1995 Buick Regal Owner's Manual - Page 71

PASS-Key@II Your vehicle is equipped with the PASS-Key% (Personalized Automotive Security System) theft deterrent system. PASS-Key% is a passive theft deterrent system.This means you don't have to do anything different to a m or r disarm the system. the It works when you insert or remove the key from ignition. PASS-Key% uses a resistor pellet in the ignition key that matches a decoder in your vehicle. When the PASS-Key% system senses that someone is using the wrong key, it shuts down vehicle's starter and the 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 againor 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. The ignition key must be clean and dry before it's inserted in the ignition or the engine may not start. If the engine does not start and the SECURITY light is on, the key may be dirty or wet. Turn the ignition off. Clean and dry the key. Wait about threeminutes and try again. The security light may remain on during this time. If the starter still won't work, and the key appears to be clean and dry, wait about three minutes and try another ignition key. At this time, you may also want to check the fuse (see"Fuses and Circuit Breakers" in the Index). If the starter won't work with the other key, your vehicle needs service. If your vehicle does start, first the ignition key may be faulty. See your Buick dealer or a locksmith who can service the PASS-Key@II. 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 Buick dealer or a locksmith who can service the PASS-Key% to have a new key made. If you're ever drivingand the SECURITY light comes on, you will be able to restart your engine if you turn it off. Your PASS-Key% system, however, is not working properly and must be serviced by your Buick dealer. Your vehicle is not protected by the PASS-Key@II system. If you lose ordamage a PASS-Key% ignition key, see your Buick dealer or a locksmith who can service PASS-Key@IIto have a new key made. 2-9