2009 DODGE DAKOTA alarm

THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE
CONTENTS
mA Word About Your Keys................. 12
NIgnition Key Removal.................. 12
NLocking Doors With The Key............. 15
mSteering Wheel Lock Ð If Equipped......... 15
NIf You Wish To Manually Lock The Steering
Wheel.............................. 15
NTo Release The Steering Wheel Lock........ 15
NAutomatic Transmission Ignition Interlock
System............................. 15mSentry KeytImmobilizer System Ð If
Equipped............................. 16
NReplacement Keys..................... 17
NCustomer Key Programming............. 17
mVehicle Security 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
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mRemote Keyless Entry.................... 21
NTo Unlock The Doors................... 22
NTo Lock The Doors.................... 22
NUsing The Panic Alarm................. 24
NGeneral Information.................... 24
NProgramming Additional Transmitters....... 25
NBattery Replacement................... 26
mRemote Starting System Ð If Equipped....... 27
mDoor Locks........................... 29
NManual Door Locks.................... 29
NPower Door Locks..................... 29
NChild Protection Door Lock.............. 32
mWindows............................. 34NPower Windows...................... 34
NAuto Down (Driver's Side Only)........... 35
NWindow Lockout Switch................ 35
NWind Buffeting....................... 35
mOccupant Restraints..................... 36
NLap/Shoulder Belts.................... 37
NAdjustable Upper Shoulder Belt Anchorage . . . 42
NAutomatic Locking Retractors (ALR) Mode ±
If Equipped.......................... 43
NCenter Lap Belts...................... 43
NSeat Belt Pretensioners.................. 44
NEnhanced Driver Seat Belt Reminder System
(BeltAlertt).......................... 44
NSeat Belts And Pregnant Women........... 45
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VEHICLE SECURITY ALARM SYSTEM Ð IF
EQUIPPED
The Vehicle Security Alarm system monitors the vehicle
doors and ignition for unauthorized operation. When the
Vehicle Security Alarm system is activated it will provide
both audible and visible signals. The horn will sound
repeatedly for the three minutes and the headlights and
Vehicle Security Light will flash for an additional 15 min-
utes. The engine will not run until the Vehicle Security
Alarm system is disarmed
To Set the Alarm
The Vehicle Security Alarm will set when you use the
power door locks, or use the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)
transmitter to lock the doors. After all the doors are
locked and closed, the Vehicle Security Light in the
instrument cluster will flash rapidly for approximately
15 seconds to signal that the Vehicle Security Alarmsystem is arming. After the Vehicle Security Alarm is set,
the Vehicle Security Light will flash at a slower rate to
indicate that the system is armed.
NOTE:If the Vehicle Security Light stays on continu-
ously during vehicle operation, have the Vehicle Security
Alarm system checked by an authorized dealer.
To Disarm the System:
Use the RKE transmitter to unlock the door. 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 Vehicle Security Alarm system will also disarm if the
vehicle is started with a programmed Sentry Keyt.Ifan
unprogrammed Sentry Keytis used to start a vehicle, the
engine will run for two seconds and then shut down.
After six unsuccessful attempts at starting the engine, the
system will shut down until the correct key is used. To
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exit alarming mode, press the RKE transmitter UNLOCK
button or start the vehicle with a programmed Sentry
Keyt.
The Vehicle Security Alarm system is designed to protect
your vehicle; however, you can create conditions where
the system will arm unexpectedly. If you remain in the
vehicle and lock the doors with the RKE transmitter, the
alarm will sound when you pull the door handle to exit.
NOTE:You may accidentally activate the Vehicle Secu-
rity Alarm System (horn sounds and lights flash) by
entering the vehicle without using the RKE transmitter to
unlock the door(s). The system can be disarmed with the
RKE transmitter unlock button or by inserting a pro-
grammed Sentry Keytinto the ignition and turning the
key to the ON position.ILLUMINATED ENTRY
Vehicles Equipped With Power Door Locks
All interior lights will illuminate in the vehicle when the
doors are unlocked using the Remote Keyless Entry
(RKE) transmitter.
The interior lights will remain on for 30 seconds after the
last door is closed, or until all doors are closed and either
the ignition is turned to the ON position or a RKE
transmitter LOCK button is pressed.
There is also a battery saver feature that will turn the
interior lights off after eight minutes if the ignition is OFF
and a door is left open or the dimmer control is in the
interior lights ON position.
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REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY
This system allows you to lock or unlock the doors or
activate the Panic Alarm from distances up to a maxi-
mum of 66 ft (20 m) using a Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)
transmitter. The RKE transmitter does not need to be
pointed at the vehicle to activate the system.
NOTE:The line of transmission must not be blocked
with metal objects.
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) Transmitter
1 Ð Lock
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To Unlock The Doors:
Press and release the UNLOCK button on the RKE
transmitter once to unlock only the driver's door, or twice
to unlock all the doors. When the unlock button is
pressed, the illuminated entry will initiate, and the
parking lights will flash twice.
The system can be programmed to unlock all the doors
upon the first unlock button press by using the following
procedure:
1. Press and hold the LOCK button on a programmed
RKE transmitter.
2. Continue to hold the LOCK button for at least 4 sec-
onds, but not longer than 10 seconds, then press and hold
the UNLOCK button. A single chime will sound to
indicate that this feature has changed.
3. Release both buttons at the same time.4. Test the feature while outside of the vehicle by press-
ing the LOCK/UNLOCK button on the RKE transmitter.
NOTE:Pressing the LOCK button on the RKE transmit-
ter while you are inside the vehicle will activate the
Vehicle Security Alarm. Opening a door with the Vehicle
Security Alarm System activated will cause the alarm to
sound. Press the UNLOCK button to deactivate the
Vehicle Security Alarm System.
5. If the desired programming was not achieved, or to
reactivate this feature, repeat the above steps.
To Lock The Doors:
Press and release the LOCK button on the RKE transmit-
ter to lock all doors. If the ignition is OFF, when the doors
are locked the parking lights will flash on once and the
horn will chirp once.
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Horn Chirp Programming
The horn chirp feature is shipped from the assembly
plant activated. If desired, this feature can be disabled by
using the following procedure:
1. Press and hold the LOCK button on the RKE trans-
mitter.
2. After holding the LOCK button for four seconds, also
press the PANIC button within six seconds. A single
chime will sound to indicate that this feature has
changed.
3. Release both buttons at the same time.
4. To reactivate this feature, repeat the above steps.
5. Test the horn chirp feature while outside of the vehicle
by pressing the LOCK button on the RKE transmitter
with the ignition in the OFF position and the key
removed.NOTE:Pressing the LOCK button on the RKE transmit-
ter while you are inside the vehicle will activate the
Vehicle Security Alarm. Opening a door with the Vehicle
Security Alarm activated will cause the alarm to sound.
Press the UNLOCK button to deactivate the Vehicle
Security Alarm System.
6. If the desired programming was not achieved, or to
reactivate this feature, repeat the above steps.
Flash Lamps With Lock Programming
1. Press and hold the UNLOCK button on the RKE
transmitter.
2. After holding the UNLOCK button for four seconds,
also press the LOCK button within six seconds. A single
chime will sound to indicate that this feature has
changed.
3. Release both buttons at the same time.
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4. Test the Flash Lamps With Lock feature while outside
of the vehicle by pressing the LOCK button on the RKE
transmitter with the ignition in the OFF position and the
key removed.
NOTE:Pressing the LOCK button on the RKE transmit-
ter while you are in the vehicle will activate the Vehicle
Security Alarm. Opening a door with the Vehicle Security
Alarm activated will cause the alarm to sound. Press the
UNLOCK button to deactivate the Vehicle Security
Alarm System.
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 RKE trans-
mitter once. When the Panic mode is activated, the
interior lights will illuminate, the headlights and parking
lights will flash, and the horn will sound.To cancel the Panic mode, press and release the PANIC
button on the RKE 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 RKE systems will
function normally. Panic mode will not disarm the Ve-
hicle Security Alarm System, on vehicles so equipped.
General Information
This device complies with part 15 of FCC rules and with
RS-210 of Industry Canada. Operation is subject to the
following conditions:
1. This device may not cause harmful interference.
2. This device must accept any interference that may be
received including interference that may cause undesired
operation.
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