1998 PONTIAC BONNEVILLE keyless

Battery Replacement
Under normal use, the battery 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 trarisrnitter works,
it’s probably time to change the battery.
For battery replacement, use one Duracella battery, type
DL-2032, or a similar type.
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.
To replace the battery:
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Insert a coin into the notch near the key ring. Turn
the coin to the left to separate the two halves of
the transmitter.
Once the transmitter is separated, use a pencil eraser
to remove the old battery. Do not use a metal object.
Remove and replace the battery. Replace it as the
instructions inside the cover indicate.
Snap the transmitter back together tightly to be sure
no moisture can enter.
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 chirp and the exterior lamps will flash once.
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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.
The ignition may be on or off and the transaxle must be
in PARK (P). The system also works with the remote
keyless entry system.
Remote Trunk Release Lockout (Option)
The trunk release lockout 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 keyless entry
transmitter opens the
trunk even if the remote trunk
release lockout switch is activated.
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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?
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If possible, park in a busy, well lit area.
Put your valuables in a storage area, like your
trunk or glove box. Be sure to close and lock the
storage area.
Close all windows.
Lock the glove
box.
Lock all the doors except the driver’s.
Then take the door key and remote keyless
entry
transmitter with you.
Universal Theft-Deterrent (Option)
If your vehicle has this option, it has a theft-deterrent
alarm system. With this system, the SECURITY light
will flash as you open the door (if your ignition is OFF).
SECURITY
This light reminds you to
activate the theft-deterrent
system when leaving
your vehicle.
Activating the system:
1. Open the door.
2. Lock the door with the power door lock switch while
the door is open,
or use the remote keyless entry
transmitter. The
SECURITY light should come on
and stay
on.
3. Close all doors. The SECURITY light should go
off after about 30 seconds and the system will then
be armed.
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If the SECURITY light comes on for one minute and
then shuts
off while the ignition is on, the security
system has detected a problem with itself. See your
dealer for service.
If a door or the trunk is opened without the key or
remote keyless entry transmitter, or if the door key
cylinders are damaged, the alarm will go
off. It will also
go
off if the trunk lock is damaged. Your vehicle’s lamps
will flash and the horn will sound for one minute, then
will go off in order to save battery power.
Remember, the theft-deterrent system won’t activate
if
you lock the doors with a key or manual door lock. It
activates only
if you use a power door lock switch while
the door is open, or the remote keyless entry transmitter.
Avoid setting
off the alarm by accident.
Always unlock
a door with a key, or use the remote
keyless entry system transmitter. Unlocking
a door any
other way will set
off the alarm.
If you set off the alarm by accident, unlock any door
with your key. You can also turn off the alarm by
pressing UNLOCK on the remote keyless entry
transmitter. The alarm won’t stop if you
try to unlock a
door any other way.
Testing the Alarm
1. From inside the vehicle, roll down the window.
2. Activate the system by locking the doors with the
power door lock switch while the door is open, or
with the remote keyless
entry transmitter.
3. Get out of the car, close the door and wait for the
SECURITY light to
go out.
4. Then, reach in through the window, unlock the door
with the manual door lock and open the door.
This
should set off the alarm.
If the alarm does not sound when it should, check to see
if the horn works. The horn fuse may be blown.
To
replace the fuse, see “Fuses and Circuit Breakers”
in the Index.
If the alarm does not sound,
or the vehicle’s lamps do
not flash, the vehicle should be serviced by an authorized service center.

Theater Dimming
This feature allows for a three to five-second fade out of
the courtesy lamps instead of immediate turn off.
Exit Lighting
With this feature, the interior lamps will come on for
25 seconds after you remove the key from the ignition.
This will give you time to find the door pull handle or
lock switches as you exit the vehicle.
Illuminated Entry (Option)
When you press the unlock button on the optional
remote keyless entry transmitter, the lamps inside your
vehicle will
go on. These lamps will go off after about
25 seconds, or when you start your engine. Pressing the
lock button on your remote keyless entry transmitter
will turn the lights immediately
off.
If a door is left ajar, your interior lamps will turn off
after 10 minutes to save your battery.
Front Reading Lamps
These front reading 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 either switch. Press it again to turn the lamp
off.
To avoid draining your vehicle’s battery, be sure to turn
off the reading lamps when leaving your vehicle.
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Fuel Door Lock (Option)
On a model equipped with the theft-deterrent system,
the fuel dmr is locked and unlocked together with the
driver’s power door lock. Therefore, to unlock the
fuel
filler door, you may use the outside door key lock, the
inside power door lock button
or the remote keyless
entry transmitter.
To unlock the fuel door, unlock the
driver’s door.
Filling Your Tank
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Gasoline vapor is highly flammable. It burns
violently, and that can cause very bad injuries.
Don’t smoke if you’re near gasoline or refueling
your vehicle. Keep sparks, flames and smoking
materials away from gasoline.
The cap is behind a hinged door on the driver’s side of
your vehicle. While refueling, hang the tethered
cap on the hook on
the inside of the fuel door.
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Section 9 Index
Accessory Inflator ............................. 2-54
Accessory Power Outlet
.......................... 2-55
Adjustable Support Seat
........................... 1-3
AirBag
....................................... 1-18
How Does it Restrain
... .................. 1-22
How
it Works ................................ 1-20
Location
.................................... 1-20
Readiness Light
......................... 1.20. 2.63
Servicing
................................... 1-24
What Makes it Inflate
.......................... 1-22
What Will
You See After it Inflates ............... 1-22
When Should it Inflate
......................... 1-22
Air Cleaner .................................... 6- 17
Airconditioning
................................ 3-5
Air Conditioning Refrigerants ..................... 6-65
Air Control. Climate Control System
............. 3-2. 3-3
Air Inflator System
.............................. 2-54 Appearance Care
............................... 6-49
Appearance Care Materials
....................... 6-56
Arbitration Program
.............................. 8-9
Armrest. Storage
............................... 2-52
Ashtrays
...................................... 2-53
Audio Equipment. Adding
........................ 3-28
Audio Systems
.................................. 3-9
Automatic Door Locks
............................ 2-5
Automatic Transaxle
............................ 2-24
Check
.. : ................................... 7-32
Fluid
....................................... 6-20
Operation
................................... 2-24
Overdrive
................................... 2-26
Park Mechanism Check ........................ 7-34
Audio Controls. Steering Wheel Touch Control
....... 3-26
Starting Your Engine
.......... ......... 2-21
Alarm. Univ6rsal Theft-Deterrent .................. 2- 16
Alignment and Balance. Tire
...................... 6-47 Back-up amp 2-79
Aluminum Wheels. Cleaning
...................... 6-54 Back-up Lamp Bulb Replacement 6-37
Antenna. Fixed
................................. 3-30 Battery 6-32
Antenna. Power
................................ 3-30 Jumpstarting 5-3
Antifreeze
..................................... 6-23 Replacement. Remote Keyless Entry 2-13
Anti-Lock Saver 2-48
Brakes ...................................... 4-7 Warnings 5-3
Anti-Lockout Feature ............................ 2-9 BBB Auto Line 8-9
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............................... Brake System Warning Light .......... . . 2-66. 4-7 WarningLight 2-64 ....................................
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Inspections (Continued) Throttle System
.............................. 7-35
CaliperKnuckle
.............................. 7-36
Instrument Panel ............................... 2-56
Brightness Control
............................ 2-46
Cleaning
.................................... 6-5 1
Cluster ........................... 2.58.2.59. 2.60
InteriorLamps
................................. 2-46
Jack, Tire
.................................... 5-27
Key Lock Cylinders Service
..................... 7-32
Jumpstarting ................................... 5-3
Key Reminder Warning
..................... 2- 15. 2-2 1
KeylessEn try ......................................
Instant Alarm ................................ 2-11
Personalization Features
....................... 2- 11
Resynchronization ............................ 2- 11
Security Feedback ............................ 2-12
Keys .......................................... 2-2
Labels Certification
................................. 4-30
Certificatioflire
............................. 4- 30
Service
Parts Identification ..................... 6-57
Tire-Loading Information
...................... 4-29
Vehicle Identification Number
................... 6-57
Lamps
........................................ 2-43
Interior ..................................... 2-46
Monitor Message
............................. 2-78
%Reminder
................................ 2-43
Leaving Your Vehicle ............................. 2-9
Level Control. Electronic
......................... 4-31
Light Sensor. Twilight Sentinel
.................... 2-45
Leaving Your Vehicle with the Engine Running ....... 2-31
Lighter
....................................... 2-53
Lights
Air Bae Readiness ....................... 1.20. 2.63 ~~ ~
Anti-Gck Brake System Warning ............ 2.66. 4.7
Battery
Warning .............................. 2-64
Brake System Warning
......................... 2-65
Check Engine ................................ 2-68
Check Gages
................................ 2-72
Interior
..................................... 2-46
Low Coolant Warning
......................... 2-67
Low Washer
Fluid ............................ 2-72
Oil Level Warning
............................ 2-72
Safety Belt Reminder ...................... 1-6, 2-63
Traction Control System Warning
............ 2-66, 4-9
Traction
Off Warning ...................... 2-66. 4-9
Loading
Your Vehicle ........................... 4-29
Locks
......................................... 2-4
Anti-LockoutFeature
.......................... 2-9
Automatic Door
............................... 2-5
Door
........................................ 2-4
FuelDoor
.................................... 6-6
Ignition Transaxle Lock Check
.................. 7-34
Key Lock Cylinder Service
..................... 7-32
Trunk ...................................... 2-14
Automatic Door. Customizing
.................... 2-6
Low Coolant Message
........................... 2-78
Low Coolant Warning Light
...................... 2-67
PowerDoor
.................................. 2-5
RearDoorSec
urity ............................. 2-8
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