2010 CHRYSLER PT CRUISER alarm system

THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE
CONTENTS
A Word About Your Keys ................. 12
▫ Ignition Key Removal .................. 12
▫ Locking Doors With a Key ............... 14
▫ Key-In-Ignition Reminder ............... 14
 Steering Wheel Lock — If Equipped ......... 14
▫ To Manually Lock The Steering Wheel ...... 14
▫ To Release The Steering Wheel Lock ........ 14
▫ Automatic Transaxle Ignition Interlock
System — If Equipped .................. 15 
Sentry Key — If Equipped ............... 15
▫ Replacement Keys ..................... 16
▫ Sentry Key Programming ............... 17
▫ General Information ................... 18
 Vehicle Security Alarm — If Equipped ........ 18
▫ To Set The Alarm ..................... 18
▫ To Disarm The Alarm .................. 19
▫ Security System Manual Override ......... 19
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Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) .............. 20
▫ To Unlock The Doors And Liftgate ......... 20
▫ To Lock The Doors And Liftgate .......... 21
▫ To Turn Off “Flash Lights With Lock” ....... 22
▫ Panic Alarm ......................... 22
▫ To Program Additional Transmitters ........ 23
▫ General Information ................... 25
▫ Transmitter Battery Replacement .......... 25
 Door Locks ........................... 26
▫ Manual Door Locks ................... 26
▫ Power Door Locks .................... 28
▫ Child Protection Door Lock System — If
Equipped ........................... 30 
Power Windows ....................... 31
▫ Auto-Down Feature ................... 32
▫ Rear Window Switches ................. 32
▫ Wind Buffeting ....................... 33
 Liftgate ............................. 33
 Occupant Restraints ..................... 34
▫ Lap/Shoulder Belts .................... 36
▫ Lap/Shoulder Seat Belt Untwisting
Procedure ........................... 42
▫ Adjustable Upper Shoulder Seat Belt
Anchorage .......................... 43
▫ Automatic Locking Retractors (ALR) Mode
— If Equipped ....................... 43
▫ Seat Belt Pretensioners — If Equipped ...... 44
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your vehicle. The remaining keys must then be repro-
grammed. All vehicle keys must be taken to the autho-
rized 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
The Vehicle Security Alarm monitors the doors, liftgate,
and ignition switch for unauthorized operation. The
Vehicle Security Alarm provides both audible and visible
signals when activated. If something triggers the Vehicle Security Alarm, it signal
for about 18 minutes. For the first three minutes the horn
will sound and the headlights, park lights, tail lights and
the Vehicle Security Light in the cluster will flash. Then
the exterior lights will flash for another 15 minutes.
If the disturbance that triggered the alarm is no longer
present (doors, liftgate, ignition switch), the alarm will
continue to sound until three minutes of alarm time is
reached.
To Set the 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.
3. The Vehicle Security Light in the instrument cluster
will flash rapidly for 16 seconds. This shows that the
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Vehicle Security Alarm is arming. During this period, if a
door is opened, the ignition switch is turned ON, or the
power door locks are unlocked by either the power door
lock switch or the RKE transmitter, the Vehicle Security
Alarm will automatically disarm. After 16 seconds, the
Vehicle Security Light will flash slowly. This shows that
the Vehicle Security Alarm is fully armed.
To Disarm the Alarm
Unlock a front door using the RKE transmitter.
Starting the vehicle with a valid Sentry Keywill disarm
the Vehicle Security Alarm. A valid key is one that is
programmed to that particular vehicle. A valid key will
disarm the Vehicle Security Alarm. An invalid key will
trigger the alarm.
Tamper Alert
If the horn sounds three times when you unlock a front
door using the RKE transmitter, the alarm has been
activated. Check the vehicle for tampering.
Security System Manual Override
The Vehicle Security Alarm will not arm if you lock the
doors using the manual door lock plunger.
Door Lock Plunger
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REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY (RKE)
This system allows you to lock or unlock the doors and
liftgate, or activate the Panic Alarm from distances ap-
proximately 66 ft (20 m) using a hand-held RKE trans-
mitter. 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.
To Unlock the Doors and Liftgate
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 and liftgate. When the UNLOCK
button is pressed, the illuminated entry will initiate and
the parking lights will flash on twice. The time for this
feature is programmable on vehicles equipped with
Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC). Refer to
“Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)/Personal
Settings (Customer-Programmable Features)” in “Under-
standing Your Instrument Panel” for further information.
NOTE: The system can also be programmed to unlock
all doors on the first press of the UNLOCK button. For
Three Button Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) Transmitter
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Using The Panic Alarm
To turn the Panic Alarm feature ON or OFF, press and
hold the PANIC button on the RKE transmitter for at
least one second and release. When the Panic Alarm is on,
the headlights and park lights will flash, the horn will
pulse on and off, and the interior lights will turn on.
The Panic Alarm will stay on for three minutes unless
you turn it off by pressing the PANIC button a second
time or if the vehicle speed is 5 mph (8 km/h) or greater.
NOTE:When you turn off the Panic Alarm by pressing
the PANIC button a second time, you may have to be
closer to the vehicle due to the Radio Frequency (RF)
noises of the system.
To Program Additional Transmitters
Each vehicle is shipped from the assembly plant with two
RKE transmitters programmed only for that vehicle. A total of eight RKE transmitters can be programmed to
your vehicle through the use of a currently-programmed
RKE transmitter.
NOTE:
If vehicle is equipped with the optional EVIC in
the instrument cluster, the RKE transmitters may also be
programmed through the EVIC display.
Use the following procedure to program additional RKE
transmitters if the vehicle is not equipped with Sentry
Key:
NOTE: When entering program mode using currently-
programmed RKE transmitter, all other programmed
transmitters will be erased and you will have to repro-
gram them for your vehicle.
1. Gather every transmitter that is to be used with the
vehicle, including any transmitters that are currently
programmed.
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WARNING!
Electronic Speed Control can be dangerous where the
system cannot maintain a constant speed. Your ve-
hicle could go too fast for the conditions, and you
could lose control. An accident could be the result.
Do not use Electronic Speed Control in heavy traffic
or on roads that are winding, icy, snow-covered or
slippery.
GARAGE DOOR OPENER — IF EQUIPPED
HomeLinkreplaces up to three remote controls (hand-
held transmitters) that operate devices such as garage
door openers, motorized gates, lighting or home security
systems. The HomeLink unit operates off your vehicle’s
battery.
The HomeLink buttons that are located in the headliner
or sun visor designate the three different HomeLink 
channels. NOTE:
HomeLink is disabled when the Vehicle Secu-
rity Alarm is active.HomeLink Buttons
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and the chime will sound. Refer to “Occupant Restraints”
in “Things To Know Before Starting Your Vehicle” for
further information.
17. Engine Temperature Warning LightThis light warns of an overheated engine condi-
tion. As temperatures rise and the gauge ap-
proaches H, this indicator will illuminate and a
single chime will sound after reaching a set threshold.
Further overheating will cause the temperature gauge to
pass H, the indicator will continuously flash and a
continuous chime will occur until the engine is allowed
to cool.
If the light turns on while driving, safely pull over and
stop the vehicle. If the A/C system is on, turn it off. Also,
shift the transmission into NEUTRAL and idle the ve-
hicle. If the temperature reading does not return to
normal, turn the engine off immediately and call for service. Refer to “If Your Engine Overheats” in “What To
Do In Emergencies” for further information.
18. Low Fuel Light
When the fuel level reaches approximately 2.0 gal
(7.8 L) this light will turn on, and remain on until
fuel is added.
19. Vehicle Security Light — If Equipped This light will flash at a fast rate for approxi-
mately 15 seconds while the Vehicle Security
Alarm is arming, and then will flash slowly
until the vehicle is disarmed.
20. Front Fog Light Indicator — If Equipped This indicator will illuminate when the front fog
lights are on.
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