1997 PONTIAC BONNEVILLE trunk release

Vehicles are delivered programmed in Mode 5. To
change to another m'ode:
Personalization Features
The following list of features that are available on your
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Press and hold the driver's power door lock switch
Bonneville can be programmed to the driver's
located on the door panel. preference for each of the key transmitters.
Press the opened trunk button
on the transmitter.
The transmitter will remain
in its current mode.
Press the opened trunk button again. Each time the
opened trunk button is pressed, the transmitter will
advance to the next mode.
Release the power door lock switch.
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Automatic Door Locks: This feature programs your
door locks to automatically lock or unlock when
shifting
in and out of PARK (P).
Security Feedback: This feature provides feedback
to the driver when the vehicle receives
a command
from the key transmitter.
Delayed
Locking: This feature lets the driver delay
the actual locking
of the vehicle. When all doors
have been closed, the doors will lock automatically
after five seconds.
For more detailed information and programming instructions, refer
to the Index for each individual
feature listed above.
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2. Once the transmitter is separated, use a pencil to
remove the old b,attery.
Do not use a metal object.
3. Remove and replace the battery. Replace it as the
4. Snap the transmitter back together tightly to be sure
instructions inside the cover indicate.
no moisture can enter.
5. Resynchronize the transmitter by pressing and
holding the
LOCK and UNLOCK buttons for
about eight seconds.
You must be within range
of the vehicle, When the transmitter has been
resynchronized, the horn will churp and the exterior
lamps will flash once.
NOTICE:
hen replacing the battery, use care notto touch I
Trunk
Trunk Lock Release
To unlock the trunk from the outside, insert the door key
and turn it.
Remote Trunk Release (Option)
If you have this option,
press the trunk release button located below the driver's door armrest
to
release the trunk lid.
Note: This option will not work
if the Remote Trunk
Release Lockout is on.
any of the circuitry. Static from your body
transferred to these surfaces may damage
in PARK (P). The system also works with the Remote the transmitter.
The ignition may be on or off and the transaxle must be
Keyl'ess Entry system.
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Remote Trunk Release Lockout (Option)
The trunk release lockout valet switch in the trunk
allows you to secure items
in the trunk. By pressing the
left side
of the valet switch, the remote trunk release
button below the driver’s door armrest will be disabled.
Push the right side
of the valet switch to enable the
remote trunk release button to work again.
Trunk Security Override (Option)
Pressing the trunk symbol on the remote transmitter
opens the trunk even if the remote
trunk release lockout
switch is activated.
Trunk Lid
It can be dangerous to drive with the trunk lid
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 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 windows are shut.
”urn the fan on your heating or cooling
system to its highest speed with the setting
on
ECON or VENT. That will force outside
air into your vehicle. See “Comfort
Controls” in the Index.
If you have air outlets on or under the
instrument panel, open them all the way.
See “Engine Exhaust’’ in the Index.
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When you pur the cap back on, turn it to the right
(clockwise) until
you hear a clicking sound. Make sure
Fuel Door Manual Release (Option)
you fully &stall the cap. The diagnostic system can
determine if the fuel
cap has been left off or improperly
installed. This would allow fuel to evaporate into
the
atmosphere. See “Malfunction Indicator Lamp” in
the Index.
type.
Your dealer can get one for you. If you get
the wrong
type, it may not fit properly. This may
If your vehicle has a fuel
door lock, the
fuel door
can be opened manually
in case of an electrical
power failure.
cause your malfunction indicator lamp to light
and your fuel tank and emissions system may be
damaged. See ‘(Malfunction Indicator Lamp” in
the Index. Open
the trunk. The release mechanism is on the
driver’s side
of the vehicle, at the top of the trunk
compartment. Pull the tab rearward to release the
fuel door.
Prying on
a locked fuel filler door can damage it.
Use the remote fuel door manual release located
in the trunk.
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Usage
Door Locks
Trunk Release, UC
Horns
Not Used
Miscellaneous Engines Controls
(OBD
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Fuel Pump
Injectors
Powertrain Control Module
Not Used
Not Used
A/C Programmer
Not Used
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