Owner's Manual
PASS-Key@
II
Your vehicle is equipped
with the PASS-Key I1
(Personalized Automotive
Security System)
theft-deterrent system.
PASS-Key IT 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
TI
system senses that sonleone 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 stcart. 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 is on, 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 fuses (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 Chevrolet dealer or
a
locksmith who can service the PASS-Key 11.
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