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PASS

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Key

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 II

Your vehicle is equipped
with the PASS

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Key II

(Personalized Automotive
Security System)
theft

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deterrent system.

PASS

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Key II is a passive

theft

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deterrent system. It

works when you insert 
or remove the key from 
the ignition.

PASS

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Key II uses a resistor pellet in the ignition key

that matches a decoder in your vehicle.

When the PASS

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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 flashing, 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 fuse (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

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Key II.