keyless entry PONTIAC GTO 2006 Owners Manual

Keys...............................................................2-2
Remote Keyless Entry System.........................2-4
Remote Keyless Entry System Operation...........2-5
Doors and Locks.............................................2-7
Door Locks....................................................2-7
Power Door Locks..........................................2-8
Programmable Automatic Door Locks................2-9
Trunk............................................................2-9
Windows........................................................2-12
Power Windows............................................2-13
Sun Visors...................................................2-13
Theft-Deterrent Systems..................................2-14
Immobilizer..................................................2-14
Immobilizer Operation....................................2-14
Content Theft-Deterrent.................................2-15
Starting and Operating Your Vehicle................2-16
New Vehicle Break-In....................................2-16
Ignition Positions..........................................2-16
Retained Accessory Power (RAP)...................2-17
Starting the Engine.......................................2-18Automatic Transmission Operation...................2-19
Manual Transmission Operation......................2-21
Parking Brake..............................................2-24
Shifting Into Park (P)
(Automatic Transmission)............................2-24
Shifting Out of Park (P)
(Automatic Transmission)............................2-26
Parking Over Things That Burn.......................2-27
Engine Exhaust............................................2-27
Running the Engine While Parked...................2-28
Mirrors...........................................................2-29
Manual Rearview Mirror.................................2-29
Outside Power Mirrors...................................2-29
Outside Convex Mirror...................................2-29
Storage Areas................................................2-30
Glove Box...................................................2-30
Cupholder(s)................................................2-30
Front Storage Area.......................................2-30
Center Console Storage Area.........................2-30
Vehicle Personalization...................................2-31
Section 2 Features and Controls
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Remote Keyless Entry System
Your keyless entry system operates on a radio
frequency subject to Federal Communications
Commission (FCC) Rules.
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
1. This device may not cause interference.
2. This device must accept any interference received,
including interference that may cause undesired
operation of the device.
Changes or modi®cations to this system by other than
an authorized service facility could void authorization to
use this equipment.At times you may notice a decrease in range. This is
normal for any remote keyless entry system. If the
transmitter does not work or if you have to stand closer
to your vehicle for the transmitter to work, try this:
·Check the distance. You may be too far from your
vehicle. You may need to stand closer during
rainy or snowy weather.
·Check the location. Other vehicles or objects may
be blocking the signal. Take a few steps to the
left or right, hold the transmitter higher, and
try again.
·If you have to get close to your vehicle before the
key works, the battery may be weak or discharged.
The battery in the remote key should last about
®ve years. When the battery is weak or discharged,
the remote key will need to be replaced. There is
no battery replacement for the remote key
transmitter. See
Remote Keyless Entry System
Operation on page 2-5.
·If you are still having trouble, see your dealer or a
quali®ed technician for service.
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Remote Keyless Entry System
Operation
The buttons on your key
allow you to lock and
unlock your doors
or unlock your trunk.
When pressing the key buttons, ensure that other keys
on the key ring are not between the main key and
the vehicle. Other keys can obscure the signal being
transmitted to the vehicle.When a button on the key is pressed, it sends a signal
to the vehicle. The receiver of the signal is a small
rectangle centered on top of the dashboard. The
receiver is also used to measure sunlight. It is important
that the receiver is clean, not covered, and that there
are no metal objects close by, as this may block
the signals.
LOCK:Press this button on the key to lock all the
doors, disable the engine, and set the alarm. The
vehicle's turn signals will brie¯y ¯ash.
If you prefer to have the turn signals ¯ash accompanied
by the horn sounding, the LOCK feature can be
changed. See
Vehicle Personalization on page 2-31.
The LOCK button on the key will not work if the ignition
is turned on, or if the driver's and/or passenger's
door is open.
Prior to locking your vehicle, make sure all the doors are
closed completely. If the LOCK button is pressed when a
door is open, the horn will sound three times to indicate
that a door has not locked. Close the open door and reset
the remote system by ®rst pressing the UNLOCK button
and then the LOCK button on the key.
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Doors and Locks
Door Locks
{CAUTION:
Unlocked doors can be dangerous.
·Passengers Ð especially children Ð 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.
The driver's door need to be closed in order to lock
the vehicle using any method.
To lock or unlock the doors from inside the vehicle, do
one of the following:
1. Press the driver's and passenger's door lock knob
to lock the doors. Pull up on the knobs to unlock
the doors.
2. Press the power door lock button. See
Power Door
Locks on page 2-8following.
To lock or unlock your vehicle from the outside, use
your key in the driver's lock or use the remote key. See
Remote Keyless Entry System Operation on page 2-5.
To lock the doors from the outside using the key in
the lock, do the following:
1. Insert the key in the driver's door lock.
2. Turn the key clockwise.
3. Turn the key back to the vertical position and
remove.
The alarm system is not set using this method. See
Content Theft-Deterrent on page 2-15.
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If both doors are unlocked, press the button to lock the
doors. If both doors are locked, press the button to
unlock the doors.
If the driver's door is unlocked and the passenger's door
is locked, press the button once to unlock the
passenger's door. Press the button a second time to
lock both doors.
Pressing the LOCK button on the remote key disables
the power door lock switch. See
Remote Keyless
Entry System Operation on page 2-5for more
information on how the remote keyless entry system
works in combination with your power locks.
Programmable Automatic
Door Locks
If your vehicle has an automatic transmission, it is
equipped with an automatic door locking feature which
can be programmed through the trip computer
buttons and instrument panel center display. It can be
programmed to be on or off. See
Vehicle Personalization
on page 2-31for more information.
Your vehicle was programmed from the factory to
automatically lock when the shift lever is moved out
of PARK (P).
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.
See
Engine Exhaust on page 2-27.
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Trunk Lock
To unlock the trunk, press and hold the button with the
trunk symbol on the key. The vehicle must be moving
at less than 12 mph (20 km/h) for the trunk to open. See
Remote Keyless Entry System Operation on page 2-5.
The trunk locks automatically when closed, so be careful
not to leave your key in the trunk.
Remote Trunk Release
This feature is used to unlock the trunk from inside the
vehicle.
Press the button inside the glovebox to unlock the trunk.
The vehicle must not be moving over 12 mph (20 km/h)
and the alarm system must be off. See
Content
Theft-Deterrent on page 2-15. For added security, the
remote trunk release button will not operate when
the doors are locked, the engine is off, and the key is
removed from the ignition.
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AUTO HEADLIGHTS SENSITIVITY
This option is used to adjust the automatic headlights
on sensitivity. Use the up or down arrows to adjust
the sensitivity setting to Early, Normal, or Late.
The default selection is Normal. Press the MODE button
to continue. See
Headlamps on page 3-13.
COURTESY LAMP TIMEOUT
This option is used to adjust the length of time that the
interior courtesy lamp remains illuminated after
opening a door or unlocking the vehicle at night. Use
the up or down arrows to adjust the time setting between
zero and 255 seconds. The default selection is
30 seconds. Press the MODE button to continue.
IGNITION OFF COURTESY LAMP
This option is used to adjust the length of time that the
interior courtesy lamp remains illuminated after the
ignition is turned off, at night only. Use the up or down
arrows to adjust the time setting between zero and
255 seconds. The default selection is 30 seconds. Press
the MODE button to continue.
TWO STAGE UNLOCK
This option is used to enable or disable the two stage
door unlock function. Use the up or down arrows to
select Yes or No. The default selection is Yes. If Yes is
selected, the Two Stage Unlock function is activated.
This means that only the driver's door will unlock on the
®rst press of the UNLOCK button on the key. If
UNLOCK is pressed and held a second time, or is held
down for more than half a second, all the doors will
unlock. If No is selected, all of the doors will unlock on
the ®rst press of the UNLOCK button. See
Remote
Keyless Entry System Operation on page 2-5for more
information.
AUTO LOCK IN DRIVE
(Automatic Transmission Only)
This option is used to enable or disable the automatic
door locking when in Drive function. Use the up or down
arrows to select Yes or No. The default selection is
Yes. If Yes is selected, the Auto Lock In Drive function
is activated. This means that the doors will automatically
lock when the shift lever is moved out of PARK (P). If
No is selected, the doors will not automatically lock.
Press the MODE button to continue. See
Programmable
Automatic Door Locks on page 2-9for more information.
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DOOR LOCK INDICATION
This option is used to select the type of indication
provided to the driver upon locking and unlocking the
vehicle's doors. Use the up or down arrows to select
Indicators or Indicators & Horn. The default selection is
Indicators. Press the MODE button to continue. See
Remote Keyless Entry System Operation on page 2-5andDoor Locks on page 2-7for more information.
EXIT OPTIONS MENU
This option is used to either exit the personalization
mode options menu or to return to the start of the
options menu. Use the up or down arrows to select Yes
or No. If Yes is selected, the trip computer exits
calibration mode and returns to the previous trip
computer display. If No is selected, the menu returns to
the start of the options menu, RESTORE TO FACTORY
SETTINGS display. Press the MODE button to
continue.
Exiting Programming Mode
To exit, do one of the following:
·Press the MODE button to scroll through to the exit
screen.
·Drive the vehicle at more than 6 mph (10 km/h).
·Turn the ignition to LOCK if the vehicle is stopped.
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H
Hazard Warning Flashers................................... 3-6
Head Restraints............................................... 1-4
Headlamp
Aiming.......................................................5-43
Headlamps............................................3-13, 5-45
Automatic Headlamp System.........................3-14
Bulb Replacement.......................................5-45
Daytime Running Lamps...............................3-14
Flash-to-Pass............................................... 3-9
Front Turn Signal and Parking Lamps.............5-47
Halogen Bulbs............................................5-45
High/Low Beam Changer................................ 3-8
Heater...........................................................3-19
Highbeam On Light.........................................3-31
Highway Hypnosis...........................................4-21
Hill and Mountain Roads..................................4-22
Hood
Checking Things Under................................5-10
Release.....................................................5-11
Horn............................................................... 3-6
How to Use This Manual...................................... ii
How to Wear Safety Belts Properly...................1-11
Hydraulic Clutch.............................................5-22
I
Ignition Positions.............................................2-16
Immobilizer....................................................2-14
Immobilizer Operation......................................2-14
Infants and Young Children, Restraints...............1-28
In¯ation - Tire Pressure...................................5-58
Instrument Panel
Overview..................................................... 3-4
Instrument Panel (I/P)
Brightness..................................................3-15
Cluster.......................................................3-23
J
Jump Starting.................................................5-38
K
Keyless Entry System....................................... 2-4
Keys............................................................... 2-2
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R
Radiator Pressure Cap....................................5-26
Radios..........................................................3-44
Care of Your CD Player...............................3-57
Care of Your CDs........................................3-57
Radio with Six-Disc CD................................3-46
Setting the Time..........................................3-45
Theft-Deterrent............................................3-55
Understanding Reception..............................3-57
Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides......................1-22
Rear Seat Passengers, Safety Belts..................1-19
Rearview Mirrors.............................................2-29
Reclining Seatbacks.......................................... 1-3
Recommended Fluids and Lubricants.................6-12
Recreational Vehicle Towing.............................4-34
Remote Keyless Entry System............................ 2-4
Remote Keyless Entry System, Operation............ 2-5
Removing the Flat Tire and Installing the
Spare Tire..................................................5-71
Removing the Spare Tire and Tools...................5-70
Replacement Bulbs.........................................5-49
Reporting Safety Defects
General Motors...........................................7-14
United States Government............................7-13
Restraint System Check
Checking the Restraint Systems....................1-53
Replacing Restraint System Parts
After a Crash..........................................1-53Retained Accessory Power (RAP)......................2-17
Right Front Passenger Position, Safety Belts......1-19
Roadside
Assistance Program....................................... 7-6
Rocking Your Vehicle to Get it Out....................4-28
Running the Engine While Parked.....................2-28
S
Safety Belt
Pretensioners..............................................1-24
Reminder Light............................................3-24
Safety Belts
Care of......................................................5-79
Driver Position............................................1-12
How to Wear Safety Belts Properly................1-11
Questions and Answers About Safety Belts.....1-11
Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides...................1-22
Rear Seat Passengers.................................1-19
Right Front Passenger Position......................1-19
Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy.................1-19
Safety Belts Are for Everyone......................... 1-6
Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster........................1-18
Safety Warnings and Symbols.............................. iii
Scheduled Maintenance..................................... 6-4
Seatback Latches............................................. 1-5
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