1998 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX trunk

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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The master key can be used
for the ignition, as well
as all door locks and
storage compartments.
The valet key can be used
for the ignition and the two
side doors only. It will not
open the
trunk, glove box or
fold down rear seat
trunk
access panel (if equipped). When a new vehicle
is delivered, it will come with
a bar
coded tag attached to the key ring.
This tag has a code on it that tells your dealer or
a
qualified locksmith how to make extra keys. Keep the
code in
a safe place. If you lose your keys, you’ll be able
to have new ones made easily using this code.
If you need a new ignition key, contact your dealer who
can obtain the correct key code. Remember to carry the
pre-cut emergency key which Pontiac sends after delivery.
(This service is not available in Canada.) In an
emergency, call Pontiac Roadside Assistance at
1-800-ROADSIDE or 1-800-762-3743. (In Canada call
1-800-268-6800.)
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Your vehicle has a number of features that can
help prevent theft. But you can have a lot
of
trouble getting into your vehicle if you ever lock
your keys inside. You may even have to damage
your vehicle to get in.
So be sure you have
extra keys.
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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.

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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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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Parking Lots Theft
Vehicle theft is big business, especially in some cities.
Although your vehicle has
a number of theft-deterrent
features, we know that nothing we put on it can make
it impossible to steal. However, there are ways you
can help.
Key in the Ignition
If you leave your vehicle with the keys inside, it’s an
easy target for joy riders or professional thieves -- so
don’t do it.
When you park your vehicle and open the driver’s door,
you’ll hear a chime reminding you to remove your key
from
the ignition and take it with you. Always do this.
Your steering wheel will be locked, and so will your
ignition and transaxle. And remember to lock the doors.
Parking at Night
Park in a lighted spot, close all windows and lock your
vehicle. Remember
to keep your valuables out of sight.
Put them in a storage area, or take them with you. 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 doors except
the driver’s.
Give the valet key to the valet. Then take the tnaster
key with you.

Content Theft-Deterrent
(If Equipped)
If your vehicle has’this option, it has a theft-deterrent
alarm system.
A red light located on top of your instrument panel (near
the center
of the vehicle, next to the windshield) will
flash slowly when the system is armed.
While armed, the doors will not unlock with the power
lock switch. The
alarm will go off if someone damages
the vehicle, tampers with the trunk lock, enters the
vehicle (without using the remote keyless
entry
transmitter or key to unlock the doors), or turns the
ignition on. Your
horn will sound and your headlamps
will
flash for up to two minutes. The system will also
cut off the fuel supply, preventing the vehicle from
being driven.
Arming with the Power Lock Switch
Your alarm system will arm when you use either the
power lock switch to lock the doors while any door is
open and the key is removed from the ignition (if you
would like to
turn off the power door lock switch
arming, see “Locks and Lighting Choices” in the Index).
The security light flashes quickly to let you know when
the system is ready
to arm with the power door switches.
The security light will stop flashing
and stay on when
you press the rear of the power lock switch, to let you
know the system is arming. After all doors are closed
and locked, the security light will begin flashing at a
very slow rate to let you know the system is armed.
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Delayed Illumination
The Delayed Illumination feature will continue to illuminate the interior for
25 seconds after all the doors
have been closed
so that you can find the ignition and
buckle your seat belt at night. Delayed Illumination will not occur while the ignition is in RUN or ACCESSORY.
After
25 seconds have elapsed, the interior lamps will
slowly fade out. The lamps will fade out before the
25 seconds have elapsed if you:
Turn the ignition to RUN or ACCESSORY.
Lock all doors using your remote keyless entry
Lock the doors using the power door lock switch.
To turn Delayed Illumination feature
off or on, see
“Locks and Lighting Choices” in the Index.
Exit Lighting
transmitter (if equipped).
For exiting your vehicle at night, your vehicle is
equipped with the Exit Lighting feature. The interior
lamps will illuminate for up to
25 seconds when you
remove your key from the ignition. After
25 seconds
have elapsed, the interior lamps will slowly fade out.
The lamps will fade out before the
25 seconds have
elapsed if you:
0 Turn the ignition to RUN or ACCESSORY.
0 Lock all doors using your remote keyless entry
0 Lock the doors using the power door lock switch.
When any door is opened, exit lighting is canceled. The
interior lamps will stay on while any door is opened and
will slowly fade out when all the doors are closed. The
interior lamps may stay on for up to
25 seconds after all
the doors have been closed if they have not been locked.
See “Delayed Illumination” earlier
in this section.
To turn the Exit Lighting feature
off or on, see “Locks
and Lighting Choices” in the Index.
Battery Saver
Your vehicle has a feature to help prevent you from
draining the battery in case you accidentally leave the
interior, trunk or underhood lamps on. If you leave any
of these lamps on while the ignition is in LOCK or
OFF,
they will automatically turn off after 10 minutes. The
lamps won’t come back on again until you do one of
the following:
Turn the ignition to RUN or ACCESSORY.
0 Turn the interior lamp dial all the way to the right,
Open (or close and reopen) a door that is closed.
transmitter (if equipped).
then back slightly to
the left.
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