
Section 2 Features and Controls 
Keys ............................................................... 2.3 
Remote  Keyless  Entry  System 
......................... 2.4 
Remote Keyless  Entry  System  Operation ........... 2.5 
Doors  and  Locks ............................................. 2-8 
Door  Locks 
.................................................... 2-8 
Power  Door  Locks 
.......................................... 2-9 
Last  Door  Closed  Locking 
................................ 2-9 
Programmable  Automatic  Door  Locks 
.............. 2-10 
Lockout  Protection 
........................................ 2-10 
Leaving  Your  Vehicle 
.................................... 2-1  1 
Trunk 
.......................................................... 2-1  1 
Windows ........................................................ 2.13 
Power  Windows 
............................................ 2-14 
Sun  Visors 
................................................... 2.14 
Theft-Deterrent  Systems .................................. 2.15 
Content  Theft-Deterrent 
................................. 2.15 
PASS-Key@ 
Ill .......................................... 2.16 
PASS-Key@ 
Ill Operation ........................... 2-17 
Starting  and  Operating  Your  Vehicle ............... -2-1 9 
New  Vehicle  Break-In 
.................................... 2-19 
Ignition Positions 
.......................................... 2.19 
Starting  Your  Engine 
..................................... 2-20 
Engine  Coolant Heater 
.................................. 2-23 
Automatic  Transaxle Operation 
....................... 2.24  Shifting  Into 
Park 
(P) ..................................... 2-28 
Parking  Over  Things  That  Burn 
....................... 2-30 
Shifting 
Out 
of Park (PI ................................. 2-30 
Engine  Exhaust ............................................ 2-31 
Running  Your  Engine  While You  Are  Parked 
.... 2-32 
Mirrors ........................................................... 2-33 
Manual  Rearview  Mirror 
................................ -2-33 
Automatic  Dimming  Rearview  Mirror with 
Onstar@,  Compass  and Temperature 
Automatic  Dimming  Rearview  Mirror with 
Compass  and  Temperature  Display 
.............. 2-34 
Outside  Power Mirrors 
................................... 2-37 
Outside  Convex Mirror 
................................... 2-37 
OnStar@  System ............................................. 2-38 
Storage Areas .... -2-40 
Glove  Box 
................................................... 2-40 
Overhead  Console 
........................................ 2-40 
Center  Console  Storage Area 
......................... 2-40 
Assist  Handles 
............................................. 2-41 
Purse  or  Litter Bag Holder 
............................. 2-41 
Rear  Storage  Area 
........................................ 2-41 
Convenience  Net 
.......................................... 2-41 
Trunk  Access  Panel 
...................................... 2-41 
Display 
.................................................... 2-33 
.................................... 
Parking  Brake .............................................. 2-27 Sunroof .................. ........... ............. 2.42 
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Your vehicle  has the PASS-Key@ Ill vehicle theft 
system.  The key has  a transponder  in  the key  head  that 
matches  a  decoder  in  the vehicle’s steering column. 
If  a  replacement  key  or an  additional key is  needed, 
it  must  be purchased  from your dealer.  The key will  have 
PK3  stamped  on  it. 
Any  new  PASS-Key@ 
Ill key  must  be  programmed 
before  it will  start your vehicle.  See PASS-Key 
111 on 
page 2-16 for  more  information  on  programming 
your  new  key. 
In an emergency,  contact  Pontiac  Roadside Assistance. 
See  Roadside Assistance  Program  on page 
7-5 for 
more  information. 
Notice: Your vehicle has  a  number  of  features that 
can help prevent theft.  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 spare  keys. 
If your vehicle is  equipped with the OnStar  system  with 
an  active subscription and  you lock your  keys inside 
the  vehicle,  OnStar  may  be able  to send  a  command  to 
unlock your vehicle.  See OnStap  System on page 
2-38 
for  more information. 
Remote  Keyless  Entry  System 
Your  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  interference, and 
2.  This device  must accept  any  interference  received, 
including interference that  may  cause  undesired 
operation  of the  device. 
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. 
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Notice: If the other  system  isn’t  a 12-volt system 
with  a  negative  ground, both  vehicles  can be 
damaged. 
1.  Check the other vehicle. It  must  have a  12-volt 
battery  with a  negative ground  system. 
2. Get the vehicles close enough so the jumper cables 
can  reach,  but  be sure the vehicles aren’t touching 
each  other.  If they  are,  it  could cause a ground 
connection you  don’t  want.  You  wouldn’t  be able to 
start  your vehicle, and the bad grounding could 
damage the electrical  systems. 
To  avoid the possibility  of the  vehicles  rolling, set 
the  parking brake firmly on both vehicles involved  in 
the  jump  start procedure.  Put an automatic 
transaxle in  PARK 
(P) or a manual transaxle in 
NEUTRAL before setting the parking brake. 
Notice: If you  leave  your radio  on,  it could  be badly 
damaged. The  repairs  wouldn’t be covered  by 
your  warranty. 
3. Turn off the  ignition  on both  vehicles.  Unplug 
unnecessary accessories plugged into the cigarette 
lighter or  in the  accessory power outlet.  Turn 
off 
the radio and all lamps that  aren’t needed. This will 
avoid  sparks and help save both batteries. And  it 
could  save  your  radio! 
4. Open the hoods  and locate  the  batteries.  Find  the 
positive 
(+) and  negative (-) terminal  locations  on 
each  vehicle.  You  will  not  need to  access  your 
battery  for jump  starting.  Your  vehicle  has 
a remote 
positive 
(+) jump starting  terminal  for  that  purpose. 
The terminal  is located  in  the  engine  compartment 
on  the  passenger’s  side  of the  vehicle,  near 
the  diagonal  cross brace.  See  Engine  Compartment 
Ovewiew 
on page 5-72 for  more  information  on 
location. 
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To uncover  the  remote  positive (+) terminal, squeeze 
the  sides 
of the plastic  cap and slide  the cap off. 
You  should  always  use  the remote  positive (+) terminal 
instead 
of the  positive (+) terminal  on the  battery. 
An  electric  fan  can  start  up even  when 
rile 
engine  is  not  running  and  can  injure  you.  Keep 
hands,  clothing  and  tools  away from  any 
underhood  electric  fan. 
Fans  or  other  moving  engine  parts  can  injure 
you  badly.  Keep  your  hands  away  from  moving  parts  once  the  engine 
is running. 
I- -jng  a  ma I n r a  battery  can  cause  battery 
gas  to  explode.  People  have  been  hurt  doing 
this, and  some  have  been  blinded.  Use a 
flashlight  if  you  need  more  light. 
Be  sure  the  battery  has  enough  water.  You 
don’t  need  to  add  water  to  the  ACDelco@  battery  installed  in  your  new  vehicle.  But  if  a 
battery  has  filler  caps,  be  sure  the  right 
amount  of fluid  is  there. If 
it is low, add  water 
to  take  care  of  that  first.  If  you  don’t,  explosive  gas  could  be  present. 
Battery  fluid  contains  acid  that  can  burn  you. 
Don’t  get 
it on  you.  If  you  accidentally  get it in 
your  eyes  or  on  your  skin,  flush  the  place  with water  and  get  medical  help  immediately. 
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11.  Now  start the vehicle with the  good battery  and  run 
the  engine  for  a while. 
12. Try to start  the vehicle that  had the dead  battery. 
If 
it won’t  start after  a  few tries, it probably  needs 
service. 
Notice: Damage  to your  vehicle may  result from 
electrical  shorting 
if jumper cables are  removed 
incorrectly.  To prevent electrical shorting, take care 
that  the cables  don’t  touch each other  or  any 
other  metal.  The  repairs wouldn’t be covered by 
your  warranty. 
I 
w 
A. Heavy,  Unpainted Metal  Engine  Part 
B.  Good  Battery  or  Remote  Positive 
(+) Terminal 
C. Dead Battery  or  Remote  Positive (+) Terminal 
To disconnect  the  jumper cables from both vehicles, 
do  the following: 
1. Disconnect  the black  negative (-) cable  from  the 
vehicle that  had the  dead  battery. 
2. Disconnect  the black  negative (-) cable  from  the 
vehicle with the  good battery. 
3. Disconnect  the red positive (+) cable  from the 
vehicle  with the good  battery. 
4. Disconnect the  red positive (+) cable  from  the  other 
vehicle. 
5. Return  the  remote  positive (+) terminal cover to  its 
original position. 
Jumper  Cable Removal 
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