1997 Cadillac Eldorado Owner's Manual - Page 81

Your vehicle is equipped with the BASS-Key I1 theft-deterrent system. PASS-Key I1 is a passive system. The system is m e d when the keyis removed from the ignition. If the engine does not start and the "STARTING DISABLED DUE TO THEFT SYSTEM, REMOVE IGNITION K E Y message is displayed in the Driver Information Center, your key shouldbe checked for damage. Starting may be attempted with an undamaged key immediately.See your Cadillac dealer or a locksmith for key service. If the "STARTINGDISABLED DUE TO THEFT SYSTEM, REMOVE IGNITION KEY" and "WAIT 3 MINUTES" messages are displayed, the key should be cleaned. After three minutes, try again. A "START CAR" message will appear at this time. If the engine still does not start, wait three minutes andtry a duplicate key. At this time, fuses should be checked (see "Fuses and Circuit Breakers" inthe 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 restart if you turn it off, however, your vehiclemay be unprotected. See your Cadillac dealer for service. If an ignition key is lost or damaged, see your Cadillac dealer or a locksmith to have a new key made. 1 BASS-Key 1 uses a resistor pellet in the ignitionkey that is read by the system in your vehicle. If the key resistor matchesthe code stored in the vehicle system, the vehicle's fuel and starting systems willbe enabled. If an incorrect keyis used, the vehicle's fuel andstarting systems are disabled for three minutes. Additional attempts Curing this lockout period will not start the car, even with the correct key.