1997 Cadillac DeVille Owner's Manual - Page 84

PASS-Key@ I1 p: 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 the Driver Information Center, your key should be checked for damage. Starting may be attempted with an undamaged key immediately. See your Cadillac dealer or a locksmith for key service. If the "STARTING DISABLED DUE THEFT TO SYSTEM, REMOVE IGNITION KEY" and "WAIT 3 MINUTES" messages are displayed, key should the be cleaned. After three minutes, again. A "START try CAR' message willappear at this time.If the engine still does not start, wait three minutes and try a duplicate key. At this time, fuses should be checked (see "Fuses and Circuit Breakers" in the Index).the engine does If not start with the duplicate key, your vehicle needs service. See your Cadillac dealerfor service. If the "THEFT SYSTEM PROBLEM' message is displayed during vehicle operation,your vehicle needs servicing. Your vehicle will restart if you turnoff, it however, your vehicle may be unprotected. your See Cadillac dealerfor service. If an ignition keyis lost or damaged, see your Cadillac dealer ora locksmith to have a new key made. PASS-Key 1 uses a resistor pellet in the ignition 1 key that is read by the system in your vehicle. the key's If resistor matches the code stored inthe vehicle system, the vehicle'sfuel and starting systems will be enabled.If an incorrect keyis used, the vehicle's fuel and starting systems are disabledfor three minutes. Additional attempts during this lockout period will not start car, the even withthe correct key. 2-19