1998 Pontiac Trans Sport Owner's Manual - Page 118

Five seconds after the last door is closed, all the doors will lock. You can lock the doors immediately by using the power door lock switch or the remote keyless entry transmitter. If the ignition is in RUN or ACCESSORY, this feature will not lock the doors. Lockout Deterrent The Lockout Deterrent feature makes it difficult for you to lock your keys in your vehicle. If the driver's door is open while the keys are in the ignition, you will not be able to use your power door lock to lock the vehicle. If you don'tleave the keys in the ignition or if you use the manual door lock, you could still lock your keys in your vehicle. Always remember to take your keys with you. To turn theLast Door Closed Locking feature off or on, see "Locks and Lighting Choices" in the Index. Sliding Door Delayed Locking If the sliding door is open when you use your power door locks to lock the vehicle, the sliding door is not locked. Normally the Last Door Closed Locking feature will be used to lock the sliding door after it has been closed. When the ignition is on or if the Last Door Closed Locking feature has been overridden or programmed to be off, the Sliding Door Delayed Locking feature will lock your sliding door for you. Three seconds after the sliding door is closed, all the doors will lock. If you have the dual sliding doors, all doors will lock three seconds after both sliding doors are closed. To turn this feature off or on, see "Locks and Lighting Choices" in the Index. Leaving Your Vehicle If you are leaving the vehicle, take your keys, open your door and set the locks from the inside. Then get out and close the door. 2-7