1998 Cadillac DeVille Owner's Manual - Page 88

PASS-Kev@ I1 Your vehicle is equipped 1 with the PASS-Key 1 theft-deterrent system. PASS-Key I1is a passive system. The system is is armed when the key removed from the ignition. If the engine does not and the STARTING start DISABLED, REMOVE KEY message displayed in is the Driver Information Center, your key should be checked for damage. Starting may be attempted with an undamaged key immediately. See your dealer a or locksmith for key service. If the STARTING DISABLED, REMOVE KEY and WAIT 3 MINUTES messages are displayed, the key try should be cleaned. After three minutes, again. A START CARmessage will appear at this time.the If engine still does not start, wait three minutes try a and (see duplicate key. At this time, fuses should be checked "Fuses and Circuit Breakers" the Index). If the engine in does not start with duplicate key, your vehicle needs the service. See your dealer service. for PASS-Key I1 uses a resistor pelletin the ignition key If the THEFT SYSTEM PROBLEM, CAR MAY NOT that is read by the system in your vehicle. If the key START message is displayed during vehicle operation, a resistor matches the code stored in the vehicle system, the fault has been detected the system. This means in If the vehicle's fuel and starting systems will be enabled. PASS-Key I1 system is disabled andis not protecting an incorrect key is used, the vehicle's fuel and starting the vehicle. The vehicle usually restarts. your dealer See systems are disabled three minutes. Additional for attempts duringthis lockout period will not start the car, for service. even with the correct key. dealer or If an ignition keyis lost or damaged, see your a locksmith to have a new key made. 2-17