Vehicle security, Immobilizer, Immobilizer operation – GMC 2012 Savana User Manual

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GMC Savana Owner Manual - 2012 - 2nd - 11/11/11

Keys, Doors, and Windows

2-13

Vehicle Security

This vehicle has theft-deterrent
features; however, they do not make
it impossible to steal.

Immobilizer

See Radio Frequency Statement on
page 13‑16
for information
regarding Part 15 of the Federal
Communications Commission (FCC)
rules and Industry Canada
Standards RSS-GEN/210/220/310.

Immobilizer Operation

This vehicle is equipped with the
PASS-Key

®

III+ (Personalized

Automotive Security System)
theft-deterrent system.
PASS-Key III+ is a passive
theft deterrent system.

The system is automatically armed
when the key is removed from the
ignition.

You do not have to manually arm or
disarm the system.

The security light will come on if
there is a problem with arming or
disarming the theft-deterrent
system.

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 engine does not start and the
security message 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
instrument panel PASS KEY fuse.
If the engine still does not start with
the other key, the vehicle needs
service. If the vehicle does start, the
first key may be faulty. See your
dealer or a locksmith who can
service the PASS-Key III+ to have a
new key made. See Fuses and
Circuit Breakers on page 10‑43
.

It is possible for the PASS-Key III+
decoder to learn the transponder
value of a new or replacement key.
Up to 10 keys may be programmed
for the vehicle. This procedure is for
learning 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.

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