Owner's Manual

PASS-Key
®
III Operation
Your vehicle is equipped
with PASS-Key
®
III
(Personalized
Automotive Security
System) theft-deterrent
system.
PASS-Key
®
III is a passive theft-deterrent system.
This means nothing special needs to be done
to arm or disarm the system. It works when the key
is inserted or removed from the ignition.
PASS-Key III
®
uses a transponder in the ignition
key that matches a decoder in the vehicle.
When the PASS-Key
®
III system senses that the
wrong key has been inserted into the ignition, it
shuts down the vehicle’s starter and fuel systems.
The starter will not work and fuel will stop flowing to
the engine. If someone tries to start the vehicle
again with the wrong key, the vehicle will not start.
Anyone using a trial-and-error method to start the
vehicle will be discouraged to do so because of the
high number of electrical key codes.
When trying to start the vehicle, if the engine does
not start and the STARTING DISABLED warning
message on the Driver Information Center
(DIC) 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
fuse. See Fuses and Circuit Breakers on
page 450. If the engine still does not start with the
other key, the vehicle needs service. If the
vehicle does start, the first key may be faulty. See
your dealer who can service the PASS-Key
®
III
to have a new key made. In an emergency,
contact Roadside Assistance. See Roadside
Assistance Program on page 484 for more
information.
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