1998 Buick Riviera Owner's Manual

PASS-Key@ I1Your vehicle is equippedwith the PASS-Key 11(Personalized AutomotiveSecurity System)theft-deterrent system.PASS-Key I1 is a passivetheft-deterrent system.It works when you insertor remove the key fromthe ignition.PASS-Key I1 uses a resistor pellet in the ignition keythat matches a decoder in your vehicle.When the PASS-Key II system senses that someone isusing the wrong key, it shuts down the vehicle’s starterand fuel systems. For abouthree minutes, the starterwon’t work and fuel won’t go to the engine. If someonetries to start your vehicle again or uses another keyduring this time, the vehicle will not start. Thisdiscourages someone from randomly trying differentkeys with different resistor pellets in an attempt tomake a match.The ignition key must be clean and dry before it’sinserted in the ignition or the engine may not start. If theengine does not start and the SECURITY light comeson, the key may be dirty or wet. Turn the ignition ofClean and dry the key. Wait about three minutes and tagain. The SECURITY light may remain on during thistime. If the starter still won’t work, and the key appeto be clean and dry, wait about three minutes and tryanother ignition key. At this time, you may also wancheck the fuse (see “Fuses and Circuit Breakers” in theIndex). If the starter won’t work with the other key, yvehicle needs service. If your vehicle does start, the firsignition key may be faulty. See your dealer or alocksmith who can service the PASS-Key II.If you accidentally use a key that has a damaged ormissing resistor pellet, the starter won’t work. TheSECURITY light will flash too. But you don’t have towait three minutes before trying another ignition key.See your dealer or a locksmith who can service thePASS-Key I1 to have a new key mac2-17