keyless entry PONTIAC GRAND PRIX 2008 User Guide

Delayed Exit Lighting
For exiting the vehicle at night, the vehicle is equipped
with the delayed exit lighting feature. After the key
is removed from the ignition, the interior lamps will
light for up the amount of seconds set in the Driver
Information Center (DIC). See “Personal Programming
Mode Screens” underDIC Vehicle Customization
on page 3-89. After the set time has elapsed, the interior
lamps will slowly fade. The lamps will fade before the
set time has elapsed if one of the following is done:
The ignition is turned to ON/RUN or
ACC/ACCESSORY.
The doors are locked using the remote keyless
entry transmitter.
The doors are locked using the power door
lock switch.
When any door is opened, delayed exit lighting is
cancelled. 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 will stay on
for the set time after all the doors have been closed
if they have not been locked.
To turn the delayed exit lighting feature off or on,
see “Personal Programming Mode Screens” under
DIC Vehicle Customization on page 3-89.
Front Reading Lamps
If the vehicle has a sunroof, there are reading lamps in
front of the sunroof switch located on the headliner.
These lamps will come on when the doors are opened.
Press the side of each reading lamp to turn them on
and off when the doors are closed.
Overhead Console Reading Lamps
The vehicle may have reading lamps on the overhead
console. These lamps will turn on when the doors
are opened. When the doors are closed, press the
side of each lamp to turn them on and off.
Rear Assist Handle Reading Lamps
If the vehicle has a reading lamp on each rear assist
handle, press the side of each lamp to turn it on or off.
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HOT TRANS (Transmission) FLUID
This symbol comes on
with this message.
This message displays when the transmission uid in
the vehicle is too hot. Stop the vehicle and allow it to
idle until it cools down. If this message continues
to display, have the vehicle serviced by your
dealer/retailer as soon as possible.
If the vehicle has the Uplevel Trip Computer DIC,
you can determine the actual temperature of the
transmission uid using the vehicle’s gages button.
SeeDIC Operation and Displays (Uplevel DIC with
Trip Computer) on page 3-55orDIC Operation
and Displays (Base Level DIC) on page 3-62for
more information.
This message displays while the ignition is in ON/RUN.
A chime sounds for two seconds when 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.
KEY FOB BATTERY LOW
This symbol comes on
with this message.
This message displays when the battery in the Remote
Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter needs to be replaced.
To replace the battery, see “Battery Replacement”
underRemote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation
on page 2-4.
This message displays while the ignition is in ON/RUN.
A chime sounds for two seconds when this message
is displayed. Press the set/reset button to acknowledge
this message and to clear it from the screen.
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DIC Vehicle Customization
Your vehicle may have customization capabilities that
allow you to program certain features to one preferred
setting. Customization features can only be programmed
to one setting on the vehicle and cannot be programmed
to a preferred setting for two different drivers.
All of the customization options may not be available on
your vehicle. Only the options available will be displayed
on the DIC.
The default settings for the customization features were
set when your vehicle left the factory, but may have
been changed from their default state since then. The
customization preferences are automatically recalled.
To change customization preferences, use the
following procedure.
Entering the Personal Programming Mode
1. Turn the ignition on and make sure the vehicle
is in PARK (P).
To avoid excessive drain on the battery, it is
recommended that the headlamps are turned off.
2. Press the options button until PERSONAL
PROGRAMMING MODE appears on the DIC.3. Press the set/reset button to display the
rst screen.
4. Press the options button to access these modes:
Personal Programming Mode Screens
EXTERIOR LIGHTING DELAY:This screen allows
this feature to be turned off, or allows the selection of the
number of seconds the exterior lamps are turned on
after the key is removed from the ignition, or the vehicle
is unlocked using the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)
transmitter.
If OFF is selected, the exterior lamps will not turn on.
If a time delay is chosen, the lamps will turn on for
the selected time. The time delay will be cancelled
and the exterior lamps will turn on automatically when
the key is removed from the ignition, or the vehicle
is unlocked using the RKE transmitter.
To program this mode:
1. Press and release the set/reset button to scroll to
the selection you want to program. Choose from
OFF, 15, 30, 60, or 90 seconds.
2. Press the options button again to advance to the
next screen.
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If the vehicle does not have a content theft-deterrent
system, the next screens with PROGRAMMING
FINISHED and DISPLAY OFF will appear.
If the vehicle does have a content theft-deterrent
system, the next screen will appear.
THEFT DETERRENT:The vehicle may have a content
theft-deterrent system. Once it is turned on, the
system will activate if someone tries to enter the vehicle
without using the RKE transmitter or the correct key.
This screen allows this feature to be turned OFF or ON.
If OFF is selected, the content theft-deterrent system
will not function.
If ON is selected, the content theft-deterrent system
will be activated.
To program this mode:
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:
1. Press the set/reset button to scroll to OFF or ON.
2. Press the options button again to advance to
the next screen.
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California Perchlorate Materials
Requirements
Certain types of automotive applications, such as airbag
initiators, seat belt pretensioners, and lithium batteries
contained in remote keyless entry transmitters, may
contain perchlorate materials. Special handling may be
necessary. For additional information, see
www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate.
Doing Your Own Service Work
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Be sure you have sufficient knowledge,
experience, the proper replacement parts,
and tools before you attempt any vehicle
maintenance task.
Be sure to use the proper nuts, bolts, and
other fasteners. English and metric
fasteners can be easily confused. If you
use the wrong fasteners, parts can later
break or fall off. You could be hurt.
If you want to do some of your own service work, you
should use the proper service manual. It tells you much
more about how to service your vehicle than this
manual can. To order the proper service manual, see
Service Publications Ordering Information on page 7-15.
Your vehicle has an airbag system. Before attempting
to do your own service work, seeServicing Your
Airbag-Equipped Vehicle on page 1-64.
You should keep a record with all parts receipts and list
the mileage and the date of any service work you
perform. SeeMaintenance Record on page 6-15.
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You have two minutes to match each tire and wheel
position. If it takes longer than two minutes to match any
tire and wheel position, the matching process stops and
you need to start over.
The TPMS matching process is outlined below:
1. Set the parking brake.
2. Turn the ignition switch to ON/RUN with the
engine off.
3. Press the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter’s
LOCK and UNLOCK buttons at the same time for
approximately ve seconds. The horn sounds twice
to signal the receiver is in relearn mode.
4. Start with the driver side front tire.
5. Remove the valve cap from the tire’s valve stem.
Activate the TPMS sensor by increasing or
decreasing the tire’s air pressure for 10 seconds, or
until a horn chirp sounds. The horn chirp, which
may take up to 30 seconds to sound, conrms that
the sensor identication code has been matched to
the tire/wheel position.
6. Proceed to the passenger side front tire, and repeat
the procedure in Step 5.
7. Proceed to the passenger side rear tire, and repeat
the procedure in Step 5.8. Proceed to the driver side rear tire, and repeat the
procedure in Step 5. The horn sounds two times to
indicate the sensor identication code has been
matched to the driver side rear tire, and the TPMS
sensor matching process is no longer active.
9. Turn the ignition switch to LOCK/OFF.
10. Set all four tires to the recommended air pressure
level as indicated on the tire and loading
information label.
11. Put the valve caps back on the valve stems.
Tire Inspection and Rotation
We recommend that you regularly inspect your
vehicle’s tires, including the spare tire, for signs of
wear or damage. SeeWhen It Is Time for New
Tires on page 5-77for more information.
Tire rotation is not recommended if your vehicle is
a GXP model equipped with P255/45R18 size tires
on the front wheels and P225/50R18 size tires on
the rear wheels. Different tire sizes front to rear
should not be rotated.
Tire rotation is recommended if the original
equipment tires installed on your vehicle are of the
same size and type on all four tire/wheel positions.
Original equipment tires of the same size and type
should be rotated every 5,000 to 8,000 miles
(8 000 to 13 000 km). SeeScheduled Maintenance
on page 6-4.
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Fuse Usage
RAP Retained Accessory Power
SUN ROOF Sunroof
CRUISE SW Cruise Switch
PK LP Parking Lamps
RR DEFOG Rear Window Defogger
DR LK/TRUNK Door Lock/Trunk
ONSTAR/ALDL Onstar
®/Diagnostic Link
CANISTER Fuel Tank Solenoid Canister
PK LAMPS Parking Lamps
RADIO/AMP Radio Amplier
RFA/MODRemote Function Activator (Remote
Keyless Entry)
DISPLAYSInstrument Panel Displays/Head-Up
Display (HUD), Driver Information
Center (DIC)
Fuse Usage
INT LIGHT Interior Lamps
HVAC Climate Controls
CHMSL/BKUPCenter High Mounted Stop
Lamp/Back-Up Lamps
PWR WDO Power Windows
SPRING
COIL 2Steering Wheel Control Switches
PWR SEAT Power Seat
TURN/HAZTurn Signals/Hazard Warning
Lamps
PWR MIRS Power Mirrors
HTD SEAT Heated Seat
To reinstall the end panel, position the lower section
with the edge of the instrument panel, and press the
sides of the panel until it snaps into place.
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Headlamps (cont.)
High/Low Beam Changer................................ 3-9
On Reminder..............................................3-17
Headlamps and Sidemarker Lamps...................5-54
Head-Up Display (HUD)...................................3-23
Heated Seats................................................... 1-4
Heater...........................................................3-28
Heater...........................................................3-32
Highbeam On Light.........................................3-54
Highway Hypnosis...........................................4-16
Hill and Mountain Roads..................................4-16
Hood
Checking Things Under................................5-10
Release.....................................................5-11
Horn ............................................................... 3-6
How to Wear Safety Belts Properly...................1-15
I
Ignition Positions.............................................2-23
Infants and Young Children, Restraints...............1-32
Ination - Tire Pressure...................................5-69
Inator Kit, Tire...............................................5-86
Instrument Panel
Overview..................................................... 3-4
Instrument Panel (I/P)
Brightness..................................................3-19
Cluster.......................................................3-39
Interior Lamps................................................3-19
J
Jump Starting.................................................5-46
K
Keyless Entry System....................................... 2-3
Keys............................................................... 2-2
L
Labeling, Tire Sidewall.....................................5-63
Lamps
Courtesy....................................................3-19
Dome ........................................................3-20
Exterior Lighting Battery Saver......................3-19
Front Reading.............................................3-21
Overhead Console Reading..........................3-21
Rear Assist Handle Reading..........................3-21
Lap-Shoulder Belt...........................................1-22
LATCH System
Child Restraints...........................................1-39
License Plate Lamps.......................................5-60
Light
Airbag Readiness........................................3-42
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) Warning...........3-47
Brake System Warning.................................3-45
Cruise Control.............................................3-53
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P
Paint, Damage..............................................5-117
Park Brake....................................................2-33
Park (P)
Shifting Into................................................2-34
Shifting Out of............................................2-35
Parking
Over Things That Burn.................................2-36
Passenger Airbag Status Indicator.....................3-43
Passenger Compartment Air Filter.....................3-36
Passenger Sensing System..............................1-60
Passing.........................................................4-12
PASS-KEY
®III Electronic Immobilizer................2-20
PASS-KEY®III Operation.................................2-21
Perchlorate Materials Requirements, California...... 5-4
Power
Door Locks.................................................2-11
Electrical System.......................................5-121
Lumbar Controls........................................... 1-4
Retained Accessory (RAP)............................2-24
Seat ............................................................ 1-3
Steering Fluid.............................................5-39
Windows....................................................2-17
Pressure Cap.................................................5-27
Privacy..........................................................7-16
Event Data Recorders..................................7-16
Navigation System.......................................7-17Privacy (cont.)
OnStar.......................................................7-17
Radio Frequency Identication.......................7-17
Programmable Automatic Door Locks.................2-12
R
Radio Frequency Identication (RFID),
Privacy......................................................7-17
Radio(s)........................................................3-95
Radios
Reception.................................................3-116
Setting the Clock.........................................3-95
Theft-Deterrent..........................................3-115
Rear Assist Handle Reading Lamps...................3-21
Rear Door Security Locks................................2-12
Rearview Mirror with OnStar
®...........................2-38
Rearview Mirrors.............................................2-38
Reclining Seatbacks.......................................... 1-5
Recommended Fluids and Lubricants.................6-12
Recreational Vehicle Towing.............................4-27
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System.................. 2-3
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System,
Operation..................................................... 2-4
Remote Vehicle Start........................................ 2-7
Removing the Flat Tire and Installing
the Spare Tire...........................................5-100
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