1998 Cadillac Eldorado Owner's Manual - Page 86

PASS-Key@I1 Your vehicle is equippea with the PASS-Key I1 theft-deterrent system. PASS-Key I1 is a passive system. The system is armed when the key is removed from the ignition. If the engine does not start and the STARTING DISABLED REMOVE KEY message is displayed in the Driver Information Center. your key should be checked for damage. Starting may be attempted with an undamaged key immediately. See your dealer or a locksmith for key service. If the STARTING DISABLED REMOVE KEY and WAIT 3 MINUTES messages are displayed,the key should be cleaned. After three minutes, try again. A START CAR message will appear at this time.If the engine still does not start, wait three minutes and try a duplicate key. At this time, fuses should bechecked (see "Fuses and Circuit Breakers" in the Index).If the engine does not start with the duplicate key, your vehicle needs service. See your dealer for service. If the THEFT SYSTEM PROBLEM, CAR MAY NOT START message is displayed during vehicle operation, a fault has been detected in the system. This means the PASS-Key I1 system is disabled and is not protecting the vehicle. The vehicle usually restarts. See your dealer forservice. PASS-Key I1 uses a resistor pellet in the ignition key that is read by the system in your vehicle. If the key resistor matches the code stored in the vehicle system, the vehicle's fuel and starting systems will be enabled. If an incorrect key is used, the vehicle's fuel and starting systems are disabled for three minutes. Additional attempts during this lockout period will not start the car, even with the correct key. If an ignition key is lost or damaged, see your dealer or a locksmith to have a new key made. 2-16