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 Immobilizer System..............16
▫Important Note About Service.............18
▫Replacement Keys......................18▫Customer Key Programming..............18
▫General Information....................19
Security Alarm System — If Equipped.........19
▫ToSetTheAlarm ......................20
▫To Disarm The System...................20
Illuminated Entry........................21
Remote Keyless Entry.....................21
▫To Unlock The Doors...................21
▫To Lock The Doors.....................22
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▫To Unlatch The Swing Gate Flip-Up Window . .23
▫Panic Alarm..........................24
▫To Use The Panic Alarm.................24
▫To Program Additional Transmitters.........24
▫General Information....................25
▫Transmitter Battery Service...............26
Door Locks............................26
▫Manual Door Locks.....................28
▫Power Door Locks — If Equipped..........29
▫Automatic Door Locks — If Equipped.......29
▫Child Protection Door Lock...............30
Windows.............................31
▫Power Front Windows...................31▫Power Rear Windows...................32
▫Wind Buffeting........................32
Rear Swing Gate........................33
Occupant Restraints......................36
▫Lap/Shoulder Belts.....................37
▫Lap/Shoulder Belt Operating Instructions.....39
▫Rear Center Lap/Shoulder Belt
Retractor Lock-Out.....................43
▫Adjustable Upper Shoulder Belt Anchorage....43
▫Automatic Locking Mode — If Equipped.....44
▫Energy Management Feature..............45
▫Seat Belt Pretensioners...................46
▫Enhanced Seat Belt Use Reminder System
(BeltAlert)...........................47
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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, swing gate,
swing gate flip-up window, and ignition for unautho-
rized operation. When the alarm is activated, the system
provides both audible and visual signals. The horn,
headlights, and tail lights will sound/flash repeatedly for
three minutes. If disturbance is still present (driver’s
door, passenger door, other doors, ignition) after three
minutes, the headlights and tail lights will flash for an
additional 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.
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To Set the Alarm
The alarm will set when you use the remote keyless entry
transmitter to lock the doors and swing gate or when you
use the power door lock switch while the door is open.
After all the doors are locked and closed, the “Sentry
Key/Security Alarm Indicator Light” (located in the
instrument cluster) will flash rapidly for about 16 sec-
onds to signal that the system is arming. During this 16
second arming period, opening any door or the swing
gate will cancel the arming. If the system successfully
arms, the “Sentry Key/Security Alarm Indicator Light”
will flash at a slower rate to indicate the alarm is set.
To Disarm the System
To disarm the system, you will need to press the “Un-
lock” button on the remote keyless entry transmitter or
turn the ignition key to the RUN position. 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.NOTE:On vehicles equipped with Remote Keyless
Entry (RKE), there will not be a door lock cylinder on the
front passenger door, rear doors, or rear swing gate.
Therefore, you will be unable to disarm the system with
a manual unlock of the passenger or rear doors.
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 the
door handle to exit the alarm will sound. If this occurs,
press the “Unlock” button on the remote keyless entry
transmitter to disarm the system. You may also acciden-
tally disarm the system by unlocking the driver’s door
with the key and then locking it. The door will be locked
but the Security Alarm will not arm.
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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, unless, the dome inhibit
feature was selected on the multi-function control lever.
Refer to “Lights” in Section 3 of this manual.
The lights also will fade to off if you turn on the ignition
after you close all the doors.
REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY
This system allows you to lock or unlock the doors, open
the swing gate flip-up window, or activate the panic
alarm from distances of 23–50 feet (7–15 meters) using a
transmitter. You don’t have to point the transmitter at the
vehicle to activate the system. Each vehicle comes with
two transmitters.
To Unlock the Doors
Press and release the “Unlock” button once to unlock the
driver’s door. Press the button again within 5 seconds to
unlock all the doors. If your vehicle is equipped with
Illuminated Entry, the interior lights also come on and
Four Button Transmitter
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Panic Alarm
The panic mode flashes the park lights, and sounds the
horn for about 3 minutes or until the alarm is turned off.
To Use the Panic Alarm
Press and hold the PANIC button for at least 1 second to
activate the panic alarm. Press and hold the PANIC
button a second time to deactivate the alarm. The alarm
will also shut itself off after starting the vehicle and
accelerating to 15 mph (24 km/h).
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 Program Additional Transmitters
NOTE:If vehicle is equipped with the optional Elec-
tronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) in the overhead
console, the transmitters may also be programmed
through the EVIC display. For additional information,
refer to “Overhead Console — If Equipped” in Section 3.
(See page 136 for more information.)
Up to 4 transmitters can be programmed to your vehicle.
To obtain additional transmitters, contact your autho-
rized dealer. To program a transmitter (within 23–50 feet
(7–15 meters) of the vehicle), perform the following
procedure:
1. Gather every transmitter that is to be used with the
vehicle including any transmitters that are currently
programmed.
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WARNING!
Driving a vehicle with the BRAKE warning light on
is dangerous. A significant decrease in braking per-
formance or vehicle stability during braking may
occur. It will take you longer to stop the vehicle or
will make your vehicle harder to control. You could
have an accident. Have the vehicle checked immedi-
ately.
The operation of the BRAKE warning light can be
checked by turning the ignition switch from the OFF
position to the ON position. The light should illuminate
for approximately two seconds. The light should then
turn off unless the parking brake is applied or a brake
fault is detected. If the light does not illuminate, have the
light inspected by an authorized dealer.Also, the light will come on when the parking brake is
applied with the ignition switch in the ON position.
NOTE:This light shows only that the parking brake is
applied. It does not show the degree of brake application.
If the parking brake is off and the light remains on, have
the brake system inspected as soon as possible.
19. Full Time Indicator Light — If Equipped
This light alerts the driver that the vehicle is in
the FULL TIME four–wheel drive mode, and
employs the inter-axle differential which al-
lows the front and rear wheels to rotate at
different speeds.
20. Sentry Key/Security Alarm Indicator Light — If
Equipped
Refer to “Sentry Key Immobilizer System” or “Vehicle
Security Alarm” in Section 2 of this manual for more
information.
172 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL
ABS (Anti-Lock Brake System)............168,241
Adding Fuel........................... 277
Adding Washer Fluid..................... 157
Air Cleaner, Engine (Engine Air Cleaner Filter) . . . 324
Air Conditioner Maintenance............... 329
Air Conditioning........................ 203
Air Conditioning, Operating Tips............ 205
Air Conditioning Refrigerant............... 330
Air Conditioning System.................. 203
AirFilter .............................. 324
Air Pressure, Tires....................... 254
Airbag................................ 49
Airbag Deployment....................... 61
Airbag Light....................... 54,64,173
Airbag Maintenance....................... 63
Airbag, Window (Side Curtain)............... 50
Alarm, Panic............................ 24
Alarm (Security Alarm).................... 19
Alignment and Balance................... 260Alterations/Modifications, Vehicle............. 9
Antenna, Satellite Radio................... 199
Antifreeze (Engine Coolant)................ 366
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)............126,241
Anti-Lock Warning Light.................. 168
Appearance Care........................ 347
Arming Theft System (Security Alarm)......... 20
Auto Down Power Windows................ 32
AutomaticDimmingMirror ................. 82
Automatic Door Locks..................... 29
Automatic Transmission................221,345
Adding Fluid......................... 346
Fluid and Filter Changes................. 345
Fluid Level Check...................... 345
FluidType ........................... 345
Gear Ranges.......................... 221
Shifting ............................. 221
Special Additives...................... 346
Torque Converter...................... 225
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