keyless PONTIAC GRAND PRIX 2000 User Guide

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The mode you selected is now set. You can either exit
the programming mode by following the instructions
earlier in this section or program the next feature
available on your vehicle.
Remote Driver's Unlock Control
With the remote driver's unlock control feature, you can
program your vehicle to do the following:

When you press UNLOCK on your remote keyless
entry transmitter (if equipped), the driver's door will
unlock, and

when you press LOCK on your remote keyless entry
transmitter (if equipped) again within five seconds,
all doors will unlock.
To customize these features to your preference, see
ªProgrammable Modes.º
Programmable Modes
Your vehicle can be programmed to one of the
following modes:
Mode 1: Remote All Doors Unlock (When you press
UNLOCK on the remote keyless entry transmitter
(if equipped), all doors will unlock.)Mode 2: Remote Driver's Door and All Doors Unlock
(When you press UNLOCK on the remote keyless entry
transmitter (if equipped) once, the driver's door will
unlock. If you press UNLOCK again within
five seconds, all doors will unlock.)
When your vehicle is shipped from the factory, it will be
in Mode 2.
To change the mode do the following:
1. Follow the instructions for ªEntering Programming
Modeº listed previously.
2. Press UNLOCK on the remote keyless entry
transmitter (if equipped).
3. Count the number of chimes you hear. The number
of chimes tells you which mode the vehicle is set for.
You change the mode by pressing UNLOCK on the
remote keyless entry transmitter (if equipped) again.
4. Repeat Step 2 until you hear the number of chimes
that matches the mode you want.
The mode you selected is now set. You can either exit
the programming mode by following the instructions
earlier in this section or program the next feature
available on your vehicle.

2-18 Remote Lock and Unlock Confirmation
With the remote lock and unlock confirmation feature,
you can program your vehicle to do the following:

When you use the remote keyless entry transmitter
(if equipped), to unlock your vehicle, your
headlamps will flash briefly to let you know the
command has been received. If you press LOCK on
the remote keyless entry transmitter again within five
seconds, the horn will sound briefly and the
headlamps will flash briefly to let you know your
vehicle is locked.

When you use the remote keyless entry transmitter
to unlock your vehicle, your headlamps will flash
briefly to let you know the command has
been received.
To customize these features to your preference,
see ªProgrammable Modes.ºProgrammable Modes
Your vehicle can be programmed to one of the
following modes.
Mode 1: Both Features Off (Remote lock and unlock
confirmation are disabled.)
Mode 2: Exterior Lamps Flash Only

Remote Lock Confirmation: When you use the
remote keyless entry transmitter to lock the vehicle,
the headlamps will flash briefly to let you know the
command is received.

Remote Unlock Confirmation: When you use the
remote keyless entry transmitter to unlock the
vehicle or open the trunk, the headlamps will flash
briefly to let you know when the command
is received.

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Mode 3: Exterior Lamps Flash and Horn Sound

Remote Lock Confirmation: When you use the
remote keyless entry transmitter to lock the vehicle,
the horn will sound briefly and the headlamps will
flash briefly to let you know the command
is received.

Remote Unlock Confirmation: When you use the
remote keyless entry transmitter to unlock the
vehicle or open the trunk, the headlamps will flash
briefly to let you know the command is received.
Mode 4: Exterior Lamps and Horn Sound
(on second LOCK press only)

Remote Lock Confirmation: When you use the
remote keyless entry transmitter to lock the vehicle,
the headlamps will flash briefly to let you know the
command is received. The horn will sound briefly
and the headlamps will flash briefly if you press the
LOCK button again within five seconds.

Remote Unlock Confirmation: When you use the
remote keyless entry transmitter to unlock the
vehicle or open the trunk, the headlamps will flash
briefly to let you know the command is received.
When the vehicle is shipped from the factory, it will be
in Mode 4.To change the mode do the following:
1. Follow the instructions for ªEntering Programming
Modeº listed previously.
2. Press the LOCK button on the remote keyless
entry transmitter.
3. Count the number of chimes you hear. The number
of chimes tells you which mode the vehicle is set for.
You change the mode by pressing LOCK on the
remote keyless entry transmitter again.
4. Repeat Step 2 until you hear the number of chimes
that matches the number of the mode you want.
The mode you selected is now set. You can either exit
the programming mode by following the instructions
earlier in this section or program the next feature
available on your vehicle.

2-21 Arming and Disarming the Content
Theft-Deterrent System
To arm and disarm the content theft-deterrent system,
the system must be turned on by using Modes 1, 2 or
4 listed previously in this section under ªContent
Theft
-Deterrent System.º
With the arming and disarming feature, you can do
the following:

Arm the system when you lock the doors using either
power door lock switch while any door is open and
the key is removed form the ignition.

Arm the system when you lock the doors with your
remote keyless entry transmitter and the key is
removed form the ignition.

Disarm the system when you unlock the doors with
your key or remote keyless entry transmitter.
To customize these features to your preference,
see ªProgrammable Modes.ºProgrammable Modes
Your vehicle can be programmed to one of the
following modes:
Mode 1: Power Door Lock Switch Arming Off

The content theft-deterrent system will arm when
you lock the doors with the remote keyless entry
transmitter. The key must be removed from the
ignition when you lock the doors or the content
theft
-deterrent system will not arm.

The content theft
-deterrent system will disarm when
you unlock the doors with the keys or the remote
keyless entry transmitter.
Mode 2: Remote Keyless Entry Transmitter
Arm/Disarm Only

The content theft
-deterrent system will arm when
you lock the doors with the remote keyless entry
transmitter. The key must be removed from the
ignition when you lock the doors or the content
theft
-deterrent system will not arm.

The content theft
-deterrent system will disarm when
you unlock the doors with the remote keyless
entry transmitter.

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Please note that while this mode provides increased
security, it can be a problem if the remote keyless entry
transmitter is damaged, lost or if it fails to operate for
any reason while the content theft
-deterrent system is
armed. The content theft
-deterrent system must be
disarmed for the engine to run and while in Mode 2,
the key can no longer disarm the system.
If your vehicle is equipped with the OnStar
 system,
OnStar will not be able to remotely unlock your vehicle
if it has been programmed to Mode 2.
Mode 3: Standard Arming and Disarming

The content theft
-deterrent system will arm when
you lock the doors using either power door lock
switch while any door is open and the key is
removed from the ignition.

The content theft
-deterrent system will arm when
you lock the doors with your remote keyless entry
transmitter. The key must be removed from the
ignition when you lock the doors or the content
theft
-deterrent system will not arm.

The content theft
-deterrent system will disarm when
you unlock the doors with the key or the remote
keyless entry transmitter.
When the vehicle is shipped from the factory, it will be
in Mode 1.To change the mode do the following:
1. Follow the instructions for ªEntering Programming
Modeº listed previously.
2. Insert your key fully into any door key cylinder and
turn it to the unlock position.
This step is necessary to prevent accidental
programming of this feature to Mode 2. Do not
program this feature to Mode 2 without first reading
the note contained in the description for that mode.
The door key lock cylinder must remain in the
unlock position during Steps 2 through 4.
3. Press the horn symbol on the remote keyless
entry transmitter.
4. Count the number of chimes you hear. The number
of chimes tells you which mode the vehicle is set for.
You change the mode by pressing the horn symbol
on the remote keyless entry transmitter again.
5. Repeat Step 3 until you hear the number of chimes
that matches the mode you want.
6. Remove the key from the door key cylinder.
The mode you selected is now set. You can either exit
the programming mode by following the instructions
earlier in this section or program the next feature
available on your vehicle.

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Trunk
CAUTION:
It can be dangerous to drive with the trunk open
because carbon monoxide (CO) gas can come into
your vehicle. You can't see or smell CO. It can
cause unconsciousness and even death.
If you must drive with the trunk open or if
electrical wiring or other cable connections must
pass through the seal between the body and
the trunk:

Make sure all other windows are shut.

Turn the fan on your heating or cooling
system to its highest speed with the setting
on VENT. That will force outside air into
your vehicle. See ªComfort Controlsº in
the Index.

If you have air outlets on or under the
instrument panel, open them all the way.
See ªEngine Exhaustº in the Index.
Trunk Lock
To unlock the trunk from the outside, insert the master
key and turn the key clockwise. You can also press the
trunk symbol on the remote keyless entry transmitter
(if equipped).
Remote Trunk Release (If Equipped)
Press the button located
behind the glove box door
to unlock the trunk from
inside the vehicle.
The shift lever must be in PARK (P) for the remote
trunk release button to work.

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Content Theft-Deterrent
(If Equipped)
The vehicle may have a theft-deterrent alarm system.
A red light located on top of the instrument panel
(toward the center of the vehicle, near the windshield)
will flash slowly when the system is armed.While armed, the doors will not unlock with the power
door lock switch. The alarm will sound if someone
damages the vehicle, tampers with the trunk lock, enters
the vehicle (without using the remote keyless entry
transmitter or key to unlock the doors), or turns the
ignition on. The horn will sound and the headlamps will
flash for up to two minutes. The system will also cut
off the fuel supply, preventing the vehicle from
being driven.
Arming with the Power Lock Switch
Your alarm system can be programmed to arm when you
use either power lock switch to lock the doors while any
door is open and the key is removed from the ignition.
If you would like to arm the system with the power lock
switch, see ªMultifunction Alarm Locks and Lighting
Choicesº in the Index. The red light flashes quickly to
let you know when the system is ready to arm with the
power door lock switches. When you press the rear of
the power lock switch, the red light will stop flashing
and stay on to let you know the system is arming.
After all doors are closed and locked, the red light will
begin flashing at a very slow rate to let you know the
system is armed.

2-26 Arming with the Remote Keyless
Entry Transmitter
The alarm system will arm when you use the remote
keyless entry transmitter to lock the doors after the key
is removed from the ignition. The red light will turn on
to let you know the system is arming. After all doors are
closed and locked, the red light will begin flashing at a
very slow rate to let you know the system is armed.
Arming Confirmation
If the remote unlock confirmation is on (see ªLocks and
Lighting Choicesº in the Index), the headlamps will
flash briefly to let you know when the alarm system
has armed.
Disarming with the Remote Keyless
Entry Transmitter
The alarm system will disarm when you use the remote
keyless entry transmitter to unlock the doors. The red
light will stop flashing to let you know the system
is disarmed.
Disarming with the Key
The alarm system will disarm when you use the key to
unlock the doors. The red light will stop flashing to let
you know the system is disarmed. If you would like the
key to disarm the alarm system, see ªLocks and Lighting
Choicesº in the Index.
Nuisance Alarms
If you experience nuisance alarms (alarms which are not
caused by the opening of a door and are not desired),
you may need to reduce the damage detection
sensitivity. Try programming the content theft
-deterrent
to Mode 1. If you continue to experience nuisance
alarms, you may want to try turning off damage
detection by programming the content theft
-deterrent
to Mode 2.
If you are still having trouble with nuisance alarms, you
can turn off the content theft
-deterrent system by
programming the content theft
-deterrent to Mode 3.
For more information on programming the content
theft
-deterrent modes, see ªLocks and Lighting
Choicesº in the Index. See the dealer or a qualified
technician for service.

2-55 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 the vehicle at night. You can also
turn these lamps on by turning the interior lamps
thumbwheel completely to the right.
Illuminated Entry
The illuminated entry feature will light the interior of
the vehicle so that you can see the inside of the vehicle
before you enter at night. The interior lamps will come
on for 40 seconds when you unlock the doors using the
remote keyless entry transmitter (if equipped) and the
ignition is in LOCK or OFF. After 40 seconds have
elapsed, the interior lamps will slowly fade out.
The lamps will fade out before 40 seconds have
elapsed if you:

Lock all doors using the remote keyless entry
transmitter (if equipped).

Lock the doors using the power door lock switch.When any door is opened, illuminated entry is canceled.
The interior lamps will stay on while any door is opened
and slowly fade out when all doors are closed. The
interior lamps may stay on for up to 25 seconds after all
doors have been closed if they have not been locked.
See ªDelayed Illuminationº later in this section.
Delayed Illumination
The delayed illumination feature will continue to light
the interior of the vehicle for 25 seconds after all the
doors have been closed so that you can find the ignition
and buckle the seat belt at night. Delayed illumination
will not occur while the ignition is in RUN or
ACCESSORY. 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 RUN or ACCESSORY.

Lock all doors using the remote keyless entry
transmitter (if equipped).

Lock the doors using the power door lock switch.
To turn delayed illumination feature off or on, see
ªLocks and Lighting Choicesº in the Index.

2-56 Exit Lighting
For exiting the vehicle at night, the vehicle is equipped
with the exit lighting feature. The interior lamps will
illuminate for up to 25 seconds when you remove the
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:

Insert the key and turn the ignition to RUN or
ACCESSORY.

Lock all doors using the remote keyless entry
transmitter (if equipped).

Lock the doors using the power door lock switch.
When any door is opened, exit lighting is canceled. The
interior lamps will stay on while any door is opened and
will slowly fade out when all the doors are closed. 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 ªDelayed Illuminationº earlier in this section.
To turn the exit lighting feature off or on, see ªLocks
and Lighting Choicesºin the Index.
Front Reading Lamps
If the vehicle has the optional sunroof, you will have
reading lamps in front of the sunroof switch. Press the
button behind each reading lamp to turn them on
and off.
Rear Assist Handle Reading Lamps
There is a reading lamp provided in each rear assist
handle. Use the button next to each lamp to turn it on
and off.
Overhead Console Reading Lamps
These lamps are part of the overhead console. They will
go on when you open the doors. When the doors are
closed, push the button next to each lamp to turn them
on and off. The console also contains an open
storage bin.