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4. Insert a blank Sentry Key into the ignition switch and
turn the ignition switch ON within 60 seconds. After 10
seconds, a single chime will sound. The SKIM indicator
light will stop flashing, turn on for 3 seconds; then turn
off.
The new Sentry Key has been programmed. Repeat this
process to program up to a total of 8 keys.
General Information
The Sentry Key Immobilizer System complies with FCC
rules part 15 and with RSS-210 of Industry Canada.
Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
1. This device may not cause harmful interference.
2. 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, liftgate
flipper glass, and ignition for unauthorized operation
and movement inside of the vehicle. 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.
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, a red 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 red light will flash at a slower rate to indicate
the alarm is set. A manual lock of the doors, either with
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WARNING!
Driving with the flipper glass open can allow poi-
sonous exhaust gases into your vehicle. You and your
passengers could be injured by these fumes. Keep
the flipper glass closed when you are operating the
vehicle.
Using The Panic Alarm
To turn the panic alarm feature ON or OFF, press and
hold the PANIC button on the transmitter for at least one
second and release. When the panic alarm is on, the
headlights and park lights will flash, the horn will pulse
on and off and the interior lights will turn on.
The panic alarm will stay on for 3 minutes unless you
turn it off by pressing the PANIC button a second time or
if the vehicle speed is 15 mph (24 km/h) or greater.NOTE:The interior lights will turn off when the ignition
is switched to the ACC or ON position after the panic
alarm is activated. However, the exterior lights and horn
will remain on.
NOTE:When you turn off the panic alarm by pressing
the PANIC button a second time, you may have to be
closer to the vehicle due to the radio frequency noises of
the system.To Turn Off “Flash Lights On Lock/Unlock”
NOTE:If desired, the “Flash Lights On Lock/Unlock”
feature can be turned on and off by referring to the
Customer Programmable Features of the “Electronic Ve-
hicle Information Center (EVIC)” section or by following
these steps.
1. Press and hold the “Unlock” button for 4 to 10
seconds.
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▫Advanced Phone Connectivity.............92
▫Things You Should Know About Your
UConnect™ System.....................94
Seats.................................99
▫Front Manual Seat Adjustment.............99
▫Front Seat Adjustment — Recline..........100
▫Manual Lumbar Support Adjustment.......101
▫8 - Way Driver’s Power Seat..............101
▫4 - Way Passenger’s Power Seat —
If Equipped.........................102
▫Head Restraints......................102
▫Heated Seats—If Equipped..............102
▫60/40 Split Rear Seat...................104
Driver Memory Seat — If Equipped.........106▫Setting Memory Positions And Linking Remote
Keyless Entry Transmitter To Memory.......107
▫Memory Position Recall.................108
▫To Disable A Transmitter Linked To Memory . . 109
▫Easy Entry/Exit Seat...................110
To Open And Close The Hood.............111
Lights...............................113
▫Multi-Function Control Lever.............113
▫Battery Saver Feature—Exterior/Interior
Lights .............................113
▫Headlights And Parking Lights...........114
▫Automatic Headlight System — If Equipped . . 114
▫Smartbeams — If Equipped..............115
▫Instrument Panel And Interior Lights.......116
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▫Daytime Running Lights — If Equipped.....116
▫Lights-On Reminder...................117
▫Fog Lights — If Equipped...............117
▫Turn Signals.........................117
▫High Beam Switch....................118
▫Passing Light........................118
▫Headlight Time Delay..................118
▫Interior Lights.......................118
▫Front Map/Reading Lights..............119
Windshield Wipers And Washers............120
▫Mist...............................121
▫Speed Sensitive Intermittent Wiper System . . . 121
▫Rain Sensing Wipers—If Equipped.........122Tilt Steering Column....................124
Adjustable Pedals — If Equipped...........124
Electronic Speed Control..................126
▫ToActivate ..........................126
▫To Set At a Desired Speed...............127
▫To Deactivate........................127
▫To Resume Speed.....................127
▫To Vary The Speed Setting...............127
▫To Accelerate For Passing...............128
▫Driving Up Or Down Hills..............128
Electronic Brake Control System............129
▫ABS (Anti-Lock Brake System)............129
▫TCS (Traction Control System)............130
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MIRRORS
Inside Day/Night Mirror
The mirror should be adjusted to center on the view
through the rear window.A two-point pivot system allows for horizontal and
vertical adjustment of the mirror.
Annoying headlight glare from vehicles behind you can
be reduced by moving the small control under the mirror
to the night position (toward rear of vehicle). The mirror
should be adjusted while set in the day position (toward
windshield).
Automatic Dimming Mirror — If Equipped
This mirror automatically adjusts for annoying headlight
glare from vehicles behind you. You can turn the feature
on or off by pressing the button at the base of the mirror.
A light next to the button will indicate when the dimming
feature is activated.
Adjusting Rear View Mirror
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Both mirrors will always move together and will fold
anytime the knob is turned. The ignition switch does not
have to be in the ON position.
Driver’s Outside Automatic Dimming Mirror — If
Equipped
If your vehicle is equipped with a driver’s outside auto-
matic dimming mirror, it operates when the inside auto-
matic dimming mirror is on. This outside mirror operates
off the inside mirror switch and will automatically adjust
for annoying headlight glare when the inside mirror does.
NOTE:The passenger outside mirror does not have this
dimming feature.
Power Remote Control Mirrors — If Equipped
The power mirror switch is located on the driver’s door
trim panel next to the power door lock switch. A rotary
knob selects the left mirror, right mirror, or off position.After selecting a mirror move the knob in the same
direction you want the mirror to move. Use the center off
position to guard against accidentally moving a mirror
position.
Power Mirror Switches
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LIGHTS
Multi-Function Control Lever
The multi-function control lever controls the operation of
the headlights, turn signals, headlight beam selection,
instrument panel light dimming, passing light, interior
courtesy/dome lights, and optional fog lights.
Battery Saver Feature—Exterior/Interior Lights
If the multi-function control lever is left in the interior
light position, parking light position, or the headlight
position when the ignition switch is moved to the OFF
position, the battery saver feature will automatically turn
off the exterior and interior lights after eight minutes.
Normal operation will resume when the ignition is
turned ON or when the headlight switch is turned to
another position.
Multi-Function Control Lever
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Headlights and Parking Lights
Turn the end of the multi-function control lever to the
first detent for parking light operation. Turn to the
second detent for headlight operation. Turn to the third
detent for “Auto” headlight operation (if equipped).
Automatic Headlight System — If Equipped
Turn the end of the multi-function control lever to the
third detent to activate the automatic headlight system.
This system performs two functions. With the engine
running and the multi-function control lever in the A
(Auto) position, the headlights will turn on and off based
on the surrounding light levels.
Headlights On Automatically With Wipers
If your vehicle is equipped with Automatic Headlights it
also has this customer programmable feature. When your
headlights are in the automatic mode, and the engine is
running, they will automatically turn on when the wiper
system is on.
If your vehicle is equipped with a “Rain Sensitive Wiper
System,” and it is activated, the headlights will automati-
cally turn on after the wipers complete five wipe cycles
within approximately 1 minute, and they will turn off
approximately four minutes after the wipers completely
Headlight Switch
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