1995 PONTIAC PONTIAC Owners Manual

Automatic Door Locks
From the inside, slide the lever back to lock the door. To
unlock, slide the lever forward.
Power Door Locks
Press the power door lock switch to lock or unlock all
doors.
On four-door models, the rear doors do not have power
door lock switches. The lever on each rear door works
only that door’s lock. It won’t lock or unlock
all the
doors. Just close
your doors
and turn on the ignition. All of the
doors will lock when you move your shift lever out of
PARK (P) or NEUTRaL (N). All doors will unlock
automatically when
the ignition is turned off.
If someone needs to get out while the vehicle is running,
have that person use the manual or power lock. When
the door is closed again, it will lock automatically
as long as the shift lever is out
of PARK (P) or
NEUTRAL (N) and the ignition is
on. Note that the
door must be opened, then closed, or the door will not
automatically relock.
If you don’t want the doors to unlock automatically
when you
turn the ignition off, you can remove the Lock
Control fuse in the instrument panel fuse block. See
“Fuses and Circuit Breakers” in the Index.
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.
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Remote Lock Control (Option)
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 Remote Lock Control 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 harmful interference, and
(2) This device must accept any interference received.
including interference that may cause undesired operation. Should interference to this system occur, try this:
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Check to determine if battery replacement
is
necessary. See the instructions on battery
replacement.
Check the distance.
You may be too far from your
vehicle.
This product has a maximum range.
Check the location. Other vehicles or objects may be
blocking the signal.
See your Pontiac dealer or a qualified technician for
service.
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
Press UNLOCK once to
unlock the driver’s door.
Press
UNLOCK again
within
five seconds to
unlock all the doors. The
interior lamps will come on
(see ‘‘Sustained Interior
Illumination” in the Index
for more details).
To lock all doors, press DOOR. To unlock the tmnk,
press the trunk symbol on the transmitter. The trunk will
only unlock
if your transaxle is in PARK (P) and your
ignition is in
LOCK, OFF or ACC.
Matching ab-ansmitter(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 be 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, the remaining transmitters must also be
matched. Once the new transmitter
is coded, the lost
transmitter will not unlock
your vehicle.
You can match a transmitter to as many different
vehicles as you own, provided they are equipped with
exactly the same model system. (General Motors offers
several different models of these systems on their
vehicles.) Each vehicle can have only two transmitters
matched to it.
See your dealer to match transmitters to another vehicle.
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Battery Replacement
Under normal use, the batteries in your key chain
transmitter should last about two years.
You can tell the batteries are 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 batteries.
To replace your batteries:
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
1nse.d a flat object like a dime into the slot on the
back of the transmitter. Gently pry apart the front
and back.
Gently
pry the batteries out of the transmitter.
Put
the new batteries into the transmitter as shown
on the transmitter. Use Duracell@ batteries, type
DL20 1 6, or equivalent.
Put the two halves back together. Make sure the
halves are together tightly
so water won’t get in.
Test
the transmitter.
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Trunk Lock Remote Trunk Release (Option)
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).
Remember that your trunk can be opened at any time
using this lock release. Be sure to lock your doors.
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Glove Box
Use the door key to lock and unlock the glove box. To
open, lift the latch.
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Theft Parking at Night
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 walk away from 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. 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?
0 Put your valuables in a storage area, like your trunk
or glove box.
0 Lock the glove box.
0 Lock all the doors except the driver’s.
0 Then take the door key with you.
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Your vehicle is equipped
with the PASS-Key@II (Personalized Automotive
Security System) theft
deterrent system.
PASS-Key@II is a passive
theft deterrent system. This
means you don’t have to do
anything different to arm or
disarm
the system.
It works when you insert
or remove the key from the
ignition. PASS-Key@II uses a resistor pellet in the
ignition key that matches a decoder in your vehicle.
When the PASS-Key@II system senses that someone is
using the wrong key, it shuts down the vehicle’s starter an\
d
fuel systems. For about three minutes, the starter won’t
work and fuel won’t go
to the engine. If someone tries to
start your vehicle again or uses another key during this
time, the vehicle will not start. This discourages someone
from randomly trying different keys with different resistor
pellets in an attempt to make a match.
The ignition key must be clean and dry before it’s
inserted in the ignition or the engine may not start. If
the
engine does not start and the SECURITY light is on, the
key may be dirty or wet. Turn the ignition off. Clean and dry the key. Wait about
three minutes and try
again. The security light may remain on during this
time. If the starter still won’t work, and the key appears
to be clean and dry, wait about three minutes and try
another ignition key. At this time, you may also want to
check the fuse (see “Fuses and Circuit Breakers” in the
Index). If the starter won’t work with the other key, your
vehicle needs service. If your vehicle does start, the first
ignition key may be faulty. See your Pontiac dealer or a
locksmith who can service the PASS-Key@II.
If you accidentally use a key that has a damaged or
missing resistor pellet, the starter won’t work, and the
SECURITY light will flash. But you don’t have to wait
three minutes before trying another ignition key.
See your Pontiac dealer or a locksmith who can service
the PASS-Key@II to have a new key made.
If you’re ever driving and the SECURITY light comes on,
you will
be able to restart your engine if you turn it off.
Your PASS-Key% system, however, is not working
properly
and must be serviced by your Pontiac dealer.
Your vehicle is not protected by the PASS-Key% system.
If you lose or damage a PASS-Key@II ignition key, see
your Pontiac dealer or a locksmith who can service
PASS-Key@II
to have a new key made. In an
emergency, call the Pontiac Roadside Assistance
Program at 1-800-ROADSIB or
1-800-762-3743.
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