2000 Pontiac Montana Owner's Manual - Page 124

Vehicles are delivered programmed in Mode 4. To change the mode: 1. Follow the instructions for "Entering Programming Mode" listed previously. 2. Turn the parking lamps on, then off. 3. Count the number of chimes you hear. The number of chimes tells you which mode your vehicle is in. You can change the mode by turning the parking lamps on, then off again. 4. Repeat Step 2 until you hear the number of chimes that matches the mode you want. The mode you selected is now set. You can either exit the programming mode by following the instructions later in this section or program the next feature available on your vehicle. Arming and Disarming the Content Theft-Deterrent System To arm and disarm the content theft-deterrent system, the system must be turned on by using Modes 1, 2 or 4 listed previously in this section under "Content Theft-Deterrent System." With the arming and disarming feature, you can program the vehicle to do the following: D Arm the system when you lock the doors using either power door lock switch while any door or the liftgate is open and the key is removed from the ignition. key or remote keyless entry transmitter and the key is removed from the ignition. your key or remote keyless entry transmitter. D Arm the system when you lock the doors with your D Disarm the system when you unlock the doors with To customize this feature to your preference, see "Programmable Modes" following. 2-21