1997 PONTIAC PONTIAC remote control

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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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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Locks and Lighting Choices
Your Pontiac’s locks and lighting systems can be programmed with several different features. The features you can
program depend on the options that came with your vehicle. The following chart shows the features that can be
programmed and which options you need to have to program them.
Feature
Number
Arming/ Unlock Door
Locking/
tion/
Sounded
Theft Theft Lock/
Driver’s Closed Door Locks
Illurnma- of Chimes
Content
Content
Remote
Remote Last Door
Auto~matic
Delayed
Exit tion
Control Deterrent
Lighting
Disarming Confirma - Unlock
Lockout
2
X X X x X X X 4
X X X X 3
X X
X
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Your vehicle comes with this feature set in Mode 3. This
means that:
0 All doors will automatically lock when you shift out
All doors will automatically unlock when the
of PARK (P) and
ignition is turned
OFF.
To change the factory setting, while in the programming
mode
do the following:
1. Press LOCK on the power lock switch.
2. Count the number of chimes you hear. The number
of chimes tells you which mode your vehicle is set
for.
You change the mode by pressing LOCK again.
3. Repeat step 2 until you hear the number of chimes
that matches the mode you want.
Mode 1: Off (Automatic door locking and unlocking
are disabled). You will always need to lock your door
manually while driving to increase occupant safety.
0 To lock: All doors will lock when you press the power
door
lock switch or when you lock the vehicle using
the Remote Lock Control key chain transmitter.
To unlock: All doors will unlock when you press the
power door lock switch again or when you press
UNLOCK on the key chain transmitter.
Mode 2: Automatic Locking Only
0 Automatic Door Unlocking: Off
0 Automatic Door Locking: Shift out of PARK (P)
with the ignition on and the driver’s door closed,
all doors will lock automatically.
Mode 3: Automatic Unlocking With Ignition Off
Automatic Door Unlocking: Turn off the ignition
with the Transaxle in PARK (P) and all doors will
unlock automatically.
with the ignition on and the driver’s door closed and
all doors will unlock automatically.
0 Automatic Door Locking: Shift out of PARK (P)
Mode 4: Automatic Unlocking and Locking With
Transaxle in PARK (P)
0 Automatic Door Unlocking: Shift into PARK (P) with
the ignition on and all doors will unlock automatically.
Automatic Door Locking: Shift out of PARK (P)
with the ignition on and the driver’s door closed and
all doors will lock automatically.
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Lockout DeterrenULast Door
CIosed Locking
Your vehicle comes with this feature set in Mode 2. This
means that:
If you leave your keys in the ignition and get out of
the driver’s door, you won’t be able to lock the doors
with the power door locks and
To change the factory setting, do the following:
1. Press UNLOCK on the power lock switch.
2. Count the number of chimes you hear. The nurnber of
chimes tells you which mode your vehcle is set for.
You change the mode by pressing UNLOCK again.
3. Repeat step 2 until you hear the number of chimes
that matches the mode you want.
Mode 1: Both Off (Doors will always lock immediately
when you press
LOCK on the power lock switch or the
key chain transmitter, if equipped).
Mode 2: Lockout Deterrent Only (If you leave your key
in the ignition with the driver’s door
open, you will not
be able to lock the doors using your
power locks).
Mode 3: Last Door Closed Locking Only (If the power
lock switch or
key chain transmitter (if equipped) is
used to lock the vehicle while any door is open and key
is out of ignition, you will hear three chimes. The doors
will not lock. Five seconds after the last door
is closed,
all doors will lock).
Mode 4: Both On (This combines modes 2 and 3).
Remote Driver’s Unlock Control
Your vehicle comes with this feature set in Mode 2. This
means that:
0 When you press UNLOCK on your key chain
When you press UNLOCK on your key chain
transmitter,
the driver’s
door will unlock and
transmitter again, all doors will unlock,
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Fuse
FUTURE
PARK
LP
FOG LP
FUTURE
ECM
FUEL PMP
TCC
ALT
Description
Spare
Chimemall Module, Taillamps,
Park Lamps, Sidemarker Lamps, Dimmable
Lamps
Fog Lamps
Spare
ECM/PCM
Fuel Pump
Automatic Transaxle: Enable,
Switch, Shift,
PWM
Alt Sense
Fuse
RADIO
AC CLU
Description
Radio, Remote Lock Control,
Theft Shock Sensor, Trip
Computer, HVAC Module, ABS
Module, Security LED
AC Clutch
B/U LP
Trunk Release, Back-up Lamps
IGN MODULE
Ignition Module
IGNI-UH
INJ MAF,
Heated Sensors, Canister
Prg,
Boost Solenoid
Fuel Injectors
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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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