trunk PONTIAC GRAND PRIX 2001 Owners Manual

Table of Contents
Windows
Keys and Door Locks
Remote Keyless Entry System (If Equipped)
Remote Trunk Release (If Equipped)
Automatic Transaxle
Parking Brake
Tilt Wheel
Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever
Windshield Wipers
Cruise Control (If Equipped)
Exterior and Interior Lamps
Mirrors
Storage Compartments
Convenience Net (If Equipped)
Accessory Power Outlet/Auxiliary Power Connection
OnStar® System (If Equipped)
Sunroof (Option)
Instrument Panel, Warning Lights and Gages
Driver Information Center
Head-Up Display (Option) Seats and Seat Controls
Safety BeltsSupplemental Restraint System (SRS)
Restraint Systems for Children
Section
1
Section
2
Seats and Restraint Systems
Features and Controls
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Section 2 Features and Controls
Here you can learn about the many standard and optional features on your vehicle, and information on starting,
shifting and braking. Also explained are the instrument panel and the warning systems that tell you if everything
is working properly
-- and what to do if you have a problem.
2
-2 Windows
2
-4 Keys
2
-6 Door Locks
2
-9 Remote Keyless Entry System (If Equipped)
2
-13 Multifunction Alarm Locks and
Lighting Choices
2
-24 Trunk
2
-26 Theft
2
-27 Content Theft-Deterrent (If Equipped)
2
-28 PASS-Key
III
2
-30 New Vehicle ªBreak-Inº
2
-31 Ignition Positions
2
-32 Starting Your Engine
2
-35 Engine Coolant Heater (Option)
2
-37 Automatic Transaxle Operation
2
-41 Parking Brake
2
-42 Shifting Into PARK (P)2
-44 Shifting Out of PARK (P)
2
-44 Parking Over Things That Burn
2
-45 Engine Exhaust
2
-45 Running Your Engine While You're Parked
2
-47 Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever
2
-52 Exterior Lamps
2
-54 Interior Lamps
2
-56 Mirrors
2
-61 Storage Compartments
2
-66 OnStar
System (If Equipped)
2
-69 Sunroof (Option)
2
-70 The Instrument Panel -- Your
Information System
2
-74 Warning Lights, Gages and Indicators
2
-87 Driver Information Center (DIC)
2
-89 Trip Computer (If Equipped)
2
-92 Head-Up Display (Option)

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The rear doors of your vehicle cannot be opened from
inside the vehicle when this feature is in use. If you want
to open a rear door when the security lock is on, unlock
the door from the inside and then open the door
from the outside.
Lockout Prevention
The lockout deterrent feature makes it difficult for you
to lock your keys in your vehicle. If the driver's door is
open while the keys are in the ignition, you will not be
able to use your power door lock switch.
This feature cannot guarantee that you'll never be
locked out of your vehicle. If you don't leave the keys in
the ignition, or if you use the manual door lock, you
could still lock your keys inside your vehicle. Always
remember to take your keys with you.
To turn this feature on or off, see ªLocks and Lighting
Choicesº in the Index.
Leaving Your Vehicle
If you are leaving the vehicle, take your keys, open your
door and set the locks from inside. Then get out and
close the door.
Remote Keyless Entry System
(If Equipped)
If your vehicle has this feature, you can lock and unlock
your doors or unlock your trunk from about 3 feet (1 m)
up to 30 feet (9 m) away using the remote keyless entry
transmitter supplied with your vehicle.
Your keyless entry system operates on a radio frequency
subject to Federal Communications Commission (FCC)
Rules and with Industry Canada.
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
(1) this device may not cause harmful interference,
and (2) this device must accept any interference
received, including interference that may cause
undesired operation.
This device complies with RSS
-210 of Industry Canada.
Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
(1) this device may not cause interference, and (2) this
device must accept any interference received, including
interference that may cause undesired operation of
the device.

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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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Trunk
CAUTION:
It can be dangerous to drive with the trunk lid
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 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 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 key and
turn it 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.

2-25 Trunk Release Handle (If Equipped)
NOTICE:
The trunk release handle was not designed to be
used to tie down the trunk lid or as an anchor
point when securing items in the trunk. Improper
use of the trunk release handle could damage it.
There is a glow-in-the-dark trunk release handle
located inside the trunk on the latch. This handle will
glow following exposure to light. Pull the release handle
up to open the trunk from the inside.
Trap-Resistant Trunk Kit
To help prevent a child from becoming trapped in your
trunk, you can order a trap
-resistant trunk kit from your
dealer. This kit includes:

a modified trunk latch,

a lighted release handle, and

seatback tethers (for vehicles with folding
rear seatbacks).
See your dealer for additional information.

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Theft
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 steering wheel will be locked, and so will your
ignition and transaxle. 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.
Parking Lots
Even if you park in a lot where someone will be
watching your vehicle, it's still best to lock it up and
take your keys. But what if you have to leave your key?

If possible, park in a busy, well
-lit area.

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.

Lock the glove box.

Lock all the doors except the driver's.

If your vehicle has a remote keyless entry system,
take the transmitter with you.