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Operation
Your vehicle is equipped
with the PASS-Key@
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(Personalized Automotive
Security System)
theft-deterrent system.
PASS-Key@
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is a passive
theft deterrent system.
This means you don’t have
to
do anything different
to
arm or disarm the
system.
It
works when you
insert
or
remove the key
from the ignition.
When the PASS-Key@
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system senses that someone
is using the wrong key, it shuts down the vehicle’s
starter and fuel systems. The starter will not work and
fuel will stop being delivered to the engine. Anyone
using a trial-and-error method
to
start the vehicle will be
discouraged because of the high number of electrical
key codes.
If
the engine does not start and the security message
comes on, the key may have a damaged transponder.
Turn the ignition
off
and
try
again.
If
the engine still does not start, and the key appears
to
be undamaged,
try
another ignition key.
At
this time,
you may also want
to
check the instrument panel PASS
KEY fuse.
If
the engine still does not start with the
other key, your vehicle needs service.
If
your vehicle
does start, the first key may be faulty. See your dealer or
a
locksmith who can service the PASS-Key@
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to
have a new key made. See
Fuses and Circuit Breakers
on
page
5-96.
It
is possible for the PASS-Key@
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decoder
to
learn
the transponder value of a new or replacement key.
Up
to
10
additional keys may be programmed for
the vehicle. This procedure is for learning additional
keys only.
If
all the currently programmed keys are lost
or do not operate, you must see your dealer or a
locksmith who can service PASS-Key@
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to
have keys
made and programmed to the system.
See your dealer or a locksmith who can service
PASS-Key@
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to get a new key blank that is cut
exactly as the ignition key that operates the system.
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