2001 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX Owners Manual

2-12 Battery Replacement
Under normal use, the battery in your remote keyless
entry transmitter should last about three 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.
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 do the following:
1. Insert a flat object like a coin into the slot on the side
of the transmitter and twist to separate the halves.
2. Gently pry the battery out of the transmitter. Do not
use the metal flanges to ªpop outº the battery.
3. Put the new battery into the transmitter as shown on
the transmitter. Use a type CR2032 battery, or
equivalent type.
4. Reassemble the transmitter. Make sure the halves are
snapped together tightly so water will not get in.
5. Check the transmitter operation.

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Multifunction Alarm Locks and Lighting Choices
Your vehicle'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. To determine which features your vehicle is equipped with, follow the steps listed for entering the
programming mode.

2-14 Entering Programming Mode
To program features, your vehicle must be in this
programming mode. Follow these steps:
1. Turn the ignition key to LOCK or OFF.
2. Remove the MALL PGM fuse from the instrument
panel fuse block. See ªFuses and Circuit Breakersº
in the Index.
3. Turn the ignition key to ACCESSORY.
4. Count the number of chimes you hear. You will hear
up to four chimes, depending on vehicle content. See
ªMultifunction Alarm Locks and Lighting Choicesº
earlier in this section.
You can now program your choices. After programming
a feature, you can exit the programming mode at
any time.
Exiting Programming Mode
To exit programming mode, turn the key from
ACCESSORY to OFF and put the MALL PGM fuse
back into the instrument panel fuse block.
Delayed Illumination and Exit Lighting
With delayed illumination, the interior lamps will stay
on for about 25 seconds after all doors are closed.
With exit lighting, the interior lamps will come on and
stay on for about 25 seconds whenever you remove the
key from the ignition.
Programmable Modes
Mode 1: Both Features Off (The interior lamps will
turn on or off at the same instant that a door is
opened or closed.)
Mode 2: Delayed Illumination Only (The interior lamps
will stay on for about 25 seconds after all the doors are
closed, or until you lock the doors.)
Mode 3: Exit Lighting Only (The interior lamps will
come on whenever you remove the key from the ignition
and stay on for about 25 seconds, or until you lock
the doors.)
Mode 4: Both Features On (This combines Modes 2 and 3.)

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When your vehicle was shipped from the factory, it was
programmed to Mode 4. The mode to which your
vehicle was programmed may have been changed since
it left the factory. To determine the mode to which your
vehicle is programmed or to program your vehicle to a
different mode, do the following:
1. Follow the instructions for ªEntering Programming
Modeº listed previously.
2. Turn the interior lamps thumbwheel all the way to
the right and then back slightly to the left.
3. Count the number of chimes you hear. The number
of chimes tells you which mode your vehicle is set
for. (If you do not wish to change the current mode,
you can either exit the programming mode by
following the instructions earlier in this section or
program the next feature available on your vehicle.)
4. Turn the interior lamps thumbwheel all the way to
the right and then back slightly to the left again to
change the current mode.
5. Repeat Step 4 until you hear the number of chimes
that matches the number of the mode you want.
The mode you selected is now set. You can either exit
the programming mode by following the instructions
earlier in this section or program the next feature
available on your vehicle.Automatic Door Locks
With automatic door locks, all doors will automatically
lock when you shift out of PARK (P) and automatically
unlock when the ignition is turned to OFF.
Programmable Modes
Mode 1: Both Features Off (Automatic door locking
and unlocking are disabled.) You will always need to
lock your doors manually before driving to increase
occupant safety.

All doors will lock when you press the power door
lock switch rearward or when you press the LOCK
on the remote keyless entry transmitter (if equipped).

All doors will unlock when you press the power door
lock switch forward or when you press UNLOCK on
the remote keyless entry transmitter (if equipped).
Mode 2: Automatic Door Locking Only

Automatic Door Unlocking: The automatic door
unlock feature is turned off.

Automatic Door Locking: Shift out of PARK (P)
with the ignition on and the driver's door closed, all
doors will lock automatically.

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Mode 3: Automatic Unlocking with the Ignition Off

Automatic Door Unlocking: Turn off the ignition
with the transaxle in PARK (P) 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.
Mode 4: Automatic Unlocking and Locking with
Transaxle in PARK (P)

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.When your vehicle was shipped from the factory, it was
programmed to Mode 3. The mode to which your
vehicle was programmed may have been changed since
it left the factory. To determine the mode to which your
vehicle is programmed or to program your vehicle to a
different mode, do the following:
1. Follow the instructions for ªEntering Programming
Modeº listed previously.
2. Press LOCK on the power door lock switch.
3. Count the number of chimes you hear. The number
of chimes tells you which mode your vehicle is set
for. (If you do not wish to change the current mode,
you can either exit the programming mode by
following the instructions earlier in this section or
program the next feature available on your vehicle.)
4. Press LOCK on the power door lock switch again to
change the current mode.
5. Repeat Step 4 until you hear the number of chimes
that matches the mode you want.
The mode you selected is now set. You can either exit
the programming mode by following the instructions
earlier in this section or program the next feature
available on your vehicle.

2-17 Last Door Closed Locking and
Lockout Prevention
With the last door closed locking and lockout prevention
features, your vehicle will do the following:

If you leave your key in the ignition and leave the
driver's door open, you won't be able to power
lock the doors.

When you press LOCK on the power door
lock switch or remote keyless entry transmitter
(if equipped) while any door is open, the doors will
not lock. Instead you will hear three chimes, which
let you know that the last door closed locking feature
is in operation. Five seconds after all the doors are
closed, all the doors will automatically lock.
Programmable Modes
Mode 1: Both Features Off (Doors will always lock
immediately when you press LOCK on the power
door lock switch or the remote keyless entry transmitter,
if equipped.)
Mode 2: Lockout Prevention 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
door lock switch or remote keyless entry transmitter,
if equipped, is used to lock the vehicle while any door
is open and the key is out of the 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 Features On (This combines
Modes 2 and 3.)
When your vehicle was shipped from the factory,
it was programmed to Mode 4. The mode to which
your vehicle was programmed may have changed since
it left the factory. To determine the mode to which your
vehicle is programmed or to program your vehicle to a
different mode, do the following:
1. Follow the instructions for ªEntering Programming
Modeº listed previously.
2. Press UNLOCK on the power door lock switch.
3. Count the number of chimes you hear. The number
of chimes tells you which mode your vehicle is set
for. (If you do not wish to change the current mode,
you can either exit the programming mode by
following the instructions earlier in this section or
program the next feature available on your vehicle.)

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4. Press UNLOCK again to change the current mode.
5. Repeat Step 4 until you hear the number of chimes
that matches the mode you want.
The mode you selected is now set. You can either exit
the programming mode by following the instructions
earlier in this section or program the next feature
available on your vehicle.
Remote Driver's Unlock Control
(If Equipped)
With the remote driver's unlock control feature, you can
program your vehicle to do the following:

When you press UNLOCK on your remote keyless
entry transmitter, the driver's door will unlock, and

when you press UNLOCK on your remote keyless
entry transmitter again within five seconds, all doors
will unlock.Programmable Modes
Mode 1: Remote All Doors Unlock (When you press
UNLOCK on the remote keyless entry transmitter once,
all doors will unlock.)
Mode 2: Remote Driver's Door and All Doors Unlock
(When you press UNLOCK on the remote keyless entry
transmitter once, the driver's door will unlock. If you
press UNLOCK again within five seconds, all doors
will unlock.)
When your vehicle was shipped from the factory, it was
programmed to Mode 2. The mode to which your
vehicle was programmed may have been changed since
it left the factory. To determine the mode to which your
vehicle is programmed or to program your vehicle to a
different mode, do the following:
1. Follow the instructions for ªEntering Programming
Modeº listed previously.
2. Press UNLOCK on the remote keyless
entry transmitter.
3. Count the number of chimes you hear. The number
of chimes tells you which mode the vehicle is set for.
(If you do not wish to change the current mode, you
can either exit the programming mode by following
the instructions earlier in this section or program the
next feature available on your vehicle.)

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4. Press UNLOCK on the remote keyless entry
transmitter again to change the current mode.
5. Repeat Step 4 until you hear the number of chimes
that matches the mode you want.
The mode you selected is now set. You can either exit
the programming mode by following the instructions
earlier in this section or program the next feature
available on your vehicle.
Remote Lock and Unlock Confirmation
(If Equipped)
With the remote lock and unlock confirmation feature,
you can program your vehicle to do the following:

When you use the remote keyless entry transmitter to
unlock your vehicle, your headlamps will flash to let
you know the command has been received. If you
press LOCK on the remote keyless entry transmitter
again within five seconds, the horn will sound briefly
and the headlamps will flash to let you know your
vehicle is locked.

When you use the remote keyless entry transmitter to
unlock your vehicle, your headlamps will flash to let
you know the command has been received.Programmable Modes
Mode 1: Both Features Off (Remote lock and unlock
confirmation are disabled.)
Mode 2: Exterior Lamps Flash Only

Remote Lock Confirmation: When you use the
remote keyless entry transmitter to lock the vehicle,
the headlamps will flash to let you know the
command is received.

Remote Unlock Confirmation: When you use the
remote keyless entry transmitter to unlock the
vehicle or open the trunk, the headlamps will flash
to let you know when the command is received.
Mode 3: Exterior Lamps Flash and Horn Sound

Remote Lock Confirmation: When you use the
remote keyless entry transmitter to lock the vehicle,
the horn will sound briefly and the headlamps will
flash to let you know the command is received.

Remote Unlock Confirmation: When you use the
remote keyless entry transmitter to unlock the
vehicle or open the trunk, the headlamps will flash
to let you know the command is received.