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System Description

The Passive Anti-Theft System (PATS) contains the following components:
^ THEFT indicator located in the instrument cluster
^ encoded ignition key
^ transceiver module surrounding the ignition key lock cylinder
^ PATS control module located under the instrument panel on the center support
^ Powertrain Control Module (PCM)

For more information on the THEFT indicator, refer to Instrument Panel, Gauges and Warning Indicators.

For more information on the powertrain control module (PCM), refer to Computers and Control Systems.