Theft-Deterrent Systems - Buick 2003 Century Owner's Manual

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. However, there are ways you
can help.
PASS-Key@ II
Your vehicle is equipped
with the PASS-Key@ II
(Personalized Automotive
Security System)
theft-deterrent system.
PASS-Key@ II is a passive
theft-deterrent system.
It works when you insert or
remove the key from the
ignition.
PASS-Key@ II uses
a
resistor pellet in the ignition key
that matches a decoder in your vehicle.
When the PASS-Key@ II 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 go to the engine.
If someone tries to start your vehicle again or uses
another key during this time, the vehicle will not start.
This discourages someone from randomly trying different
keys with different resistor pellets in an attempt to
make a match.
The ignition key must be clean and dry before it's
inserted in the ignition or the engine may not start.
If the engine does not start and the SECURITY light is
flashing, the key may be dirty or wet. Turn the
ignition off.
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