2008 CHRYSLER SEBRING CONVERTIBLE remote start

THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE
CONTENTS
mA Word About Your Keys..................12
NIgnition Key Removal...................12
NKey-In-Ignition Reminder................14
mSentry Keyt...........................15
NReplacement Keys......................16
NSentry KeytProgramming................17
NGeneral Information....................18
mSecurity Alarm System Ð If Equipped.........18
NRearming Of The System.................18NTo Arm The System.....................19
NTo Disarm The System...................19
mIlluminated Entry System Ð If Equipped.......20
mRemote Keyless Entry.....................21
NTo Unlock The Doors...................21
NTo Lock The Doors.....................24
NConvertible Top Operation................25
NTo Unlatch The Trunk...................25
NExpress Down Window Feature............25
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NUsing The Panic Alarm..................25
NProgramming Additional Transmitters........26
NBattery Replacement....................26
NGeneral Information....................27
mRemote Starting System Ð If Equipped........27
NHow To Use Remote Start................28
mDoor Locks............................29
NManual Door Locks.....................29
NPower Door Locks.....................30
mWindows.............................32
NPower Windows.......................32
NWind Buffeting........................36
mTrunk Lock And Release...................36mTrunk Safety Warning.....................38
NTrunk Emergency Release................38
mOccupant Restraints......................39
NLap/Shoulder Belts.....................40
NLap/Shoulder Belt Untwisting Procedure.....44
NSeat Belt Pretensioners...................45
NEnhanced Seat Belt Reminder System
(BeltAlertt) ..........................45
NAutomatic Locking Mode................47
NSeat Belts And Pregnant Women............47
NSeat Belt Extender......................48
NDriver And Front Passenger Supplemental
Restraint System (SRS) - Airbag............48
NEvent Data Recorder (EDR)...............60
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NOTE:
²The Sentry KeytImmobilizer System is not compat-
ible with some aftermarket remote starting systems.
Use of these systems may result in vehicle starting
problems and loss of security protection.
²Exxon/Mobil SpeedPass,Ÿ additional Sentry Keyst,
or any other transponder equipped components the
same keychain willnotcause a key-related (transpon-
der) fault unless the additional part isphysically held
against the ignition keybeing used when starting the
vehicle. Cell phones, pagers, or other RF electronics
will not cause interference with this system.
All of the keys provided with your new vehicle have
been programmed to the vehicle electronics.
Replacement Keys
NOTE:Only keys that have been programmed to the
vehicle electronics can be used to start the vehicle. Once
a Sentry Keythas been programmed to a vehicle, it
cannot be programmed to any other vehicle.
At the time of purchase, the original owner is provided
with a four-digit PIN number. This number is required
for dealer replacement of keys. Duplication of keys may
be performed at an authorized dealer or by using the
Customer Key Programming procedure. This procedure
consists of programming a blank key to the vehicle
electronics. A blank key is one, which has never been
programmed.
NOTE: When having the Sentry KeytImmobilizer
System serviced, bring all vehicle keys with you to the
dealer.
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To Arm the System:
1. Remove the keys from the ignition switch and exit the
vehicle.
2. Lock the doors by pressing the power door lock switch
or the LOCK button on the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)
transmitter.
NOTE:The system will not arm if you lock the doors
with the manual door lock plungers.
3. Close all doors. The VSA Indicator Light in the instru-
ment cluster will flash rapidly for 16 seconds. This shows
that the system is arming. After 16 seconds, the indicator
light will flash slowly. This shows that the system is fully
armed.
NOTE:
²During the 16 second arming period, if a door is
opened or the ignition switch is turned ON, the system
will automatically disarm.
²Once armed, the system disables the unlock switch on
the driver door trim panel and passenger door trim
panel, the trunk release button on the instrument
panel, and the HomeLinkt/Garage Door Opener (if
equipped).
To Disarm the System:
Either press the UNLOCK button on the RKE transmitter
or insert a valid sentry key into the ignition switch lock
cylinder and turn the key to the ON or START position.
NOTE:
²The driver's door key cylinder and the trunk button on
the RKE transmitter cannot arm or disarm the system.
²The system remains armed during trunk entry. Press-
ing the trunk button will not disarm the system. If
someone enters the vehicle through the trunk and
opens any door, the alarm will sound.
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²When the system is armed, the interior power door
lock switches will not unlock the doors.
The VSA system is designed to protect your vehicle;
however, you can create conditions where the system will
give you a false alarm. If one of the previously described
arming sequences has occurred, the system will arm
regardless of whether you are in the vehicle or not. If you
remain in the vehicle and open a door, the alarm will
sound. If this occurs, disarm the system.
If the alarm system is armed and the battery becomes
disconnected the system will remain armed when the
battery is reconnected. The exterior lights will flash, the
horn will sound, and the ignition will not start the
vehicle. If this occurs, disarm the system.Tamper Alert
If something has triggered the alarm in your absence, and
the warning signals have timed out, the park and tail-
lights will flash three times when unlocking the vehicle
with a valid RKE transmitter.
ILLUMINATED ENTRY SYSTEM Ð IF EQUIPPED
The courtesy/reading lights will turn on when you use
the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter or open
either door.
This feature also turns on the approach lighting (if so
equipped). 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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The interior lights will fade to off after about 30 seconds
or they will immediately fade to off once the ignition
switch is turned on.
NOTE:
²The illuminated entry system will not operate the
interior lights if the dimmer control is in the ªdefeatº
position (extreme downward position).
REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY
This system allows you to lock or unlock the doors, open
the trunk, open the convertible top, lower both door and
rear quarter windows, or activate the panic alarm from
distances up to 66 feet (20 meters) using a hand held
radio transmitter. The transmitter need not be pointed at
the vehicle to activate the system. However, the line of
transmission must not be blocked with metal objects
when using the transmitter.
NOTE:Inserting the key into the ignition switch dis-
ables all buttons on the transmitter.
To unlock the doors:
Press and release the UNLOCK button on the transmitter
once to unlock the driver's door, or twice to unlock both
doors. The turn signal lights will flash to acknowledge
the unlock signal. The illuminated entry system (if
equipped) will also turn on.
Vehicle Key
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Remote Key Unlock, Driver Door/All Doors First
This feature lets you program the system to unlock either
the driver's door or both doors on the first press of the
UNLOCK button on the transmitter. To change the cur-
rent setting, proceed as follows:
²For vehicles equipped with the Electronic Vehicle
Information Center (EVIC), refer to ªRemote Key
Unlock,º under ªPersonal Settings (Customer Pro-
grammable Features)º under ªElectronic Vehicle Infor-
mation 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 LOCK button on a programmed
transmitter for at least four seconds, but not longer than
10 seconds. Then, press and hold the UNLOCK button
while still holding the LOCK 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 inside 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.
Flash Lights with Lock
The feature will cause the turn signal lights to flash when
the doors are locked or unlocked with the transmitter.
This feature can be turned on or turned off. To change the
current setting, proceed as follows:
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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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