4: Horn Chirp and Headlamp Flash
The driver presses the alarm button on the remote
keyless entry transmitter a second time,
The ignition is turned to ON or
An alarm of 110 seconds has elapsed.
Remote Activation Verification (RAV)
This feature helps provide an audible and/or visible feedback
that a remote keyless entry lock or unlock command has been
received and executed. The vehicle must be
off for the
Remote Activation Verification to work.
You may select one of four operating modes for the reception
of a lock command.
You may also select one of four
operating modes for the reception of an unlock command.
The selection and programming of the lock and unlock
modes are independent of each other. The following modes
are available for either lock or unlock verification:
Mode 1: No Verification
Mode 2: Horn Chirp only The operating
mode
of the Remote Activation
Verification Lock (RAV Lock) feature will be changed
when the driver performs the following sequence with
the doors closed and the ignition key is in
ON:
1. Press and hold down the power door lock switch in
the lock position.
2. While holding the door lock switch, press and
release the
RKE transmitter lock switch. This button
press will initialize the customization mode. Upon initiation of this mode, the chime will sound the
number of chimes corresponding to the current
RAV lock mode.
Each additional press of the Remote Keyless Entry
transmitter lock switch will cause the vehicle to
increment the RAV lock mode by one, starting from the
current RAV lock mode. If cycled beyond RAV lock
mode
4, the vehicle shall enter RAV lock mode 1. When
the door lock switch is released, the vehicle will remain
in the most recent RAV lock mode.
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Disconnecting the battery for up to a year will not
change the programmed mode of the Remote Activation
Verification functions.
Illumination on Remote Activation
This feature is included on vehicles with the Remote
Keyless Entry (RKE) system. The interior illumination
will be activated when an
RKE door unlock command
is received. The ignition must be off for the Remote
Activation Illumination to work. The interior lamps will
illuminate until the ignition is turned to ON
or until the
illumination period of
40 seconds has elapsed.
If during the illumination period, a door is opened, the
timed illumination period will be canceled, though the
interior lamps will remain
on until all doors are closed.
Matching Transmitter(s) To Your Vehicle
Each remote keyless entry transmitter is coded to
prevent another transmitter from unlocking your vehicle.
If a transmitter is lost or stolen, a replacement can be
purchased through your retailer. Remember to bring any
remaining transmitters with you when you
go to your
retailer. When the retailer matches the replacement transmitter
to your vehicle, any remaining transmitters
must also be matched. Once your retailer has coded the
new transmitter, the lost transmitter will not unlock your
vehicle. Each vehicle can have only four transmitters
matched to it.
Battery Replacement
Under normal use, the battery in your remote keyless
entry transmitter should last about two years.
You can tell the battery is weak
if the transmitter won’t
work at the normal range in any location. If you have to
get close to your vehicle before the transmitter works,
it’s probably time to change the battery.
NOTICE:
When replacing the battery, use care not to touch
any of the circuitry. Static from your body
transferred to these surfaces may damage
the transmitter.
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Theft 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 keys.
But what if you have to leave your ignition key?
0 If possible, park in a busy, well lit area.
Vehicle theft
is big business, especially in some 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 ignition and transaxle will be locked. And
remember
to lock the doors.
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.
Put your valuables in a storage area, like your trunk or
glove box. Be sure to close and lock the storage area.
Close all windows.
0 Lock the glove box.
Lock all the doors except the driver’s.
0 Then take the door key and remote keyless entry
transmitter with you.
Passlock@
Your vehicle is equipped with the Passlock
theft-deterrent system.
Passlock is a passive theft-deterrent system. The system
is armed once the key is removed from the ignition.
Passlock enables fuel if the ignition lock cylinder is
turned with a valid key. If a correct key
is not used, fuel
is disabled.
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Ignition Positions
A
hB
Your ignition switch is located on the instrument panel.
With the ignition key
in the switch, you can turn the
switch to four positions:
OFF (A): Before you put the key into the ignition switch,
the switch is in OFF. It’s also the only position from which
you can remove your
key. This position locks your
ignition and transaxle. It’s a theft-deterrent feature.
ACC (B): This position lets you use things like the
radio and windshield wipers when the engine is off.
Your steering wheel will unlock. Use
ACC if you must
have your vehicle pushed
or towed. This position lets
you turn off the ignition.
ON (C): This position is where the key returns after you
start the vehicle. With the engine
off, you can use ON to
display some of your warning and indicator lights.
START (D): This position starts your engine.
A warning chime will sound if you open the driver’s
door when the ignition is in OFF, ACC or ON and the
key is in the ignition.
NOTICE:
If your key seems stuck in OFF and you can’t
turn it, be sure you are using the correct key; if
so, is it all the way in? Turn the key only with
your hand. Using
a tool to force it could break
the key
or the ignition switch. If none of this
works, then your vehicle needs service.
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Interior Lamps Illuminated Entry
Your courtesy lamps will come on and stay on for a set
time whenever you press UNLOCK on the remote
keyless entry transmitter (if equipped).
If you open a door, the lamps will stay on while it’s open
then turn off automatically about
25 seconds after you
close it.
If you press UNLOCK and don’t open a door,
the lamps will turn off after about
40 seconds.
Instrument Panel Brightness Control
You can brighten or dim the
instrument panel lights by
moving the interior lamps
dial. Turn the dial up
to
increase the brightness of
the instrument panel lights.
Turn the dial down to
decrease the brightness.
Courtesy Lamps
When any door is opened, several lamps come on. These
lamps
are courtesy lamps. They make it easy for you to
enter and leave your vehicle.
You can also turn these
lamps
on by turning the interior lamps dial all the
way up. Illuminated entry includes
a feature called
theater
dimming. With theater dimming, the lamps don’t just
turn off at the end of the delay time. Instead, they slowly
dim after the delay time until they
go out. The delay
time is canceled
if you turn the ignition key to ON, so
the lamps will dim out right away. When the ignition is
on, illuminated entry is inactive, which means the
courtesy lamps won’t come on unless a door is opened.
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Illumination on Door Handle Activation
Illumination on Door Handle Activation is a standard
feature intended to provide enhanced security and
convenience by allowing the driver to activate
the
vehicle interior illumination without unlocking or
opening any vehicle door.
The Illumination on Door Handle Activation feature can
function
in two ways. The ignition must be off and the
doors locked for the Illumination on Door Handle
Activation to work.
If the driver pulls and releases
any front door handle
within one second, the interior lamps will illuminate until:
The ignition is turned to ON,
The power door locks are activated or
An illumination period of 25 seconds has elapsed.
Or, if the driver pulls and holds any
front door handle
for more than one second, the interior lamps will
illuminate until:
The ignition is turned to ON,
0 The door handle is released or
0 An illumination period of 50 seconds has elapsed. If
during the illumination period a door is opened, the
timed illumination period will be canceled, though the
interior lamps will remain on since the vehicle door
is open.
Delayed Illumination
The Delayed Illumination feature will continue to
illuminate the interior for
25 seconds after all doors have
been closed
so that you can find the ignition and buckle
your seat belt at night. Delayed Illumination will
not
occur while the ignition is in ON. After 25 seconds have
elapsed, the interior lamps will slowly fade out. The
lamps will fade out before
25 seconds have elapsed
if you:
Turn the ignition to ON.
Lock all doors using your remote keyless entry
transmitter (if equipped).
0 Lock the doors using the power door lock switch.
If during the Delayed Illumination period a door is
opened, the timed illumination period will be canceled,
though the interior lamps will remain on since the door
is opened.
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Exit Illumination Battery Saver
Your vehicle has a feature to help prevent you from
draining the battery in case you accidentally leave an
interior or trunk lamp on. If you leave any of these
lamps on while the ignition is in
ACC or OFF, they will
automatically turn off after
20 minutes. The lamps won’t
come back on until you do one of the following:
To
see better when exiting your vehicle at night, your
vehicle is equipped with an Exit Illumination feature.
The interior lamps will illuminate for up to
25 seconds
when you remove your key from the ignition. After
25 seconds have elapsed, the interior lamps will slowly
fade out. The lamps will fade out before the
25 seconds
have elapsed if you:
Turn the ignition to ON.
0 Lock all doors using your remote keyless entry
transmitter (if equipped).
Lock the doors using the power door lock switch.
When any door is opened, Exit Illumination is canceled.
The interior lamps will stay
on while any door is
opened. The interior lamps may stay on for up to
25 seconds after all the doors have been closed if they
have not been locked. See “Delayed Illumination”
earlier in this section.
Turn the ignition to ON,
Turn the interior lamp dial all the way up or
0 Open (or close and reopen) a door that is closed.
Note that if your vehicle has less than
15 miles (25 km)
on the odometer, the battery saver will turn off the lamps
after only three minutes.
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Convenience Net (If Equipped)
Your vehicle may have a convenience net. You’ll see it
on the back wall
of the trunk.
Put small loads, like grocery bags, behind the net.
It can
help keep them from falling over during sharp turns or
quick starts and stops.
The net isn’t for larger, heavier loads. Store them in the
trunk as far forward as you can.
You can unhook the net so that it will lie flat when
you’re not using it.
You can also push the net down and
hook it under the plastic hooks.
Ashtrays and Lighter
When your vehicle is delivered, the ashtray and lighter
assembly will be in a plastic bag placed in the center
console storage area. If
the ashtray and lighter are
needed, insert the ashtray and holder into the stationary,
open cupholder in front of the shift lever.
The lighter outlet is located just below the heating and
air conditioning controls behind
a flip-out door.
Sun Visors
To block out the glare, you can swing down the visors.
You can also swing them from front to side.
Visor Vanity Mirrors
Open the cover to expose the vanity mirror. If your
vehicle has the optional lighted vanity
mirrors, the
lamps will come on when you open the cover.
Accessory Power Outlets
The power outlets are located on the lower left passenger
side and behind the flip-out door of the lighter.
The power outlets can
be used to plug electrical
equipment such as cellular telephone,
CD radio, etc.
Follow the proper installation instructions that are
included with any electrical equipment you install.
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The switch for the fuel
door is on the instrument
panel, to the left of the
steering column.
If your fuel filler door release won’t operate, there is a
manual release tab. The tab
is located against the trim on
the driver’s side of the vehicle,
in the trunk.
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The cap is behind a hinged door on the left side of your
vehicle. While refueling, hang the cap by the tether from
the pin on the filler door.
To remove the cap, turn it slowly to the left
(counterclockwise). The cap has a spring in it; if you let
go of the cap too soon, it will spring back to the right.
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