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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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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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