1996 PONTIAC GRAND-AM keyless entry

Door Locks
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Unlocked doors can be dangerous.
Passengers
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open the doors and fall out. When
a door is
locked, the inside handle won’t.open it.
Outsiders can easily enter through an unlocked
door when
you slow down or stop your vehicle.
This
may not be so obvious: You increase the
chance of being thrown out of the vehicle in
a
crash if the doors aren’t locked. Wear safety belts
properly,
lock your doors, and you will be far
better off whenever you drive your vehicle.
There
are several ways to lock and unlock your vehicle.
From the outside, you can use your key in the door lock.
You
can also use the Keyless Entry System if your
vehicle has this option.
From the inside, you can lock the door by sliding the
locking lever rearward.
To unlock the door, slide the locking lever forward.
The
lock control will show orange when in the unlock
position.
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Keyless Entry System Should interference to this system occur, try this:
If your Pontiac has this option, you can lock and unlock Check to determine if battery replacement is
your doors or unlock your trunk from up to 38 feet (9 m) necessary. See the instructions on battery
away
using the key chain transmitter supplied with your replacement.
vehicle.
Check the distance. You may be too far from your
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 harmful intederence, and
(2) This device must accept any interference received,
including interference that may cause undesired operation. vehicle.
This product has a maximum range.
Check the location. Other vehicles or objects may be
blocking the signal.
0 See
your Pontiac dealer OF a qualified twhnicim for
service.
Changes or modifications to this system
by other than an
authorized service facility could void authorization to
use this equipment,
Operation
The driver's door will unlock automatically when
UNLOCK is pressed. If UNLOCK is pressed twice
quickly, all
doors will unlock. All the doors will lock
when
DOOR is pressed, The trunk will unlock any time
the opened trunk symbol is pressed if the ignition is
OFF. If the ignition is on, the trunk will unlock if the
automatic tramaxle
is in NEUTRAL (N) or PARK (P).
On vehicles equipped with a manual transaxle, the
parking brake must be set.
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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 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, any remaining transmitters must also be
matched. Once the new trans’mitter is coded, the lost
transmitter
will not unlock your vehicle. Each vehicle
can have only two transmitters matched
to it.
Batterv Retdacement
Under norma we, 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.
Replacing the Battery in the Remote Keyless Entry
1. Pop the cover off by inserting a coin or similar
object in the slot between the covers, and then
twisting.
2. Lift the front cover off, bottom half first.
3. Remove and replace the two batteries. Use two
4. Put the two halves back together. Make sure the
5. Check the transmitter operation.
Duracell@
batteries, type DL-2016 or equivalent.
cover is on tightly,
so water won’t get in.
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Trunk Security Override
The remote trunk release is
equipped with an override
feature to help prevent
unauthorized entry into the
trunk when leaving the
vehicle unattended. The
switch is located on the
inside
of the trunk lid,
mounted to the trunk lid
latch.
To turn the override feature on, slide the switch all the
way to the right.
To turn the override. feature off, slide
the switch all the way to the left.
When the override is on, the mechanical remote trunk
release will not release the trunk lid. However, the
trunk
lid can still be opened with the key.
This lockout feature is only available on vehicles that do
not have the Keyless Entry System.
Theft
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.
If you have an automatic transaxle, taking your
key out also locks your transaxle.
And remember to lock
the doors.
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.
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Illuminated Entry System
When you lift the outside handle of either front door or
open a rear door, the lamps inside
your vehicle will go
on. These lamps will fade out after about 40 seconds, or
when the ignition is turned
on after all doors have been
closed. If the ignition was recently turned off, the lamps
will fade out after four seconds. These lamps will also
go on when you press the DOOR or UNLOCK button
on the optional Keyless Entry transmitter.
If the ignition has been off for less than two minutes, the
lamps inside your vehicle will stay on for 15 seconds
when your key is removed from the ignition switch to
provide an illuminated exit. When the, interior lamps go
off they will fade out like in a movie theatre.
Front Reading Lamps (Option)
These lamps and the interior courtesy lamps will come
on when you open the doors.
To turn on a reading lamp when the doors are dosed,
press the button. Press it again to turn the lamp off.
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Front Map Lamps (Option)
If your vehicle has a sunroof, it will have a rearview mirror
with lamps built in. The lamps go on when you open the
doors. When the doors
are closed, turn the lamps on and off
with the switches located below the face of the mirror.
Rear Reading Lamps (Option)
These overhead lamps and the interior courtesy lamps
will come on when you open the doors.
To turn on a reading lamp when the doors are closed,
press the button. Press it again-to
turn off the lamp.
Trunk Lamp
This lamp comes on when you open your trunk.
Battery Saver
Your Pontiac is equipped with a battery saver feature
designed to protect your vehicle’s battery.
When any interior lamp (trunk, reading, footwell or glove box) is left
on when the ignition is turned off, the
battery saver system will automatically shut the lamp off
after
20 minutes. This will avoid draining the battery.
To reactivate the interior lamps, either:
0 The ignition must be turned on,
0 The activated lamp switch must be turned off and
then on, or
0 A front door must be opened.
The battery saver feature will also be activated when
any door
of your vehicle is left open.
Also, if your vehicle is left with the ignition turned off
for over
24 days, battery power to your clock, audio
system and Keyless Entry (if you have this option) will
be turned off to reduce battery
drain. When the ignition
is turned on again, battery power will be resupplied.
However, under these conditions, it will be necessary to
reset the clock and audio system settings.
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Fuse
INT LPS
PWR
ST
RDO IGN
HTR-A/C
CRUISE
TAIL LPS
a Fuse Useage
PWR WDO Power Window (Circuit Breaker)
TURN Turn Signal Lamps
Useage
Alarm Module (Illuminated Entry,
Warning Chimes, Overhead
Lamps., MapJReading Lamps,
Glove Box Lamp, Trunk Lamp,
Radio, Power Mirrors), Anti-Lock
Brakes, Variable
Effort Steering,
Remote Keyless
Entry
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Heater/Air Conditioning Blower,
Daytime Running Lamps, Automatic Light Control
Cruise Control
Parking Lamps, Taillamps,
Sidemarker Lamps, License
Lamps, Instrument Panel Lights,
Headlamp
Warning Alarm
Cigarette Lighter
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Fuse
WIPER
02
,DR UNLK
ALARM
FOG/FTP
PRNDL
BR LK 2
AIR BAG
HORN
Usage
Windshield Wipers/Washers
Heated Oxygen Sensors Automatic
Door Unlock
Automatic Transaxle, Automatic
Door Unlock, Alarm Module
(Illuminated Entry, Warning
Chimes), TraGtion Telltale, Rear
Window Defogger, Remote
Keyless Entry
Fog Lamps
Instrument Cluster, Powertrain Computer, Park-Lock Solenoid,
Electronic
PRNDL
Door Locks
Air Bag-Power
Horn, Service Tool Power
Fuse Usage
INST Instrument Cluster
STOP
HAZ Stoplamps, Hazard Lamps,
Anti-Lock Brakes
PCM Powertrain Control Module
DR LK
1 Door Locks
INST
LPS Instrument Panel Lights, Fog
Lamps
RR DEF Rear Window Defogger
HDLP Headlamps, Daytime Running Lamps (Circuit Breaker)
Steering Wheel Controls (If Equipped)
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Your steering wheel radio controls are protected
by fuses. For service, contact your Pontiac
service department.
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