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PASS-Key
®
III+ Operation
Your vehicle is equipped with PASS-Key
®
III +
(Personalized Automotive Security System)
theft-deterrent system. PASS-Key
®
III+isa
passive theft-deterrent system. This means you
don’t have to do anything special to arm or disarm
the system. It works when you insert or remove
the key from the ignition.
When the PASS-Key
®
III + system senses that
someone is using the wrong key, it shuts down the
vehicle’s starter and fuel systems. The starter
will not work and fuel will stop flowing to the
engine. Anyone using a trial-and-error method to
start the vehicle will be discouraged because
of the high number of electrical key codes.
When trying to start the vehicle if the engine does
not start and the security light comes on, the
key may have a damaged transponder. 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. At this time, you may also want to check the
fuse, see Fuses on page 447. If the engine still
does not start with the other key, your vehicle
needs service. If your vehicle does start, the first
key may be faulty. See your dealer who can
service the PASS-Key
®
III + to have a new key
made. In an emergency, contact Chevrolet
Roadside Assistance. See Roadside Assistance
Program on page 484 for more information.
It is possible for the PASS-Key
®
III + decoder to
“learn” the transponder value of a new or
replacement key. Up to 10 additional keys may be
programmed for 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
®
III+to
have keys made and programmed to the system.
See your GM dealer or a locksmith who can
service PASS-Key
®
III + to get a new key blank
that is cut exactly as the ignition key that operates
the system.
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