2009 DODGE CALIBER SRT keyless

THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE
CONTENTS
A Word About Your Keys................. 12
▫Ignition Key Removal.................. 12
▫Locking Doors With The Key............. 15
▫Key-In-Ignition Reminder................ 15
Steering Wheel Lock — If Equipped......... 15
▫To Manually Lock The Steering Wheel....... 15
▫To Release The Steering Wheel Lock........ 15
Sentry Key........................... 16
▫Replacement Keys..................... 17▫Customer Key Programming............. 18
▫General Information.................... 19
Vehicle Security Alarm System — If Equipped . . 19
▫To Set The Security Alarm............... 19
▫To Disarm The System.................. 20
▫Vehicle Security Alarm System Manual
Override............................ 20
Remote Keyless Entry — If Equipped......... 20
▫To Unlock The Doors And Liftgate......... 21
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Locking Doors With The Key
You can insert the key with either side up. To lock the
door, turn the key to the right. To unlock the door, turn
the key to the left. Refer to “Body Lubrication” under
“Maintenance Procedures” in Section 7.
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:With the driver’s door open and the key in the
ignition, the power door locks and Remote Keyless Entry
(RKE) transmitter will not function.
STEERING WHEEL LOCK — IF EQUIPPED
Your manual transmission vehicle is equipped with a
passive steering wheel lock. This lock prevents steering
the vehicle without the ignition key. If the steering wheel
is moved no more than 1/2 turn in either direction and
the key is not in the ignition switch, the steering wheel
will lock.
To Manually Lock The Steering Wheel
With the engine running, turn the steering wheel upside
down, turn off the engine and remove the key. Turn the
steering wheel slightly in either direction until the lock
engages.
To Release The Steering Wheel Lock
Insert the key in the ignition switch and start the engine.
If the key is difficult to turn, move the wheel slightly to
the right or left to disengage the lock.
NOTE:If you turned the wheel to the right to engage
the lock, you must turn the wheel slightly to the right to
disengage it. If you turned the wheel to the left to engage
the lock, turn the wheel slightly to the left to disengage it.
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Customer Key Programming
If you have two valid Sentry Keys, you can program
new Sentry Keysto the system by performing the
following procedure:
1. Cut the additional Sentry KeyTransponder blank(s)
to match the ignition switch lock cylinder key code.
2. Insert the first valid key into the ignition switch. Turn
the ignition switch to the ON position for at least three
seconds, but no longer than 15 seconds. Then, turn the
ignition switch to the LOCK position and remove the first
key.
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
addition, the Vehicle Security Light will begin to flash.
Turn the ignition switch to the LOCK position and
remove the second key.4. Insert a blank Sentry Keyinto 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 Light will stop flashing.
To indicate that programming is complete, the Vehicle
Security Light will turn on again for three seconds and
then turn off.
The new Sentry Keyis 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 Key, 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
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reprogrammed. All vehicle keys must be taken to an
authorized dealer at the time of service to be
reprogrammed.
General Information
The Sentry Keysystem complies with FCC rules Part 15
and with RSS-210 of Industry Canada. Operation is
subject to the following conditions:
•This device may not cause harmful interference.
•This device must accept any interference that may be
received, including interference that may cause undes-
ired operation.
VEHICLE SECURITY ALARM SYSTEM — IF
EQUIPPED
This Vehicle Security Alarm system monitors the doors,
hood, liftgate, and ignition switch for unauthorized op-
eration.
If something triggers the Vehicle Security Alarm system
the horn will sound 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.
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3. The Vehicle Security Light in the instrument cluster
will flash rapidly for approximately 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
Vehicle Security Alarm will automatically disarm. After
approximately 16 seconds, the Vehicle Security Light will
flash slowly. This shows that the Vehicle Security Alarm
system is fully armed.
To Disarm The System
1. Press UNLOCK on the RKE transmitter.
2. Starting the vehicle with a valid Sentry Keywill
disarm the Vehicle Security Alarm. A valid key is one that
is programmed to your vehicle. A valid key will disarm
the Vehicle Security Alarm system; an invalid key will
allow the engine to run for two seconds and stop.
Vehicle Security Alarm System Manual Override
The Vehicle Security Alarm system will not arm if you
lock the doors using the manual door lock plunger.
REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY — IF EQUIPPED
This system allows you to lock or unlock the doors and
liftgate or activate the Panic Alarm from distances up to
66 ft (20 m) using a handheld Remote Keyless Entry
(RKE) transmitter. The RKE transmitter does not need to
be pointed at the vehicle to activate the system.
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3. All doors are closed.
4. The throttle is pressed.
5. The vehicle speed is above 15 mph (24 km/h).
6. The doors were not previously locked using the power
door lock switch or Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)
transmitter.
The Automatic Door Lock 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 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.
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LIFTGATE
NOTE:The key that is used to start your vehicle is also
used to lock or unlock the doors and open the liftgate.
To unlock the liftgate, insert the key into the lock and
turn it to the right (manual lock models only). The liftgate
can also be unlocked using the Remote Keyless Entry
(RKE) transmitter or by activating the power door lock
switches located on the front doors. The central locking/
unlocking feature (if equipped) can also be activated
from the liftgate key cylinder.
Once unlocked, the liftgate can be opened or closed
without using the key. To open the liftgate, squeeze the
liftgate release and pull the liftgate open with one fluid
motion.NOTE:
•In the event of a power malfunction, or the RKE
transmitter is inoperative, insert the key into the
liftgate lock cylinder and turn it to the right (manual
lock models only). Using the liftgate handle, pull the
liftgate open with one fluid motion.
Liftgate Handle
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Lock Doors Automatically at 15 mph (24 km/h)
When ON is selected, all doors lock automatically when
the speed of the vehicle reaches 15 mph (24 km/h). Press
and hold the EVIC button when in this display until
“ON” or “OFF” appears to make your selection.
Auto Unlock On Exit
When ON is selected, all the doors will unlock when the
driver’s door is opened if the vehicle is stopped. Press
and hold the EVIC button when in this display until
“ON” or “OFF” appears to make your selection.
Remote Unlock Driver’s Door 1st
WhenDRIVER’S DOOR 1STis selected, only the driv-
er’s door will unlock on the first press of the Remote
Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter UNLOCK button. A
second press will unlock the remaining locked doors.
WhenREMOTE UNLOCK ALL DOORSis selected, all
of the doors will unlock at the first press of the RKE
transmitter UNLOCK button. Press and hold the EVICbutton when in this display until “DRIVER’S DOOR 1ST”
or “ALL DOORS” appears to make your selection.
Sound Horn With Remote Key Lock
When ON is selected a short horn sound will occur when
the RKE transmitter LOCK button is pressed. This feature
may be selected with or without the flash lights on
lock/unlock feature. Press and hold the EVIC button
when in this display until “ON” or “OFF” appears to
make your selection.
Flash Lights With Remote Key Lock
When ON is selected, the front and rear turn signals will
flash when the doors are locked or unlocked using the
RKE transmitter. This feature may be selected with or
without the Sound Horn On Lock feature selected. Press
and hold the EVIC button when in this display until
“ON” or “OFF” appears to make your selection.
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