2010 PONTIAC G3 lock

Your vehicle may have an electronic immobilizer
designed to protect your car against theft. If so, only
keys with the correct electronic code can be used to
start the vehicle. SeeImmobilizer Operation
on
page 3‑14for additional information. If a replacement
key or an additional key is needed, it must be
purchased from your dealer/retailer or certified
locksmith.
Notice: If you ever lock your keys in the vehicle,
you may have to damage the vehicle to get in.
Be sure you have spare keys.
In an emergency, contact Roadside Assistance.
See Roadside Assistance Program
on page 8‑6for more information.
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System
SeeRadio Frequency Statementon page 8‑17for
information regarding Part 15 of the Federal
Communications Commission (FCC) Rules and
RSS-210/211 of Industry and Science Canada.
Changes or modifications to this system by other than
an authorized service facility could void authorization to
use this equipment.
If there is a decrease in the RKE operating range,
try this:
.Check the distance. The transmitter may be too far
from the vehicle. 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 the transmitter's battery. See “Battery
Replacement” later in this section.
.If the transmitter is still not working correctly,
see your dealer/retailer or a qualified technician
for service.
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Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System
Operation
The Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter functions
work up to 65 feet (20 m) away from the vehicle.
There are other conditions which can affect the
performance of the transmitter. SeeRemote Keyless
Entry (RKE) System on page 3‑3.
HatchbackSedan The following functions may be available if the vehicle
has RKE:
Q(Lock):
Press to lock all of the doors. If all of the
doors and the trunk or liftgate are closed, the hazard
lamps flash once and the horn will sound to indicate
that locking has occurred and the theft-deterrent system
is active.
K(Unlock): Press to unlock all of the doors. The
hazard lamps flash twice to indicate that unlocking has
occurred and that the theft-deterrent system is
deactivated. If the doors are not opened within
30 seconds the doors will lock again.
3(Panic) (Hatchback): Press to sound the panic
alarm. The hazard lamps will flash and the panic alarm
will stay on for about 30 seconds. Press any of the
buttons on the transmitter to turn off the alarm.
V(Remote Trunk Release) (Sedan): Press and
hold for approximately one second to open the trunk.
The LED light (A) on the transmitter flashes when the
buttons on the transmitter are pressed. If the light does
not flash see “Battery Replacement” later in this section.
The buttons do not operate and the theft-deterrent
system does not activate if the key is in the ignition.
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Doors and Locks
Door Locks
{WARNING:
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. The chance of being thrown out of
the vehicle in a crash is increased if the doors
are not locked. So, all passengers should
wear safety belts properly and the doors
should be locked whenever the vehicle is
driven.
.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 the vehicle whenever
leaving it.(Continued)
WARNING: (Continued)
.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 the vehicle.
From the outside, use your key or the Remote Keyless
Entry (RKE) transmitter. See Remote Keyless Entry
(RKE) System Operation on page 3‑4.
To manually unlock the front doors from the outside,
insert the key and turn it counterclockwise. To manually
lock the doors, insert the key and turn it clockwise.
All doors, except for the driver door, can be locked by
pushing down the manual door lock and then closing
the door. On vehicles with power locks, the driver door
can only by locked from the outside by using the key or
the optional RKE transmitter.
From the inside, all of the doors can be locked and
unlocked by pushing or pulling the manual door lock
located on each door.
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Central Door Unlocking System
The vehicle may be equipped with the central door
unlocking system. This system is activated from the
driver door.
From the outside, lock or unlock all the doors by using
either the key or the RKE transmitter, if equipped. From
the inside, lock or unlock all the doors by using the
driver door lock switch.
Door Ajar Reminder
If one of the doors, trunk,
or liftgate is not closed
properly while the ignition
is on, the door ajar light
on the instrument panel
comes on and stays on
until the doors are closed.
Rear Door Security Locks
The vehicle has rear door
security locks on each
rear door that prevents
passengers from opening
the rear doors from the
inside.
Using the Rear Door Security Lock
1. Move the lever up to lock.
2. Close the door.
3. Repeat Steps 1 and 2 to the other rear door lock.
Notice: Pulling the inside door handle while the rear
door security locks are engaged could damage your
vehicle. Do not pull the inside door handle while the
rear door security locks are engaged.
The rear doors on the vehicle cannot be opened from
the inside while this feature is in use.
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Opening a Rear Door When the
Security Lock is On
1. Unlock the door from the inside.
2. Open the door from the outside.
If you do not cancel the security lock, adults or older
children who ride in the rear will not be able to open the
rear door from the inside.
Canceling the Rear Door Security Lock
1. Unlock the door from the inside and open the door from the outside.
2. Move the lever down to unlock.
3. Repeat Steps 1 and 2 to the other rear door lock.
The rear door locks can now be locked and unlocked
normally.
Trunk
{WARNING:
Exhaust gases can enter the vehicle if it is driven
with the liftgate, trunk/hatch open, or with any
objects that pass through the seal between the
body and the trunk/hatch or liftgate. Engine
exhaust contains Carbon Monoxide (CO) which
cannot be seen or smelled. It can cause
unconsciousness and even death.
If the vehicle must be driven with the liftgate,
or trunk/hatch open:
.Close all of the windows.
.Fully open the air outlets on or under the
instrument panel.
.Adjust the Climate Control system to a setting
that brings in only outside air and set the fan
speed to the highest setting. See Climate
Control System in the Index.
.If the vehicle is equipped with a power liftgate,
disable the power liftgate function.
For more information about carbon monoxide, see
Engine Exhaust on page 3‑32.
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To open the trunk on a sedan from outside of the
vehicle, insert the key into the lock cylinder and turn the
key clockwise or use the RKE transmitter, if equipped.
SeeRemote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation
on
page 3‑4.
Remote Trunk Release
This feature allows the trunk to be opened from inside
the vehicle. the vehicle may have either a release
button or a release lever.
The vehicle may have a
release button located on
the driver door. Press it to
open the trunk.
The vehicle may have a
trunk release lever
located on the outboard
side of the driver seat.
Pull the lever to open
the trunk.
When closing the trunk, close from the center to ensure
it fully latches.
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Liftgate (Hatchback)
{WARNING:
Exhaust gases can enter the vehicle if it is driven
with the liftgate, trunk/hatch open, or with any
objects that pass through the seal between the
body and the trunk/hatch or liftgate. Engine
exhaust contains Carbon Monoxide (CO) which
cannot be seen or smelled. It can cause
unconsciousness and even death.
If the vehicle must be driven with the liftgate,
or trunk/hatch open:
.Close all of the windows.
.Fully open the air outlets on or under the
instrument panel.
.Adjust the Climate Control system to a setting
that brings in only outside air and set the fan
speed to the highest setting. See Climate
Control System in the Index.
.If the vehicle is equipped with a power liftgate,
disable the power liftgate function.
For more information about carbon monoxide, see
Engine Exhaust on page 3‑32. To unlock the liftgate on a hatchback from outside of the
vehicle, insert the key in the lock cylinder and turn it
counterclockwise or use the RKE transmitter,
if equipped.
The handle is located above the right side of the license
plate. Pull the handle toward you and raise the liftgate.
When closing the liftgate, close from the center to
ensure it fully latches.
To lock the liftgate, insert the key into the lock cylinder
and turn it clockwise or use the RKE transmitter,
if equipped.
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The liftgate can also be locked or unlocked by the
central door unlocking system or RKE transmitter,
if equipped. SeeCentral Door Unlocking System
on
page 3‑7and Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System
Operation on page 3‑4.
Windows
{WARNING:
Leaving children, helpless adults, or pets in a
vehicle with the windows closed is dangerous.
They can be overcome by the extreme heat and
suffer permanent injuries or even death from heat
stroke. Never leave a child, a helpless adult, or a
pet alone in a vehicle, especially with the windows
closed in warm or hot weather.
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