2005 CHRYSLER SEBRING COUPE alarm

If you hear the sound¼
Sound Do this Ref. page
If you hear a metallic sound (squeal)
when you depress the brake pedal
while driving.ªBrake pad wear alarmº
The brake pads have worn down near the serviceable
limit.
Have the brake pads replaced at an authorized dealer.P. 172
If you hear a chime from the engine
compartment continuously while the
engine is on.ªBrake system (hydraulic brake booster) warning chime
(Vehicle with anti-lock braking system)º
The brake circuit may not be operating correctly.
If this chime does not stop after a few minutes, carefully
stop the vehicle in a safe location and contact your nearest
authorized dealer.P. 1 1 7
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CONTENTS
mKeys.................................23
mSentry Key............................23
mDoor locks (Manual).....................26
NTo lock the door without using the key.......26
NTo lock the door with the key
(Driver 's side only).....................27
NTo lock the door from the inside............28
mKeyless entry system.....................29
NConfirmation function...................29
NUsing the panic alarm...................31
NProcedure for replacing keyless transmitter
battery..............................32
mPower door locks........................34
NLocking and unlocking with the door lock
switch...............................34
NLocking and unlocking with key or inside lock
knob................................35
NLocking by means of the inside lock knob.....35
mTrunk lid..............................35
NRemote trunk lid release..................36
NInside emergency trunk release.............37
mFuel filler.............................39
mEngine hood release......................41
mPower windows........................43
NDriver switch..........................44
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NPassenger switch.......................45
mSunroof (if so equipped)..................46
NTo tilt up.............................46
NTo tilt down..........................46
NTo open..............................46
NTo close..............................46NSunshade............................47mTheft-alarm system......................48
NArmed stage..........................49
NAlarm stage...........................50
NDisarmed stage........................52
NTesting the theft-alarm system..............52
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NOTE
1. In the following cases, the vehicle may not be able to
receive the registered ID code from the key. This
means the engine will not start even when the regis-
tered key is turned to the9START9position:
·When the key comes into contact with a metallic or
magnetic object.
·When the key comes into contact with another
immobilizing key, or with some other transponder.In case like these, the theft-alarm indicator (located in
the instrument cluster) will blink after 10 seconds. The
theft-alarm indicator will flash for approximately 30
seconds and then go off.
Remove the above object from the key and turn the
key back to the9ACC9or9LOCK9position. Then try
again to start the engine. If the engine does not start,
consult an authorized dealer.
2. Since there is a transponder built into the key, be
careful not to cause shock to the key, such as by dropping
it or by putting heavy objects on top of it.
3. Do not leave the key where it may be exposed to heat
caused by the high temperature and high humidity.
4. Sentry key is not compatible with remote starting
systems. Use of these systems may result in vehicle
starting problems and a loss of security protection.
5. A system failure is suspected when the ignition key is
turned to the9START9position, the engine does not start.
In such a case, consult an authorized dealer.
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CAUTION!
Do not make any alterations or additions to the
sentry key system. Any alterations or additions
could cause failure of the sentry key.
Replacement keys
NOTE
:
Only keys that have been programmed to the vehicle
electronics can be used to start the vehicle.
If you lose the key, you can order a key from your
authorized dealer by referring to the key number.
You will also need to register the key ID code.
Your dealer can register the key ID's or you can follow
the9Customer Key Programming9procedure.
You are provided with 2 keys, but you may add up to 6
more keys, for a total of 8 registered to the vehicle.
Customer Key Programming
You can program new keys to the system if you have two
valid keys by doing the following:
NOTE:
A valid key is one that will start and run the vehicle.
1. Insert the first valid key into the ignition and turn the
ignition to the9ON9position for 5 seconds.
2. Turn the ignition to the9OFF9position and remove the
first key.
3. Insert the second valid key and switch the ignition in
the9ON9position within 7 seconds.
Theft-alarm indicator will blink twice.
Turn the ignition to the9OFF9position and remove the
second key.
4. Insert a blank Sentry Key into the ignition and switch
the ignition in the9ON9position within 7 seconds.
The theft-alarm indicator will illuminate for about 3
seconds when the registration is completed.
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If an error occurs, the indicator will flash 3 times.
5. Repeat step 4 if you want to register additional keys.
Be sure to complete the entire registration process within
30 seconds after the theft-alarm indicator flashes in step
3.
General Information
Your sentry key operates on a radio frequency subject to
Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Rules. This
device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation
is subject to the following two conditions.
²This device may not cause harmful interference.
²This device must accept any interference, including
interference that may cause undesired operation.
DOOR LOCKS (MANUAL)
To lock the door without using the key
To lock the door, set the inside lock knob to the locked
position, and close the door.
Be sure the keys are not inside the vehicle before closing
the door.
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Using the panic alarm
If you are near your vehicle and feel threatened, you may
activate the alarm to call attention.
1. Press the PANIC button.
2. The headlights will blink on and off and the horn will
sound intermittently for about 3 minutes.
3. To turn off the alarm, press any button on the keyless
transmitter.
NOTE
1. The keyless entry system will not operate if the key is
in the ignition switch.
2. The keyless transmitter will operate within about 12 m
(39 ft) from the vehicle. However, the operating range
may change if the vehicle is located near a TV transmit-
ting tower, power station, or radio broadcasting station.
3. If the UNLOCK button is pressed when all doors are
closed and no door is opened within approximately 30
seconds, re-locking will automatically occur.
4. If the following conditions are observed after pressing
a keyless transmitter button, the battery in the keyless
transmitter may need to be replaced.
·The doors cannot be locked or unlocked.
·The trunk lid cannot be unlocked.
·The panic alarm cannot be operated.
5. Do not leave the keyless transmitter where it may be
exposed to heat caused by the direct rays of the sun.
6. If your transmitter is lost or damaged, please contact
an authorized dealer for a replacement.
F12D0360
PANIC
button
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CAUTION!
Do not attempt to close the sunshade when the
sunroof is opened.
WARNING!
²When leaving the vehicle unattended, be sure to
close the sunroof and remove the ignition key.
²Before operating the sunroof, make sure that
nothing can be trapped (head, hand, finger, etc.).
²Never leave a child (or other person who is
incapable of safely operating the sunroof switch)
in the vehicle alone.
NOTE
1. Do not stick your head, hand or anything else out of
the sunroof opening.
2. After washing the vehicle or after there is rain, be sure
to wipe off any water that is on the sunroof before
operating it.3. Do not try to operate the sunroof if it is frozen closed
(after snowfall or during extreme cold).
4. Do not sit on or place heavy luggage on the sunroof or
roof opening edge.
5. Do not apply any force that may cause damage to the
sunroof.
6. When waxing your vehicle, be careful not to put any
wax on the weatherstrip (black rubber) around the sun-
roof opening. If stained with wax, the weatherstrip
cannot maintain a weatherproof seal with the sunroof.
7. Release the switch when the sunroof has reached a
completely open or completely closed position.
THEFT-ALARM SYSTEM
The theft-alarm system is designed to provide protection
from unauthorized entry into the vehicle. This system is
operated in three stages: the first is the ªarmedº stage, the
second is the ªalarmº stage, and third is the ªdisarmedº
stage. If triggered, the system provides both audible and
visual alarm signals.
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