2009 CHRYSLER 300 C lock

THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE
CONTENTS
A Word About Your Keys................. 12
▫Wireless Ignition Node (WIN)............ 12
▫FOB With Integrated Key............... 13
▫Ignition Key Removal.................. 14
▫Key-In-Ignition Reminder............... 15
Sentry KeyImmobilizer System........... 15
▫Replacement Keys..................... 16
▫Customer Key Programming............. 17
▫General Information................... 18Vehicle Security Alarm System — If Equipped . . 18
▫Rearming Of The System................ 18
▫To Arm The System................... 18
▫To Disarm The System................. 19
Illuminated Entry System................. 20
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE).............. 20
▫To Unlock The Doors.................. 21
▫To Lock The Doors.................... 23
▫To Unlatch The Trunk.................. 24
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▫Using The Panic Alarm................. 24
▫Programming Additional RKE Transmitters . . . 25
▫RKE Transmitter Battery Service........... 25
▫General Information................... 26
Remote Starting System — If Equipped....... 27
▫How To Use Remote Start............... 27
Door Locks........................... 29
▫Manual Door Locks................... 29
▫Power Door Locks.................... 30
▫Passive Entry System — If Equipped....... 33
▫To Place An RKE Transmitter In The Vehicle
For Safekeeping – Vehicles Equipped With
Keyless Go Only...................... 34
▫Child Protection Door Lock.............. 35Windows............................ 37
▫Power Windows...................... 37
▫Wind Buffeting....................... 41
Trunk Lock And Release................. 42
Trunk Safety Warning................... 43
▫Trunk Emergency Release............... 43
Occupant Restraints..................... 43
▫Lap/Shoulder Belts.................... 44
▫Lap/Shoulder Belt Untwisting Procedure.... 50
▫Seat Belt Pretensioners................. 50
▫Enhanced Seat Belt Reminder System
(BeltAlert) ......................... 51
▫Automatic Locking Mode — If Equipped.... 52
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▫Seat Belts And Pregnant Women.......... 53
▫Seat Belt Extender..................... 53
▫Driver And Front Passenger Supplemental
Restraint System (SRS) - Airbag........... 54
▫Event Data Recorder (EDR).............. 66
▫Child Restraints...................... 68
Engine Break-In Recommendations.......... 78
Safety Tips........................... 78▫Transporting Passengers................ 78
▫Lock Your Vehicle..................... 79
▫Exhaust Gas......................... 79
▫Safety Checks You Should Make Inside The
Vehicle............................. 80
▫Periodic Safety Checks You Should Make
Outside The Vehicle................... 81
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A WORD ABOUT YOUR KEYS
Your vehicle uses a keyless ignition system. This system
consists of a Fob with Integrated Key and a Wireless
Ignition Node (WIN) with integral ignition switch. You
can insert the double-sided integrated key into the igni-
tion switch with either side up.
Keyless Go Feature
This vehicle may be equipped with the Keyless Go feature,
for more information, refer to “Keyless Go — If Equipped”
under “Starting Procedure” in Section 5 of this manual.
Wireless Ignition Node (WIN)
The Wireless Ignition Node (WIN) operates similar to an
ignition switch. It has four operating positions, three with
detents and one that is spring-loaded. The detent posi-
tions are LOCK, ACC, and ON. The START position is a
spring-loaded momentary contact position. When re-
leased from the START position, the switch automatically
returns to the ON position.Wireless Ignition Node (WIN)
1 — LOCK
2 — ACC (ACCESSORY)
3—ON
4 — START 12 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE

Fob with Integrated Key
The Fob with Integrated Key (FOBIK) operates the igni-
tion switch. It also contains the Remote Keyless Entry
(RKE) transmitter and a valet key, which stores in the rear
of the Fob.
The valet key allows for entry into the vehicle should the
battery in the vehicle or the Fob go dead. The valet key is
also for locking the glove box. You can keep the valet key
with you when valet parking.
To remove the valet key from the Fob, slide the mechani-
cal latch at the top of the Fob sideways with your thumb
and then pull the key out of the Fob with your other
hand.NOTE:You can insert the double-sided valet key into
the lock cylinders with either side up.
Valet Key Removal
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Ignition Key Removal
Place the shift lever in PARK. Turn the key to the LOCK
position and then remove the key.
NOTE:
•For vehicles not equipped with the Electronic Vehicle
Information Center (EVIC), the power window
switches, radio, power sunroof (if equipped), and
power outlets will remain active for 10 minutes after
the ignition switch is turned to the LOCK position.
Opening either front door will cancel this feature.
•For vehicles equipped with the EVIC, the power
window switches, radio, power sunroof (if equipped),
and power outlets will remain active for up to 60 min-
utes after the ignition switch is turned to the LOCK
position. Opening either front door will cancel this
feature. The time for this feature is programmable.
Refer to “Delay Power Off to Accessories Until Exit,”
under “Personal Settings (Customer-ProgrammableFeatures),” under “Electronic Vehicle Information
Center (EVIC) –If Equipped” in Section 4.
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 key 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 the key from the ignition and lock all doors
when leaving the vehicle unattended.
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Key-In-Ignition Reminder
If you open the driver’s door and the key is in the
ignition, a chime will sound 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.
SENTRY KEYIMMOBILIZER SYSTEM
The Sentry KeyImmobilizer system prevents unautho-
rized vehicle operation by disabling the engine. The
system does not need to be armed or activated. Operation
is automatic, regardless of whether the vehicle is locked
or unlocked.
The system uses the factory-mated Remote Keyless Entry
(RKE) transmitter with integrated key and Wireless Igni-
tion Node (WIN) to prevent unauthorized vehicle opera-
tion. Therefore, only RKE transmitters that are pro-
grammed to the vehicle can be used to start and operatethe vehicle. The system will shut the engine off in two
seconds if an invalid RKE transmitter is used to start the
engine.
After turning the ignition switch to the ON position, the
Vehicle Security Light will turn on for three seconds for a
bulb check. If the light remains on after the bulb check, it
indicates that there is a problem with the electronics. In
addition, if the light begins to flash after the bulb check,
it indicates that someone used an invalid RKE transmitter
to start the engine. Either of these conditions will result in
the engine being shut off after two seconds.
If the Vehicle Security Light turns on during normal
vehicle operation (vehicle running for longer than 10 sec-
onds), it indicates that there is a fault in the electronics.
Should this occur, have the vehicle serviced as soon as
possible.
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NOTE:
•The Sentry KeyImmobilizer system is not compatible
with aftermarket remote starting systems. Use of these
systems may result in vehicle starting problems and
loss of security protection.
•Exxon/Mobil Speedpass™, additional RKE transmit-
ters, or any other transponder-equipped components
on the same key chainwill notcause a fault unless the
additional part isphysically held against the RKE
transmitterbeing used to start the vehicle. Cell
phones, pagers, or other Radio Frequency (RF) elec-
tronics will not cause interference with this system.
All of the RKE transmitters provided with your new
vehicle have been programmed to the vehicle electronics.
Replacement Keys
NOTE:Only RKE transmitters that are programmed to
the vehicle electronics can be used to start and operatethe vehicle. Once an RKE transmitter is programmed to a
vehicle, it cannot be programmed to any other vehicle.
CAUTION!
Always remove the keys from the vehicle and lock all
doors when leaving the vehicle unattended.
At the time of purchase, the original owner is provided
with a four-digit Personal Identification Number (PIN).
Keep the PIN in a secure location. This number is
required for authorized dealer replacement of RKE trans-
mitters. Duplication of RKE transmitters may be per-
formed at an authorized dealer or by using the Customer
Key Programming procedure. This procedure consists of
programming a blank RKE transmitter to the vehicle
electronics. A blank RKE transmitter is one that has never
been programmed.
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