PONTIAC PONTIAC 1997 Manual Online

It can be dangerous to get out of your vehicle if
the shift lever is not fully in PARK (P) with the
parking brake firmly set. Your vehicle can roll.
Don’t leave your vehicle when the engine
is
running unless you have to. If you’ve left the
engine running, the vehicle can move suddenly.
You or others could be injured.
To be sure your
vehicle won’t move, even when you’re on fairly
level ground, always set your parking brake and
move the shift lever to PARK
(P).
If someone needs to get in or out of the vehicle after
the doors have been automatically locked, place the shift
lever into PARK (P). Unlock all doors by using the
power door lock switch or unlock just the door you want
by using the inside lever.
If you have programmed your
automatic door locks (see ”Locks and Lighting choices”
in the Index.) to unlock the doors when the shift lever
is shifted into
PARK (P), the doors will be automatically
unlocked for you. The doors will be automatically
locked when you move your shift lever out of
PARK (P)
with the ignition on. If
you don’t want the doors to unlock automatically
when you turn
the ignition off, see “Locks and Lighting
Choices” in
the Index.
Rear Door Security Locks (4-DoOr Models)
A
1
Your Pontiac is equipped with rear door security locks that
help prevent passengers
from opening the rear doors of
your vehicle from the inside.
To use one of these locks:
1. Open one of the rear doors.
2. On the inside of the rear door will be a lock. Insert
your master key into this lock and rotate it upward.
This will engage the safety lock.
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3. Close the door.
4. Do the same thing to the other rear door lock.
The rear doors of your vehicle cannot be opened from
the insid'e when this feature is
in use. If you want to
open the rear door when the security lock
is on, unlock
the door from the inside and then open the door from
the outside.
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.
Keyless Entry (If Equipped)
If your Pontiac has this option, you can lock and unlock your
doors or unlock your
trunk from up to 30 feet (9 m) away
using
the key chain transmitter supplied with your vehicle.
Your Keyless
Entry System operates on a radio frequency
subject to Federal Communications Commission (FCC)
Rules and with Industry and Science Canada 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 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 and
Science Canada. Operations is subject to the following
two conditions:
(I) 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.
This system has a range
of about 3 geet (1 m) up to
30 feet (9 m). 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 th'e transmitter to
work, try
this:
Check to determine if battery replacement is
necessary. See the instructions that follow.
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 and try again.
or a qualified technician for service.
If you're still having trouble, see your Pontiac dealer
Changes or modifications to this system by other than
an authorized service facility
could void authorization to
use this equipment.
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Operation
3-Button Key Fob 4-Button Key Fob
Remote All Door Lock
To lock all doors, press LOCK on the key chain
transmitter (see “Power Door Locks” 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 “Content Theft-Deterrent” in the Index for
more details).
Remote Driver’s Door and All Door Unlock
When you press UNLOCK on the key chain transmitter,
only the driver’s door will unlock.
If you press
UNLOCK again within five seconds, all the doors will
unlock.
If you would like all doors to unlock the first
time you press UNLOCK, see “Locks and Lighting
Choices” in the Index. If your vehicle
is equipped with
the Content Theft-Deterrent system, the UNLOCK
button on the key chain transmitter will disarm the
system (see “Content Theft-Deterrent” in the Index
for more details).
Remote Trunk Release
Press the trunk symbol on your key chain transmitter to
open your trunk. The transaxle must be in PARK (P) for
this feature to operate.
Remote Alarm (If Equipped)
When you press the horn button on the key chain
transmitter, your vehicle’s headlamps will flash and the
horn will sound. This will allow you to attract attention,
if needed.
Remote Lock/Unlock Confirmation (If Equipped)
This feature provides feedback to the holder of the key
chain transmitter that a command has been received by
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the Remote Lock Control receiver. To signal that a
command has been received, the headlamps will flash
and the horn will sound briefly.
To program the various
modes available, see “Locks and Lighting Choices” in
the Index.
Matching Transmitter(s) To Your Vehicle
Each key chain transmitter is coded to prevent another
transmitter
from unlocking your vehicle. If a transmitter
is lost or stolen, a replacement can ble 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,
Battery Replacement
Under normal use, the battiry in your remote keyless
entry transmitter should last about two years.
You can tell
the battery is weak if the transmitter won’t
work at the
normal range in any location. If you have to
get close to your vehicle before
the transmitter works, it’s
probably time
to change the battery.
To replace your battery:
1.
2.
3.
4.
5,
Insert a flat object like a dime into the slot ‘on the side
of the trmsdtter md twist to separate the halves.
Gently
pry the battery out of the transmitter. Do not
use metal flanges to “pop out” the battery.
Put
the new battery into the transmitter as shown on
the transmitter
(use a type CR2032 battery).
Rleassemblle the transmitter. Make sure the halves are
snapped together tightly so water will not get in,
Check the transmitter operation. If needed, follow the
instructions on resynchronizing your remote transmi~r.
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Trunk
I NOTICE:
When replacing the battery, use care not to
touch any of the circuitry. Static from your
body transferred to these surfaces may damage
the transmitter.
Resynchronizing Your Remote Keyless
Entry Transmitter
Your Keyless Entry System uses a continually changing
code for increased security. Normally, the receiver in
your vehicle will keep track
of this changing code.
0 Loss of synchronization will occur if the transmitter
is activated more than 256 times while out of range
of the vehicle.
Loss of synchronization will occur after battery
replacement
if the transmitter is immediately
activated more than
16 times while Out of range
of the vehicle.
If your key chain transmitter has stopped working, you
may need to resynchronize the transmitter to the vehicle
receiver.
To do this, press the LOCK and UNLOCK
buttons
together and hold for at least seven seconds, or
until the horn sounds when equipped with Content
Theft-Deterrent. Check transmitter.
It can be dangerous to drive with the trunk 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 open or if
electrical wiring
or other cable connections must
pass through the seal between the body and
the trunk:
Make sure all 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 “Comfort Controls” in
the Index.
instrument panel, open them
all the way.
If you have air outlets on or under the
See “Engine Exhaust”
in the Index.
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Trunk Lock Theft
To unlock the trunk from
the outside, insert the
master key and
turn it. You
can also use the Remote
Keyless Entry transmitter, if
your vehicle has this option.
Remote Trunk Release (If Equipped)
Press the button behind the
glove box
door to unlock
the trunk from inside your
vehicle. Your transaxle shift
lever
must be in PARK (P).
Vehicle theft is big business, especially in some cities.
Although your Pontiac 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 Pontiac 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.
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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
If you park in a lot where someone will be watching
your vehicle, it’s best to lock
it up and take your keys.
But what
if you have to leave your ignition key? What if
you have to leave something valuable in your vehicle?
Put your valuables in a storage area, like your trunk
or glove box.
0 Lock the glove box.
0 Lock all doors except the driver’s.
0 Give the valet key to the valet. Then take the master
key with you.
Content Theft-Deterrent (If Equipped)
If your Grand Prix has this option, it has a
theft-deterrent alarm system.
A red light located on top of your instrument panel (near
the center
of the vehicle, next to the windshield) will
flash slowly when the system is armed.
While armed, the doors will not unlock with the power
lock switch. The alarm will go
off if someone damages
the vehicle, tampers with the trunk lock, enters the
vehicle (without using the key chain transmitter or key
to unlock the doors), or turns
the ignition on. Your horn
will sound and your headlamps will flash
for up to two
minutes. The system will also cut
off the fuel supply,
preventing the vehicle
from being driven.
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Arming with the Power Lock Switch
Your alarm system will arm when you use either power
lock switch to lock the doors while any door is open and
the key is removed from the ignition (if you would like
to turn off the power door lock switch arming, see
“Locks and Lighting Choices”
in the Index). The
security light flashes quickly to let
you know when the
system is ready to arm with the power door switches.
The security light will
stop flashing and stay on, when
you press the rear
of the power lock switch, to let you
know the system is arming. After all doors are closed
and locked, the security light will begin flashing at a
very slow rate to let you know the system is armed.
Arming with the Key Chain Transmitter
Your alarm system will arm when you use your key chain
transmitter to lock the doors while the key is removed
from the ignition. The security light will turn on to let you
know the system is arming. After all doors are closed and locked, the security light will begin flashing
at a very slow
rate to let you know the system is armed.
Arming Confirmation
If remote unlock confirmation is on (see “Locks and Lighting
Choices” in the Index), your headlamps will flash briefly to
let you
know when your alarm system has armed.
Disarming with the Key. Chain Transmitter
Your alarm system will disarm when you use your key
chain transmitter to unlock the doors. The security light
will stop flashing
to let you know the system is disarmed.
Disarming with Your Key
Your alarm system will disarm when you use your key
to unlock the doors. The security light will stop flashing
to let
you know the system is disarmed. If you would
like your key to disarm the alarm system,
see “Locks
and Lighting Choices” in the Index.
Nuisance Alarms
If you experience nuisance alarms (alarms which are not
caused by
the opening of a door and are not desirable),
you may need to reduce the damage detection sensitivity.
Try programming your Content Theft-Deterrent to mode
1, see “Locks and Lighting Choices” in the Index. If you
continue
to experience nuisance alarms, you may want to
try turning off damage detection by programming your
Content Theft-Deterrent
to mode 2, see “Locks and
Lighting Choices”
in the Index.
If you are still having trouble with nuisance alarms, you
can turn off the Content Theft-Deterrent system by
programming your Content Theft-Deterrent to mode
3,
see “Locks and Lighting Choices” in the Index. See your
dealer
or a qualified technician for service.
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New Vehicle “Break-In”
NOTICE:
Your modern Pontiac doesn’t need an elaborate
“break-in.” But
it will perform better in the long
run
if you follow these guidelines:
Don’t drive at any one speed -- fast or
slow -- for the first 500 miles (805 km).
Don’t make full-throttle starts.
200 miles (322 km) or so. During this time
your new brake linings aren’t yet broken
in. Hard stops with new linings can mean
premature wear and earlier replacement.
Follow this breaking-in guideline every
time
you get new brake linings.
Don’t tow a trailer during break-in. See
“Towing
a Trailer’’ in the Index for
more information.
0 Avoid making hard stops for the first
Ignition Positions
C
With the ignition key in the ignition switch, you can turn
the switch to five positions:
ACCESSORY (A): This position lets you use things
like the radio and windshield wipers when the engine is
off. To use ACCESSORY, push in the key and turn it
toward you. Your steering wheel will stay locked.
LOCK (B): Before you put the key into the ignition
switch, the switch is in
LOCK. It’s also the only position
in which you can remove your key.
This position locks
your ignition, steering wheel and transaxle. It’s a
theft-deterrent feature.
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OFF (C): This position lets you turn off the engine but
still
turn the steering wheel. It doesn’t lock the steering
wheel like LOCK. Use OFF if you must have your
vehicle
pushed or towed.
RUN (D): This position is where the key returns
after
you start your vehicle. With the engine off, you
can use RUN to display some of your warning and
indicator lights.
START (E): This position starts your engine.
A warning chime will sound if you open the driver’s
door when the ignition is in OFF, LOCK or
ACCESSORY and the key is in the ignition,
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NOTICE:
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If your key seems stuck in LOCK and you can’t
turn it, be sure your are using the correct key; if
so is it all the way in? If it is, then turn the
steering wheel left and right while yon turn the
key hard.
But turn the key only with your hand.
Using
a tool to force it could break the key or the
ignition
switch. If none of this works, then your
vehicle needs service.
Starting Your Engine
Move your shift lever to PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N).
Your engine won’t start in any other position -- that’s a
safety feature. To restart when you’re already moving,
use NEUTRAL
(N) only.
NOTICE:
Don’t try to shift to PARK (P) if your Pontiac is
moving. If you do, you could, damage the
transaxle. Shift to
PARK (P) only when your
vehicle
is stopped.
1. Without pushing the accelerator pedal, turn your
ignition key to
START. When the engine starts, let
go of the key. The idle speed will go down as your
engine gets warm.
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