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Keep this manual in the vehicle, so it will be there if it is
needed while you are on the road. If the vehicle is
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Canadian Owners
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How to Use This Manual
Many people read the owner manual from beginning to
end when they rst receive their new vehicle. If this
is done, it can help you learn about the features
and controls for the vehicle. Pictures and words work
together in the owner manual to explain things.
Index
A good place to quickly locate information about the
vehicle is the Index in the back of the manual. It is an
alphabetical list of what is in the manual and the
page number where it can be found.
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Part No. 05BONNEVILLE A First Edition
©2004 General Motors Corporation. All Rights Reserved.
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Remote Keyless Entry System
If equipped, the 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.
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.
2. This device must accept any interference received,
including interference that may cause undesired
operation of the device.
Changes or modications to this system by other than
an authorized service facility could void authorization to
use this equipment.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 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.
Check to determine if battery replacement is
necessary. See “Battery Replacement” under
Remote Keyless Entry System Operation on
page 2-5.
If you are still having trouble, see your dealer or a
qualied technician for service.
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Each remote keyless entry transmitter can be
programmed to a different mode according to the user’s
preference. To change to another mode, do the
following:
1. Keep all doors closed, the vehicle in PARK (P) and
the ignition on throughout this procedure.
2. Press and hold the driver’s power door lock switch
in LOCK through Step 4.
3. Press the button with the trunk symbol on the
transmitter. The transmitter will remain in its
current mode and the horn will chirp as feedback.
4. Press the button with the trunk symbol again. Each
time the transmitter’s trunk button is pressed, the
mode will advance by one, going from Mode 2 to 3
to 4, etc. and the horn will chirp as feedback.
5. Release the power door lock switch. The security
feedback will remain in the most recent mode
selected.
To verify the mode selected, remove the key from the
ignition and close all of the doors after you have
exited the vehicle. Press the lock button on the
transmitter to be veried and conrm the appropriate
feedback. Repeat with the unlock button.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 a maximum of four
transmitters matched to it.
See your dealer to match additional transmitters to your
vehicle.
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Battery Replacement
Under normal use, the battery in your remote keyless
entry transmitter should last about four years.
You can tell the battery is weak if the transmitter will not
work at the normal range in any location. If you have
to get close to your vehicle before the transmitter works,
it is 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 thin coin, or similar object, into the notch
near the key ring. Turn it counterclockwise to
separate the two halves of the transmitter.
2. Once the transmitter is separated, use a pencil
eraser to remove the old battery. Do not use a
metal object.
3. Remove and replace the battery. Replace it as the
instructions inside the cover indicate. Use one
Duracell
®battery, type DL-2032, or a similar type.
4. Snap the transmitter back together tightly to be sure
no moisture can enter.
5. Check the operation of the transmitter.
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Delayed Locking
This feature lets the driver delay the actual locking of the
vehicle. When the driver’s power door lock switch or the
remote keyless entry transmitter lock button is pressed,
with the key removed from the ignition and the driver’s
door open, a chime will sound three times to signal that
the delayed locking system is active. When all doors have
been closed, the doors will lock automatically after
ve seconds. If any door is opened before this, the
ve-second timer will reset itself once all the doors have
been closed again.
Pressing a power door lock switch or the remote
keyless entry transmitter lock button again will override
this feature.
Personalization Programming
The delayed locking feature can be turned on or off.
If your vehicle is equipped with the Driver Information
Center (DIC), you must program this feature through the
DIC. SeeDIC Vehicle Personalization on page 3-64.If your vehicle is not equipped with remote keyless
entry, the delayed locking feature can be turned on or
off by using the following procedure:
1. Keep all doors closed, the vehicle in PARK (P) and
the ignition on throughout this procedure.
2. Press and hold the driver’s power door lock switch
in LOCK through Step 4.
3. Cycle the parking lamp switch from off to on
six times. On the sixth cycle, the doors will unlock to
conrm that the feature has been turned on. Your
doors will remain locked if delayed locking is
off. If the doors unlock, delayed locking is on.
4. To change modes, cycle the parking lamp switch
once more. A locking action will conrm the
new mode.
5. Release the power door lock switch.
To turn the feature off, repeat the previous procedure.
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If your vehicle is equipped with remote keyless entry,
your vehicle can be programmed to each driver’s
preference for each of the transmitters. Use the following
procedure to turn the feature off using the corresponding
transmitter:
1. Keep all doors closed, the vehicle in PARK (P) and
the ignition on throughout this procedure.
2. Press and hold the power door lock switch in LOCK
throughout this procedure. All the doors will lock.
3. Press the button with the unlock symbol on the
transmitter. The lock delay is still on and all the
doors will unlock.
4. Press the button with the unlock symbol on the
transmitter again. Lock delay is now off and all
the doors will lock.
5. Release the power door lock switch.
To turn this feature on, repeat the previous procedure.
This procedure changes the mode for only the
transmitter used to change this setting. The procedure
will need to be repeated for the second transmitter.Programmable Automatic Door
Locks
Close the doors and turn on the ignition. Every time you
move the shift lever out of PARK (P), all of the doors will
lock. And, every time you stop and move the shift lever
into PARK (P), the doors will unlock. If someone needs to
get out while you are not in PARK (P), have that person
use the manual door lock or the power door lock switch.
When the door is closed again, it will not lock
automatically. Use the manual door lock or the power
door lock switch to lock the door again.
Personalization Programming
You can program the automatic door lock feature to
change to the following modes:
Mode 0:No automatic door lock or unlock.
Mode 1:All doors automatically lock when shifted out
of PARK (P). No automatic door unlock.
Mode 2:All doors automatically lock when shifted out
of PARK (P). Only the driver’s door automatically
unlocks when shifted into PARK (P).
Mode 3:All doors automatically lock when shifted out
of PARK (P). All doors automatically unlock when shifted
into PARK (P).
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Mode 4:All doors automatically lock when shifted out
of PARK (P). Only the driver’s door automatically
unlocks when the key is turned to OFF (DIC equipped
vehicles only).
Mode 5:All doors automatically lock when shifted out
of PARK (P). All doors automatically unlock when
the key is turned to OFF (DIC equipped vehicles only).
If your vehicle is equipped with the Driver Information
Center (DIC), you must program this feature through the
DIC. SeeDIC Vehicle Personalization on page 3-64.
If your vehicle is not equipped with remote keyless entry,
use the following procedure to change modes:
1. Keep all doors closed, the vehicle in PARK (P) and
the ignition on throughout this procedure.
2. Press and hold the driver’s power door lock switch
in LOCK through Step 3.
3. Cycle the shift lever, starting in PARK (P), out of
PARK (P) and then back into PARK (P), to
advance by one mode for each cycle.
After the rst cycle, you will hear a door locking
action, which identies the current mode.
4. Release the power door lock switch. The automatic
door locks will remain in the most recent mode
selected.If your vehicle is equipped with remote keyless entry,
use the following procedure to change modes:
1. Keep all doors closed, the vehicle in PARK (P) and
the ignition on throughout this procedure.
2. Press and hold the driver’s power door lock switch
in LOCK through Step 4.
3. Press the button with the lock symbol on the
remote keyless entry transmitter. The automatic
door locks will remain in the current mode.
4. Press the button with the lock symbol on the
transmitter again. Each time the transmitter’s
lock button is pressed, the mode will advance by
one, going from 3 to 0 to 1, etc.
The door locks will cycle according to the mode
entered. Mode 0 has no feedback.
5. Release the power door lock switch. The automatic
door locks will remain in the most recent mode
selected.
This procedure changes the mode for only the
transmitter used to change this setting. The procedure
will need to be repeated for the second transmitter.
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Starting Your Engine
Move your shift lever to PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N).
Your engine will not start in any other position — that is
a safety feature. To restart when you are already
moving, use NEUTRAL (N) only.
Notice:Shifting into PARK (P) with the vehicle
moving could damage the transaxle. Shift into
PARK (P) only when your vehicle is stopped.
1. With your foot off the accelerator pedal, turn your
ignition key to START. When the engine starts, let
go of the key. The idle speed will go down as
your engine gets warm.
Notice:Holding your key in START for longer than
15 seconds at a time will cause your battery to
be drained much sooner. And the excessive heat
can damage your starter motor. Wait about
15 seconds between each try to help avoid draining
your battery or damaging your starter.
2. If it does not start within 10 seconds, hold your key
in START for about 10 seconds at a time until your
engine starts. Wait about 15 seconds between
each try.3. If your engine still will not start, or starts but then
stops, it could be ooded with too much gasoline.
Try pushing your accelerator pedal all the way to the
oor and holding it there as you hold the key in
START for about three seconds.
If your vehicle has the V8 engine, and the engine
starts briey but then stops again, repeat the
procedure.
If your vehicle has the V6 engine, and the engine
starts briey but then stops, repeat the procedure,
but this time keep the pedal down for ve or six
seconds to clear the extra gasoline from the engine.
After waiting about 15 seconds, repeat the normal
starting procedure.
Notice:Your engine is designed to work with the
electronics in your vehicle. If you add electrical
parts or accessories, you could change the way the
engine operates. Before adding electrical equipment,
check with your dealer. If you do not, your engine
might not perform properly.
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