2004 CHRYSLER 300 M trunk

THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE
CONTENTS
A Word About Your Keys................. 9
▫Sentry Key Engine Immobilizer — If Equipped . 9
▫Ignition Key Removal...................12
▫Key-In-Ignition Reminder................12
▫Floor Shift Ignition Interlock System.........13
Glove Compartment Lock.................13
Illuminated Entry System.................14
Door Locks...........................14
▫Power Door Locks.....................14
▫Central Locking Feature — If Equipped......15
▫“Child-Protection” Lock System (Rear Doors) . .16
▫Automatic (Rolling) Door Locks............16▫Automatic Unlock On Exit (Only Available If
Automatic Door Locks Enabled)............18
Remote Keyless Entry....................18
▫To Unlock The Doors...................19
▫Enable/Disable Lamp Flash...............19
▫To Lock The Doors.....................19
▫Enable/Disable Horn Chirp...............19
▫To Unlock The Trunk....................19
▫Enable/Disable Trunk Press And Hold.......20
▫Panic Alarm..........................20
▫To Use The Panic Alarm.................20
▫To Program Additional Transmitters.........20
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▫Transmitter Linked To Memory Programming . .21
▫General Information....................22
▫Transmitter Battery Service...............23
Security Alarm System...................23
▫To Set The Alarm......................24
▫To Disarm The System...................24
▫Security System Manual Override...........25
Power Windows........................25
Remote Trunk Lid Release................26
Trunk Safety Warning....................26
▫Trunk Emergency Release................27
Occupant Restraints.....................27▫Lap/Shoulder Belts.....................28
▫Seat Belts And Pregnant Women............32
▫Seat Belt Extender......................32
▫Driver And Right Front Passenger Supplemental
Restraint System (SRS) - Airbag............33
▫Child Restraint........................40
Engine Break-In Recommendations..........47
Safety Tips............................47
▫Exhaust Gas..........................47
▫Safety Checks You Should Make Inside The
Vehicle..............................48
▫Periodic Safety Checks You Should Make Outside
The Vehicle..........................48
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Automatic Unlock on Exit (Only Available if
Automatic Door Locks Enabled)
This feature will unlock all the doors when the driver’s
door is opened and the ignition switch is in the LOCK
position. This function is disabled as delivered from the
factory. Automatic Unlock on Exit can be enabled or
disabled by performing the following procedure:
1. Close all doors and place the key in the ignition.
2. Cycle the ignition switch between ON/RUN and OFF
4 times ending up in the OFF position.3. Pressupwardon the power door unlock switch to
unlock the doors.
4. A single chime will indicate the completion of the
programming.
Remote Keyless Entry
This system allows you to lock or unlock the doors and
unlock the trunk from distances up to 40 feet (12 meters)
using a transmitter. You don’t have to point the transmit-
ter at the vehicle to activate the system.
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To unlock the doors:
Press and release the unlock button on the transmitter.
NOTE:The system may be programmed to unlock all
the doors upon the first press of the Unlock button. To
toggle between the first press unlock of driver’s door to
unlock of all doors, perform the following procedure:
1. Press and hold the Unlock button on the transmitter.
2. Continue to hold the Unlock button, wait at least 4 but
no longer than 10 seconds, then press the Lock button.
3. Release both buttons.
Enable/Disable Lamp Flash:
The Lamp Flash can be enabled or disabled by perform-
ing the following procedure:
1. Press and hold the Lock button on the transmitter.
2. Continue to hold the Lock button, wait at least 4 but
no longer than 10 seconds, then press the Trunk button.
3. Release both buttons.
To lock the doors:
Press and release the LOCK button to lock all doors. The
horn will chirp once and the park and tail lights will flash
to acknowledge the signal.
Enable/Disable Horn chirp:
The horn chirp feature can be enabled or disabled by
performing the following procedure:
1. Press and hold the Lock button on the transmitter.
2. Continue to hold the Lock button, wait at least 4 but
no longer than 10 seconds, then press the Unlock button.
3. Release both buttons.
NOTE:To enable/disable the Lamp Flash, see proce-
dure described above.
To unlock the trunk:
Press and hold the trunk button on the transmitter to
unlatch the trunk.
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Enable/Disable Trunk Press and Hold:
The transmitter can be programmed to unlatch the trunk
immediately upon activation of the Trunk button (with-
out pressing and holding) by performing the following
procedure:
1. Press and hold the Unlock button on the transmitter.
2. Continue to hold the Unlock button, wait at least 4 but
no longer than 10 seconds, then press the Trunk button.
3. Release both buttons.
Panic Alarm
The panic alarm unlocks the driver’s door, turns on the
interior lights, flashes the foglights and sounds the horn
for about 3 minutes or until the alarm is turned off. The
vehicle can be driven while in the Panic mode.
To Use The Panic Alarm:
Press and hold the Panic button to activate the alarm.
Press and hold the Panic button or unlock the door with
the key to deactivate the alarm. The alarm will also shut
itself off after 3 minutes or when vehicle speed reaches 15
m.p.h. (24 km/h).
To Program Additional Transmitters:
Up to 4 transmitters can be programmed to your vehicle.
To program a transmitter, perform the following proce-
dure.
On vehicles equipped with an EVIC (Electronic Vehicle
Information Center), these functions can be selected at
the EVIC using the Customer Programmable Features.
Refer to EVIC— Customer Programmable Features for
details.
NOTE:When entering program mode, all previously
programmed transmitters are erased from memory,
therefore you must reprogram ALL the transmitters
when you enter program mode.
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Transmitter Battery Service
The recommended replacement battery is DL 2016 or its
equivalent.
•Pry the transmitter halves apart with a dime or similar
object. Make sure not to damage the rubber gasket
during removal.
•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.
•Reassemble the transmitter case. Snap the halves to-
gether and test transmitter operation.
SECURITY ALARM SYSTEM
The system monitors the doors, trunk key cylinder, and
ignition for unauthorized operation.
If something triggers the alarm, the system will signal for
up to 18 minutes. For the first 3 minutes the horn will
sound and the foglights, park and tail lights and the SET
light will flash. The horn will stop and if the source of the
trigger is still present, the lights will continue to flash for
another 15 minutes.
NOTE:The engine will not start until you disarm the
system.
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To set the alarm:
1. Remove the keys from the ignition switch and get out
of the vehicle.
2. Lock the door using either the door key, power door
lock switch, or the Keyless Entry Transmitter and close all
doors.
3. The SET light on the top of the instrument panel will
flash rapidly for 16 seconds. This shows that the system
is arming. If the light comes on but does not flash, the
system is still armed, but there is a problem in the trunk
circuit. After 16 seconds the SET light will continue to
flash slowly. This shows that the system is fully armed.
To disarm the system:
Unlock a front door using either the key or the Keyless
Entry Transmitter.
Tamper Alert
If the horn sounds 3 times when you unlock a front door
using either a key or the Keyless Entry Transmitter, the
alarm had been triggered. Check the vehicle for tamper-
ing.
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REMOTE TRUNK LID RELEASE
You can open the trunk lid from inside the vehicle by
pressing the switch on the left side of the instrument
panel. The transmission must be in Park before the
switch will operate.
TRUNK SAFETY WARNING
WARNING!
Do not allow children to have access to the trunk,
either by climbing into the trunk from outside, or
through the inside of the vehicle. Always close the
trunk lid when your vehicle is unattended. Once in
the trunk, young children may not be able to escape,
even if they entered through the rear seat. If trapped
in the trunk, children can die from suffocation or
heat stroke.
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