2007 PONTIAC G6 lock

The following functions may be available if your
vehicle has the RKE system.
/(Remote Vehicle Start):If your vehicle has
this feature, the engine may be started from outside
the vehicle using the RKE transmitter. See “Remote
Vehicle Start” later in this section for more detailed
information.
Q(Lock):Press the lock button to lock all the
doors. The interior lamps will turn off after all of the
doors are closed. If enabled through the Driver
Information Center (DIC), the remote lock feedback
can be programmed to have the horn chirp and/or
the turn signals ash when the RKE transmitter is
used to lock the vehicle’s doors. See “LOCK
HORN” and “LIGHT FLASH” underDIC Vehicle
Personalization on page 216for more information.
Pressing the lock button may also arm the content
theft-deterrent system. SeeContent Theft-Deterrent
on page 118.
K(Unlock):Press the unlock button to unlock the
driver’s door. If the button is pressed again within
ve seconds, all remaining doors will unlock.
The interior lamps will turn on and stay on for
20 seconds or until the ignition is turned on. If
enabled through the DIC, the remote unlock
feedback can be programmed to have the horn
chirp and/or the turn signals ash when the RKE
transmitter is used to unlock the vehicle’s doors.
See “UNLOCK HORN” and “LIGHT FLASH” under
DIC Vehicle Personalization on page 216for more
information.
If enabled through the DIC, and it is dark enough
outside, the vehicle’s high-beam headlamps,
parking lamps, and back-up lamps will turn on each
time the unlock button on the transmitter is pressed.
These exterior lamps will stay on for 20 seconds,
or until a door is opened. See “EXT (Exterior)
LIGHTS” underDIC Vehicle Personalization on
page 216for additional information.
Pressing the unlock button on the RKE transmitter
will disarm the content theft-deterrent system. See
Content Theft-Deterrent on page 118.
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V(Remote Trunk Release):Press and hold
this button for approximately one second to open
the trunk. The trunk will open using the transmitter
when the vehicle speed is less than 2 mph (3 km/h),
when the ignition is off, or when the vehicle shift
lever is in PARK (P), if your vehicle has an
automatic transaxle.
L(Vehicle Locator/Panic Alarm):This button
may be used to locate your vehicle. When you
press and release this button, the horn will sound
three times and the headlamps and turn signals will
ash three times. Press and hold the button for
approximately three seconds to sound the panic
alarm. The horn will sound and the headlamps and
turn signals will ash for 30 seconds. Press the
button again to cancel the panic alarm.
Matching Transmitter(s) to Your
Vehicle
Each RKE 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 additional transmitters so they can also
be re-coded to match the new transmitter.
Once your dealer has coded the new transmitter,
the lost transmitter will not unlock your vehicle.
Each vehicle can have up to four transmitters
matched to it.
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/(Remote Start):If your vehicle has the remote
start feature, the RKE transmitter will have a button
with this symbol on it.
To start the vehicle using the remote start feature,
do the following:
1. Aim the transmitter at the vehicle.
2. Press and release the transmitter’s lock
button, then immediately press and hold
the transmitter’s remote start button until
the vehicle’s turn signal lamps ash.
3. When the vehicle starts, the parking lamps
will turn on and remain on while the engine
is running.
The engine will shut off automatically after
10 minutes, unless a time extension has been
done or the vehicle’s key is inserted into
the ignition switch and turned to ON.
If you enter the vehicle after a remote start,
and the engine is still running, insert the
key into the ignition switch and turn to ON
to drive the vehicle.4. To manually shut off a remote start, do any of
the following. The parking lamps will turn off
to indicate the engine is off.
Aim the RKE transmitter at the vehicle and
press and release the remote start button.
Turn on the hazard warning ashers.
Turn the ignition switch ON and then OFF.
Your vehicle’s engine can be started two times, per
ignition cycle, using the transmitter’s remote start
feature. If only one remote start procedure has
been done, since last driving the vehicle, or
resetting the remote start system, the engine may
be started again remotely by following the remote
start procedure a second time.
If the remote start procedure is used again before
the rst 10 minute time frame has ended, the
rst 10 minutes will immediately expire and
the second 10 minute time frame will start.
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The remote vehicle start feature will not operate if
any of the follow occur:
The remote start system is disabled through
the DIC.
The vehicle’s key is in the ignition.
The vehicle’s hood is open.
The hazard warning ashers are on.
The check engine light is on. SeeMalfunction
Indicator Lamp on page 204.
The engine coolant temperature is too high.
The oil pressure is low.
Two remote vehicle starts have already been
used for that ignition cycle.
Vehicles that have the remote vehicle start feature
are shipped from the factory with the remote
start system enabled. The system may be enabled
or disabled through the DIC. See “REMOTE
START” underDIC Vehicle Personalization on
page 216for additional information.
Remote Start Ready
(Automatic Transaxle Only)
If your vehicle does not have the remote vehicle
start feature, it may have the remote start ready
feature. This feature allows your dealer to add the
manufacturer’s remote vehicle start feature.
If the RKE transmitter has a plus (+) symbol on the
back cover, your vehicle has the remote start ready
feature. You can lock or unlock your vehicle from
approximately 197 feet (60 m) away.
See your dealer if you would like to add the
manufacturer’s remote vehicle start feature to
your vehicle.
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Doors and Locks
Door Locks
{CAUTION:
Unlocked doors can be dangerous.
Passengers, especially children, can
easily open the doors and fall out of a
moving vehicle. When a door is
locked, the handle will not open it.
You increase the chance of being
thrown out of the vehicle in a crash if
the doors are not locked. So, wear
safety belts properly and lock the
doors whenever you drive.
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Young children who get into unlocked
vehicles may be unable to get out. A
child can be overcome by extreme heat
and can suffer permanent injuries or
even death from heat stroke. Always
lock your vehicle whenever you
leave it.
Outsiders can easily enter through an
unlocked door when you slow down or
stop your vehicle. Locking your doors
can help prevent this from happening.
There are several ways to lock and unlock your
vehicle.
From the outside, use your key or, if your vehicle
has one, the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)
transmitter. Turn the key counterclockwise to
unlock the door. Turn the key clockwise to lock
the door.
From the inside, use the manual lock knobs or the
power lock switches.
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Power Door Locks
The power door lock
switches are located on
the driver’s and front
passenger’s door.
Press the top of the switch to unlock all doors.
Press the bottom of the switch to lock all doors.The rear doors do not have power door lock
switches. Rear seat passengers must use
the manual lock knob on their doors.
Door Ajar Reminder
If one of the doors is not fully closed while the
ignition is on and the shift lever is moved out of
PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N) the following will occur:
A chime will sound.
The DOOR AJAR message will display
through the Driver Information Center (DIC)
until the door is closed. SeeDIC Warnings and
Messages on page 212.
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Delayed Locking
This feature lets the driver to delay the locking of
the vehicle. It will not operate with the key in
the ignition. SeeLockout Protection on page 112.
Press the driver’s power door lock switch or the
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter lock
button once. With the key removed from the ignition
and the driver’s door open, the following will occur:
Three chimes will sound to signal the delay.
All doors will lock and the turn signals will ash
once ve seconds after the last door has been
closed.
The horn will chirp if the horn chirp feature is
enabled. SeeDIC Operation and Displays on
page 209.
If a door is opened before the ve seconds has
ended, the doors will not lock until ve seconds
after all doors are closed.
If the power door lock switch or the transmitter
lock button is pressed twice when leaving
the vehicle, the doors will lock immediately.
If the power door unlock switch or the transmitter
unlock button is pressed, the doors will unlock
immediately and do not lock automatically after
the doors are closed.This feature is turned on at the factory but may be
turned off through the Driver Information Center
(DIC). SeeDIC Vehicle Personalization on
page 216.
Automatic Door Lock
Your vehicle is programmed at the factory to lock all
doors automatically when the following are met:
All doors are closed.
The ignition is on.
The shift lever is moved out of PARK (P) for
vehicles with an automatic transaxle.
The vehicle speed is greater than 5 mph
(8 km/h) for vehicles with a manual transaxle.
This feature cannot be disabled.
If someone needs to exit the vehicle once the
doors are locked, have that person use the manual
lock knob or power door unlock switch.
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Programmable Automatic Door
Unlock
If you have a sedan with a manual transaxle, the
doors will automatically unlock when the ignition
is turned off.
If you have a vehicle with an automatic transaxle,
it was programmed at the factory to unlock
when the shift lever is moved to PARK (P).
You can change the settings of the programmable
automatic door unlock feature through the Driver
Information Center (DIC). SeeDIC Vehicle
Personalization on page 216.
Rear Door Security Locks
Your vehicle may have rear door security locks.
These prevent passengers from opening the
rear doors from the inside.
The rear door security
locks are located on the
inside edge of each rear
door. You must open the
rear doors to access
them. The label
depicting lock and
unlock positions is
located near the lock.
To set the locks, do the following:
1. Insert the key into the security lock slot and
turn it so the slot is in the horizontal position.
2. Close the door.
Security Lock Label
shown
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