Your vehicle
is
equipped
with the PASS-Key
I1
(Personalized Automotive
Security System)
theft-deterrent system.
PASS-Key
I1
is a passive
theft-deterrent system.
It works when you
insert or remove the key
from the ignition.
PASS-Key
I1
uses a resistor pellet in the ignition key
that matches a decoder in your vehicle.
When the PASS-Key
11
system senses that someone is
using the wrong key,
it
shuts down the vehicle’s starter and
fuel systems. For about three minutes, the starter won’t
work and fuel won’t
go
to the engine.
If
someone tries to
start your vehicle again or uses another key during
this
time, the vehicle will not start.
This
discourages someone
from randomly trying different keys with different resistor
pellets in an attempt to make a match.
The ignition key must be clean and dry before it’s
inserted in the ignition or the engine may not start.
If
the
engine does not start and the SECURITY light comes
an, the key may be dirty or wet.
Turn
the ignition
off.
Clean and dry the key. Wait about three minutes and try
again. The SECURITY light may remain on during this
time.
If
the starter still won’t work, and the key appears
to be clean and dry, wait about three minutes and try
another ignition key. At this time, you may also want to
check the fuse (see “Fuses and Circuit Breakers” in the
Index). If the starter won’t work with the other key, your
vehicle needs service. If your vehicle does start, the first
ignition key may be faulty. See your Buick dealer or a
locksmith who can service the PASS-Key
11.
If you accidentally use a key that has a damaged or
missing resistor pellet, the starter won’t work. The
SECURITY light will flash. But you don’t have to wait
three minutes before trying another ignition key.
See your Buick dealer or a locksmith
wno
can service
the PASS-Key
I1
to have a new key made.
If
you’re ever driving and the SECURITY light comes on,
you will be able to restart your engine
if
you
turn
it
off.
Your
PASS-Key
11
system, however, is not working
properly and must be serviced by your Buick dealer. Your
vehicle is not protected by the PASS-Key
IT
system.
If
you lose or damage a PASS-Key
I1
ignition key, see
your Buick dealer or a locksmith who can service
PASS-Key
I1
to have a new key made.
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