1997 Pontiac Firebird Owner's Manual - Page 104

Front Map Lamps Retained Accessory Power(RAP) Your vehicle is equipped with a Retained Accessory Power (RAP) feature which will allow certain features of your vehicle to continue to work up to 10 minutes after the ignition key is turned toOFF. Your convertible top, power windows, and audio system will work when the ignition key is in the RUN or ACC positions. Once thekey is turned fromRUN to OFF, these features will continue to work for up to 10 minutes or until either door is opened. Your power door unlock and remote hatch release features will work when the ignition key is in the RUN or ACC positions or if either door is open. Once the key is turned to OFF, these features will continue towork €or up to 10 minutes. If either door is open and the ignition key is OFF, these features will continue towork until both doors have been closed for about30 seconds or until the theft-deterrent system arms. Atthat time, both the power door unlock and remote hatch release features will be disabled to enhance the security of the vehicle. The power door lock function will work at all times except during Lockout Prevention(if this featureis enabled). See "Lockout Prevention'' in the Index. Your inside rearview mirror includes two map lamps. Each lamp has its own switch. Use the switch closest to the lamp to turn it on. The lamps also go on when a will door is opened. 2-55