1998 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX keyless

Section 2 Features and Controls
Here you can learn about the many standard and optional features on your vehicle, and inform\
ation 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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Keys
Door Locks
Remote Keyless Entry System (If Equipped)
TrUnk
Theft
Content Theft-Deterrent (If Equipped)
New Vehicle “Break-In”
Ignition Positions
Starting Your Engine
Engine Coolant Heater
(If Equipped)
Automatic Transaxle Operation
Parking Brake Shifting Into PARK (P)
Shifting Out of PARK (P)
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Parking Over Things That Burn
Engine Exhaust
Running Your Engine While You’re Parked
Power Windows
Turn SignaVMultifunction Lever
Exterior Lamps
Interior Lamps
Locks and Lighting Choices
Mirrors
Storage Compartments Sunroof
(If Equipped)
The Instrument Panel
-- Your
Information System
Warning Lights, Gages and Indicators
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To turn this feature on or off, see “Locks and Lighting
Choices” in the Index.
Last Door Closed Locking
The Last Door Closed Locking feature makes it more
convenient for you to use your power door locks
to lock
all the doors when leaving your vehicle. When any door is
open, the first time you attempt to lock
the doors using the
power door lock switch or remote remote keyless entry
transmitter will result
in three chimes to signal that Last
Door Closed Locking feature is being used.
All doors can
be opened for any reason for five seconds from the time
the last door has been closed. Five seconds
after the last
door
is closed, all doors will lock. You can lock the doors
immediately by using the power door lock switch or the
remote keyless
entry transmitter.
The Last Door Closed Locking feature will not occur
and doors will not be locked as a result of this feature
when the ignition switch is in RUN or ACCESSORY.
The Last Door Closed Locking feature is not enabled
from the factory.
To turn the Last Door Closed Locking feature on or off,
see “Locks and Lighting Choices” in the Index.
Automatic Door Locks
All of the doors will lock automatically when you move
your shift lever out of PARK
(P). All doors will unlock
automatically when the ignition is turned
off while the
shift lever is in PARK
(P). If you prefer to have your
doors unlocked automatically at
any time, see “Locks
and Lighting Choices” in the Index.
If someone needs to get in or out
of the vehicle after the
doors have been automatically locked, then place the
shift lever into PARK
(P). Unlock all doors by using the
power door lock switch or unlock just the door you want
by using the inside lever. If you have programmed your
automatic door locks (see “Locks and Lighting Choices’’\
in the Index) to unlock the doors when the shift lever is
shifted into PARK (P), then the doors will be
automatically unlocked
for you. The doors will
automatically lock when
you move your shift lever out
of PARK (P) with the ignition on.
If you don’t want the doors to unlock automatically
when you turn the ignition
off, see “Locks and Lighting
Choices” in the Index.
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Rear Door Security Locks (4-Door Models)
Your vehicle is equipped with rear door security locks that
help prevent passengers from opening the rear doors
of
your vehicle from the inside. To use one of these locks:
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2.
Open one of the
rear doors.
On the inside
of the rear
door will be a lock.
Insert your master key
into this lock and
turn
it counterclockwise.
This will engage the
safety lock.
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 inside 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.
Remote Keyless Entry System
(If Equipped)
If your vehicle has this option, you can lock and unlock
your doors or unlock your
trunk from about 3 feet (1 m)
up to 30 feet (9 m) away using the remote keyless entry
transmitter supplied with your vehicle.
Your remote keyless
entry system operates on a radio
frequency subject to Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Rules and
with Industry Canada.
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 Canada.
Operation
is subject to the following two conditions:
(1) 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.
Changes or modifications to this system by other
than an
authorized service facility could void authorization to
use this equipment.
This system has a range of about 3 feet (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 the transmitter to
work,
try this:
Check to determine if battery replacement is
necessary. See the instructions that follow.
0 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, hold the transmitter higher,
and try again.
If you’re still having trouble, see your dealer or a
qualified technician for service.
Operation
3-Button Key Fob 4-Button Key Fob
Remote All Door Lock
To lock all doors, press LOCK on the remote keyless
entry transmitter (see “Power Door Locks” in the Index
for more details on power
door lock features). If your
vehicle is equipped with
the Content Theft-Deterrent
system, the
LOCK button may arm the system
(see “Content Theft-Deterrent” in the Index for
more details).
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1 ~ r: 3te Driver’s Door and All Door Unlock
When you press UNLOCK on the remote keyless entry
transmitter, only the driver’s door
will unlock. If you
press UNLOCK again within five seconds,
all the doors
will unlock. If you would like all doors to unlock the
first time you press
UNLOCK, see “Locks and Lighting
Choices”
in the Index. If your vehicle is equipped with
the Content Theft-Deterrent system, the
UNLOCK
button on the remote keyless entry transmitter will
disarm the system (see “Content Theft-Deterrent” in
the Index for more details).
Remote Trunk Release
Press the trunk symbol on your remote keyless entry
transmitter to open your
trunk. The transaxle must be in
PARK (P) for this feature to operate.
Remote Alarm (If Equipped)
When you press the horn button on the remote keyless
entry transmitter, your vehicle’s headlamps
will flash
and the horn will sound.
This will allow you to attract
attention,
if needed.
Remote LocWnlock Confirmation (If Equipped)
This feature provides feedback to the holder of the
remote keyless entry transmitter that a command has
been received
by the keyless entry 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.
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Matching Transmitter(s) To Your Vehicle
Each remote keyless entry 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 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 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 transmitter works,
it’s probably time to change the battery.
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.
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To replace your battery: -
Insert a flat object like a dime into the slot on
the side of the transmitter and 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,
or equivalent.
Reassemble the transmitter. Make
sure the halves are
snapped together tightly
so water will not get in.
5. Check the transmitter operation. If needed, follow
the instructions on resynchronizing your remote
keyless
entry transmitter.
Resynchronizing Your Remote Keyless
Entry Transmitter
Your remote keyless entry system uses a continually
changing code for increased security. Normally, the
receiver
in your vehicle will keep track of this
changing code.
Loss of synchronization will occur if the transmitter
is activated more than 256 times while out of range
of the vehicle.
0 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 remote keyless entry 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 the remote keyless entry transmitter.
If attempts to resynchronize your transmitter to the
vehicle
are not successful, you may need to match the
transmitter
to the vehicle.
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Trunk Trunk Lock
A CAUTION:
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:
0 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. can
also use
the remote
keyless entry transmitter, if
your vehicle has this option.
Remote Trunk Release (If Equipped)
Press the button behind the
glove
box door to unlock
the
trunk from inside Your
vehicle.
your transaxfe shift
lever must be in PARK (P).
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