1998 Pontiac Trans Sport Owner's Manual - Page 136

Disarming with the Remote Keyless Entry Transmitter Your alarm system will disarm when you use your remote keyless entry transmitter to unlock the doors. The security light will stop flashing to let you know the system is no longer armed. programming your Content Theft-Deterrent to Mode 3. See "Locks and Lighting Choices" in the Index for more information. See your dealer or qualified technician for service. New Vehicle "Break-In" NOTICE: Your vehicle doesn't need elaborate an "break-in." But it will perform better in the long run if you follow these guidelines: Don't drive at any one speed fast or slow for the first 500 miles (805 km). Don't make full-throttle starts. Avoid making hard stops for thefirst 200 miles (322km) or so. During this time your new brake linings aren't yet broken in. Hard stops with new linings can mean premature wear and earlier replacement. Follow this breaking-in guideline every time you get newbrake linings. Don't tow a trailer during break-in. See "Towinga Trailer" in the Index for more information. Disarming with Your Key Your alarm system will disarm when you use your key to unlock the doors. The security light will stop flashing to let you know the system is no longer armed. If you would like your key not to disarm the alarm system, see "Locks and Lighting Choices" in the Index. Nuisance Alarms If you experience nuisance alarms (alarms which are not caused by the opening of a door or the liftgate and are not desirable), you may need to reduce the damage detection sensitivity. Try programming the Content Theft-Deterrent to Mode 1. -- -- If you continue to experience nuisance alarms, you may want to t y turning off damage detection by r programming your Content Theft-Deterrent to Mode 2. If you are still having trouble with nuisance alarms, you can turn off the Content Theft-Deterrent system by 2-25