2009 DODGE DURANGO keyless entry

Remote Keyless Entry (RKE).............. 20
▫To Unlock The Doors And Liftgate......... 21
▫To Lock The Doors And Liftgate.......... 22
▫Using The Panic Alarm................. 24
▫General Information................... 24
▫Programming Additional Transmitters...... 25
▫Battery Replacement................... 25
Remote Starting System — If Equipped....... 26
▫How To Use Remote Start............... 26
Door Locks........................... 28
▫Manual Door Locks................... 28
▫Power Door Locks.................... 29
▫Child Protection Door Lock.............. 32Windows............................ 33
▫Power Windows...................... 33
▫Auto Down......................... 34
▫Auto Up Feature With Anti-Pinch Protection
(Driver’s And Front Passenger Door Only) . . . 34
▫Window Lockout Switch................ 35
Liftgate............................. 35
▫Power Liftgate — If Equipped............ 36
Occupant Restraints..................... 39
▫Lap/Shoulder Belts.................... 40
▫Adjustable Upper Shoulder Belt Anchorage . . . 44
▫Automatic Locking Retractors (ALR) Mode –
If Equipped......................... 45
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procedure. This procedure consists of programming a
blank key to the vehicle electronics. A blank key is one
that has never been programmed.
NOTE:When having the Sentry KeyImmobilizer
System serviced, bring all vehicle keys with you to an
authorized dealer.
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.
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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
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 — IF EQUIPPED
This Vehicle Security Alarm monitors the vehicle doors,
liftgate, and ignition for unauthorized operation. When
the alarm is activated, the Vehicle Security Alarm pro-
vides both audible and visual signals. The horn will
sound repeatedly for three minutes and the headlights
and Vehicle Security Light in the instrument cluster will
flash for an additional 15 minutes. The engine will not
run until the Vehicle Security Alarm 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
closed and locked, the Vehicle Security Light in the
instrument cluster will flash rapidly to signal that the
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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.
REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY (RKE)
NOTE:
•For the remote starting feature (if equipped), refer to
“Remote Starting System” in section 2.
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) Transmitter with Integrated
Key
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Avoid touching the new battery with your fingers. Skin
oils may cause battery deterioration. If you touch a
battery, clean it with rubbing alcohol.
3. To reassemble the RKE transmitter case, snap the two
halves of the case together. Make sure there is an even
“gap” between the two halves. If equipped, install and
tighten the screw until snug. Test RKE transmitter
operation.
REMOTE STARTING SYSTEM — IF EQUIPPED
This system uses the Remote Keyless Entry
(RKE) transmitter to start the engine conve-
niently from outside the vehicle while still
maintaining security. The system has a range of
328 ft (100 m).
NOTE:The vehicle must be equipped with an auto-
matic transmission to be equipped with Remote Start.
How to Use Remote Start
All of the following conditions must be met before the
engine will remote start:
•Shift lever in PARK
•Doors closed
•Hood closed
•Hazard switch off
•Brake switch inactive (brake pedal not pressed)
•Ignition key removed from ignition switch
•Battery at an acceptable charge level
•RKE PANIC button not pressed
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WARNING!
There is no anti-pinch protection when the window
is almost closed. Be sure to clear all objects from the
window before closing.
Resetting the Auto Up Feature
Should the Auto Up feature stop working, the window
probably needs to be reset. To reset Auto Up:
Pull the window switch up and close the window com-
pletely, then pull and hold the switch for one second.
Window Lockout Switch
The window lockout switch on the driver’s door allows
you to disable the window control on the other doors. To
disable the window controls on the other doors, press the
window lockout switch. To enable the window controls,
press the window lockout switch again.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.
Window Lockout Switch
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(ATC) temperature setting and radio station preset set-
tings. Your Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitters 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 eithermemory position. The memory system can accommodate
up to two RKE transmitters, each RKE transmitter linked
to either of the two memory positions.
Setting Memory Positions and Linking RKE
Transmitter to Memory
NOTE:Each time the S (SET) button and a numbered
button (1 or 2) are pressed, you erase the memory settings
for that button and store new settings.
1. Turn the vehicle key to the ON/RUN position.
2. Adjust the driver’s seat, recliner, and both sideview
mirrors to the desired positions.
NOTE:Not all motors may be moved at one time. Refer
to the eight-way power seat description in this section.
3. Adjust the brake and accelerator pedals to the desired
positions.
Memory Buttons
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Interior Lights
The brightness of the instrument panel lighting can be
regulated by rotating the dimmer control up (brighter) or
down (dimmer). When the headlights are on you can
supplement the brightness of the odometer, trip odom-
eter, radio and overhead console by rotating the control
up until you hear a click. This feature is termed the
Parademode and is useful when headlights are re-
quired during the day.
Courtesy and dome lights are turned on when the front
doors are opened, when the dimmer control is rotated to
the second upward detent position or when the UN-
LOCK button is pressed on the Remote Keyless Entry
(RKE) transmitter. When a door is open and the interior
lights are on, rotating the dimmer control all of the way
Dimmer Control
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