1996 Pontiac Grand Am Owner's Manual - Page 65

Trunk Security Override The remote trunk release is equipped with an override feature to help prevent unauthorized entry into the trunk when leaving the vehicle unattended.The switch is located on the inside of the trunklid, mounted tothe trunk lid latch. Theft Vehicle theft is big business, especially some cities. in Although your Pontiac has number of theft-deterrent a features, we know that nothing we put it can make it on impossible to steal. However, there ways you can are help. Key in the Ignition If you leave your vehicle with the keys inside,an it's easy target for joy riders or professional thieves so -don't do it. When you park your Pontiac and open the driver's door, you'll heara chime remindingyou to remove your key from the ignitionand take it with you. Always do this. Your steering wheel will locked, andso will your be ignition. If you have anautomatic transaxle, taking your key out also locks your transaxle. remember to lock And the doors. To t r the override feature slide the switch all the un on, way to the right.To turn the override. feature slide off, the switch allthe way to the left. When the override is on, the mechanical remote trunk release will not release the trunk lid. However,trunk the lid can still beopened with the key. Parking at Night Park in a lighted spot, close all windows and lock your This lockout feature is only available on vehicles that do vehicle. Remember to keep your valuables outof sight. not have the Keyless Entry System. Put them in a storage area,or take them with you. 2-9