Keys, Doors and Windows 2-25The security light, located in theinstrument panel cluster, comes onif there is a problem with arming ordisarming the theft-deterrentsystem.When trying to start the vehicle, thesecurity light comes on briefly whenthe ignition is turned on.If the engine does not start and thesecurity light stays on, there is aproblem with the system. Turn theignition off and try again.If the engine still does not start andthe key appears to be undamaged,try another ignition key.If the engine still does not start andthe light continues to stay on, tryanother key.If the engine still does not start withthe other key, the vehicle needsservice. If the vehicle does start, thefirst key may be damaged. See yourdealer who can service thetheft-deterrent system and have anew key made.It is possible for the theft-deterrentsystem decoder to learn thetransponder value of a new orreplacement key. Up to 10 keys canbe programmed for the vehicle. Thefollowing procedure is forprogramming additional keys only.To program a new key do thefollowing:1. Verify that the new key has 1stamped on it.2. Insert the current key in theignition and start the engine.If the engine will not start seeyour dealer for service.3. After the engine has started, turnthe key to LOCK/OFF, andremove the key.4. Insert the key to be programmedand turn it to ON/RUN withinfive seconds of the ignition beingturned to LOCK/OFF in Step 3.5. The security light will turn offonce the key has beenprogrammed. It may not beapparent that the security lightwent on due to how quickly thekey is programmed.6. Repeat the Steps 1 through 4 ifadditional keys are to beprogrammed.Do not leave the key or device thatdisarms or deactivates the theftdeterrent system in the vehicle.
