horn PONTIAC GRAND PRIX 2001 Owners Manual

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For example,
these symbols
are used on an
original battery:
CAUTION
POSSIBLE
INJURY
PROTECT
EYES BY
SHIELDING
CAUSTIC
BATTERY
ACID COULD
CAUSE
BURNS
AVOID
SPARKS OR
FLAMES
SPARK OR
FLAME
COULD
EXPLODE
BATTERY
These symbols
are important for
you and your
passengers
whenever your
vehicle is driven:
CHILD
RESTRAINT
TOP STRAP
ANCHOR
DOOR LOCK
UNLOCK
FASTEN
SEAT
BELTS
POWER
WINDOW
AIR BAG
These symbols
have to do with
your lamps:
MASTER
LIGHTING
SWITCH
TURN
SIGNALS
PARKING
LAMPS
HAZARD
WARNING
FLASHER
DAYTIME
RUNNING
LAMPS
FOG LAMPS
These symbols
are on some of
your controls:
WINDSHIELD
WIPER
WINDSHIELD
WASHER
WINDSHIELD
DEFROSTER
REAR
WINDOW
DEFOGGER
VENTILATING
FAN
These symbols
are used on
warning and
indicator lights:
ENGINE
COOLANT
TEMP
BATTERY
CHARGING
SYSTEM
BRAKE
COOLANT
ENGINE OIL
PRESSURE
ANTI-LOCK
BRAKES
Here are some
other symbols
you may see:
FUSE
LIGHTER
HORN
FUEL
Vehicle Symbols
These are some of the symbols you may find on your vehicle. Also see ªWarning Lights and Gagesº in the Index.

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Remote All Door Lock
To lock all the doors, press LOCK on the remote keyless
entry transmitter. (See ªPower Door Locksº in the Index
for more details on power door lock features). If your
vehicle is equipped with the content theft
-deterrent
system, the LOCK button may arm the system. See
ªContent Theft
-Deterrentº in the Index for more details.
Remote Lock/Unlock Confirmation (If Equipped)
This feature provides feedback to the holder of the
remote keyless entry transmitter that a command has
been received by the keyless entry receiver. To signal
that a command has been received, the headlamps will
flash and the horn may sound briefly. To program the
various modes available, see ªLocks and Lighting
Choicesº in the Index.
Remote Alarm (If Equipped)
When you press the horn button on the four
-button
remote keyless entry transmitter, the headlamps will
flash and the horn will sound. This will allow you to
attract attention if needed.Remote Trunk Release
Press the trunk symbol on your remote keyless entry
transmitter to open your trunk. The transaxle must be
in PARK (P) for this feature to operate.
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 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.

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4. Press UNLOCK on the remote keyless entry
transmitter again to change the current mode.
5. Repeat Step 4 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.
Remote Lock and Unlock Confirmation
(If Equipped)
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 to
unlock your vehicle, your headlamps will flash 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 to let you know your
vehicle is locked.

When you use the remote keyless entry transmitter to
unlock your vehicle, your headlamps will flash to let
you know the command has been received.Programmable 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 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
to let you know when the command is received.
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 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
to let you know the command is received.

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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 to let you know the
command is received. The horn will sound briefly
and the headlamps will flash 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
to let you know the command is received.
When your vehicle was shipped from the factory, it was
programmed to Mode 4. The mode to which your
vehicle was programmed may have been changed since
it left the factory. To determine the mode to which your
vehicle is programmed or to program your vehicle to a
different 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.
(If you do not wish to change the current mode, you
can either exit the programming mode by following
the instructions earlier in this section or program the
next feature available on your vehicle.)
4. Press LOCK on the remote keyless entry transmitter
again to change the current mode.
5. Repeat Step 4 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.

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(If Equipped)
Your vehicle may be equipped with a content
theft
-deterrent alarm system. Once armed, the system
will go off if someone tries to enter the vehicle without
using the remote keyless entry transmitter or the correct
key, or when someone turns the ignition on with an
incorrect key. The horn will sound, and your vehicle's
headlamps will flash for about two minutes.
Programmable Modes
Mode 1: Not Used
Mode 2: Content Theft On (If anyone tampers
with the trunk lock or opens a door while the content
theft
-deterrent system is armed, an alarm will sound
and the headlamps will flash for up to two minutes.)
Mode 3: Content Theft Off (The content theft
-deterrent
system is always disarmed.)
Mode 4: Not UsedWhen your vehicle was shipped from the factory,
it was programmed to Mode 2. The mode to which
your vehicle was programmed may have been changed
since it left the factory. To determine the mode to which
your vehicle is programmed or to program your vehicle
to a different mode, do the following:
1. Follow the instructions for ªEntering Programming
Modeº listed previously.
2. Turn the parking lamps on, then off.
3. Count the number of chimes you hear. The number
of chimes tells you which mode the vehicle is set for.
(If you do not wish to change the current mode, you
can either exit the programming mode by following
the instructions earlier in this section or program the
next feature available on your vehicle.)
4. Turn the parking lamps on, then off again to change
the current mode.
5. Repeat Step 4 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.

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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 your vehicle was shipped from the factory, it was
programmed to Mode 1. The mode to which your
vehicle was programmed may have been changed since
it left the factory. To determine the mode your to which
vehicle is programmed or to program your vehicle to a
different 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.
(If you do not wish to change the current mode, you
can either exit the programming mode by following
the instructions earlier in this section or program the
next feature available on your vehicle.)
5. Press the horn symbol on the remote keyless entry
transmitter again to change the current mode.
6. Repeat Step 5 until you hear the number of chimes
that matches the mode you want.
7. 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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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
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.

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CAUTION:
It can be dangerous to get out of your vehicle if
the shift lever is not fully in PARK (P) with the
parking brake firmly set. Your vehicle can roll.
Don't leave your vehicle when the engine is
running unless you have to. If you've left the
engine running, the vehicle can move suddenly.
You or others could be injured. To be sure your
vehicle won't move, even when you're on fairly
level ground, always set your parking brake and
move the shift lever to PARK (P).
Follow the proper steps to be sure your vehicle won't
move. See ªShifting Into PARK (P)º in the Index.
If you are parking on a hill and if you're pulling a
trailer, also see ªTowing a Trailerº in the Index.
Horn
Press at or near the horn symbols to sound the horn.
Tilt Wheel
A tilt steering wheel allows you to adjust the steering
wheel before you drive. You can also raise it to the
highest level to give your legs more room when you exit
and enter the vehicle, or you can lower it so that you're
more comfortable while driving.
To tilt the wheel, hold the
steering wheel and pull
the lever located on the
left side of the steering
column below the turn
signal/multifunction lever.
Move the steering wheel to
a comfortable level, then
release the lever to lock
the wheel in place.

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The light will be red in the event of an OnStar system
malfunction. If this occurs press the OnStar button to
attempt to contact an advisor. If the connection is made,
the advisor will assist you with steps to take to make
sure that the system is functioning properly. If you
cannot contact the advisor, take your vehicle to your
dealership as soon as possible for assistance.
Safety and Security Services

Automatic Notification of Air Bag
Deployment
-- If an air bag deploys, a priority
emergency signal is automatically sent to the center.
An advisor will locate your vehicle's position, try to
contact you and assist you in the situation. If the
center is unable to contact you, an emergency service
provider will be contacted.

Stolen Vehicle Tracking
-- Call the center at
1
-888-4-ONSTAR (1-888-466-7827) to report
your vehicle stolen. The system can then locate and
track your vehicle and the advisor will be able to
notify the proper authorities.

Roadside Assistance with Location
-- For vehicle
breakdowns, press the OnStar button. An advisor
will contact the appropriate help.
Remote Diagnostics
-- If an instrument panel
light comes on, the center can perform a check of the
engine on
-board computer. An advisor can then
recommend what action needs to be taken.

OnStar MED
-NET -- Med-Net can store your
personal medical history and provide it to emergency
personnel if necessary. (Requires activation and
additional fee.)

Accident Assist
-- An advisor can provide
step
-by-step guidance following an accident.

Remote Door Unlock
-- To contact the center, call
1
-888-4-ONSTAR. You will be required to provide
your security information. An advisor will send a
command to your vehicle to unlock itself. The
advisor can delay unlocking your vehicle. Remote
Door Unlock is disabled 48 hours after the vehicle is
parked to maintain the battery charge.

Vehicle Locator Service
-- To contact the center,
call 1
-888-4-ONSTAR. You will be required to
provide your security information. An advisor will
send a command to your vehicle to sound the horn
and/or flash the lamps.
In order to provide you with excellent service, calls with
the OnStar Center may be monitored or recorded.

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The main components of the instrument panel are listed here:
A. Side Window Defogger Vents
B. Fog Lamp Switch
C. Multifunction Lever
D. Instrument Panel Cluster
E. Hazard Button
F. Horn, Driver's Side Air Bag
G. Trip Computer/Driver Information Center (DIC)
H. Instrument Panel Vents
I. Interior Lamp ControlJ. Exterior Lamp Control
K. Tilt Wheel Control
L. Audio Steering Controls (If Equipped)
M. HUD Display Controls (Option)
N. Comfort Controls
O. Ashtray and Cigarette Lighter
P. Audio System
Q. Glove Box
R. Instrument Panel Fuse Block