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SENTRY KEY — IF EQUIPPED
With this system, an electronically coded ignition key
sends a signal to the vehicle electronics. If the electronics
recognizes the signal, the vehicle will start and continue
to run. If the system does not recognize the signal the
vehicle will start and run for 2 seconds then shut off. The
system will allow the engine to be started and run (for 2
seconds) up to six times after which the starter motor will
be disabled and the engine will not crank.
NOTE:
•
The Sentry Key Immobilizer System is not compatible
with remote starting systems. Use of these systems
may result in vehicle starting problems and loss of
security protection.
•Additional Sentry Keys or Mobil Speed Pass™ devices
held too close to the ignition key when starting the
vehicle may cause problems when attempting to start
the vehicle. These devices cannot damage the Sentry
Key System, but can cause a momentary problem
when attempting to start the engine. If a problemoccurs, remove the Sentry Key from the key ring and
restart the vehicle. Pagers, cell phones, walkmans, etc.,
have no effect on this system.
The Theft Alarm Light, located on the instrument cluster
to the right of the fuel gauge, will illuminate for about 3
seconds when the ignition switch is first turned to the On
position. If the vehicle electronics do not receive a valid
signal from the ignition key, the theft alarm light will
flash continuously to signal that the vehicle has been
immobilized. If the Theft Alarm Light remains On during
vehicle operation, it indicates a fault in the system
electronics.
All of the keys provided with your new vehicle have
been programmed to the vehicle electronics.
10 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE
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Cleaning............................ 244
High Beam.........................69,90
High Beam/Low Beam Select Switch....... 69
Passing............................. 69
Switch.............................. 67
Time Delay........................68,69
Heater............................129,136
Heater, Engine Block.................... 148
High Beam Indicator..................... 90
Hitches
Trailer Towing....................... 187
HomeLink(Garage Door Opener) Transmitter . 75
Hood Prop............................ 64
Hood Release.......................... 63
Hoses............................236,239
Ignition
Key ................................. 9
Lock................................ 9
Illuminated Entry....................... 12
Immobilizer (Sentry Key).................. 10
Infant Restraint......................... 35
Inside Rearview Mirror................... 56Instrument Cluster..................86,87,88
Instrument Panel and Controls.............. 85
Instrument Panel Cover.................. 245
Instrument Panel Lens Cleaning............ 245
Interior Fuses.......................... 248
Interior Lighting........................ 65
Interior Lights........................65,66
Introduction............................ 4
Jack Location.......................... 200
Jack Operation......................... 200
Jump Starting......................... 204
Key, Programming....................... 11
Key, Replacement........................ 11
Key, Sentry (Immobilizer).................. 10
Key-In Reminder......................... 9
Keyless Entry System..................... 15
Keys.................................. 9
Lap/Shoulder Belts...................... 23
LATCH (Lower Anchors and
Tether for CHildren)...................37,39
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Reminder, Seat Belt...................... 27
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)............... 15
Remote Sound System (Radio) Controls...... 126
Remote Trunk Release.................... 20
Replacement Tires...................... 173
Reporting Safety Defects................. 283
Restraint, Head......................... 63
Restraints, Child........................ 34
Restraints, Occupant..................... 22
Rocking Vehicle When Stuck.............. 208
Rotation, Tires......................... 175
Safety Checks Inside Vehicle............... 43
Safety Checks Outside Vehicle.............. 44
Safety Defects, Reporting................. 283
Safety Information, Tire.................. 158
Safety Tips............................. 43
Satellite Radio......................... 123
Satellite Radio Antenna.................. 125
Schedule, Maintenance................... 262
Seat Belt Maintenance................... 245
Seat Belt Reminder...................... 27Seat Belts.........................22,23,40
And Pregnant Women.................. 28
Child Restraint....................34,35,40
Extender............................ 28
Front Seat............................ 24
Inspection........................... 43
Operating Instructions.................. 24
Pretensioners......................... 26
Reminder............................ 94
Seats................................. 59
Adjustment.......................... 59
Cleaning............................ 243
Head Restraints....................... 63
Lumbar Support....................... 60
Power.............................. 60
Reclining............................ 59
Security Alarm (Theft Alarm)............... 19
Selection of Coolant (Antifreeze).........233,258
Sentry Key (Immobilizer)................9,10
Service Assistance...................... 280
Service Contract........................ 282
Service Engine Soon Light
(Malfunction Indicator)................... 90
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