1997 Chevrolet Lumina Owner's Manual - Page 86

When the PASS-KeyI1 system senses that someone is 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 to the engine.If someone go tries to start your vehicle again uses another key or during this time, the vehicle will not start. This discourages someonefrom randomly trying different keys with different resistor pellets in an attempt to make a match. The ignition key mustbe clean and dry before it's inserted in the ignition or the engine may not If the start. engine does not start and the SECURITY light on, the is key may be dirty or wet. Turn the ignition off. If you accidentallyuse a key that has a darnaged or missing resistor pellet, the starter won't work and the SECURITY light will come But you don't have on. to wait three minutes before trying another ignition key. See your Chevrolet dealer a locksmith who can or service the PASS-Key to have a new key made. I1 If you're ever driving and the SECURITY light comes on and stays on, you will able to restart your engine if be you turn it off. Your PASS-Key I1 system, however, is not working properly and must serviced by your be Chevrolet dealer.Your vehicle is not protected by the PASS-Key I1 system. If you loseor damage a PASS-Key ignition key, see I1 Clean and dry the key. about three minutes andtry Wait your Chevrolet dealer a locksmith who can service or again. If the starter still won't work, and the key appears PASS-Key I1 to have a new key made. an emergency, In to be clean and dry, wait about three minutes and try call the Chevrolet Roadside Assistance Center at another ignition key. At this time, you may also want to 1-800-CHEV-USA (1-800-243-8872). check the fuses (see "Fuses and Circuit Breakers" in the Index). If the starter won't work with the other key, your vehicle needs service. your vehicle doesstart, the first If ignition key may be faulty. your Chevrolet dealer or See a locksmith who can service the PASS-Key 11. 2-12