1997 Buick Riviera Owner's Manual - Page 79

Your vehicle is equipped with the PASS-KeyI1 (Personalized Automotive Security System) theft-deterrent system. PASS-Key I1 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 1 system senses that someone 1 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'tgo to the engine.If someone tries to this start your vehicle again or uses another key during time, the vehicle will not start. discourages someone This from randomly trying different keys with different resistor pellets in an attempt to make a match. 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 fuse (see "Fuses and Circuit Breakers" in the Index). If the starter won't work with the other key, your vehicle needs service. your vehicle does start, the first If ignition key may be faulty. See your Buick dealer or a 1 1 locksmith who can service the PASS-Key. If you accidentally use a key that has a damaged or missing resistor pellet, the starter won't work. The SECURITY light will flash. But you don't have to wait three minutes before trying another ignition key. wno See your Buick dealer or a locksmith can service the PASS-Key I1 to have a new key made. If you're ever driving and the SECURITY light comes on, if you will be able to restart your engine you turn it off. Your PASS-Key 1 system, however,is not working 1 properly and must be serviced by your Buick dealer. Your IT vehicle is not protected by the PASS-Key system. If you lose or damage a PASS-Key ignition key, see I1 The ignition key must clean and dry before it's be your Buick dealer or a locksmith who can service inserted in the ignition or the engine may not If the start. PASS-Key I1 to have a new key made. engine does not start and the SECURITY light comes Turn an, the key may be dirty or wet. the ignitionoff. 2-18