2009 CHRYSLER ASPEN keyless

THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE
CONTENTS
mA Word About Your Keys................. 12
NIgnition Key Removal.................. 12
NLocking Doors With The Key............. 14
mIgnition And Steering Lock................ 14
NIgnition Accessory Delay Feature.......... 15
mSentry Keyt........................... 15
NReplacement Keys..................... 17
NCustomer Key Programming............. 17
NGeneral Information.................... 18mSecurity Alarm System Ð If Equipped........ 19
NTo Set The Alarm...................... 19
NTo Disarm The System.................. 19
mIlluminated Entry....................... 20
NVehicles Equipped With Power Door Locks . . . 20
mRemote Keyless Entry (RKE)............... 21
NTo Unlock The Doors And Liftgate......... 21
NTo Lock The Doors And Liftgate........... 22
NUsing The Panic Alarm................. 24
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3. Insert the second valid key into the ignition switch.
Turn the ignition switch to the ON position within 15
seconds. After 10 seconds, a chime will sound. In addi-
tion, the Vehicle Security Alarm Indicator Light will
begin to flash. Turn the ignition switch to the LOCK
position and remove the second key.
4. Insert a blank Sentry Keytinto the ignition switch.
Turn the ignition switch to the ON position within 60
seconds. After 10 seconds, a single chime will sound. In
addition, the Vehicle Security Alarm Indicator Light will
stop flashing. To indicate that programming is complete,
the Vehicle Security Alarm Indicator Light will turn on
again for three seconds and then turn off.
The new Sentry Keytis programmed.The Remote
Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter will also be pro-
grammed during this procedure.Repeat this procedure to program up to eight keys. If you
do not have a programmed Sentry Keyt, contact your
authorized dealer for details.
NOTE:If a programmed key is lost, see your authorized
dealer to have all remaining keys erased from the sys-
tem's memory. This will prevent the lost key from
starting your vehicle. The remaining keys must then be
reprogrammed. All vehicle keys must be taken to an
authorized dealer at the time of service to be
reprogrammed.
General Information
The Sentry Keytsystem complies with FCC rules Part 15
and with RSS-210 of Industry Canada. Operation is
subject to the following conditions:
²This device may not cause harmful interference.
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²This device must accept any interference that may be
received, including interference that may cause undes-
ired operation.
SECURITY ALARM SYSTEM Ð IF EQUIPPED
This system monitors the vehicle doors, liftgate, and
ignition for unauthorized operation. When the Security
Alarm System is activated, the system provides both
audible and visual signals. The horn will sound repeat-
edly for three minutes and the headlights and security
light in the instrument cluster will flash for an additional
15 minutes. The engine will not run until the system is
disarmed.
To Set the Alarm:
The Security Alarm System will set when you use the
power door locks or use the Remote Keyless Entry
Transmitter to lock the doors. After all the doors are
closed and locked, the security light in the instrument
cluster will flash rapidly to signal that the system isarming. The security light in the instrument panel cluster
will flash rapidly for about 15 seconds to indicate that the
alarm is being set. After the alarm is set, the security light
will flash at a slower rate to indicate that the system is
armed.
NOTE:If the security light stays on continuously during
vehicle operation, have the system checked by your
authorized dealer.
To Disarm the System:
Use the Remote Keyless Entry Transmitter to unlock the
doors. If something has triggered the system in your
absence, the horn will sound three times when you
unlock the doors. Check the vehicle for tampering.
The Security Alarm System will also disarm if the vehicle
is started with a programmed Sentry Keyt. If an unpro-
grammed Sentry Keytis used to start a vehicle, the
engine will start and run for two seconds and then shut
down. After six unsuccessul attempts at starting the
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REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY (RKE)
NOTE:
²For the remote starting feature (if equipped), refer to
ªRemote Starting Systemº in section 2.
²For the power liftgate feature (if equipped), refer to the
ªPower Liftgateº in section 2.
²Your vehicle's transmitter may have three, four, or five
buttons (shown), depending on the optional features
purchased with your vehicle.
This system allows you to lock or unlock the doors and
liftgate or activate the panic alarm from distances a
minimum of 66 ft (20 m) using a handheld radio Trans-
mitter. 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.
To Unlock the Doors and Liftgate:
Press and release the UNLOCK button on the transmitter
once to unlock only the driver's door or twice to unlock
all the doors and liftgate. When the UNLOCK button is
pressed, the illuminated entry will initiate, and the
parking lights will flash twice.Transmitter with Integrated Key
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²For vehicles not equipped with the EVIC, perform the
following procedure:
1. Press and hold the UNLOCK button on the transmit-
ter.
2. After holding the UNLOCK button for four seconds,
also press the LOCK button within six seconds.
3. Release both buttons at the same time.
4. Test the flash lights with LOCK feature while outside
of the vehicle, by pressing the LOCK button on the
transmitter with the ignition in the OFF position and the
key removed.
NOTE:Pressing the LOCK button on the key fob 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.5. If the desired programming was not achieved or to
reactivate this feature, repeat the above steps.
Using the Panic Alarm
To activate the PANIC mode, while the ignition is OFF,
press and release the PANIC button on the transmitter
once. When the PANIC mode is activated, the interior
lights will illuminate, the head lights and parking lights
will flash and the horn will sound.
To cancel the PANIC mode, press and release the PANIC
button on the transmitter a second time. PANIC mode
will automatically cancel after three minutes or if the
vehicle is started or exceeds 15 mph (24 km/h). During
the PANIC mode, the door locks and Remote Keyless
Entry system will function normally. PANIC mode will
not disarm the security alarm system on vehicles so
equipped.
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3. To reassemble the transmitter case, snap the two
halves of the case together. Make sure there is an even
ªgapº between the two halves. If equipped, install and
tighten the screw until snug. Test transmitter operation.
REMOTE STARTING SYSTEM Ð IF EQUIPPED
Your vehicle may be equipped with a remote starting
system, which will allow the vehicle to be started from
distances up to approximately 300 ft (91 m) away from
the vehicle using the Remote Keyless Entry key fob
which is part of your ignition key.
In order to remote start your vehicle, the hood, liftgate,
and all the doors must be closed.
To remote start your vehicle, press the REMOTE START
button on the key fob twice within five seconds. To
indicate that the vehicle is about to start, the parking
lights will flash and the horn will sound briefly (if
programmed).Once the vehicle has started, the engine will run for 15
minutes. To cancel remote start, press the REMOTE
START button once.
Remote Start Transmitter
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LIFTGATE
The liftgate can be unlocked using the Remote Keyless
Entry (RKE) Transmitter or by activating the power door
lock switches located on the front doors.
NOTE:When the engine is running from a remote start
(if equipped), the vehicle must first be unlocked bypressing the remote transmitter UNLOCK button prior to
activating the power liftgate; otherwise, the engine will
stop automatically.
Once unlocked, the liftgate can be opened or closed. To
open the liftgate, pull the exterior handle and open the
liftgate with one fluid motion.
Window Lockout Switch
Power Liftgate Button
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DRIVER MEMORY SYSTEM Ð IF EQUIPPED
Once programmed, the memory buttons 1 and 2 on the
driver's door panel can be used to recall the driver's seat
position, driver's outside mirror position, adjustable
brake, accelerator pedals position, Automatic Tempera-
ture Control (ATC) temperature setting and radio station
preset settings. Your Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) trans-
mitters can also be programmed to recall the same
positions when the UNLOCK button is pressed.
Your vehicle was delivered with two RKE transmitters.
One or both RKE transmitters can be linked to either
memory position. The memory system can accommodate
up to two RKE transmitters, each RKE transmitter linked
to either of the two memory positions.
Memory Buttons
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