2003 Pontiac Grand Prix Owner's Manual - Page 119

Arming and Disarming the Content Theft-Deterrent System To arm and disarm the content theft-deterrent system, if equipped, the system must be turned on by using Mode 2 listed previously in this section under Content Theft-Deterrent System on page 2-51. With the arming and disarming feature, you can do the following: Arm the system when you lock the doors using either power door lock switch while any door is open and the key is removed from the ignition. Arm the system when you lock the doors with your remote keyless entry transmitter and the key is removed form the ignition. 0 The content theft-deterrent system will disarm when you unlock the doors with the keys or the remote keyless entry transmitter. Mode 2: Remote Keyless Entry Transmitter Arm/Disarm Only The content theft-deterrent system will arm when you lock the doors with the remote keyless entry transmitter. The key must be removed from the ignition when you lock the doors or the content theft-deterrent system will not arm. The content theft-deterrent system will disarm when you unlock the doors with the remote keyless entry transmitter. While this mode provides increased security, it can be a problem if the remote keyless entry transmitter is damaged, lost or if it fails to operate for any reason while the content theft-deterrent system is armed. The content theft-deterrent system must be disarmed for the engine to run and while in Mode 2, the key can no longer disarm the system. If your vehicle is equipped with the Onstar@system, Onstar@will not be able to remotely unlock your vehicle if it has been programmed to Mode 2. Disarm the system when you unlock the doors with your key or remote keyless entry transmitter. Programmable Modes Mode 1: Power Door Lock Switch Arming Off The content theft-deterrent system will arm when you lock the doors with the remote keyless entry transmitter, The key must be removed from the ignition when you lock the doors or the content theft-deterrent system will not arm. 2-52