Arming And Disarming The Content Theft-Deterrent System - Pontiac 2003 Grand Prix Owner's Manual

Arming and Disarming the Content
Theft-Deterrent System
To arm and disarm the content theft-deterrent system,
if equipped, the system must be turned on by using
Mode 2 listed previously in this section under Content
Theft-Deterrent System on page 2-51.
With the arming and disarming feature, you can do the
following:
Arm the system when you lock the doors using
either power door lock switch while any door is open
and the key is removed from the ignition.
Arm the system when you lock the doors with your
remote keyless entry transmitter and the key is
removed form the ignition.
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Disarm the system when you unlock the doors with
your key or remote keyless entry transmitter.
Programmable Modes
Mode 1: Power Door Lock Switch Arming Off
The content theft-deterrent system will arm when
you lock the doors with the remote keyless entry
transmitter, The key must be removed from
the ignition when you lock the doors or the content
theft-deterrent system will not arm.
The content theft-deterrent system will disarm when
you unlock the doors with the keys or the remote
keyless entry transmitter.
Mode 2: Remote Keyless Entry Transmitter Arm/Disarm
Only
The content theft-deterrent system will arm when
you lock the doors with the remote keyless entry
transmitter. The key must be removed from
the ignition when you lock the doors or the content
theft-deterrent system will not arm.
The content theft-deterrent system will disarm when
you unlock the doors with the remote keyless entry
transmitter.
While this mode provides increased security, it can be a
problem if the remote keyless entry transmitter is
damaged, lost or if it fails to operate for any reason
while the content theft-deterrent system is armed. The
content theft-deterrent system must be disarmed for
the engine to run and while in Mode 2, the key can no
longer disarm the system.
If your vehicle is equipped with the Onstar@ system,
Onstar@ will not be able to remotely unlock your vehicle
if
it
has been programmed to Mode 2.
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