How To Turn Off The System Alarm; How To Detect A Tamper Condition - Pontiac 2001 Sunfire Owner's Manual

How to Turn Off the System Alarm

If the system alarm is active, it can be de
doing the following:
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Pressing the transmitter LOCK or PANIC button to
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turn off alarm. The system will also re
doors and trunk are later closed, or
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Pressing the transmitter UNLOCK or TRUNK
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button to turn off alarm and disarm the system, or
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Putting the key in the ignition and turning it to
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START to turn off alarm and disarm the system.

How to Detect a Tamper Condition

If you hear three horn chirps when you press the
UNLOCK, TRUNK or LOCK button on your
transmitter that means the content theft security
system alarm was triggered while you were away.
Passlock
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activated by
Your vehicle is equipped with the Passlock
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theft
Passlock is a passive theft
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arm if all
enables fuel if the ignition lock cylinder is turned with a
valid key. If a correct key is not used or the ignition lock
cylinder is tampered with, fuel is disabled.
During normal operation, the THEFT SYSTEM light
will go off approximately five seconds after the key is
turned to the RUN ignition position following an
engine start.
If the engine stalls and the THEFT SYSTEM light
flashes, wait until the light stops flashing before trying
to restart the engine. Remember to release the key from
START as soon as the engine starts.
If the engine is running and the THEFT SYSTEM light
comes on, you will be able to restart the engine if you
turn the engine off. However, your Passlock system is
not working properly and must be serviced by your
dealer. Your vehicle is not protected by Passlock at this
time. You may also want to check the fuse (see "Fuses
and Circuit Breakers" in the Index). See your dealer for
service. Also, see "Roadside Assistance" in the Index
for more information.
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deterrent system.
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deterrent system. Passlock
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