Buick 2006 Rendezvous - Manual (Page 112)

PASS-Key ® III Operation
Your vehicle is equipped
with the PASS-Key
® III
(Personalized Automotive
Security System)
theft-deterrent system.
PASS-Key
® III is a passive
theft deterrent system.
This means you do
not have to do anything
different 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 being delivered 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.
If the SECURITY message is shown on the Message
Center when trying to start the vehicle, the key may
have a damaged transponder. See “PASS-Key
® III
Security Message” under Message Center on page 3-51.
Turn the ignition off and try to start the vehicle 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
and Circuit Breakers on page 5-101. 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.
It is possible for the PASS-Key ® III decoder to program
the transponder value of a new or replacement key.
Up to 10 additional keys may be programmed for
the vehicle. This procedure is for programming additional
keys only. If all the currently programmed keys are
lost or do not operate, you must see your GM dealer or
a locksmith who can service PASS-Key
® III to have
keys made and programmed to the system.
See your GM dealer who can service PASS-Key ® III
to get a new key blank that is a cut exactly as the
ignition key that operates the system.
Canadian Owners: If you lose or damage your keys,
only a GM dealer can service PASS-Key
® III to have
new keys made. To program additional keys you will
need two current driver’s keys, black in color. You must
add a step to the following procedure. After Step 3 repeat
Steps 1 through 3 with the second current driver’s key.
Then continue with Step 4.
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