1996 Cadillac Seville Owner's Manual - Page 73

PASS-Key@II Your vehicle is equipped with the PASS-Key I1 theft-deterrent system. PASS-Key I1 is a passive system. The system is armed when the key is removed from the ignition. -If the engine does not start and the STARTING DISABLED DUE TO THEFT SYSTEM, REMOVE IGNITION KEY message is displayed in theDriver Information Center,your key should be checked for damage. Starting maybe attempted with an undamaged key immediately. See your Cadillacdealer or a locksmith for key service. PASS-Key I1 uses a resistor pellet in the ignition key that is read by a decoder modulein your vehicle.If the key resistor matches thecode stored in the vehicle module, the vehicle's fuel and starting systems will be enabled. If an incorrect key is used, the vehicle's fuel and starting systemsare disabled for three minutes. Additional attempts during this lockout period willnot start the car. If the STARTING DISABLEDDUE TO THEFT SYSTEM, REMOVE IGNITION KEY and WAIT 3 MINUTES messages are displayed, the key should be cleaned and dried. After three minutes, try again. A START CAR message will appear at this time. If the engine still does not start, wait minutes and try a 3 duplicate key. At this time, fuses should be checked (see "Fuses and Circuit Breakers" in the Index). If the engine does not start with the duplicate key, your vehicle needs service. See your Cadillac dealer for service. If the THEFT SYSTEM PROBLEM message is displayed during vehicle operation, your vehicle needs servicing. Your vehicle will restartif you turn it off; however, your vehiclemay be unprotected. See your Cadillac dealer for service. If an ignition key is lost or damaged, see Cadillac your dealer or a locksmith to have a new key made. 2-14