Immobilizer Operation - GMC 2011 Acadia Owner's Manual

Immobilizer
See Radio Frequency Statement on
page 13 20 for information
regarding Part 15 of the Federal
Communications Commission
(FCC) rules and Industry Canada
Standards RSS-210/220/310.

Immobilizer Operation

This vehicle has PASS-Key
(Personalized Automotive Security
System) theft-deterrent system.
®
PASS-Key III+ is a passive
theft-deterrent system.
The system is automatically armed
when the key is removed from the
ignition.
The system is automatically
disarmed when the key is turned
to ON/RUN, ACC/ACCESSORY
or START from the LOCK/OFF
position.
You do not have to manually arm or
disarm the system.
The security light comes on if
there is a problem with arming
or disarming the theft-deterrent
system.
When the PASS-Key
senses an incorrect key, the vehicle
does not start. Anyone using a
trial-and-error method to start the
vehicle will be discouraged because
of the high number of electrical key
®
III+ codes.
If the engine does not start and
the security light on the instrument
panel comes on when trying to start
the vehicle, there may be a problem
with your theft-deterrent system.
Turn the ignition off and try again.
If the engine still does not start,
and the key appears to be
undamaged, try another ignition
key and check the fuses. See Fuses
and Circuit Breakers on page 10 32
for additional information. If the
engine still does not start with the
other key, the vehicle needs service.
If the vehicle does start, the first key
may be faulty. See your dealer who
I n f o r ma t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :
Keys, Doors and Windows
can service the PASS-Key
to have a new key made. In an
emergency, contact Roadside
Assistance. See Roadside
Assistance Program (U.S. and
®
III+ system
Canada) on page 13 8 or Roadside
Assistance Program (Mexico) on
page 13 10.
It is possible for the PASS-Key
decoder to learn the transponder
value of a new or replacement key.
Up to 10 keys may be programmed
to the vehicle. The following
procedure is for programming
additional keys only. If all the
currently programmed keys are
lost or do not operate, you must
see your dealer or a locksmith who
can service PASS-Key
keys made and programmed to the
system.
See your dealer or a locksmith who
can service PASS-Key
new key blank that is cut exactly as
the ignition key that operates the
system.
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