1994 Chevrolet Camaro Owner's Manual - Page 56

Features and Controls When the PASS-KeyW 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. does start, the first ignition key may be faulty. See your Chevrolet dealer or a locksmith who can service the PASS-KeyaII. If you accidentally use a key that has a damaged or missing resistor pellet, the starter won't work and the security light will flash. But you don't have to wait three minutes before trying another ignition key. See your Chevrolet dealer or alocksmith who can service the PASS-Key@II to have The ignition key must be clean and dry a new key made. before it's inserted in the ignition or the engine may not start. If the engine does If you're ever driving and the not start and the "SECURITY" light stays "SECURITY" light comes on and stays on when you try to start the vehicle, the on, you will be able to restart your engine key may be dirty or wet. Turn the if you turn it off. Your PASS-Key@II ignition off. system, however, is not working properly and must be servicedby your Chevrolet Clean and dry the key. Wait about three dealer. Your vehicle is not protected by minutes and try again. The security light the PASS-KeyW system. will remain on during this time. If the starter still won't work, and the key If you lose or damage a PASS-Key@II appears to be clean and dry, wait about ignition key, see your Chevrolet three minutes and try another ignition key. dealer or a locksmith who can service to At this time, you may also want to check PASS-Key@II have a new key made. the fuses (see "Fuses and Circuit In an emergency, call the Chevrolet Breakers" in the Index). If the starter Roadside Assistance Program on 1 -800-CHEV-USA ( 1 -800-243-8872). won't work with the other key, your vehicle needs service. If your vehicle SECURITY ~ ...54