Intelligent Access (IA) Passive Anti-Theft System (PATS) Operation

NOTE: The IA feature is a programmable parameter and can be enabled/disabled with a scan tool. If the feature is disabled, the Intelligent Access (IA) feature to enter the vehicle and passive starting will be inoperative. To start the vehicle, the IA key has to be placed in the backup slot. Refer to MODULE CONFIGURATION for information on enabling/disabling the IA feature.

The IA PATS prevents the ignition from transitioning out of the OFF mode unless a programmed IA key is detected inside the vehicle. If no programmed key is detected inside the vehicle when the start/stop switch is pressed, NO KEY DETECTED is displayed in the message center. PATS cannot disable an already running engine.