2008 DODGE CALIBER ignition

•This device must accept any interference that may be
received, including interference that may cause undes-
ired operation.
SECURITY ALARM SYSTEM — IF EQUIPPED
This Security Alarm System monitors the doors, hood,
liftgate, and ignition switch for unauthorized operation.
If something triggers the Security Alarm, the Security
Alarm System will sound the horn for 30 seconds and
flash the lights for 60 seconds. If the triggering device is
not deactivated, the horn will sound again after a five
second delay for another 30 seconds. If the trigger
remains present, this cycle will repeat for up to five
minutes.
To Set The Security Alarm
1. Remove the key from the ignition switch and get out
of the vehicle.
2. Lock the door using either the power door LOCK
switch or the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter
and close all doors.
3. The Security Alarm 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 Security
Alarm will automatically disarm. After 16 seconds, the
Security Alarm indicator light will flash slowly. This
shows that the Security Alarm System is fully armed.
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To Turn Off “Flash Lights With Lock”
NOTE:The “Flash Lights With Lock” feature can be
turned on or off. On EVIC equipped vehicles refer to
Personal Settingsunder “Electronic Vehicle Information
Center (EVIC)” in Section 4.
For vehicles not equipped with an EVIC, perform the
following steps:
1. Press the UNLOCK button for four to 10 seconds.
2. While the UNLOCK button is pressed (after four
seconds), press the LOCK button. Release both buttons.
3. Test the “flash lights” with LOCK feature, while
outside of the vehicle, by pressing the LOCK button on
the RKE transmitter with the ignition in the LOCK
position and the key removed.NOTE:Pressing the LOCK button on the RKE transmit-
ter 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.
The “Flash Lights With Lock” feature can be reactivated
by repeating this procedure.
Programming Additional Transmitters
Vehicles are shipped from the assembly plants with two
RKE transmitter programmed only for that vehicle. A
total of eight RKE transmitter can be programmed for
your vehicle. Additional RKE transmitter can be pro-
grammed to your vehicle through the use of a currently
programmed RKE transmitter.
NOTE:When entering program mode using that RKE
transmitter, all other programmed RKE transmitters will
be erased and you will have to reprogram them for your
vehicle.
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Use the following procedure to program additional RKE
transmitters if the vehicle is not equipped with Sentry
Key:
1. Enter your vehicle and close all doors.
2. Fasten your seat belt (fastening the seat belt will cancel
any chiming that may confuse you during this program-
ming procedure).
3. Place the key into the ignition.
4. Turn the ignition to the ON position.Do not start the
engine.
5. Press and hold the UNLOCK button on the RKE
transmitter.
6. After holding the UNLOCK button for four seconds,
also press the PANIC button within six seconds.7. When a single chime is heard, release both buttons.
The chime is an indication that you have successfully
entered program mode. All RKE transmitters that are to
be programmed must be done so within 60 seconds of
when the chime is heard.
8. Using the RKE transmitter to be programmed, press
and release both the LOCK and UNLOCK buttons simul-
taneously.
9. A single chime will be heard.
10. Within four seconds of hearing the chime, press and
release the UNLOCK button on the RKE transmitter.
11. A single chime will be heard.
12. Repeat steps 8 through 10 to program up to six
additional RKE transmitters.
13. Turn the ignition to the OFF position.
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WARNING!
For personal security and safety in the event of an
accident, lock the vehicle doors as you drive as well
as when you park and leave the vehicle.
WARNING!
When leaving the vehicle, always remove the key
from the ignition lock and lock your vehicle. Do not
leave unattended children in the vehicle or with
access to an unlocked vehicle. Unsupervised use of
vehicle equipment may cause severe personal inju-
ries and death.
CAUTION!
An unlocked vehicle is an invitation to thieves.
Always remove the key from the ignition and lock all
of the doors when leaving the vehicle unattended.Manual Door Lock Plunger
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For vehicles not equipped with the EVIC, the Automatic
Door Locks can be enabled or disabled by performing the
following procedure:
1. Close all doors and place the key in the ignition.
2.
Cycle the ignition switch between LOCK and ON and
back to LOCK four times, ending up in the LOCK position.
3. Depress the power door LOCK switch to lock the
doors.
4. A single chime will indicate the completion of the
programming.
5. Verify reprogramming by driving the vehicle.
Auto Unlock
The doors will unlock automatically on vehicles with
power door locks if:
1. The Auto Unlock feature is enabled.
2. The transmission was in gear and the vehicle speed
returned to 0 mph (0 km/h).
3. The transmission is in NEUTRAL or PARK.
4. The drivers door is opened.
5. The doors were not previously unlocked.
Ignition Key Position
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The Auto Unlock feature can be enabled or disabled.
Refer to “Personal Settings” under “Electronic Vehicle
Information Center (EVIC) — (if equipped)” in Section 4.
For vehicles not equipped with the EVIC, the Auto
Unlock Feature can be enabled or disabled by performing
the following procedure:
1. Close all doors and place the key in the ignition.
2. Cycle the ignition switch between LOCK and ON and
back to LOCK four times, ending up in the LOCK
position.
3. Depress the power door UNLOCK switch to unlock
the doors.
4. A single chime will indicate the completion of the
programming.
Ignition Key Position
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NOTE:Use the Auto Door Locks and Auto Unlock
features in accordance with local laws.
Child-Protection Door Lock System (Rear Doors)
— If Equipped
Insert the tip of the ignition key into the lock and rotate
to the LOCK or UNLOCK position.
Child-Protection Door Lock Location
Inserting Ignition Key
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The driver’s door panel has up-down switches that give
you finger-tip control of all four power windows. There
is a single open and close switch on each passenger door
panel for passenger window control. The windows will
operate only when the ignition switch is turned to the
ON position, ACC position, and for up to 10 minutes
after the ignition is turned OFF or the driver’s door is
opened. Refer to “Delay Power Off to Accessories Until
Exit” under “Electronic Vehicle Information Center
(EVIC) – If Equipped” in Section 4.
Auto Down
The driver’s door window switch has an Auto Down
feature. Push the window switch past the first detent,
release, and the window will go down automatically. To
cancel the Auto Down movement, operate the switch in
either the up or down direction and release the switch.
Window Lockout Switch
The window lockout switch on the driver’s door allows
you to disable the window control on the other doors. To
disable the window controls on the other doors, press the
window LOCKOUT switch. To enable the window con-
trols, press the window LOCKOUT switch a second time.
Window Lockout Switch
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