2001 Pontiac Sunfire Owner's Manual - Page 83

How to Turn Off the System Alarm If the system alarm is active, it can be de-activated by doing the following: PasslockR Your vehicle is equipped with the Passlock theft-deterrent system. Passlock is a passive theft-deterrent system. Passlock 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. D Pressing the transmitter LOCK or PANIC button to turn-off alarm. The system will also re-arm if all doors and trunk are later closed, or D Pressing the transmitter UNLOCK or TRUNK button to turn-off alarm and disarm the system, or D Putting the key in the ignition and turning it to 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. 2-17