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Customizing Your Automatic Door Locks Feature
With Rem'ote Keyless Entry, you can program the
automatic door locks feature to change to the
following modes:
Mode Operation
0 No automatic door lock or unlock.
1
2
3
All doors automatically lock when
shifted out
of PARK (P). No automatic
door unlock,
All
doors automatically lock when
shifted out of PARK (P). Only the
driver's door automatically unlocks
when shifted into PARK (P).
All doors automatically lo'ck when
shifted out
of PARK (P). All doors
automatically unlock when shifted
into
PARK (P).
Vehicles are delivered programmed in Mode 3.
If your vehicle is equipped with Remote Keyless Entry,
use the following procedure to change modes:
1. Close all doors and turn the ignition on. Keep all
doors closed throughout this procedure.
2. Press and hold the driver's power door lock switch
3. Press the LOCK button on the Remote Keyless Entry
through
Step
4.
transmitter. The automatilc door locks will remain in
the current mode.
4. Press the LOCK button on the transmitter again.
Each time the transmitter's LUCK button is pressed,
the mode will advance by one, going from 3 to 1 to
2, etc.
5. Release the power door lock switch. The automatic door
locks will remain in the most recent mode selected.
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If your vehicle is not equipped with Remote Keyless
Entry, use the following procedure to change modes:
1. Close all doors and turn the ignition on. Keep all
2. Press and hold the driver’s power door lock switch
3. Cycle the PARK (P) shift lever, starting in
doors closed throughout
this procedure.
though Step
3.
PARK (P), through the gear selections to advance by
one mode
for each cycle.
After the
first cycle, you will hear a door locking
action, which identifies the current mode.
4. Release the power door lock switch.
Delayed Locking (Option)
This feature lets the driver delay the actual locking of
the vehicle. When the power door lock switch is pressed
with
the key removed from the ignition and the driver’s
door open, a chime will sound three times to signal that
the delayed locking system is active. When all doors
have been closed, the doors will lock automatically after
five seconds. If any door is opened before this, the
five-second timer will reset itself once all the doors have
been closed again.
Pressing the door lock switch twice within two seconds
will override this feature.
The delayed locking feature can
be turned on or off for
each remote transmitter. Vehicles
are delivered with each
remote transmitter defaulted with delayed locking
off.
To turn the feature on:
1. Press and hold the power door lock switch
throughout this procedure. All the doors will lock.
2. Press the UNLOCK button on the remote transmitter.
The lock delay is still
off and all the doors will
remain locked.
3. Press the UNLOCK button on the remote transmitter
again. Lock delay
is now active and all the doors
will unlock.
4. Release the power door lock switch.
To turn this feature off, repeat the previous procedure.
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If your vehicle is not equipped with Remote Keyless
Entry, the delayed locking feature can be turned on or
off by using the following procedure:
1. With the ignition on, press and hold the driver’s
power door lock switch. All
doors will lock.
2. Cycle the headlamp switch four times. On the
third cycle, the doors will unlock to confirm that
the feature has been turned
on. Your doors will
remain locked if delayed locking is now in the
non-active mode.
3. To change modes, cycle the headlamp switch once
4. Release the power door lock switch.
This procedure must
be completed within 10 seconds of
pressing the power door lock switch. To turn the feature
off, repeat the previous procedure.
more.
A locking action will
confirm the new mode.
Rear Door Security Lock
i
Your Bonneville is equipped
with rear door
security
locks that help prevent
passengers from opening
the rear doors
of your car
from the inside. To use one
of these locks:
1. Move the lever all the way up to the
2. Close the door.
ENGAGED position.
3. Do the same thing to the other rear door lock.
The rear doors of your vehicle cannot
be opened from
inside when this feature is in use, If you want to open
a
rear door when the security lock is on:
1. Unlock the door.
2. Then open the door from the outside.
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This device complies with RSS-210 of Industry and
Science Canada. Operation
is subject to the following
two conditions:
(1) this device may not cause
interference,
and (2) this device must accept any
intederence received, including interference that may
cause undesired operation
of the device.
Changes or modifications to this system by other than an
authorized service facility could void authorization to
use this equipment.
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 remoste 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.
0 Check the distance. You may be too far from your
vehicle.
You may need to stand closer during r’ainy
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.
0 If you’re still having trouble, see your Pontiac dealer
or a qualified technician for service.
Operation
The driver’s door will unlock when UNLOCK is
pressed. The fuel door will
also unlock when UNLOCK
is pressed, if
you have the optional fuel door lock.
If UNLOCK is pressed again within five seconds, all
doors
will unlock. Pressing the UNLOCK button will
also illuminate the interior lamps. See “Illuminated
Entry” in the index.
All doors will lock when
LOCK is pressed.
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Vehicles are delivered programmed in Mode 5. To
change to another m'ode:
Personalization Features
The following list of features that are available on your
1.
2.
3.
4.
Press and hold the driver's power door lock switch
Bonneville can be programmed to the driver's
located on the door panel. preference for each of the key transmitters.
Press the opened trunk button
on the transmitter.
The transmitter will remain
in its current mode.
Press the opened trunk button again. Each time the
opened trunk button is pressed, the transmitter will
advance to the next mode.
Release the power door lock switch.
a
0
Automatic Door Locks: This feature programs your
door locks to automatically lock or unlock when
shifting
in and out of PARK (P).
Security Feedback: This feature provides feedback
to the driver when the vehicle receives
a command
from the key transmitter.
Delayed
Locking: This feature lets the driver delay
the actual locking
of the vehicle. When all doors
have been closed, the doors will lock automatically
after five seconds.
For more detailed information and programming instructions, refer
to the Index for each individual
feature listed above.
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Matching Transmitter(s) To Your Vehicle
Each key chain 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 dealer. Remember to bring any remaining
transmitters with you when you
go to your dealer.
When the dealer matches the replacement transmitter
to your vehicle, any remaining transmitters must also
be matched. Once your dealer 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 key chain
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. For
battery replacement, use one Duracell@ battery, type
DL-2032, or
a similar type.
To replace the battery:
1. Insert a coin into the notch near the keyring. Turn the
coin counterclockwise to separate
the two halves of
the transmitter.
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NOTICE:
Holding your key in START for longer than
15 seconds at a time will cause your battery to
be drained much sooner. And the excessive heat
can damage
your starter motor.
2. If it doesn’t start right away, hold your key in
START for about three to five seconds at a time until
your engine starts. Wait about
15 seconds between
each try to help avoid draining your battery.
3. If your engine still won’t start (or starts but then
stops), it could be flooded with too much gasoline.
Try pushing your accelerator pedal all the way to the
floor and holding
it there as you hold the key in
START for about three seconds. If the vehicle starts
briefly
but then stops again, do the same thing, but
this time keep the pedal down for five or six seconds.
This clears the extra gasoline from the engine.
After
waiting about 15 seconds, repeat the normal
starting procedure.
NOTICE:
Your engine is designed to work with the
electronics in your vehicle. If you add electrical
parts or accessories, you could change the way
the engine operates. Before adding electrical
equipment, check with your dealer.
If you don’t,
your engine might not perform properly.
If you ever have to have your vehicle towed, see
the part
of this manual that tells how to do it
without damaging your vehicle. See “Towing
Your Vehicle” in the Index.
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Lamps On Reminder
If you open the driver’s door while leaving the
headlamps or
parking lamps switch! on and the key
is removed from the ignition, you will hear a
warning chime.
Daytime Running Lamps
Daytime Running Lamps (Dm) can make it easier
for others to see the front of your vehicle during
the day. DRL can be helpful in many different driving
conditions, but they can be especially helpful in the
short periods after dawn and before sunset.
A light sensor on top of the instrument panel monitors
the exterior light level for the operation
of DRL and
twilight sentinel,
so be sure it isn’t covered. The DlU
system will make your low-beam headlamps come on at
a reduced brightness when:
The ignition is on,
The headlamp switch is OFF and
0 The transaxle is not in PARK (P).
When the DRL are on, only your low-beam headlamps
will be
on. The taillamps, sidemarker and other lamps
won’t be on. Your instrument panel won’t be
lighted either.
When it’s dark enough outside, your low-beam
headlamps will change
to full brightness. The other
lamps that
come on with your headlamps will also come
on. When it’s bright enough outside, the regular lamps
will go
off, and your low-beam headlamps change to the
reduced brightness
of DRL.
To idle your vehicle with the DRL off, shift the
transaxle into
PARK (P). The DRL will stay off until
you shift out of
PARK (P).
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Electrochromic DaylNight Rearview Mirror (Option)
Your Pontiac may have an automatic electrochromic
dayjnight rearview mirror.
This mirror automatically changes
to reduce glare from
headlamps behind you. A photocell on the back of the
mirror senses when it is becoming dark outside. Another
photocell built into the mirror surface senses when
headlamps are behind you.
At night, when the glare is too high, the mirror will
gradually darken to reduce glare (this change may take a
few seconds). The mirror
will return to its clear daytime
state when the glare is reduced. Press the button at the base
of the mirror to turn on the
automatic feature. The button has an indicator light to
show it is on. Press the button
again to turn the
automatic feature
off.
Time Delay
The automatic mirror has a time delay feature which
prevents unnecessary switching from the night back to
the day position. This delay prevents rapid changing of
the mirror as you drive under lights and through traffic.
Reverse Gear Day Mode
The reverse day mode is another important feature of the
electrochromic mirror. When you shift into
REVERSE
(R), the mirror changes to the day mode. This gives you
a bright image in the mirror as you back
up.
Cleaning the Photocells
Use a cotton swab and glass cleaner to clean the
photocells when necessary.
Manual Remote Control Mirror
The outside rearview mirror should be adjusted so you
can just see the side of your vehicle when you
are sitting
in
a comfortable driving position.
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