Buick RIVIERA 1993 Owner's Manual download pdf (Page 71)

PASS-Key

Your vehicle is equipped with the PASS-Key

(Personalized Automotive Security System) theft

deterrent system. PASS-Key

is a passive theft

deterrent system. This means you don’t have to do

anything different to arm or disarm the system. It works

when you insert or remove the key from the ignition.

PASS-Key

uses a resistor pellet in the ignition key

that matches a decoder in your vehicle.

When the PASS-Key

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

to the engine.

someone

tries to start your vehicle again or uses another key

during this time, the vehicle will not start. This

discourages someone Erom 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 doesn’t start and the “SECURITY” light comes

on, the key may be dirty or wet. Turn the ignition

off.

Clean and dry the key. Wait about three minutes and try

again. The security light will remain on during this time.

If the starter still won’t work, and the key appears to be

clean and dry, wait about three minutes and try the other

ignition key. At this time, you may also want

check

the fuse (see “Fuses and Circuit Breakers” in the Index).

If the starter won’t work with the other key, your vehicle

needs service. If your vehicle does start, the first ignition

key may be faulty. See your Buick dealer or

locksmith

who can service the PASS-Key I1

If you accidentally use a key that has a damaged or

missing resistor pellet, the starter won’t work and the

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Buick RIVIERA 1993 Owner's Manual Page 71