Your vehicle may have a passive theft-deterrent system.

The immobilizer system prevents your vehicle from being started by unauthorized persons.

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.

Your vehicle has a special key that works with the theft-deterrent system. There is a transponder in the key head that is electronically coded. The correct key will start the vehicle. An invalid key immobilizes the engine. The immobilizer system isolates the power supply to the ignition system, the fuel pump and the fuel injectors.

If the immobilizer system does not recognize the electronic code when the key is turned to START, the engine will not start and the security light will flash. If your key is ever damaged, you may not be able to start your vehicle.

When trying to start the vehicle, if the engine does not start and the security light continues flashing, there may be a problem with the theft-deterrent system. Turn the ignition off and try again.

If the engine still does not start, and the key appears to be undamaged, try another key. At this time, you may also want to check the fuse. See Fuses and Circuit Breakers . 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/retailer who can have a new key made.

Up to five keys may be programmed for the vehicle. If you lose or damage your keys, only a dealer/retailer can have new keys made.

In an emergency, contact Roadside Assistance. See Roadside Assistance Program .

Do not leave the key or device that disarms or deactivates the theft deterrent system in the vehicle.