keyless entry PONTIAC PONTIAC 1997 Owners Manual

v Section 2 Features and Controls
Here you can learn about the many standard and optional features on your Pontiac, and information on starting,
shifting and braking. Also explained are the instrument panel and the warning systems that tell you if everything is
working properly
-- and what to do if you have a problem.
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Important Information About Keys
Door Locks
Remote Keyless Entry Battery Replacement for RKE
Preventing Theft
of Your Vehicle
New Vehicle “Break-In”
Ignition Positions
Tips on Starting Your Engine
Using the Engine Coolant Heater
Automatic Transaxle Operation
Parking Brake Guidelines
Important Information on Engine Exhaust
Operation of Your Windows
Adjusting the Tilt Steering Wheel 2-32
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2-64
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Functions of the Multifunction Lever
How to Use the HighLow Beam
Headlamp Changer
Windshield Wipers and Fluid
Using Cruise Control
Exterior Lamps
Daytime Running Lamps
(DRL)
Interior Lamps
Rearview Mirrors
Storage Compartments
Instrument Panel Overview
All About Your Warning Lights and Gages
Driver Information Center
Head-Up Display
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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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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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v Section 9 Index
Accessory Power Outlet .................... 2.57. 2.59
AirBag
....................................... 1-22
How Does it Restrain
.......................... 1-26
How it Works
................................ 1-24
Location
.............. .......... 1-24
Readiness Light
......................... 1.23. 2.65
Servicing
................................... 1-27
What Makes it Inflate
.......................... 1-25
What Will
You See After it Inflates ............... 1-26
When
Should it Inflate ......................... 1-25
Air Cleaner
.................................... 6- 19
Air Conditioning ............................ 3.3. 3.7
Air Conditioning Refrigerants ..................... 6-73
Alignment and Balance. Tire ...................... 6-52
Aluminum Wheels. Cleaning
...................... 6-61
Antifreeze ..................................... 6-27
Anti-Lock
Brake System Warning Light
................ 2.67. 4.7
Brakes
...................................... 4.7
Anti.Theft. Radio .............................. 3-26
Appearance
Care ............................... 6-55
Appearance Care Materials ....................... 6-64
Arbitration Program
.............................. 8-9
Ashtrays ...................................... 2-58 Audio Controls. Steering Wheel
Touch Control
....... 3-29
Audio Equipment. Adding
........................ 3-30
Audio Systems
................................. 3-10
Auto-Down Window
............................ 2-31
Automatic
Auxiliary Temp Control
......... ........ 3-4
Check
...................................... 7-40
Door Locks
.............................. 2-6, 2-46
Electronic Climate Control
...................... 3-2
Fluid
....................................... 6-21
Operation
................................... 2-19
Overdrive
............................... 2-21
Park Mechanism Check . ......... 7-42
Back Glass Antenna ........ .... 3-32
Battery
....................................... 6-36
Jump Starting ................................. 5-3
Replacement, Remote Keyless Entry
.............. 2-10
Resynchronization, Remote Keyless Entry ......... 2-11
Warnings
................................ 5-3, 5-5
Battery Saver .................................. 2-42
BBB Auto Line ................................. 8-9
Better Business Bureau Mediation
................... 8-9
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Rear Armrest Storage ............................ 2-57 Safety B& Extender ............................ 1-63
Rear Assist Handle Reading Lamps ................. 2-43 Safety Belts .................................... 1-8
Rearview Mirror. Electrochromic Daymight ......... 2-53 Adults ...................................... 1-14
Rearview Mirror, Inside Daymight
................. 2-53 Care ....................................... 6-58
Reclining Front Seatbacks
......................... 1-5 Center Passenger Position ...................... 1-28
Refrigerants, Air Conditioning
.................... 6-73 Driver Position ............................... 1-14
Keyless Entry
................................. 2-8 How to Wear Properly .........................
Bulbs .................................... 6-72
Lap-Shoulder ........................... 1 - 14, 1-30
Parts ....................................... 6-73 Larger Children .............................. 1-60 Wheel ...................................... 4-52 Questions and Answers ........................ 1-12 Replacing Safety Belts ........................... 1-64 Rear Comfort Guides .......................... 1-33
Reporting Safety Defects ......................... 8- 18 Rear Seat Outside Passenger Positions ............ 1-30 Restraints
Rear Seat Passengers .......................... 1-29
Checking ................................... 1-63 Replacing After a Crash ........................ 1-64
Child ....................................... 1-52 Right Front Passenger Position .................. 1-22
Head ........................................ l-7 Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster ................... 1-16
Replacing Parts After a Crash ................... 1-64 Smaller Children and Babies .................... 1-36
Retained Accessory Power
........................ 2-42 WhyTheyWork 1-9
Reverse, Automatic Transaxle ..................... 2-20 Safety Chains .................................. 4-35
Right Front Passenger Position .................... 1-22 Safety Defects, Reporting ........................ 8-10
Roadside Assistance .............................. 8-6 Safety Warnings and Symbols ....................... iii
Roadside Assistance, Canadian ..................... 8-8 Scheduled Maintenance Services .................... 7-4
Rocking Your Vehicle ........................... 5-35 Seat Lumbar Controls ............................ 1-4
Roof Console Reading Lamps
..................... 2-43 Seatback
Rotation, Tires
................................. 6-48 Latches .....,................................ l-7 Reclining Front ............................... 1-5
.......................... .................................... Recovery Tank, Coolant 5- 16 Children 1-36
Remote Extender
.................................... l-63
1-14 ................................ .................... Trunk Release 2- 12 Incorrect Usage 1-17.1-61. 1-62
Replacement LapBelt
........................,........... l-28
................................ .......................... Built in Child 1-38 Reminder Light 1-9, 2-64
................................ ......................... System Check 7-40 Use During Pregnancy 1-21
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Tilt Steering Wheel ............................. 2-31
Time. Setting the ............................... 3- 10
Tire Chains .................................... 6-54
Tire Loading ................................... 4-29
Tire-Loading Information Label
................... 4-29
Alignment and Balance ........................ 6-52
Buying
New ................................. 6-50
Changing a Flat .............................. 5-24
Compact Spare
....... .................... 5-34
Inspection
and Rotation ........................ 6-48
Temperature
................................. 6-52
Traction
.................................... 6-5 1
Uniform Quality Grading ....................... 6-51
Wear Indicators
.............................. 6-49
Wheel Replacement
........................... 6-52
When It's Time for New
....................... 6-49
Torque Lock ................................... 2-27
Torque. Wheel Nut .............................. 5-31
Towing
a Trailer ................................ 4-3 1
Towing Your Vehicle ............................. 5-8
Trac System .................................... 4-9
Trac System Warning Light .................. 2-68, 4- 10
Tires ......................................... 6-45
Chains
..................................... 6-54
Cleaning
.................................... 6-62
Inflation
.................................... 6-45
Inflationcheck
............................... 7-39
Loading
.................................... 4-29
Pressure
.................................... 6-45
Treadwear .................................... 6-5 1
TopStrap ..................................... 1-53 Trailer
Brakes
..................................... 4-35
Driving on Grades ............................ 4-37
Driving With
................................ 4-36
Maintenance When Towing ..................... 4-38
Safety Chains
................................ 4-35
Tongueweight
............................... 4-33
Total Weight on Tires
.......................... 4-34
Hitches
..................................... 4-34
ParkingonHills
.............................. 4-38
Towing ..................................... 4-31
Turnsignals
................................. 4-37
Weight
..................................... 4-33 Transaxle, Automatic ............................ 6-21
Transmitters, Remote Keyless Entry ................. 2-8
Transportation, Courtesy .......................... 8-8
Trip Computer ................................. 2-80
Trip Odometer
................................. 2-63
Release, Remote .............................. 2-12
Trunk Access Panel
............................. 2-57
Trunk Ajar Warning Light ........................ 2-77
Trunk Mounted
CD Changer ...................... 3-24
Turn Signal and Lane Change Signals ............... 2-32
Turn Signal On
Chime ........................... 2-33
Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever ................... 2-32
Turn Signals When Towing a Trailer ................ 4-37
Two-way Manual Front Seat
....................... 1-2
Trunk
........................................ 2-11
Lock ....................................... 2-12
..................................... TTY Users 8-5
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