Saab 2007 9-7X, 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.
When trying to start the vehicle, if the engine does
not start and the SECURITY light 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 435 . 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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