remote control PONTIAC GRAND PRIX 2007 Owners Manual

Keys.............................................................. 84
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System.......... 86
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System
Operation................................................. 87
Doors and Locks.......................................... 92
Door Locks................................................. 92
Power Door Locks....................................... 94
Delayed Locking.......................................... 94
Programmable Automatic Door Locks.......... 95
Rear Door Security Locks........................... 95
Lockout Protection....................................... 96
Trunk.......................................................... 96
Windows....................................................... 98
Power Windows.......................................... 99
Sun Visors................................................ 100
Theft-Deterrent Systems............................. 100
Content Theft-Deterrent............................. 100
PASS-Key
®III ........................................... 102
PASS-Key®III Operation........................... 103
Starting and Operating Your Vehicle......... 105
New Vehicle Break-In................................ 105
Ignition Positions....................................... 105
Retained Accessory Power (RAP)............. 106
Starting the Engine.................................... 107Engine Coolant Heater.............................. 108
Active Fuel Management™........................ 109
Automatic Transaxle Operation.................. 110
Parking Brake........................................... 115
Shifting Into Park (P) ................................. 116
Shifting Out of Park (P)............................. 117
Parking Over Things That Burn................. 118
Engine Exhaust......................................... 119
Running the Engine While Parked............. 120
Mirrors......................................................... 121
Manual Rearview Mirror with OnStar
®....... 121
Outside Power Mirrors............................... 121
Outside Convex Mirror............................... 122
OnStar
®System.......................................... 122
Storage Areas............................................. 126
Glove Box................................................. 126
Cupholder(s).............................................. 126
Sunglasses Storage Compartment............. 127
Front Seat Storage Net............................. 127
Center Console Storage Area.................... 127
Assist Handles.......................................... 127
Convenience Net....................................... 127
Sunroof....................................................... 128
Section 2 Features and Controls
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Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)
System Operation
The vehicle’s doors can be locked and unlocked,
and the trunk can be opened from about
3 feet (1 m) up to 60 feet (18 m) away with
the remote keyless entry transmitter.
If your vehicle has the remote vehicle start
feature, you can also start the vehicle’s engine
with the remote keyless entry transmitter.The following functions may be available with your
vehicle’s remote keyless entry system:/(Remote Vehicle Start):If your vehicle has
this feature, the engine may be started from
outside the vehicle using the remote keyless entry
transmitter. See “Remote Vehicle Start” later in
this section for more detailed information.
Q(Lock):Press the lock button to lock all the
doors. If enabled through the Driver Information
Center (DIC), the parking lamps may ash
once and the horn may chirp once to indicate
locking has occurred. See “REMOTE LOCKS
FEEDBACK” underDIC Controls and Displays
(Base Level DIC) on page 186orDIC Controls and
Displays (Uplevel DIC with Trip Computer) on
page 190for programming information. Pressing
the lock button will arm the content theft-deterrent
system. SeeContent Theft-Deterrent on
page 100for more information.
Remote Keyless Entry
with Remote StartRemote Keyless Entry
without Remote Start
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"(Unlock):Press the unlock button one time to
unlock the driver’s door. Press the unlock
button again within ve seconds to unlock the
other doors. The interior lamps will come on and
stay on for 20 seconds or until the ignition is turned
on. If enabled through the DIC, the parking
lamps may ash once and the horn may chirp
once to indicate unlocking has occurred. See
“REMOTE LOCKS FEEDBACK” underDIC
Controls and Displays (Base Level DIC) on
page 186orDIC Controls and Displays (Uplevel
DIC with Trip Computer) on page 190. Pressing
the unlock button on the remote keyless entry
transmitter will disarm the content theft-deterrent
system. SeeContent Theft-Deterrent on page 100
for more details.
V(Trunk Release):Press and hold this
button for about one second to release the trunk
lid. The transaxle must be in PARK (P) for
this feature to operate.
L(Panic Alarm):Press this button to activate
the alarm. The ignition must be in OFF for the
remote alarm to work. When the remote alarm
button is pressed the headlamps will ash and the
horn will sound repeatedly for two minutes. The
alarm will turn off when the ignition is moved
to RUN or the remote alarm button is pressed
again.
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
GM dealer. Remember to bring any additional
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 cannot unlock your vehicle. The
vehicle can have a maximum of four transmitters
matched to it.
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3. Put the two halves back together. Make sure
the cover is on tight so water will not get
inside the transmitter.
4. Test the operation of the transmitter with the
vehicle.
Remote Vehicle Start
Your vehicle may have a remote start feature.
This feature allows you to start the engine
from outside the vehicle. It may also start the
vehicle’s heating or air conditioning systems and
rear window defogger. When the remote start
system is active, the climate control system will
heat or cool the inside of the vehicle based on the
outside temperature. The rear window defogger
will be turned on by the climate control system
when it is heating the inside of the vehicle. Normal
operation of the system will return after the key
is turned to RUN.
Laws in some communities may restrict the use of
remote starters. For example, some laws may
require a person using remote start to have
the vehicle in view when doing so. Check local
regulations for any requirements on remote starting
of vehicles.Do not use the remote start feature if your vehicle
is low on fuel. Your vehicle may run out of fuel.
The remote start feature provides two separate
starts per ignition cycle, each with 10 minutes of
engine running time.
The remote start system needs to be reset after
your vehicle’s engine is started two times using the
transmitter’s remote start button. The remote
start system is reset by inserting the vehicle’s key
into the ignition switch and turning to RUN.
SeeIgnition Positions on page 105for information
regarding the ignition positions on your vehicle.
Your remote keyless entry transmitter with
the remote start button provides an increased
range of operation. You can start your vehicle from
about 492 feet (150 m) away. However, the
range may be less while the vehicle is running,
and as a result you may need to be closer to your
vehicle to turn it off than you were to turn it on.
There are other conditions which can affect
the performance of the transmitter, seeRemote
Keyless Entry (RKE) System on page 86for
additional information.
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The vehicle’s hood is open.
The hazard warning ashers are on.
There is an emission control system
malfunction.
The engine coolant temperature is too high.
The oil pressure is low.
Two remote vehicle starts have already been
provided for that ignition cycle.
If a remote start is attempted and is unsuccessful,
the Driver Information Center (DIC) will display
REMOTE START DISABLED.
Vehicles that have the remote vehicle start feature
are shipped from the factory with the remote start
system enabled. The system may be enabled/
disabled through the DIC. See “REMOTE START”
underDIC Controls and Displays (Base Level DIC)
on page 186orDIC Controls and Displays (Uplevel
DIC with Trip Computer) on page 190for additional
information.
Remote Start Ready
If your vehicle does not have the remote vehicle
start feature, it may have the remote start
ready feature. This feature gives you the ability tolock or unlock your vehicle from about 492 feet
(150 m) away and allows your dealer to add
the manufacturer’s remote vehicle start feature.
See your dealer if you would like to add the
manufacturer’s remote vehicle start feature to
your vehicle.
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.
CAUTION: (Continued)
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When you want to open a rear door when the
security lock is on, do the following:
1. Unlock the door using the remote keyless
entry transmitter, if equipped, the power
door lock switch, or by lifting the rear door
manual lock.
2. Open the door from the outside.
To cancel the rear door security lock, do the
following:
1. Unlock the door and open it from the outside.
2. Insert the key into the security lock slot
and turn it so the slot is in the vertical position.
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.
Trunk
{CAUTION:
It can be dangerous to drive with the trunk
lid open because carbon monoxide (CO)
gas can come into your vehicle.
You cannot 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 and select
the control setting that will force
outside air into your vehicle. See
Climate Control System.
If you have air outlets on or under
the instrument panel, open them all
the way.
SeeEngine Exhaust on page 119.
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OnStar®Steering Wheel Controls
Your vehicle may have a Talk/Mute button that
can be used to interact with OnStar®Hands-Free
Calling. SeeAudio Steering Wheel Controls on
page 277for more information.
On some vehicles, you may have to hold the
button for a few seconds and give the command
“ONSTAR” in order to activate the OnStar
®
Hands-Free Calling feature.
On some vehicles, the mute button can be used to
dial numbers into voicemail systems, or to dial
phone extensions. See the OnStar
®Owner’s
Guide for more information.
How OnStar®Service Works
In order to provide you with OnStar®services,
your vehicle’s OnStar®system has the capability
of recording and transmitting vehicle information.
This information is automatically sent to an
OnStar
®Call Center at the time of an OnStar®
button press, Emergency button press or if
your airbags or AACN system deploys.The vehicle information usually includes your GPS
location and, in the event of a crash, additional
information regarding the accident that your vehicle
has been involved in (e.g. the direction from
which your vehicle was hit). When you use the
Virtual Advisor feature of OnStar
®Hands-Free
Calling, your vehicle also sends OnStar®your GPS
location so that we can provide you with
location-based services.
OnStar
®service cannot work unless your vehicle
is in a place where OnStar®has an agreement
with a wireless service provider for service in that
area. OnStar
®service also cannot work unless
you are in a place where the wireless service
provider OnStar
®has hired for that area
has coverage, network capacity and reception
when the service is needed, and technology that
is compatible with the OnStar
®service. Not all
services are available everywhere, particularly in
remote or enclosed areas, or at all times.
OnStar
®service that involves location information
about your vehicle cannot work unless GPS
satellite signals are unobstructed and available in
that place as well.
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Entry Lighting
The entry lighting feature turns the interior lights
on before anyone enters the vehicle. The
interior lamps will come on for 40 seconds when
the doors are unlocked using the remote
keyless entry transmitter and the ignition is in
OFF. After 40 seconds have elapsed, the interior
lamps will slowly fade out. The lamps will fade
out before 40 seconds have elapsed if one of the
following is done:
Lock all doors using the remote keyless entry
transmitter.
Lock the doors using the power door lock
switch.
When any door is opened, entry lighting is
cancelled. 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.
Delayed Entry Lighting
The delayed lighting feature will continue to light
the interior of the vehicle for 25 seconds after
all the doors have been closed. Delayed lighting
will not occur while the ignition is in RUN or ACC.
After 25 seconds have elapsed, the interior
lamps will slowly fade out. The lamps will fade out
before the 25 seconds have elapsed if one of
the following is done:
The ignition is turned to RUN or ACC.
The doors are locked using the remote keyless
entry transmitter.
The doors are locked using the power door
lock switch.
To turn the delayed lighting feature off or on, see
“Personal Programming Modes” underDIC
Vehicle Customization on page 226DIC Controls
and Displays.
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This message displays only when the ignition is in
RUN. A chime sounds for two seconds while
this message is displayed. Press the set/reset
button to acknowledge this message and to clear
it from the screen.
This message continues to display if it has not
been acknowledged when the engine is turned off.
It also re-displays for three seconds if the
message has been acknowledged, but the
condition still exists when the engine is turned off.
If the condition still exists, the message
re-appears when the engine is turned on.
REMOTE START ACTIVE PRESS
HAZARD SWITCH TO CANCEL
If your vehicle has the remote start feature, this
message displays when a remote start is initiated.
If you would like to cancel the remote start, turn
on the hazard warning ashers. SeeHazard
Warning Flashers on page 134.
REMOTE START DISABLED
If your vehicle has the remote start feature, this
message displays if a remote start attempt is
unsuccessful. This may be caused if any of the
following conditions are true when a remote
start attempt is made:
The remote start system is disabled through
the DIC.
The key is in the ignition.
The hood or the doors are not closed.
There is an emission control system
malfunction.
The engine coolant temperature is too high.
The oil pressure is low.
The hazard warning ashers are turned on.
The maximum number of remote starts
or remote start attempts between ignition
cycles has been reached.
The content theft-deterrent alarm is on while
attempting to remote start the vehicle.
See “REMOTE START” underDIC Vehicle
Customization on page 226and “Remote Vehicle
Start” underRemote Keyless Entry (RKE) System
Operation on page 87for more information.
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To program this mode, use the following
procedure:
1. Press the set/reset button to scroll to
OFF or ON.
2. Press the options button again to advance to
the next screen.
KEY CYLINDER DISARM:If the vehicle has a
content theft-deterrent system, and ON was
selected on the THEFT DETERRENT screen, this
screen allows this feature to be turned OFF or
ON. This feature determines whether the driver’s
door key cylinder may be used to disarm the
content theft-deterrent system.
If OFF is selected, the vehicle’s content
theft-deterrent system can not be disarmed by
unlocking the driver’s door using the driver’s door
key cylinder. Selecting OFF prevents a thief from
disarming the vehicle’s content theft-deterrent
system by attacking the driver’s door key cylinder,
and may make the vehicle more secure. However, if
OFF is selected, unlocking an armed vehicle by
using the driver’s door key cylinder and opening the
door will cause the content theft alarm to activate.
For this reason, it is recommended that the vehicle
be unlocked using the remote keyless entry system
when this feature is set to OFF.If ON is selected, the vehicle’s content
theft-deterrent system can be disarmed by
unlocking the driver’s door using the driver’s door
key cylinder.
To program this mode, use the following procedure:
1. Press the set/reset button to scroll to
OFF or ON.
2. Press the options button again to advance to
the next screen.
LOCK SWITCH ARM:If the vehicle has the
content theft-deterrent system and ON was
selected on the THEFT DETERRENT screen, this
screen allows this feature to be turned OFF or
ON. This feature controls whether the vehicle’s
content theft system can be activated using a door
lock switch.
If OFF is selected, locking the vehicle using a
door lock switch will not cause the vehicle’s
content theft system to arm.
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