Starting And Operating Instructions; Plus Electronic Immobilizer Op-System - Cadillac Escalade ESV Owner's Manual

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Starting and Operating Instructions

The vehicle comes with a
double-sided key which is used for
the ignition and all the door locks.
If you lose your keys, contact your
dealer to obtain new ones.
Any new key must be
programmed before it will start
your vehicle.
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See "PASS-Key III Electronic
Immobilizer System" later in this
section.
NOTICE
Theft prevention features can
make it difficult to get into your
vehicle if you lock your key
inside. You may even have to
damage your vehicle to open a
door. Be sure you have an extra
key.
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PASS-Key ® III Plus
Electronic Immobilizer
System
Your vehicle is equipped with a
Personalised Automotive Security
®
System, PASS-Key III Plus. The
ignition key has a transponder
embedded in it. The transponder
uses a radio frequency that
matches a decoder in your vehicle.
The system is armed when the key
is removed from the ignition. Take
care not to damage the key, or it
may not start the engine.
The system will automatically
disarm when the ignition is turned
in ACC (accessory), ON (on) or
START (start).
In order to discourage vehicle
theft, the system will not allow the
starter and fuel circuits to operate
if a damaged or wrong key has
been used in an attempt to start
the vehicle.
If a damaged or wrong key has
been used, the system will not
allow the engine to start. If the
engine does not start and the
Security System Light comes on,
there may be a problem with this
system.
A text message may also appear in
the Driver Information Center
display.