Buick 2007 Rendezvous, Owner'S Manual

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PASS-Key
®
III Operation
Your vehicle is equipped
with the PASS-Key
®
III
(Personalized
Automotive Security
System) theft-deterrent
system.
PASS-Key
®
III is a passive theft deterrent system.
This means you do not 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
®
III 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 SECURITY message is shown on the
Message Center when trying to start the vehicle,
the key may have a damaged transponder.
See “PASS-Key
®
III Security Message” under
Message Center on page 225 . Turn the ignition off
and try to start the vehicle 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 463 . 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 who can service the PASS-Key
®
III
to have a new key made.
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