2002 Pontiac Firebird Owner's Manual - Page 74

Shock Sensor the vehicle and a full two-minute alarm for harder blows to the vehicle. Its sensitivity can be adjusted if more or less sensitivity is desired. If sensitivity is increased too much, it may give false alarms caused by gusts of wind or other natural events that may shake the vehicle. When your vehicle is new, there will be a label covering the adjustment knob. Remove the label and adjust the sensor as desired. Turn the knob clockwise to increase sensitivity and counterclockwise to decrease sensitivity. The shock sensor is ignored by the alarm system when the following happens: Coupe Convertible The shock sensor is what triggers the alarm when it detects a blow to your vehicle. It is located over the wheelhouse near the spare tire in the hatch area, on the passenger's side of the vehicle. There are two levels of alarms via the shock sensor. Two horn blasts and parking lamp flashes for non-threatening blows to D D D D D The ignition is on, the hatch is open, the alarm is disarmed, when customized to be ignored, or for five seconds after the horn sounds an alarm or chirp. The shock sensor is ignored after triggering three full alarms until the system is rearmed. 2-18