1993 Pontiac Grand Am Owner's Manual - Page 79

Features & Controls Trunk Light This light comes on whenyou open your trunk. It also comes on when you open the doorsor turn on the courtesy lights. Battery Rundown Protection Your Pontiac is equipped witha Battery Rundown Protection feature designedto protect your vehicle's battery. When any interior light (trunk, reading, footwell or glove box) is left on when the ignition is turnedoff, the Battery Rundown Protection system will automatically shut the light off after 20 minutes. This will avoid draining the battery. To reactivate the interior lights, either: The ignition must be turned on The activated light switch mustbe turned off and thenon, OR A front door must be opened. The Battery Rundown Protection feature will also be activated when any door of your vehicle is left open. Also, if your vehicle is left with the ignition turned off for over 24 days, battery power to your clock and audio system will be turned off to reduce battery drain. When the ignition is turned on again, battery power willbe resupplied. However, under these conditions, it will be necessary to reset the clock and audio system settings. 78