2003 Pontiac Montana Owner's Manual - Page 135

PASS-Key@111 Operation Your vehicle is equipped with the PASS-Key@Ill (Personalized Automotive Security System) theft-deterrent system. PASS-Key@I I I is a passive theft deterrent system. This means you don't have to do anything different to arm or disarm the system. It works when you insert or remove the key from the ignition. If the engine still does not start, and the key appears to be undamaged, try another ignition key. At this time, you may also want to check the instrument panel PASS KEY fuse. If the engine still does not start with the other key, your vehicle needs service. If your vehicle does start, the first key may be faulty. See your dealer or a locksmith who can service the PASS-Key@ to Ill have a new key made. See Fuses and Circuit Breakers on page 5-95. It is possible for the PASS-Key@ Ill decoder to learn the transponder value of a new or replacement key. Up to 10 additional keys may be programmed for the vehicle. This procedure is for learning additional keys only. If all the currently programmed keys are lost or do not operate, you must see your dealer or a locksmith who can service PASS-Key@ to have keys made and Ill programmed to the system. See your dealer or a locksmith who can service PASS-Key@Ill to get a new key blank that is cut exactly as the ignition key that operates the system. Canadian Owners: If you lose or damage your keys, 111 only a GM dealer can service PASS-Key@ to have new keys made. To program additional keys you will need two current driver's keys (black in color). You must add a step to the following procedure. After Step 3 repeat Steps 1 through 3 with the second current driver's key. Then continue with Step 4. When the PASS-Key@I l l system senses that someone is using the wrong key, it shuts down the vehicle's starter and fuel systems. The starter will not work and fuel will stop being delivered to the engine. Anyone using a trial-and-error method to start the vehicle will be discouraged because of the high number of electrical key codes. If the engine does not start and the security message comes on, the key may have a damaged transponder. Turn the ignition off and try again. 2-28