2008 CHRYSLER SEBRING SEDAN remote start

THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE
CONTENTS

A Word About Your Keys..................12
▫Ignition Key Removal...................13
▫Key-In-Ignition Reminder................14
▫Locking Doors With The Key..............15

Sentry Key...........................15
▫Replacement Keys......................16
▫Sentry KeyProgramming................17
▫General Information....................18

Security Alarm System — If Equipped.........18▫Rearming Of The System.................18
▫To Arm The System.....................19
▫To Disarm The System...................19

Illuminated Entry System — If Equipped.......20

Remote Keyless Entry — If Equipped.........21
▫To Unlock The Doors...................22
▫To Lock The Doors.....................24
▫ToUnlatchTheTrunk ...................25
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▫Using The Express Down Windows Feature —
If Equipped..........................25
▫Using The Panic Alarm..................25
▫Programming Additional Transmitters........25
▫Battery Replacement....................25
▫General Information....................26

Remote Start System — If Equipped..........27
▫How To Use Remote Start................28

Door Locks............................29
▫Manual Door Locks.....................29
▫Power Door Locks.....................31
▫Child-Protection Door Lock System
(Rear Doors)..........................33

Power Windows........................34▫Power Window Switches.................34
▫Auto Window Down — If Equipped.........35
▫Auto Window Up— If Equipped...........36
▫Reset Auto Up........................37
▫Window Lockout Switch.................37
▫Wind Buffeting........................38

Trunk Lock And Release...................38

Trunk Safety Warning.....................39
▫Trunk Internal Emergency Release..........40

Occupant Restraints......................40
▫Lap/Shoulder Belts.....................42
▫Lap/Shoulder Belt Untwisting Procedure.....47
▫Adjustable Upper Shoulder Belt Anchorage....48
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•For vehicles equipped with EVIC, the power window
switches, radio, hands–free system (if equipped), and
power outlets will remain active for up to 10 minutes
after the ignition switch is turned to the LOCK posi-
tion. Opening either door will cancel this feature. The
time for this feature is programmable. For details, refer
to “Key-Off Power Delay,” under “Personal Settings
(Customer Programmable Features)” under “Elec-
tronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)” in Section 4
of this manual.
WARNING!
NEVER leave children alone in a vehicle. Leaving
unattended children in a vehicle is dangerous for a
number of reasons. A child or others could be seri-
ously or fatally injured. Don’t leave the keys in the
ignition. A child could operate power windows,
other controls, or move the vehicle.
CAUTION!
An unlocked car is an invitation to thieves. Always
remove key from the ignition and lock all doors
when leaving the vehicle unattended.
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.
NOTE:
•The Key-In-Ignition reminder only sounds when the
ignition key is placed in the LOCK or ACC position.
•With either front door open, and the key in the
ignition, both the power door locks and Remote Key-
less Entry (RKE) will not function.
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CAUTION!
Always remove Sentry Keysfrom the vehicle and
lock all doors when leaving the vehicle unattended.
NOTE:
•The Sentry KeyImmobilizer 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.
•Exxon/Mobil Speed Pass™ an additional Sentry Key,
or any other transponder equipped components on 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 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 Keyhas 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 Personal Identification Number (PIN).
The PIN is required for authorized dealer replacement of
keys. Duplication of keys may be performed at an
authorized dealer or by using the Customer Key Pro-
gramming procedure. This procedure consists of pro-
gramming a blank key to the vehicle electronics. A blank
key is one which has never been programmed.
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To Arm The System:
1. Remove the keys from the ignition switch and get out
of 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. The indicator light in the instrument cluster will flash
rapidly for 16 seconds. This shows that the system is
arming. During this period, if a door is opened, the
ignition switch is turned ON, or the power door locks are
unlocked in any manner, the system will automatically
disarm. After 16 seconds, the indicator light will flash
slowly. This shows that the system is fully armed.NOTE:•During the 16–second arming period, if a door is
opened or the ignition switch is turned ON, the system
will automatically disarm.
•Once 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 HomeLink/Garage Door Opener (if
equipped).
To Disarm The System:
Either press the UNLOCK button on the remote keyless
entry transmitter or insert a valid sentry key into the
ignition lock cylinder and turn the key to the ON/START
position.
NOTE:
•The driver’s door key cylinder and the trunk button on
the keyless entry transmitter cannot arm or disarm the
system.
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•The 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.
•When 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 the alarm was triggered, but the warning signals have
timed out, the park and taillights flash three times
(instead of the normal twice) when unlocking the vehicle
with a valid RKE transmitter to alert the driver.
ILLUMINATED ENTRY SYSTEM — 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 “Illumination Approach,”
under “Personal Settings (Customer Programmable Fea-
tures),” under “Electronic Vehicle Information Center
(EVIC)” in Section 4 of this manual.
The lights will fade to off after about 30 seconds or they
will immediately fade to off once the ignition switch is
turned on.
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NOTE:
•The front courtesy overhead console and door cour-
tesy lights do not turn on if the dimmer control is in
the interior lights ON position (extreme top position).
•The illuminated entry system will not operate if the
dimmer control is in the “defeat” position (extreme
downward position).
REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY — IF EQUIPPED
This system allows you to lock or unlock the doors, open
the trunk, or activate the PANIC alarm from distances a
maximum of 66 ft (20 m) using a hand-held radio
transmitter. The transmitter need not be pointed at the
vehicle to activate the system.
NOTE:The line of transmission must not be blocked
with metal objects.NOTE:Inserting the key into the ignition switch dis-
ables all buttons on the transmitter.
Vehicle Key
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TO UNLOCK THE DOORS
Press and release the UNLOCK button on the transmitter
once to unlock the driver’s door, or twice to unlock all
doors. The turn signal lights will flash to acknowledge
the unlock signal. The illuminated entry system (if
equipped) will also turn on.
Remote Key Unlock, Driver Door/All Doors First
This feature lets you program the system to unlock either
the driver’s door or all doors on the first press of the
UNLOCK button on the transmitter. To change the cur-
rent setting, proceed as follows:
•For vehicles equipped with the Electronic Vehicle Infor-
mation Center (EVIC), refer to “Remote Key Unlock,”
under “Personal Settings (Customer Programmable
Features)” under “Electronic Vehicle Information Cen-
ter (EVIC)” in Section 4 of this manual for details.
•For 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
ten 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.
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