1998 Oldsmobile Achieva Owner's Manual - Page 75

Vehicle theft is big business, especially in some cities. Although your vehicle has a number of theft-deterrent Your remote trunk releasemay be equipped with a lockout feature to help prevent unauthorized entry into features, we know that nothing we put on it can make it impossible to steal. However, there are ways you the trunk when leaving the vehicle unattended. The can help. switch is located on the inside of the trunk lid,mounted to the trunklid latch. Remote Trunk Release Lockout (If Equipped) Theft Key in the Ignition To turn the lockout on, slide the switch all the way to the right. To turn the lockout off, slide the switchall the way to the left. If you leave your vehicle with the keys inside, it's an easy target for joy riders or professional thieves -- so don't do it. When you park your vehicle and open the driver's door, you'll hear a chimereminding you to remove your key from the ignition and take it with you. Always do this. And remember to lock the doors. Parking at Night Park in a lighted spot, closeall windows and lock your vehicle. Remember to keep your valuables out of sight. Put them in a storage area, or them with you. take When the lockout is on,the remote trunk release, located in the vehicle, will not release the trunk lid. However, the trunk lid can still be opened with the key. If you have the optionalRemote Lock Control feature, your vehicle is not equipped with the lockout switch. trunk 2-11