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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 3
minutes, turn off all of the visual signals after 15 minutes,
and then the system will rearm itself.
To Arm the System:
1. Remove the key from the ignition switch and exit the
vehicle.
2. Lock the doors and liftgate 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 or the driver's door
lock cylinder.
3. Close all doors. The Vehicle Security Alarm Indicator
Light in the instrument cluster will flash rapidly for
about 16 seconds to signal that the system is arming.During this period, opening any door or the liftgate will
cancel the arming process. If the system arms success-
fully, the Vehicle Security Alarm Indicator Light will flash
at a slower rate to indicate the alarm is set.
NOTE:For added security, whenever the Security
Alarm is armed, the HomeLinkt/Garage Door Opener
(if equipped) is disabled as well.
To Disarm the System:
Either press the Unlock button on the RKE transmitter or
insert a valid sentry key into the ignition lock cylinder
and turn the key to the ON position.
NOTE:
²Unlocking the doors with the manual door lock plung-
ers or the driver's door lock cylinder will not disarm
the system.
²When the system is armed, the interior power door
lock switches will not unlock the doors.
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The Security Alarm System is designed to protect your
vehicle; however, you can create conditions where the
system will give you a false alarm. If the previously
described arming sequence has occurred, the system will
arm regardless of whether you are inside or outside the
vehicle. If you remain inside the vehicle and open a door,
the alarm will sound. If this occurs, disarm the system.
Tamper Alert
If something has triggered the alarm in your absence, the
horn will sound three times when you unlock the doors.
Check the vehicle for tampering.
ILLUMINATED ENTRY SYSTEM
The interior lights will turn on when you use the Remote
Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter or open a door.
This feature also turns on the approach lighting (if so
equipped). For details, refer to ªIllumination Approach,ºunder ªPersonal Settings (Customer Programmable Fea-
tures),º under ªElectronic Vehicle Information Center
(EVIC)º in Section 4 of this manual.
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 and
liftgate, open the liftgate flip-up window, or activate the
panic alarm from distances up to 23 feet (7 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.
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NOTE:Inserting the key into the ignition switch dis-
ables all buttons on the transmitter.
To Unlock the Doors and Liftgate:
Press and release the Unlock button on the transmitter
once to unlock the driver's door, or twice to unlock all
doors and the liftgate. The turn signal lights will flash to
acknowledge the unlock signal. The illuminated entry
system 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 and the liftgate on the first
press of the Unlock button on the transmitter. To change
the current 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 In-
formation Center (EVIC)º in Section 4 of this manual
²For vehicles not equipped with the EVIC, perform the
following steps:
1. Press and hold the Lock button on a programmed (i.e.
functional) transmitter for at least 4 seconds, but no
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.
Vehicle Key
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3. Test the feature from outside the vehicle by pressing
the Lock and Unlock buttons on the transmitter.
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.
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 ªIllumination Approach,º
under ªPersonal Settings (Customer Programmable Fea-
tures),º under ªElectronic Vehicle Information Center
(EVIC)º in Section 4 of this manual.
To Lock the Doors and Liftgate:
Press and release the Lock button on the transmitter to
lock all doors and the liftgate. The turn signal lights will
flash and the horn will chirp to acknowledge the lock
signal.
Sound Horn with Lock
This feature will cause the horn to chirp when the doors
are locked with the transmitter. This feature can be
turned on or turned off. To change the current setting,
proceed as follows:
²For vehicles equipped with the Electronic Vehicle
Information Center (EVIC), refer to ªSound Horn with
Remote Key Lock,º under ªPersonal Settings (Cus-
tomer Programmable Features),º under ªElectronic
Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)º in Section 4 of this
manual.
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²For vehicles not equipped with the EVIC, perform the
following steps:
1. Press the Lock button on a programmed (i.e. func-
tional) transmitter for at least 4 seconds, but no longer
than 10 seconds. Then, press the Panic button while still
holding the Lock button.
2. Release both buttons at the same time.
3. Test the feature from outside the vehicle by pressing
the Lock button on the transmitter.
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:
²For vehicles equipped with the Electronic Vehicle
Information Center (EVIC), refer to ªFlash Lights with
Remote Key Lock,º under9Personal Settings (Cus-
tomer Programmable Features),º under ªElectronic
Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)º in Section 4 of this
manual.
²For vehicles not equipped with the EVIC, perform the
following steps:
1. Press and hold the Unlock button on a programmed
(i.e. functional) transmitter for at least 4 seconds, but no
longer than 10 seconds. Then, press and hold the Lock
button while still holding the Unlock button.
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headlights and turn signal lights will flash, the horn will
pulse on and off, and the illuminated entry system will
turn on.
The panic alarm will stay on for 3 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.
During the Panic Mode, the door locks and remote
keyless entry system will function normally. Panic mode
will not disarm the security system on vehicles so
equipped.
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.Programming Additional Transmitters
Refer to SENTRY KEY ªCustomer Key Programming.º
in this section.
NOTE:If you do not have a programmed transmitter,
contact your dealer for details.
Battery Replacement
The recommended replacement battery is CR2032.
NOTE:
²Perchlorate Material Ð special handling may apply.
See www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate.
²Do not touch the battery terminals that are on the back
housing or the printed circuit board.
1. Remove the screw from the transmitter case (if
equipped).
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NOTE:Changes or modifications not expressly ap-
proved by the party responsible for compliance could
void the user's authority to operate the equipment.
If your Keyless Entry Transmitter fails to operate from a
normal distance, check for these two conditions.
1. Weak batteries in transmitter. The expected life of the
batteries is from one to two years.
2. Closeness to a radio transmitter such as a radio station
tower, airport transmitter, and some mobile or CB radios.
REMOTE STARTING SYSTEM Ð IF EQUIPPED
This system uses the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) trans-
mitter to start the engine conveniently from outside the
vehicle while still maintaining security. The system has a
targeted range of 328 ft. (100 m).NOTE:The vehicle must be equipped with an auto-
matic transmission to be equipped with Remote Start.Remote Start Button
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How To Use Remote Start
All of the following conditions must be met before the
engine will remote start:
²Gear selector lever in ªPº (Park).
²Doors closed.
²Hood closed.
²Liftgate closed.
²Hazard switch off.
²Brake switch inactive (brake pedal not pressed).
²Ignition key removed from ignition switch.
²Battery at an acceptable charge level.
²RKE Panic button not pressed.
To Enter Remote Start Mode
Press and release the Remote Start button on
the RKE transmitter twice. The engine will start
and the vehicle will remain in the Remote Start
mode for a 15-minute cycle.
NOTE:
²For security, power window operation and sunroof or
Sky Slidertoperation (if equipped) is disabled when
the vehicle is in the Remote Start mode.
²The engine can be started two consecutive times (two
15-minute cycles) with the RKE transmitter. However,
the ignition switch must be cycled to the ON position
before you can repeat the start sequence for a third
cycle.
To Exit Remote Start Mode without Driving the
Vehicle
Allow the engine to run for the entire 15-minute cycle.
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