1995 Pontiac Grand Prix Owner's Manual - Page 72

Clean and dry the key. Wait about minutes and try three again. The security light may remain on during this Your vehicle is equipped time. If the starter still won't work, and the key appears to be clean and dry, wait about three minutes and try with the PASS-Key@II another ignition key. At this time, you may also want to (Personalized Automotive check the fuse (see "Fuses andCircuit Breakers" in the Security System) theft Index). If the starter won't work with the other key, your deterrent system. vehicle needs service. If your vehicle doesstart, the first PASS-Key@IIis a passive ignition key maybe faulty. See your Pontiac dealer or a theft deterrent system. This locksmith who can service the PASS-Key@II. means you don't have to do anything different to arm or If you accidentally use a key that has a damaged or disarm the system. missing resistor pellet, the starter won't work, and the SECURITY light will flash. But you don't haveto wait It works when youinsert or remove the key from the three minutes before trying another ignition key. ignition. PASS-Key@II uses a resistor pellet in the ignition key that matches a decoder your vehicle. in See your Pontiac dealer or a locksmith who can service the PASS-Key@IIto have a new key made. When the PASS-Key@II system senses that someone is using the wrong key, it shuts down the vehicle's starter andIf you're ever driving and the SECURITY light comes on fuel systems. For about three minutes, the starter won't if you will be able to restart your engine you turn it off. work and fuel won't goto the engine. If someone tries to Your PASS-Key% system, however, is not working start your vehicle again or uses another key during this properly and must be serviced by your Pontiac dealer. time, the vehicle will not start. This discourages someone Your vehicle is not protected by the PASS-Key% system. from randomly trying different keys with different resistor If you lose or damage a PASS-Key@II ignition key, see pellets in an attempt to make a match. your Pontiac dealer or a locksmith who can service The ignition key must be clean and dry before it's PASS-Key@IIto have a new key made. In an inserted in the ignition or the engine may not start. If the emergency, call the Pontiac Roadside Assistance engine does not start and the SECURITY light is on, the Program at 1-800-ROADSIB or 1-800-762-3743. key may be dirty or wet. Turn the ignition off. 2-11