Pontiac 1996 Grand Am Owner's Manual page 66

If you
par^
in a lot where someone
will
be wawung
your vehicle, it's best to lock it
up and
take your keys.
But what if you have to leave your ignition key? What if
you have to leave something valuable. in your vehicle?
Put your valuables
in
a storage area, l i e your trunk
Lock the glove box,
Lock all
the
doors except the driver's.
or glove box,
e
Then take
the door key with you.
Passlock
TM
Your venicle
1s
equipped with the Passlock
theft-deterrent system.
Passlock is a passive theft-deterrent system. The system
,is
armed once the key is'removed from the ignition.
Passlock
enables fuel if the ignition lock cylinder is
turned with
a
valid key. If a correct key is not used, fuel
is disabled.
During normal operation, the
THEFT SYS
light will go
off after the engine is started.
In
the unlikely event that
the engine stalls and the THEFT SYS light flashes, wait
until the light stops flashing b'efose
trying to restart the
engine. Remember to release the key
from
the START
position as soon as the engine starts. If after several tries
the vehicle still does
not
start, the vehicle may need
service. At this time, you may also want to check the
fuses (see
"Fuses
and Circuit Breakers" in
the
Index).
See your Pontiac dealer for service.
If the THEFT SYS light comes on while the engine is
running, a problem has been detected and the system
may need service. See your dealer for service.
In an emergency, call the Bontiac Roadsi4e Assistance
Program at 1-8OO-RBADSIDE or 1-800-762-3743.