1997 Pontiac Bonneville Owner's Manual - Page 71

P A S S - K 11~ ~ ~ Your vehicle is equipped 1 with the PASS-Key 1 (Person'alizedAutomotive Security System) theft-deterrent system. PASS-Key 1 is a passive 1 theft-deterrent system. It works when you insert or remove the key from the ignition. The ignition key must be clean and dry before it's inserted in the ignition or the engine may not start. If the engine doesnot start and the SECURITY light is the on, un key may be dirty or wet. T r the ignitionoff. Clean and dry the key. Wait about three minutes try and again. If the starters'tillwon't work, and the keyappears to be clean and dry,wait about three minutesand try another ignition key. At this time, you may alsowant to check the fuse (see "Fuses and Circuit Breakers" in the Index); If the staster won't work with the otherkey, your vehicle needs service. If your vehicle does start, the first ignition key may be faulty. See your Pontiac dealer or a locksmith who can service the PASS-Key 1 . 1 If you accidentally use a key that has a damaged or missing resistor pellet, the starter won't work, and the SECURITY light will flash. Butyou don't have to wait three minutes before trying another ignition key. PASS-Key I1 uses a resistor pellet inthe ignition key that matches a decoder in your vehicle. When the PASS-Key I1 system senses that someone is using the wrong key, it shuts downthe vehicle's starter and fuel systems. For about t h e e minutes, the starter won't work and fuel won't go the engine. If someone to tries to start your vehicle again or uses another key during this time, the vehiclewill not start. This discourages someone from randomly trying different keys with different resistor pellets in attempt to an make a match. 2-18