1999 Pontiac Montana Owner's Manual - Page 131

yellowblue Disarming with the Remote Keyless Entry Transmitter Your alarm system will disarm when you use your remote keyless entry transmitter to unlock the doors. The security light will stop flashing to let you know the system is no longer armed. Disarming with Your Key Your alarm system will disarm when you use your key to unlock the doors. The security light will stop flashing to let you know the system is no longer armed. If you would like your key not to disarm the alarm system, see "Multifunction Alarm Locks and Lighting Choices" in the Index. PASS-KeyR III If you are still having trouble with nuisance alarms, you can turn off the Content Theft-Deterrent system by programming your Content Theft-Deterrent to Mode 3. See "Multifunction Alarm Locks and Lighting Choices" in the Index for more information. See your dealer or qualified technician for service. Nuisance Alarms If you experience nuisance alarms (alarms which are not caused by the opening of a door or the liftgate and are not desirable), you may need to reduce the damage detection sensitivity. Try programming the Content Theft-Deterrent to Mode 1. If you continue to experience nuisance alarms, you may want to try turning off damage detection by programming your Content Theft-Deterrent to Mode 2. Your vehicle is equipped with the PASS-Key III (Personalized Automotive Security System) theft-deterrent system. PASS-Key III is a passive theft-deterrent system. This means you don't have to do anything different to arm or disarm the system. It works when you insert or remove the key from the ignition. Your PASS-Key III system operates on a radio frequency subject to Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Rules and with Industry Canada. 2-35