2003 Oldsmobile Alero Owner's Manual - Page 80

Lockout Protection Lockout protection is intended to provide enhanced security and convenience. This feature prevents a driver who has left the keys in the ignition from locking the doors, using the power door locks while any door is open. To override this feature, when the key is in the ignition and any door is open, press and hold down the power door lock switch for three seconds. This feature cannot guarantee that you will never be locked out of your vehicle. If you don't leave the keys in the ignition, or if you use the manual door lock or the remote keyless entry transmitter, you could still lock your keys inside your vehicle. Always remember to take your keys with you. When closing the trunk, close from the center to ensure '+'ully latches. Leaving Your Vehicle If you are leaving your vehicle, open your door and set the locks from the inside, then get out and close the door. It can be d,,,gerous L drive wit.. Ihe trL c lid open because carbon monoxide (CO) gas can come into your vehicle. You can't see or smell CO. It can cause unconsciousness and even lid death. If you must drive with the trunk open or if electrical wiring or other cable connections must pass through the seal between the body and the trunk lid: Make sure all other windows are shut. 0 Turn the fan on your heating or cooling system to its highest speed and select the control setting that will force outside air into your vehicle. See "Climate Controls" in the Index. m i AII+ICI+E ~ ~ ~ n r ( )ha a r !f y w u instrument panel, open them all the way. ... - . - ~ ~ m aC I m n e r r A- l I U Y C UI I AS. V. "ULlrLV V., U..UY. L.. Y Trunk To unlock the trunk from the outside, insert the key and turn the trunk lock cylinder or use the remote keyless entry transmitter, if your vehicle has this feature. See "Engine Exhaust" in the Index. 2-11