2002 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX lock

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Courtesy Lamps
When a door is open, the courtesy lamps will
automatically come on. They make it easy for you to
enter and leave the vehicle at night. You can also turn
these lamps on by manually turning the interior lamps
thumbwheel all the way to the right.
Illuminated Entry
The illuminated entry feature will light the interior of
the vehicle so that you can see the inside of the vehicle
before you enter at night. The interior lamps will come
on for 40 seconds when you unlock the doors using the
remote keyless entry transmitter (if equipped) and the
ignition is in LOCK or OFF. After 40 seconds have
elapsed, the interior lamps will slowly fade out. The
lamps will fade out before 40 seconds have elapsed if
you do the following:

Lock all doors using the remote keyless entry
transmitter (if equipped).

Lock the doors using the power door lock switch.
When any door is opened, illuminated entry is canceled.
The interior lamps will stay on while any door is opened
and slowly fade out when all doors are closed. The
interior lamps may stay on for up to 25 seconds after all
doors have been closed if they have not been locked.
See ªDelayed Illuminationº later in this section.
Delayed Illumination
The delayed illumination feature will continue to light
the interior of the vehicle for 25 seconds after all the
doors have been closed so that you can find the ignition
and buckle the 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 do any of
the following:

Turn the ignition to RUN or ACCESSORY.

Lock all doors using the remote keyless entry
transmitter (if equipped).

Lock the doors using the power door lock switch.
To turn delayed illumination feature off or on, see
ªLocks and Lighting Choicesº in the Index.

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For exiting the vehicle at night, the vehicle is equipped
with the delayed exit lighting feature. The interior lamps
will illuminate for up to 25 seconds when you remove
the 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 do any of the following:

Insert the key and turn the ignition to RUN
or ACCESSORY.

Lock all doors using the remote keyless entry
transmitter (if equipped).

Lock the doors using the power door lock switch.
When any door is opened, delayed 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 ªDelayed Illuminationº
earlier in this section.
To turn the delayed exit lighting feature off or on, see
ªLocks and Lighting Choicesº in the Index.
Overhead Console Reading Lamps (Option)
These lamps are part of the overhead console. They will
go on when you open the doors. When the doors are
closed, push the button next to each lamp to turn
them on and off. The console also contains an open
storage bin.
Front Reading Lamps (Option)
If the vehicle has the optional sunroof, you will have
reading lamps in front of the sunroof switch located on
the headliner. These lamps will come on when you open
the doors. The lamps can be turned on and off manually
by pressing the button behind each reading lamp when
the doors are closed.
Rear Assist Handle Reading
Lamps (Option)
There is a reading lamp provided in each rear assist
handle. Use the button next to each lamp to turn it on
and off.

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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.

Turn the interior lamp thumbwheel completely to the
right, then back slightly to the left.

Open (or close and reopen) a door that is closed.
If the vehicle has less than 15 miles (25 km) on the
odometer, the battery saver will turn off the lamps after
only three minutes.
Mirrors
Adjust all the mirrors so you can see clearly when you
are sitting in a comfortable driving position.
Inside Day/Night Rearview Mirror
To reduce glare from lamps behind you, pull the lever
located in the center of the bottom of the mirror toward
you to the night position. To return the mirror back to
the day position, push the lever away from you.
Electrochromic Day/Night Rearview
Mirror with Compass and Temperature
Display (Option)
Your vehicle may have an automatic-dimming rearview
mirror with a compass and temperature display.
When turned on, an electrochromic mirror automatically
dims to the proper level to minimize glare from
headlamps behind your after dark.
The mirror has an eight
-point compass and temperature
display in the upper right corner of the mirror face. The
display shows the current outside temperature and the
vehicle's current direction.

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Automatic Dimming Feature
The automatic dimming feature is turned on and off by
pressing the far left button, located on the lower part of
the mirror face, for up to three seconds. A light on the
mirror will be lit when the feature is turned on. It will go
out when the feature is turned off.
Temperature Display
The ON/OFF button located on far left on the bottom of
the mirror face changes the temperature display. You can
select
F,
C, or turn the display off.
Compass Operation
There is a compass display in the window in the upper
right corner of the mirror face. The compass displays a
maximum of two characters. For example, NE is
displayed for north
-east.
The compass may need to be calibrated. See ªCompass
Calibrationº in the Index for more information.
The other three buttons are for the OnStar system.
See your dealer for more information on the system and
how to subscribe to OnStar. See ªOnStar

Systemº in
the Index for more information about the services
OnStar provides.
Power Outside Rearview Mirrors
The power mirror control is
located near the driver's
window, on the armrest.
Turn the control counterclockwise to adjust the left
mirror or clockwise to adjust the right mirror. Then
move the control in the direction you want the
mirror to go.

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Convex Outside Mirror
Your passenger's side mirror is convex. A convex
mirror's surface is curved so you can see more from the
driver's seat.
CAUTION:
A convex mirror can make things (like other
vehicles) look farther away than they really are.
If you cut too sharply into the right lane, you
could hit a vehicle on your right. Check your
inside mirror or glance over your shoulder before
changing lanes.
Storage Compartments
Glove Box
Use your key to lock and unlock the glove box. To open,
lift the right side of the latch.
Overhead Console (If Equipped)
The optional overhead console has reading lamps and
storage compartments (including one for your garage
door opener and one for sunglasses). These features are
explained on the following pages.

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Trunk Access Panel (If Equipped)
If the vehicle has rear seat armrests, you will also have a
trunk access panel.
This feature allows items in the trunk to pass through
the rear seat. To use the trunk access panel, pull the rear
armrest down, unlock the access panel with the ignition
key and pull it down.
Convenience Net (If Equipped)
The vehicle may have a convenience net. You'll see it
on the back wall of the trunk.
Put small loads, like grocery bags, in the net. It can help
keep them from falling over during sharp turns or quick
starts and stops.
The net isn't for larger, heavier loads. Store them in the
trunk as far forward as you can.
You can unhook the net so that it will lie flat when
you're not using it.

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Ashtray and Cigarette Lighter
The center front ashtray is on the instrument panel. To
open it, pull at the bottom of the ashtray until it is fully
open. To remove the ashtray cup, lift the tabs on the
sides and pull out. On four
-door models an ashtray is
located on each of the rear doors.
NOTICE:
Don't put papers and other things that burn
into the ashtrays. If you do, cigarettes or other
smoking materials could set them on fire,
causing damage.
To use the lighter, located inside the center front ashtray,
push it in all the way and let go. When it's ready, it will
pop back out by itself.
NOTICE:
Don't hold a cigarette lighter in with your hand
while it is heating. If you do, it won't be able to
back away from the heating element when it's
ready. That can make it overheat, damaging the
lighter and the heating element.
Sun Visors
To block out glare, you can swing down the visors.
You can also swing them from front to side.
Visor Vanity Mirrors
Open the cover to expose the vanity mirror. If the
vehicle has the optional lighted vanity mirrors, the
lamps come on when you open the cover.

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Remote Diagnostics: If an instrument panel
light comes on, press the OnStar Services button.
An advisor can perform a check of the engine
on
-board computer and recommend what action
needs to be taken.

OnStar MED
-NET: Med-Net can store your
personal medical history and provide it to emergency
personnel if necessary. (Requires activation and
additional fee).

Accident Assist: An advisor can provide
step
-by-step guidance following an accident.

Remote Door Unlock:To contact the center, call
1
-888-4-ONSTAR. You will be required to provide
your security information. An advisor will send a
command to your vehicle to unlock itself. The
advisor can delay unlocking your vehicle. Remote
Door Unlock is disabled 48 hours after the vehicle is
parked to maintain the battery charge.
Vehicle Locator Service: To contact the center, call
1
-888-4-ONSTAR. You will be required to provide
your security information. An advisor will send a
command to your vehicle to sound the horn and/or
flash the lamps.

Route Support: An advisor can provide directions
or guidance to most places you want to go. In
addition, they can help you locate gas stations,
rest areas, ATMs, hospitals, hotels, stores, eateries
and more.

Ride Assist: An advisor can locate transportation in
the event that you are unable to drive.

Concierge Services: The concierge advisor can
obtain tickets, reservations, or help with vacation/trip
planning and other unique items and services.