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vehicle. The remaining keys must then be repro-
grammed. All vehicle keys must be taken to the dealer at
the time of service to be reprogrammed.
General Information
The Sentry Keytsystem complies with FCC rules part 15
and with RSS-210 of Industry Canada. Operation is
subject to the following conditions:
²This device may not cause harmful interference.
²This device must accept any interference that may be
received, including interference that may cause undes-
ired operation.
SECURITY ALARM SYSTEM Ð IF EQUIPPED
The Vehicle Security Alarm (VSA) system monitors the
doors and trunk for unauthorized entry and ignition
switch for unauthorized operation.
If something triggers the alarm, the system will sound
the horn intermittently, flash the headlights, the park
lights, and the taillights, and flash the Vehicle Security
Alarm Indicator Light in the cluster.
Rearming of the System:
If something triggers the alarm, and no action is taken to
disarm it, the system will turn off the horn after three
minutes, turn off all of the visual signals after 15 minutes,
and then the system will rearm itself.
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²For vehicles equipped with the Electronic Vehicle
Information Center (EVIC), refer to ªFlash Lights with
Lock,º under9Personal Settings (Customer Program-
mable Features)º under ªElectronic Vehicle Informa-
tion Center (EVIC)º in Section 4 of this manual for
details.
²For vehicles not equipped with the EVIC, perform the
following procedure:
1. Press and hold the UNLOCK button on a programmed
transmitter for at least four seconds, but not longer than
10 seconds. Then, press and hold the LOCK button while
still holding the UNLOCK button.
2. Release both buttons at the same time.
3. Test the feature while outside of the vehicle, by
pressing the LOCK/UNLOCK buttons on the transmitter
with the ignition in the LOCK position, and the key
removed.4. Repeat these steps if you want to return this feature to
its previous setting.
NOTE:Pressing the LOCK button on the transmitter
while you are in the vehicle will activate the Security
Alarm. Opening a door with the Security Alarm activated
will cause the alarm to sound. Press the UNLOCK button
to deactivate the Security Alarm.
Illuminated Approach Ð If Equipped
This feature activates the headlights for up to 90 seconds
when the doors are unlocked with the transmitter. The
time for this feature is programmable on vehicles
equipped with the Electronic Vehicle Information Center
(EVIC). For details, refer to ªIlluminated Approach,º
under ªPersonal Settings (Customer Programmable Fea-
tures)º under ªElectronic Vehicle Information Center
(EVIC)º in Section 4 of this manual.
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Convertible Top Operation
Refer to ªConvertible Top Operationº under ªUnder-
standing The Features Of Your Vehicleº in Section 2 of
this manual.
To Unlatch the Trunk:
Press the TRUNK button on the transmitter two times to
unlatch the trunk.
Express Down Window Feature
This feature allows you to remotely lower both door and
rear quarter windows at the same time. To use this
feature, press and release the UNLOCK button on the
transmitter and then immediately press and hold the
UNLOCK button until the windows lower to the level
desired or until they lower completely.
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 illuminated entry system (if
equipped) will turn on.
The panic alarm will stay on for three minutes unless you
turn it off by pressing the PANIC button a second time or
if the vehicle speed is 5 mph (8 km/h) or greater.
NOTE:You may need to be close to the vehicle when
using the transmitter to turn off the panic alarm due to
the radio frequency noises emitted by the system.
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NPhone Call Features...................108
NUConnecttSystem Features..............110
NAdvanced Phone Connectivity............115
NThings You Should Know About Your
UConnecttSystem....................117
NGeneral Information...................125
mVoice Recognition System (VR) ± If Equipped . . . 125
NVoice Recognition System (VR) Operation....125
NCommands..........................126
NVoice Training........................129
mSeats................................130
NManual Front Seat Adjustments...........130
NEasy Entry System....................133NPower Seats Ð If Equipped..............134
NHead Restraints......................135
NHeated Seats Ð If Equipped.............135
mTo Open And Close The Hood.............137
mLights...............................138
NExterior & Interior Lighting Control........138
NHeadlights & Parking Lights.............139
NAutomatic Headlights Ð If Equipped.......139
NHeadlights With Wipers (Available With
Auto Headlights Only).................139
NHeadlight Time Delay Ð If Equipped.......140
NDaytime Running Lights (DRL) Ð
If Equipped.........................140
NLights-On Reminder...................141
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NFog Lights Ð If Equipped...............141
NTurn Signals.........................142
NHighbeam/Lowbeam Select Switch.........142
NFlash To Pass........................143
NInterior Lights.......................144
mWindshield Wipers And Washers............146
NIntermittent Wiper System...............147
NMist Feature.........................148
NHeadlights With Wipers (Available With
Auto Headlights Only).................148
NWindshield Washers...................149
NAdding Washer Fluid..................149
mTilt/Telescoping Steering Column...........150mElectronic Speed Control Ð If Equipped......151
NElectronic Speed Control Operation........151
NTo Activate..........................151
NTo Set At A Desired Speed...............152
NTo Deactivate........................152
NTo Resume Speed.....................153
NTo Vary The Speed Setting...............153
NTo Accelerate For Passing...............154
mGarage Door Opener Ð If Equipped.........155
NProgramming HomeLinkt...............156
NGate Operator/Canadian Programming.....159
NUsing HomeLinkt.....................160
N
Reprogramming A Single HomeLinktButton. . 160
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Use the hood prop rod to secure the hood in the open
position. Place the upper end of the prop rod in the hole
on the underside of the hood.
Before closing the hood, make sure to stow the prop rod
in its proper location. To prevent possible damage, do notslam the hood to close it. Use a firm downward push at
the center of the hood to ensure that both latches engage.
WARNING!
If the hood is not fully latched, it could fly up when
the vehicle is moving and block your forward vision.
You could have a collision. Be sure all hood latches
are fully latched before driving.
LIGHTS
Exterior & Interior Lighting Control
The Multi-Function Control Lever on the left side
of the steering column controls the operation of
the headlights, parking lights, turn signal lights,
instrument panel lights, instrument panel light dimming,
interior lights, and fog lights (if equipped).
Hood Prop Rod Hole Location
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Headlights & Parking Lights
Turn the end of the Multi-Function Control Lever to the
first detent for parking light operation. Turn the end of
the lever to the second detent for headlight operation.
Automatic Headlights Ð If Equipped
This system automatically turns the headlights ON or
OFF according to ambient light levels. To turn the system
ON, turn the end of the Multi-Function Control Lever to
the (A) AUTO position (third detent). When the system is
ON, the Headlight Time Delay feature is also ON. This
means the headlights will stay ON for up to 90 seconds
after you turn the ignition switch to the LOCK position.
To turn the Automatic System OFF, turn the end of the
Multi-Function Control Lever out of the (A) position.
NOTE:The engine must be running before the head-
lights will turn ON in the Automatic mode.
Headlights with Wipers (Available with Auto
Headlights Only)
When this feature is active, the headlights will turn ON
approximately 10 seconds after the wipers are turned on
if the Multi-Function Control Lever is placed in the (A)
Headlight Switch
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AUTO position. In addition, the headlights will turn OFF
when the wipers are turned off if they were turned on by
this feature.
The Headlights with Wipers feature can be turned on or
off through the Electronic Vehicle Information Center
(EVIC) Ð if equipped. For details, refer to ºHeadlights
with Wipers,º under ªPersonal Settings (Customer Pro-
grammable Features),º under ªElectronic Vehicle Infor-
mation Centerº in Section 4 of this manual.
Headlight Time Delay Ð If Equipped
This feature is particularly useful when exiting your
vehicle in an unlit area. It provides the safety of headlight
illumination for about 90 seconds after turning the igni-
tion switch to the LOCK position.
To activate the delay, turn the ignition switch to the
LOCK position while the headlights are still on. Then,
turn off the headlights within 45 seconds. The delayinterval begins when you turn off the headlights. Only
the headlights will illuminate during this time.
If you turn the headlights, parking lights, or ignition
switch on again, the system will cancel the delay.
If you turn the headlights off before the ignition, they will
turn off in the normal manner.
The Headlight delay time is programmable on vehicles
equipped with the Electronic Vehicle Information Center
(EVIC). For details, refer to ªHeadlights Off Delay,º
under ªPersonal Settings (Customer Programmable Fea-
tures),º under ªElectronic Vehicle Information Center
(EVIC)º in Section 4 of this manual.
Daytime Running Lights (DRL) Ð If Equipped
The high beam headlights will turn on as Daytime
Running Lights (DRL) and operate at DRL (lower) inten-
sity, whenever the ignition is on, the engine is running,
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