2007 DODGE NITRO door lock

THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE
CONTENTS

A Word About Your Keys..................14
▫Ignition Key Removal...................14
▫Key-In-Ignition Reminder................16

Steering Wheel Lock — If Equipped..........16
▫To Manually Lock The Steering Wheel.......16
▫To Release The Steering Wheel Lock.........16

Sentry Key — If Equipped.................16
▫Replacement Keys......................17
▫Customer Key Programming..............18▫General Information....................19

Security Alarm System — If Equipped.........19
▫ToSetTheAlarm ......................19
▫To Disarm The System...................20

Illuminated Entry........................20

Remote Keyless Entry.....................21
▫To Unlock The Doors And Liftgate..........21
▫To Lock The Doors And Liftgate............22
▫Using The Panic Alarm..................23
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▫Programming Additional Transmitters........24
▫Battery Replacement....................24
▫General Information....................25

Remote Starting System — If Equipped........26

Door Locks............................27
▫Manual Door Locks.....................28
▫Power Door Locks.....................29
▫Child-Protection Door Lock System
(Rear Doors)..........................30

Windows.............................31
▫Power Windows.......................31
▫Wind Buffeting........................35

Liftgate...............................35
Occupant Restraints......................36
▫Lap/Shoulder Belts.....................38
▫Lap/Shoulder Belt Operating Instructions.....39
▫Adjustable Upper Shoulder Belt Anchorage....42
▫Automatic Locking Mode — If Equipped.....43
▫Energy Management Feature..............43
▫Seat Belt Pretensioners...................44
▫Enhanced Seat Belt Use Reminder System
(BeltAlert)...........................44
▫Seat Belts And Pregnant Women............45
▫Seat Belt Extender......................46
▫Driver And Front Passenger Supplemental
Restraint Systems (SRS)..................47
▫Child Restraint........................64
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Automatic Transmission — If Equipped
Place the shift lever in P (Park). Turn the ignition switch
to the ACC position, push the key and cylinder inward,
rotate the key to the LOCK position, and remove the key.WARNING!
Leaving children in a vehicle unattended is danger-
ous for a number of reasons. A child or others could
be injured. Children should be warned not to touch
the parking brake, brake pedal, or the gear selector
lever. Do not leave the keys in the ignition. A child
could operate power windows, other controls, or
move the vehicle.
CAUTION!
An unlocked vehicle is an invitation to thieves.
Always remove the key from the ignition, and lock
all doors when leaving the vehicle unattended.
Ignition Key Positions
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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.
STEERING WHEEL LOCK — IF EQUIPPED
Your vehicle may be equipped with a passive steering
wheel lock (manual transmission only). This lock pre-
vents steering the vehicle without the ignition key. If the
steering wheel is moved a half turn in either direction
and the key is not in the ignition, the steering wheel will
lock.
To Manually Lock the Steering Wheel
With the engine running, rotate the steering wheel 1/2
revolution from straight ahead position, turn off the
engine and remove the key. Rotate the steering wheel
slightly in both directions until the lock engages.
To Release the Steering Wheel Lock
Insert the key in the ignition and turn the wheel slightly
to the right or left to disengage the lock.
NOTE:If you turned the wheel to the right to engage
the lock, you must turn the wheel slightly to the right to
disengage it. If you turned the wheel to the left to engage
the lock, turn the wheel slightly to the left to disengage it.
SENTRY KEY — IF EQUIPPED
The Sentry Key Immobilizer System prevents unautho-
rized 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 are pro-
grammed to the vehicle can be used to start and operate
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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 undes-
ired operation.
SECURITY ALARM SYSTEM — IF EQUIPPED
This system monitors the vehicle doors, liftgate, and
ignition for unauthorized operation. When the alarm is
activated, the system provides both audible and visual
signals. The horn will sound repeatedly for three minutes
and the headlights and taillights will flash for an addi-
tional 15 minutes.
NOTE:The “Panic” and “Security” alarms are quite
different. Please take a moment to activate the “Panic”and the “Security” modes to hear the differences in the
horn. In case one should go off in the future, you will
need to know which mode has been activated in order to
deactivate it.
To Set the Alarm
The alarm will set when you use the remote keyless entry
transmitter to lock the doors and liftgate or when you use
the power door lock switch while the door is open. After
all the doors are locked and closed, the “Vehicle Security
Alarm Indicator Light” (located in the instrument cluster)
will flash rapidly for about 16 seconds to signal that the
system is arming. During this 16 second pre-arm period,
opening any door or the liftgate will cancel the arming. If
the system successfully arms, the “Vehicle Security
Alarm Indicator Light” will flash at a slower rate to
indicate the alarm is set. A manual lock of the doors,
either with the door lock plunger located on the inside of
the doors or with the driver’s door key lock cylinder, will
not set the alarm.
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To Disarm the System
To disarm the system, use the remote keyless entry
transmitter. Also, using a valid sentry key and moving
the ignition switch to the ON/START position will
disarm the system. If something has triggered the system
in your absence, the horn will sound three times when
you unlock the doors. Check the vehicle for tampering.
The Security Alarm System is designed to protect your
vehicle; however, you can create conditions where the
system will arm unexpectedly. If you remain in the
vehicle and lock the doors with the transmitter, once the
system is armed (after 16 seconds), when you pull thedoor handle to exit the alarm will sound. If this occurs,
press the “Unlock” button on the remote keyless entry
transmitter to disarm the system. The Security Alarm
System will not disarm with a manual unlock, either
through the lock plunger located on the inside of the
door, or through a key in the driver’s door key cylinder.
ILLUMINATED ENTRY
The interior lights come on when you open any door.
They will remain on for about 30 seconds after all doors
are closed then fade to off.
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The lights also will fade to off if you turn on the ignition
after you close all the doors.
REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY
NOTE:For the remote starting feature (if equipped),
refer to the “Remote Starting System” section.NOTE:Your vehicle’s keyfob may have three, or four
buttons, depending on the optional features purchased
with your vehicle.
This system allows you to lock or unlock the doors,
liftgate, or activate the panic alarm from a minimum
distance of 23 feet (7 meters) using your keyfob. The
keyfob does not need to be pointed at the vehicle to
activate the system.
To Unlock the Doors and Liftgate
Press and release the “Unlock” button on the key fob
once to unlock only the driver’s door or twice to unlock
all the doors and liftgate. When the “Unlock” button is
pressed, the illuminated entry will initiate, and the
parking lights will flash on twice.
Remote Unlock Driver’s Door First
The system can be programmed to unlock all the doors or
driver’s door only upon the first “Unlock” button press
by using the following procedure:Three Button Keyfob
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On electronic vehicle information center (EVIC)
equipped vehicles refer to “Remote Unlock Driver’s Door
1st” under “Personal Settings” in the EVIC section (Sec-
tion 4) of this manual.
On non EVIC – equipped vehicles perform the following
steps:
1. Perform this operation while standing outside the
vehicle.
2. Press and hold the “Lock” button on your key fob.
3. Continue to hold the “Lock” button at least 4 seconds,
but not longer than 10 seconds, then press and hold the
“Unlock” button while still holding the “Lock” button.
4. Release both buttons at the same time.
5. This will allow you to unlock all doors on the first
press of the “Unlock” button.To Lock the Doors and Liftgate
Press and release the “Lock” button on the key fob to lock
all doors and liftgate. If the ignition is OFF, when the
doors are locked, the parking lights will flash on once
and the horn will chirp once.
Sound Horn Unlock
Press and release the “Lock” button on the transmitter to
lock all doors and tailgate. The turn signal lights will
flash and the horn will chip once to acknowledge the lock
signal. If desired, the “Sound Horn On Lock” feature can
be turned on or off by using the following procedure:
•On electronic vehicle information center (EVIC)
equipped vehicles refer to “Personal Settings” in the
“Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)” sec-
tion (Section 4) of this manual.
•On non EVIC – equipped vehicles perform the follow-
ing steps:
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