2 0 0 8 Sebring
O W N E R ’ S M A N U A L
VEHICLES SOLD IN CANADA
With respect to any Vehicles Sold in Canada, the name Chrysler LLC shall be deemed to be deleted and the name Chrysler Canada Inc. used in substitution therefor.
DRIVING AND ALCOHOL
Drunken driving is one of the most frequent causes of accidents.
Your driving ability can be seriously impaired with blood alcohol levels far below the legal minimum. If you are drinking, don't drive. Ride with a designated non-drinking driver, call a cab, a friend, or use public transportation.
WARNING!
Driving after drinking can lead to an accident. Your perceptions are less sharp, your reflexes are slower, and your judgment is impaired when you have been drinking. Never drink and then drive.
This manual illustrates and describes the operation of features and equipment that are either standard or optional on this vehicle. This manual may also include a description of features and equipment that are no longer available or were not ordered on this vehicle. Please disregard any features and equipment described in this manual that are not on this vehicle.
Chrysler LLC reserves the right to make changes in design and specifications, and/or make additions to or improvements to its products without imposing any obligation upon itself to install them on products previously manufactured.
© 2007 Chrysler LLC
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UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE |
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UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL . . . . . |
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STARTING AND OPERATING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . |
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4 INTRODUCTION
INTRODUCTION
This Owner’s Manual has been prepared with the assistance of service and engineering specialists to acquaint you with the operation and maintenance of your vehicle. It is supplemented by a Warranty Information Booklet and various customer-oriented documents. You are urged to read these publications carefully. Following the instructions and recommendations in this manual will help assure safe and enjoyable operation of your vehicle.
NOTE: After you read the manual, it should be stored in the vehicle for convenient reference and remain with the vehicle when sold, so that the new owner will be aware of all safety warnings.
When it comes to service, remember that your authorized dealer knows your vehicle best, has the factory-trained technicians and genuine Mopar parts, and is interested in your satisfaction.
HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL
Consult the table of contents to determine which section contains the information you desire.
The detailed index, at the rear of this manual, contains a complete listing of all subjects.
Consult the following table for a description of the symbols that may be used on your vehicle or throughout this Owner Manual:
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WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS
This manual contains WARNINGS against operating procedures that could result in an accident or bodily injury. It also contains CAUTIONS against procedures that could result in damage to your vehicle. If you do not read this entire manual you may miss important information. Observe all Warnings and Cautions.
VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER
The Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) is found on the left front corner of the instrument panel, visible through the windshield. This number also appears on the vehicle registration and title.
Vehicle Identification Number
VEHICLE MODIFICATIONS/ALTERATIONS
WARNING!
Any modifications or alterations to this vehicle could seriously affect its roadworthiness and safety and may lead to an accident resulting in serious injury or death.
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A Word About Your Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . |
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▫ Ignition Key Removal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . |
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▫ Key-In-Ignition Reminder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . |
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▫ Locking Doors With The Key . . . . . . . . . . . . . . |
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Sentry Key . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . |
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▫ Replacement Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . |
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▫ Sentry Key Programming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . |
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▫ General Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . |
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Security Alarm System — If Equipped . . . . |
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▫ Rearming Of The System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . |
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▫ To Arm The System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . |
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▫ To Disarm The System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . |
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Illuminated Entry System — If Equipped . . . . . . . |
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Remote Keyless Entry — If Equipped . . . . . . . . . |
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▫ To Unlock The Doors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . |
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▫ To Lock The Doors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . |
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▫ To Unlatch The Trunk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . |
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▫ Using The Panic Alarm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . |
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▫ Programming Additional Transmitters . . . . . . . . |
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▫ Battery Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . |
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▫ General Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . |
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Remote Start System — If Equipped . . . . . . . . . . |
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▫ How To Use Remote Start . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . |
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Door Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . |
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▫ Manual Door Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . |
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▫ Power Door Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . |
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Power Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . |
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▫ Power Window Switches . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . |
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▫ Auto Window Down — If Equipped . . . . . . . . . |
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▫ Auto Window Up— If Equipped . . . . . . . . . . . |
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▫ Reset Auto Up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . |
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▫ Window Lockout Switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . |
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▫ Wind Buffeting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . |
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Trunk Lock And Release . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . |
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Trunk Safety Warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . |
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▫ Trunk Internal Emergency Release . . . . . . . . . . |
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Occupant Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . |
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▫ Lap/Shoulder Belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . |
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▫ Lap/Shoulder Belt Untwisting Procedure . . . . .47 |
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Adjustable Upper Shoulder Belt Anchorage . . . . |
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▫ Rear Seat Belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . |
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▫ Seat Belt Pretensioners . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . |
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▫ BeltAlert Programming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . |
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▫ Automatic Locking Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . |
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▫ Seat Belts And Pregnant Women . . . . . . . . . . . |
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▫ Seat Belt Extender . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . |
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▫ Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) - Airbag |
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▫ Airbag System Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . |
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▫ Front Seat Airbag Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . |
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▫ Airbag Deployment Sensors And Controls . . . . . |
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▫ Event Data Recorder (EDR) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . |
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▫ Child Restraint . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . |
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. . . . . . . . . . .Engine Break-In Recommendations |
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Safety Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . |
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▫ Exhaust Gas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . |
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The Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . |
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▫ Periodic Safety Checks You Should Make |
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Outside The Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . |
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A WORD ABOUT YOUR KEYS
You can insert the double-sided keys into the locks with either side up.
Vehicle Key
The authorized dealer that sold you your vehicle has the key code numbers for your vehicle locks. These numbers can be used to order duplicate keys from your authorized dealer. Ask your authorized dealer for these numbers and keep them in a safe place.
Ignition Key Removal
Automatic Transaxle
Place the gear selector lever in PARK. Turn the ignition switch to the ACC position, push the key and cylinder inward, rotate the key to the LOCK position. Then remove the key.
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NOTE:
•If you try to remove the key before you place the
selector lever in PARK, the key may become trapped temporarily in the ignition switch lock cylinder. If this 2 occurs, rotate the key to the right slightly, then remove the key as described. If a malfunction occurs, the system will trap the key in the ignition switch lock cylinder to warn you that this safety feature is inoperable. The engine can be started and stopped, but the key cannot be removed until you obtain service.
•For vehicles not equipped with the Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC), the power window switches, radio, hands–free system (if equipped), and power outlets will remain active for 45 seconds after the ignition switch is turned to the LOCK position. Opening either door will cancel this feature.
Ignition Key Positions
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•For vehicles equipped with EVIC, the power window switches, radio, hands–free system (if equipped), and power outlets will remain active for up to 10 minutes after the ignition switch is turned to the LOCK position. Opening either door will cancel this feature. The time for this feature is programmable. For details, refer to “Key-Off Power Delay,” under “Personal Settings (Customer Programmable Features)” under “Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)” in Section 4 of this manual.
WARNING!
NEVER leave children alone in a vehicle. Leaving unattended children in a vehicle is dangerous for a number of reasons. A child or others could be seriously or fatally injured. Don’t leave the keys in the ignition. A child could operate power windows, other controls, or move the vehicle.
CAUTION!
An unlocked car is an invitation to thieves. Always remove key from the ignition and lock all doors when leaving the vehicle unattended.
Key-In-Ignition Reminder
Opening the driver’s door when the key is in the ignition, sounds a signal to remind you to remove the key.
NOTE:
•The Key-In-Ignition reminder only sounds when the ignition key is placed in the LOCK or ACC position.
•With either front door open, and the key in the ignition, both the power door locks and Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) will not function.
Locking Doors With The Key
There is only one external door lock cylinder which is located in the driver’s door only.
You can insert the key with either side up. To lock the door, turn the key rearward. To unlock the door, turn the key forward. See ”Maintenance Procedures” in Section 7 “Maintaining Your Vehicle” of this manual for door lock lubrication.
SENTRY KEY
The Sentry Key Immobilizer System prevents unauthorized vehicle operation by disabling the engine. The system does not need to be armed or activated. Operation is automatic, regardless of whether the vehicle is locked or unlocked.
The system uses ignition keys, which have an embedded electronic chip (transponder), to prevent unauthorized vehicle operation. Therefore, only keys that grammed to the vehicle can be used to start and
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vehicle. The system will shut the engine off in two seconds if someone uses an invalid key to start the engine.
NOTE: A key which has not been programmed is also 2 considered an invalid key even if it is cut to fit the ignition switch lock cylinder for that vehicle.
During normal operation, after turning on the ignition switch, the Vehicle Security Alarm Indicator Light will turn on for three seconds for a bulb check. If the light remains on after the bulb check, it indicates that there is a problem with the electronics. In addition, if the light begins to flash after the bulb check, it indicates that someone used an invalid key to start the engine. Either of these conditions will result in the engine being shut off after two seconds.
If the Vehicle Security Alarm Indicator Light turns on during normal vehicle operation (vehicle running for longer than 10 seconds), it indicates that there is a fault in the electronics. Should this occur, have the vehicle ser-
soon as possible.
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CAUTION!
Always remove Sentry Keys from the vehicle and lock all doors when leaving the vehicle unattended.
NOTE:
•The Sentry Key Immobilizer System is not compatible with some aftermarket remote starting systems. Use of these systems may result in vehicle starting problems and loss of security protection.
•Exxon/Mobil Speed Pass™ an additional Sentry Key , or any other transponder equipped components on the same keychain will not cause a key-related (transponder) fault unless the additional part is physically held against the ignition key being used when starting the vehicle. Cell phones, pagers, or other RF electronics will not cause interference with this system.
All of the keys provided with your vehicle have been programmed to the vehicle electronics.
Replacement Keys
NOTE: Only keys that have been programmed to the vehicle electronics can be used to start the vehicle. Once a Sentry Key has been programmed to a vehicle, it cannot be programmed to any other vehicle.
At the time of purchase, the original owner is provided with a four-digit Personal Identification Number (PIN). The PIN is required for authorized dealer replacement of keys. Duplication of keys may be performed at an authorized dealer or by using the Customer Key Programming procedure. This procedure consists of programming a blank key to the vehicle electronics. A blank key is one which has never been programmed.
NOTE: When having the Sentry Key Immobilizer
System serviced, bring all vehicle keys with you to the authorized dealer.
Sentry Key Programming
You can program new keys to the system if you have two valid Sentry Keys by performing the following procedure:
1.Cut the additional Sentry Key Transponder blank(s) to match the ignition switch lock cylinder key code.
2.Insert the first valid key into the ignition switch. Turn the ignition switch to the ON position for at least three seconds, but no longer than 15 seconds. Then, turn the ignition switch to the LOCK position and remove the first key.
3.Insert the second valid key into the ignition switch. Turn the ignition switch to the ON position within 15 seconds. After ten seconds, a chime will
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addition, the Vehicle Security Alarm Indicator Light will begin to flash. Turn the ignition switch to the LOCK position and remove the second key.
4. Insert a blank Sentry Key into the ignition switch. 2 Turn the ignition switch to the ON position within 60 seconds. After 10 seconds, a single chime will sound. In addition, the Vehicle Security Alarm Indicator Light will stop flashing. To indicate that programming is complete, the indicator light will turn on again for three seconds and then turn off.
The new Sentry Key is programmed. The Keyless Entry
Transmitter will also be programmed during this procedure.
Repeat this procedure to program up to eight keys. If you do not have a programmed Sentry Key contact your authorized dealer for details.
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NOTE: If a programmed key is lost, see your authorized dealer to have all remaining keys erased from the systems memory. This will prevent the lost key from starting your vehicle. The remaining keys must then be reprogrammed. All vehicle keys must be taken to your authorized dealer at the time of service to be reprogrammed.
General Information
The Sentry Key system complies with FCC rules part 15 and with RSS-210 of Industry Canada. Operation is subject to the following conditions:
•This device may not cause harmful interference.
•This device must accept any interference that may be received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
SECURITY ALARM SYSTEM — IF EQUIPPED
The Vehicle Security Alarm (VSA) system monitors the doors and trunk for unauthorized entry and ignition switch for unauthorized operation.
If something triggers the alarm, the system will signal for about 18 minutes. For the first three minutes, the horn will sound intermittently and the headlights, park lights, taillights and the indicator light in the cluster will flash. Then the exterior lights will flash for another 15 minutes.
Rearming Of The System:
If something triggers the alarm, and no action is taken to disarm it, the system will turn off the horn after 3 minutes, turn off all of the visual signals after 15 minutes, and then the system will rearm itself.
To Arm The System:
1.Remove the keys from the ignition switch and get out of the vehicle.
2.Lock the doors by pressing the power door lock switch or the LOCK button on the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter.
NOTE: The system will not arm if you lock the doors with the manual door lock plungers.
3. The indicator light in the instrument cluster will flash rapidly for 16 seconds. This shows that the system is arming. During this period, if a door is opened, the ignition switch is turned ON, or the power door locks are unlocked in any manner, the system will automatically disarm. After 16 seconds, the indicator light will flash slowly. This shows that the system is fully armed.
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•During the 16–second arming period, if a door is opened or the ignition switch is turned ON, the system
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•Once armed, the system disables the unlock switch on the driver door trim panel and passenger door trim panel, the trunk release button on the instrument panel, and the HomeLink /Garage Door Opener (if equipped).
To Disarm The System:
Either press the UNLOCK button on the remote keyless entry transmitter or insert a valid sentry key into the ignition lock cylinder and turn the key to the ON/START position.
NOTE:
•The driver’s door key cylinder and the trunk button on the keyless entry transmitter cannot arm or disarm the
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•The system remains armed during trunk entry. Pressing the trunk button will not disarm the system. If someone enters the vehicle through the trunk and opens any door, the alarm will sound.
•When the system is armed, the interior power door lock switches will not unlock the doors.
The VSA system is designed to protect your vehicle; however, you can create conditions where the system will give you a false alarm. If one of the previously described arming sequences has occurred, the system will arm regardless of whether you are in the vehicle or not. If you remain in the vehicle and open a door, the alarm will sound. If this occurs, disarm the system.
If the alarm system is armed and the battery becomes disconnected the system will remain armed when the battery is reconnected. The exterior lights will flash, the horn will sound, and the ignition will not start the vehicle. If this occurs, disarm the system.
Tamper Alert
If the alarm was triggered, but the warning signals have timed out, the park and taillights flash three times (instead of the normal twice) when unlocking the vehicle with a valid RKE transmitter to alert the driver.
ILLUMINATED ENTRY SYSTEM — IF EQUIPPED
The courtesy/reading lights will turn on when you use the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter or open either door.
This feature also turns on the approach lighting (if so equipped). For details, refer to “Illumination Approach,” under “Personal Settings (Customer Programmable Features),” under “Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)” in Section 4 of this manual.
The lights will fade to off after about 30 seconds or they will immediately fade to off once the ignition switch is
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NOTE:
•The front courtesy overhead console and door courtesy lights do not turn on if the dimmer control is in the interior lights ON position (extreme top position).
•The illuminated entry system will not operate if the dimmer control is in the “defeat” position (extreme downward position).
REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY — IF EQUIPPED
This system allows you to lock or unlock the doors, open the trunk, or activate the PANIC alarm from distances a maximum of 66 ft (20 m) using a hand-held radio transmitter. The transmitter need not be pointed at the vehicle to activate the system.
NOTE: The line of transmission must not be blocked with metal objects.
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NOTE: Inserting the key into the ignition switch disables all buttons on the transmitter.
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TO UNLOCK THE DOORS
Press and release the UNLOCK button on the transmitter once to unlock the driver’s door, or twice to unlock all doors. The turn signal lights will flash to acknowledge the unlock signal. The illuminated entry system (if equipped) will also turn on.
Remote Key Unlock, Driver Door/All Doors First
This feature lets you program the system to unlock either the driver’s door or all doors on the first press of the UNLOCK button on the transmitter. To change the current setting, proceed as follows:
•For vehicles equipped with the Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC), refer to “Remote Key Unlock,” under “Personal Settings (Customer Programmable Features)” under “Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)” in Section 4 of this manual for details.
•For vehicles not equipped with the EVIC, perform the following procedure:
1.Press and hold the LOCK button on a programmed transmitter for at least four seconds, but not longer than ten seconds. Then, press and hold the UNLOCK button while still holding the LOCK button.
2.Release both buttons at the same time.
3.Test the feature while outside of the vehicle, by pressing the LOCK/UNLOCK buttons on the transmitter with the ignition in the LOCK position, and the key removed.
4.Repeat these steps if you want to return this feature to its previous setting.
NOTE: Pressing the LOCK button on the transmitter while you are inside the vehicle will activate the Security Alarm. Opening a door with the Security Alarm activated will cause the alarm to sound. Press the UNLOCK button to deactivate the Security Alarm.
Flash Lights With Lock
The feature will cause the turn signal lights to flash when the doors are locked or unlocked with the transmitter. This feature can be turned on or turned off. To change the current setting, proceed as follows:
•For vehicles equipped with the Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC), refer to “Flash Lights with Lock,” under Personal Settings (Customer Programmable Features)” under “Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)” in Section 4 of this manual for details.
•For vehicles not equipped with the EVIC, perform the following procedure:
1. Press and hold the UNLOCK button on a programmed transmitter for at least four seconds, but not longer than ten seconds. Then, press and hold the LOCK button while still holding the UNLOCK button.
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2.Release both buttons at the same time.
3.Test the feature while outside of the vehicle, by
pressing the LOCK/UNLOCK buttons on the transmitter 2 with the ignition in the LOCK position, and the key removed.
4.Repeat these steps if you want to return this feature to
its previous setting.
NOTE: Pressing the LOCK button on the transmitter while you are in the vehicle will activate the Security Alarm. Opening a door with the Security Alarm activated will cause the alarm to sound. Press the UNLOCK button to deactivate the Security Alarm.
Illuminated Approach — If Equipped
This feature activates the headlights for up to 90 seconds when the doors are unlocked with the transmitter. The time for this feature is programmable on vehicles with EVIC. For details, refer to “Illuminated
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Approach,” under “Personal Settings (Customer Programmable Features), under “Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)” in Section 4 of this manual.
TO LOCK THE DOORS
Press and release the LOCK button on the transmitter to lock all doors. The turn signal lights will flash and the horn will chirp once to acknowledge the lock signal.
Sound Horn with Lock
This feature will cause the horn to chirp when the doors are locked with the transmitter. This feature can be turned on or off. To change the current setting, proceed as follows:
•For vehicles equipped with EVIC, refer to “Sound Horn with Lock,” under “Personal Settings (Customer Programmable Features)” under “Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)” in Section 4 of this manual for details.
•For vehicles not equipped with the EVIC, perform the following steps:
1.Press the LOCK button on a programmed transmitter for at least four seconds, but not longer than ten seconds. Then, press the PANIC button while still holding the LOCK button.
2.Release both buttons at the same time.
3.Test the feature while outside of the vehicle, by pressing the LOCK button on the transmitter with the ignition in the LOCK position, and the key removed.
4.Repeat these steps if you want to return this feature to its previous setting.
NOTE: Pressing the LOCK button on the transmitter while you are in the vehicle will activate the Security Alarm. Opening a door with the Security Alarm activated will cause the alarm to sound. Press the UNLOCK button
the Security Alarm.
TO UNLATCH THE TRUNK
Press the TRUNK button on the transmitter two times to unlatch the trunk.
USING THE EXPRESS DOWN WINDOWS FEATURE — IF EQUIPPED
This feature allows you to remotely lower both front door windows at the same time. To use this feature, press and release the UNLOCK button on the transmitter and then immediately press and hold the UNLOCK button until the windows lower to the level desired or until they lower completely.
USING THE PANIC ALARM
To turn the PANIC alarm feature ON or OFF, press and hold the PANIC button on the transmitter for at least one second and release. When the PANIC alarm is on, the headlights and park lights will flash, the horn will pulse on and off, and the illuminated entry system (if equipped) will turn on.
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The PANIC alarm will stay on for three minutes unless you turn it off by pressing the PANIC button a second time or if the vehicle speed is 5 mph (8 km/h) or greater.
NOTE: You may need to be close to the vehicle when 2 using the transmitter to turn off the PANIC alarm due to the radio frequency noises emitted by the system.
PROGRAMMING ADDITIONAL TRANSMITTERS
Refer to SENTRY KEY “Sentry Key Programming.”
If you do not have a programmed transmitter, contact your authorized dealer for details.
BATTERY REPLACEMENT
The recommended replacement battery is CR2032.
NOTE: Perchlorate Material — special handling may apply. See www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate.
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1. With the transmitter buttons facing down, use a flat blade to pry the two halves of the transmitter apart. Make sure not to damage the seal during removal.
Separating Transmitter Halves
2.Remove and replace the batteries. Avoid touching the new batteries with your fingers. Skin oils may cause battery deterioration. If you touch a battery, clean it with rubbing alcohol.
3.To assemble the transmitter case, snap the two halves together.
GENERAL INFORMATION
This device complies with part 15 of FCC rules and with RS-210 of Industry Canada. Operation is subject to the following conditions:
1.This device may not cause harmful interference.
2.This device must accept any interference that may be received including interference that may cause undesired operation.
NOTE: Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could
user’s authority to operate the equipment.
If your Remote Lock Control fails to operate from a normal distance, check for these two conditions.
1.Weak batteries in the transmitter. The expected life of batteries is five years.
2.Closeness to a radio transmitter such as a radio station tower, airport transmitter, military base, and some mobile or CB radios.
REMOTE START SYSTEM — IF EQUIPPED
Remote start conveniently starts the engine from outside the vehicle by using the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) key fob while maintaining security. The system has a targeted range of up to 300 ft (91 m). The vehicle must be locked, the deck lid and hood closed and the transmission gear selector lever in PARK in order to start the engine using the Remote Start button on the key fob.
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Remote Start
NOTE: Remote start requires automatic transaxle equipped vehicles.
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HOW TO USE REMOTE START
All of the following conditions must be met before the engine will remote start:
•Shift the gear selector lever into PARK.
•Doors closed.
•Hood closed.
•Trunk closed.
•Hazard switch off.
•Brake switch inactive (brake pedal not pressed).
•Ignition key removed from ignition switch.
•Battery at an acceptable charge level.
•RKE PANIC button not pressed.
To Enter Remote Start Mode
Press and release the Remote Start button on the RKE transmitter twice. The engine will start and the vehicle will remain in the Remote Start mode for a 15–minute cycle.
NOTE:
•For security, power window operation is disabled when the vehicle is in the Remote Start mode.
•The engine can be started two consecutive times (two 15–minute cycles) with the RKE transmitter. However, the ignition switch must be cycled to the ON position before you can repeat the start sequence for a third cycle.
To Exit Remote Start Mode Without Driving The Vehicle
Allow the engine to run for the entire 15-minute cycle.
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