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PASS
-
Key
R
II
Your vehicle is equipped
with the PASS
-
Key II
(Personalized Automotive
Security System)
theft
-
deterrent system.
PASS
-
Key II is a passive
theft
-
deterrent system.
It works when you insert
or remove the key from
the ignition.
PASS
-
Key II uses a resistor pellet in the ignition key
that matches a decoder in your vehicle.
When the PASS
-
Key II 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 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. 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 dealer or a
locksmith who can service the PASS
-
Key II.
If you accidentally use a key that has a damaged or
missing resistor pellet, the starter won’t work and the
SECURITY light will come on. But you don’t have to
wait three minutes before trying another ignition key.
See your dealer or a locksmith who can service the
PASS
-
Key II to have a new key made.
If you’re ever driving and the SECURITY light comes
on and stays on, you will be able to restart your engine
if you turn it off. Your PASS
-
Key II system, however,
is not working properly and must be serviced by your
dealer. Your vehicle is not protected by the
PASS
-
Key II system.
If you lose or damage a PASS
-
Key II ignition key, see
your dealer or a locksmith who can service PASS
-
Key II
to have a new key made. Also, see “Roadside
Assistance” in the Index for more information.