door lock PONTIAC GRAND PRIX 2005 User Guide

Doors and Locks
Door Locks
{CAUTION:
Unlocked doors can be dangerous.
Passengers — especially children — can
easily open the doors and fall out of a
moving vehicle. When a door is locked, the
handle will not open it. You increase the
chance of being thrown out of the vehicle
in a crash if the doors are not locked. So,
wear safety belts properly and lock the
doors whenever you drive.
Young children who get into unlocked
vehicles may be unable to get out. A child
can be overcome by extreme heat and can
suffer permanent injuries or even death
from heat stroke. Always lock your vehicle
whenever you leave it.
Outsiders can easily enter through an
unlocked door when you slow down or
stop your vehicle. Locking your doors can
help prevent this from happening.There are several ways to lock and unlock the vehicle.
From the outside, use the key or remote keyless
entry transmitter.
From the inside, use the manual or power door locks.
To manually lock or unlock
the doors from inside the
vehicle, push down or
pull up on the door lock pin
located on the top of
each door panel.
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Power Door Locks
To lock or unlock all doors
from inside the vehicle,
use the power door
lock switch located on
either front door.
Move the switch on the driver’s door to the right to lock
or to the left to unlock the doors. Move the switch on
the passenger’s door to the left to lock or to the right to
unlock the doors.
If the vehicle has the content theft-deterrent system, the
vehicle may be programmed to arm the system with
the power door lock switch. See “Lock Switch Arm”
underDIC Controls and Displays (Base Level DIC) on
page 3-49orDIC Controls and Displays (Uplevel
DIC with Trip Computer) on page 3-57for more
information on programming the system.
Delayed Locking
This feature delays the locking of the vehicle’s doors for
ve seconds after the last door is closed. Two chimes
will sound when the power door lock switch or the
LOCK button on the remote keyless entry transmitter is
pressed when a door is open. The chimes indicate
that the delayed locking feature is on.
The doors can be locked immediately by pressing the
power door lock switch or the LOCK button on the
transmitter a second time.
The delayed locking feature will not activate when the
ignition is in RUN or ACC.
You can program this feature on or off through the
Driver Information Center (DIC), if equipped. See
“Personal Programming Mode Screens” underDIC
Controls and Displays (Base Level DIC) on page 3-49
orDIC Controls and Displays (Uplevel DIC with Trip
Computer) on page 3-57. Driver’s Side
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Programmable Automatic
Door Locks
The vehicle’s doors are programmed from the factory to
lock when the shift lever is moved out of PARK (P),
except in REVERSE (R), and to unlock while the shift
lever is moved into PARK (P).
If someone needs to get in or out of the vehicle after
the doors have been locked, place the shift lever
into PARK (P). You may also unlock all doors using the
power door lock switch or unlock one door using the
inside manual door lock.
To program other door locking/unlocking combinations,
see “Personal Programming Mode Screens” under
DIC Controls and Displays (Base Level DIC) on
page 3-49orDIC Controls and Displays (Uplevel DIC
with Trip Computer) on page 3-57.
Lockout Protection
The lockout protection feature makes it more difficult
to lock the key in the vehicle. If the driver’s door is
open while the key is in the ignition, the door cannot be
locked with the power door lock switch.
This feature cannot guarantee that you will never be
locked out of the vehicle. If the key is not left in
the ignition, or, if the manual door lock pin is used, the
key could still be locked inside the vehicle. Always
remember to take the key with you.
To turn this feature on or off see “Personal Programming
Mode Screens” underDIC Controls and Displays
(Base Level DIC) on page 3-49orDIC Controls and
Displays (Uplevel DIC with Trip Computer) on
page 3-57.
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Remote Trunk Release
This feature is used to unlock the trunk from inside the
vehicle using the power door lock switch.
Press and hold the
driver’s side power door
lock switch to the left,
or the passenger’s
side power door lock
switch to the right to
unlock the trunk.
The vehicle must be in PARK (P) to release the
trunk lid.
Emergency Trunk Release Handle
Notice:Using the emergency trunk release handle
as a tie-down or anchor point when securing items in
the trunk may damage it. Use the emergency trunk
release handle only to help you open the trunk lid.
There is a glow-in-the-dark emergency trunk release
handle located on the trunk latch of the trunk lid.
This handle will glow following exposure to light. If ever
needed, pull the emergency trunk release handle to
open the trunk from the inside. Driver’s Side
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Power Windows
Use the switches on the
driver’s door armrest to
operate each of the
windows.
Push the switch rearward or forward to open or close
the window. The top switches operate the front windows,
and the bottom switches operate the rear windows.
Each passenger door also has a switch that operates
that window.
The power window switches only work if the ignition is
on or in ACC, or while Retained Accessory Power (RAP)
is active. SeeRetained Accessory Power (RAP) on
page 2-22for more information.
Express-Down Window
The driver’s window switch has an express-down
feature. Tap the switch rearward, and the driver’s
window will open a small amount. If the switch is fully
depressed rearward and released, the window will go all
the way down.
To stop the window while it is lowering, press the front
of the switch. To raise the window, press and hold
the front of the switch.
Window Lock-Out
The driver’s window switch includes a lock-out feature
located above the power window switches on the
driver’s door armrest. Move the switch to the right to
prevent the passengers sitting in the rear from
using their window switches. The driver can still control
all the windows with the lock on. Move the switch to
the left to disengage the lock-out feature.
Sun Visors
To help block out glare, pull the sun visors down. Pull
on the inside edges of the sun visors to swing them from
the front windshield to the side window.
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Visor Vanity Mirror
Raise the cover on the top of the sun visor to expose
the vanity mirror. If the vehicle has lighted vanity mirrors,
the lamps come on when the cover is opened.
Theft-Deterrent Systems
Vehicle theft is big business, especially in some cities.
Although the vehicle has a number of theft-deterrent
features, nothing that is put on the vehicle can make it
impossible to steal.
Content Theft-Deterrent
The vehicle has a content theft-deterrent alarm system.
A red light located on top
of the instrument panel,
toward the center of
the vehicle and near the
windshield, will ash slowly
when the system is
armed.The theft-deterrent alarm system needs to be activated
through the Driver’s Information Center (DIC). See
“Theft Deterrent” under the Personal Programming Mode
Screens inDIC Controls and Displays (Base Level
DIC) on page 3-49orDIC Controls and Displays
(Uplevel DIC with Trip Computer) on page 3-57. While
armed, the doors will not unlock with the power door lock
switch. The remote alarm will sound if someone
tampers with the trunk, enters the vehicle without using
the remote keyless entry transmitter or key to unlock
the doors, or turns the ignition on without the proper key.
The horn will sound and the headlamps will ash 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
The vehicle’s content theft-deterrent alarm system can be
activated when the key is removed from the ignition and
the power door lock switch of either the driver’s or front
passenger’s door is used to lock the vehicle. The door
needs to be in the open position when pressing the power
door lock switch. The alarm system will not activate if the
door is closed and the power door lock switch is pressed.
This system can be activated through the Driver’s
Information Center (DIC). See “Lock Switch Arm” under
the Personal Programming Mode Screens inDIC
Controls and Displays (Base Level DIC) on page 3-49
orDIC Controls and Displays (Uplevel DIC with Trip
Computer) on page 3-57.
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When the doors are locked using the power door lock
switch of either front door, the red light, on top of
the instrument panel will start ashing to indicate the
system is arming. After all the doors are closed there will
be a time delay and then the red light will begin to
ash at a very slow rate indicating the sytem is armed.
Arming with the Remote Keyless
Entry Transmitter
The alarm system will arm when the remote keyless
entry transmitter is used to lock the doors after the key
is removed from the ignition. The red light will come
on to indicate that the system is arming. After all doors
are closed and locked, and after a time delay, the
red light will begin ashing at a very slow rate to show
the system is armed.
Arming Conrmation
A red light located on top of the instrument panel,
towards the center of the vehicle and near the
windshield, will ash slowly to conrm when the system
is armed.
Disarming with the Remote Keyless
Entry Transmitter
The alarm system will disarm when the remote keyless
entry transmitter is used to unlock the doors. The
red light will go out to show that the system is disarmed.
Disarming with Your Key
The alarm system will disarm when the key is used to
unlock the doors. The red light will stop ashing
when the system is disarmed. If you would like the key
to disarm the alarm system, see “Personal Programming
Mode Screens” underDIC Controls and Displays
(Base Level DIC) on page 3-49orDIC Controls and
Displays (Uplevel DIC with Trip Computer) on page 3-57
for more information.
PASS-Key®III
Your PASS-Key®III system operates on a radio
frequency subject to Federal Communications
Commission (FCC) Rules and with Industry Canada.
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Ignition Positions
The ignition switch is located on the instrument panel,
to the right of the steering column.
There are four different
positions. Insert the key
in the ignition and turn
it to the right for each
position.
9(OFF):This position locks the ignition, steering
wheel and transaxle. It is a theft-deterrent feature. This is
the only position from which the key can be removed.
Notice:Using a tool to force the key from the
ignition switch could cause damage or break the
key. Use the correct key and turn the key only with
your hand. Make sure the key is all the way in. If
it is, turn the steering wheel left and right while you
turn the key hard. If none of this works, then
your vehicle needs service.ACC (ACCESSORY):This position allows things like
the radio and windshield wipers to operate while
the engine is off.
R(RUN):This position is where the key returns to
after the vehicle is started. With the engine off, the
RUN position displays some of the warning and
indicator lights.
/(START):This position starts the engine. Let go of
the key when the engine starts. The key will return
to the RUN position for normal driving.
A continuous warning chime will sound and a KEY IN
IGNITION warning message will display on the
Driver Information Center (DIC) if the key is in the
ignition in OFF or ACC and the driver’s door is opened.
Retained Accessory Power (RAP)
If the vehicle has Retained Accessory Power (RAP),
certain features will continue to operate for up to
10 minutes after the ignition key is turned to OFF unless
a door is opened.
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Mirrors
Manual Rearview Mirror
Use the control located at the bottom to change the
mirror from the day to the night position. To reduce
the glare of headlamps from behind, turn the control
counterclockwise. To return the mirror back to the
day position, turn the control clockwise.
Manual Rearview Mirror
with OnStar
®
If the vehicle has this feature, use the control, located
at the bottom of the mirror, to change the mirror from
the day to the night position. To reduce the glare
of headlamps from behind, turn the control
counterclockwise. To return the mirror to the day
position, turn the control clockwise.
There are also three OnStar
®buttons located at the
bottom of the mirror face. See your dealer for more
information on the system and how to subscribe
to OnStar
®. SeeOnStar®System on page 2-36for
more information about the services OnStar®provides.
Outside Power Mirrors
The power mirror controls
are located near the
driver’s window, on the
driver’s door armrest.
Move the top control to the left to adjust the driver’s
side outside mirror. Move the control to the right
to adjust the passenger’s side mirror. The center
position turns the power control off and will not allow
the mirrors to move if the control pad is touched.
The round control pad adjusts the angle of the selected
outside mirror. Press the arrows on the control pad
to adjust the angle of the mirror. Adjust each mirror so
that the sides and the area behind the vehicle can
be seen.
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Safe and Sound Plan

Automatic Notication of Airbag Deployment
Emergency Services
Roadside Assistance
Stolen Vehicle Tracking
AccidentAssist
Remote Door Unlock/Vehicle Alert
Remote Diagnostics
Online Concierge
Directions and Connections Plan

All Safe and Sound Plan Services
Driving Directions
RideAssist
Information and Convenience Services
OnStar®Personal Calling
As an OnStar®subscriber, the Personal Calling
capability is available if your hand-held cell phone is
lost, forgotten, or has a low battery. It is a hands-free
wireless phone that is integrated into the vehicle.
Calls can be placed nationwide using simple voice
commands with no additional contracts and no additional
roaming charges. To nd out more about OnStar
®
Personal Calling, refer to the OnStar®user’s guide in
the vehicle’s glove box or visit www.onstar.com or
www.onstarcanada.com; or speak with an OnStar
®
advisor by pressing the OnStar®button or by calling
1-888-4-ONSTAR (1-888-466-7827).
OnStar®Virtual Advisor
Virtual Advisor is a feature of OnStar®Personal Calling
that uses minutes to access up-to-date weather and
traffic reports for your area, news and sports updates,
stock quotes, entertainment and more. You are also able
to listen and reply to your E-mail through your vehicle’s
audio system. Customize your information prole at
www.myonstar.com. See the OnStar
®user’s guide for
more information.
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