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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 startthe vehicle. These devices cannot damage the Sentry
Key System, but can cause a momentary problem
when attempting to start the engine. If a problem
occurs, 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.
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Heated Seats........................... 59
Heater............................129,135
Heater, Engine Block.................... 148
Hitches
Trailer Towing....................... 187
HomeLink(Garage Door Opener)
Transmitter............................ 73
Hood Latch Maintenance................. 228
Hood Prop............................ 62
Hood Release.......................... 61
Hoses............................235,238
Ignition
Key ................................. 9
Lock................................ 9
Illuminated Entry....................... 13
Immobilizer (Sentry Key).................. 11
Infant Restraint......................... 39
Inside Rearview Mirror................... 54
Instrument Cluster.....................86,87
Instrument Panel and Controls.............. 85
Instrument Panel Cover.................. 244
Instrument Panel Lens Cleaning............ 245Interior Appearance Care................. 243
Interior Fuses.......................... 246
Interior Lighting........................ 62
Interior Lights........................62,63
Introduction............................ 4
Jack Location.......................... 200
Jack Operation......................... 200
Jump Starting......................... 205
Key, Programming....................... 12
Key, Replacement....................... 12
Key, Sentry (Immobilizer).................. 11
Key-In Reminder........................ 10
Keyless Entry System..................... 18
Keys.................................. 9
Knee Bolster........................... 32
Lap/Shoulder Belts...................... 26
LATCH
(Lower Anchors and Tether for CHildren)..... 42
Latch Plate............................ 27
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Rear Folding......................... 60
Reclining............................ 57
Security Alarm (Theft Alarm)............... 21
Selection of Coolant (Antifreeze).........232,256
Sentry Key (Immobilizer)................. 9,11
Service Assistance...................... 278
Service Contract........................ 280
Service Engine Soon Light
(Malfunction Indicator)................... 89
Service Manuals........................ 281
Setting the Clock........................ 97
Shoulder Belt Upper Anchorage............. 29
Side Airbag............................ 37
Side Window Demisters (Defrosters)......133,138
Signals, Turn........................... 89
Slippery Surfaces, Driving On............. 208
Snow Tires............................ 175
Spare Tire.........................170,171
Spark Plugs........................... 222
Speed Control (Cruise Control)...........70,88
Speedometer........................... 89
Starting.............................. 146
Cold Weather........................ 147Engine Fails to Start................... 148
Starting and Operating................... 146
Steering
Power...........................157,227
Tilt Column.......................... 68
Steering Wheel Mounted Sound System
Controls............................ 125
Storage.............................. 248
Storage, Vehicle........................ 248
Storing Your Vehicle..................... 248
Stuck, Freeing......................... 209
Sun Roof.............................. 78
Supplemental Restraint System - Airbag....... 32
Synthetic Engine Oil..................... 221
System, Navigation..................... 118
Tachometer............................ 89
Tape Player........................... 126
Temperature Control, Automatic (ATC)....... 129
Temperature Gauge, Engine Coolant.......91,199
Theft Alarm (Security Alarm)............... 21
Theft System (Security Alarm).............. 21
Tilt Steering Column..................... 68
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