Buick 2002 Park Avenue - Manual (Page 68)

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The master key is used for
the ignition, as well as the
driver’s door lock, trunk
and glove box.
The VALET key is used for
the ignition and the driver’s
door only. It will not open
the trunk or glove box. This
is a theft
- deterrent feature.
The VALET key should
always be used when valet
parking your vehicle.
Your vehicle has the PASS - Key
R
III vehicle theft
system. Both the master and VALET key have a
transponder in the key head that matches a decoder in
the vehicle’s steering column. If a replacement key or
any additional key is needed, you must purchase this key
from your dealer. The key will have PK3 stamped on it.
Keep the bar code tag that came with the original keys.
Give this tag to your dealer if you need a new key made.
Any new PASS - Key III key must be programmed before
it will start your vehicle. See “PASS - Key
R
III” in the Index
for more information on programming your new key.
If your vehicle is equipped with the OnStar
R
System
with an active subscription and you lock your keys
inside the vehicle, OnStar may be able to send a
command to unlock your vehicle. See “OnStar
R
System” in the Index for more information.
NOTICE:
Your vehicle has a number of features that can help
prevent theft. But you can have a lot of trouble
getting into your vehicle if you ever lock your keys
inside. You may even have to damage your vehicle
to get in. So be sure you have extra keys.