2003 Chevrolet Malibu Owner's Manual - Page 86

Theft-Deterrent Systems Vehicle theft is big business, especially in some cities. Although your vehicle has a number of theft-deterrent features, we know that nothing we put on it can make it impossible to steal. 1 THEFT SYSTEM During normal operation, the THEFT SYSTEM light will come on for approximately five seconds when the key is turned to ON and the engine is started. Passlock@ Your vehicle has the Passlock@theft-deterrent system. Passlock@is a passive theft-deterrent system. Passlock@enables fuel if the ignition lock cylinder has not been tampered with. After attempting to start the engine, if the THEFT SYSTEM light flashes or stays on, wait ten minutes with the key in ON until the light goes off. Then turn the ignition to OFF before attempting to start the engine again. 2-17