1995 Cadillac Seville Owner's Manual - Page 89

PASSmKEY'II Your vehicle is equipped with the PASS-Key@II(Personalized Automotive Security System) theft deterrent system. PASS-Key@II is passive theft a deterrent system. This means you don't haveto doanything different to arm ordisarm the system. It works when you insert or remove the key from the ignition. PASS-Key'II uses a resistor pellet in the ignition key that matchesa decoder in your vehicle. When the PASS-Key% system senses that someoneis 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 theengine. If someone tries to start vehicle again or uses another key during this your time, the vehicle will not start. This discourages someone fromrandomly 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 and or theengine may not start.If the engine does not start the SECURITY light comes on, thekey 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 starterstill won't work, and the key appears tobe clean and dry, wait about three minutes and try another ignition key. At this time, you may also want to check the fuses (see "Fuses and Circuit Breakers" in the Index). If the starterwon't work with the otherkey, your vehicle needs service. If your vehicle does start, thefirst ignition key may be faulty. See your Cadillac 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 starterwon't work and the SECURITYlight will flash. But you don't have to wait three minutes before trying another ignition key. See your Cadillac dealer or a locksmith who can service PASS-Key% the to have a new key made. 3- 18