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WARNING! (Continued)
•Do not leave the key fob in or near the vehicle, and
do not leave the ignition in the ACC or ON/RUN
position. A child could operate power windows,
other controls, or move the vehicle.
•Do not leave children or animals inside parked
vehicles in hot weather. Interior heat build-up may
cause serious injury or death.
CAUTION!
An unlocked car is an invitation to thieves. Always
remove the key from the ignition and lock all the
doors when leaving the vehicle unattended.
Locking Doors With A Key
You can insert the key with either side up. To lock the
door, turn the key to the right. To unlock the door, turnthe key to the left. Refer to “Body Lubrication” in
“Maintaining Your Vehicle” for maintenance
information.
Key-In-Ignition Reminder
Opening the driver’s door when the key is in the ignition
and the ignition switch position is OFF/LOCK, sounds a
signal to remove the key.
SENTRY KEY
The Sentry Key
Immobilizer System prevents unauthor-
ized vehicle operation by disabling the engine. The
system does not need to be armed or activated. Operation
is automatic, regardless of whether the vehicle is locked
or unlocked.
The system uses ignition keys which have an embedded
electronic chip (transponder) to prevent unauthorized
vehicle operation. Therefore, only keys that are pro-
grammed to the vehicle can be used to start and operate
the vehicle.
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NOTE:A key which has not been programmed is also
considered an invalid key, even if it is cut to fit the
ignition switch lock cylinder for that vehicle.
If the Vehicle Security Light is on after the key is turned
to the ON/RUN position, it indicates that there is a
problem with the electronics.
CAUTION!
•Always remove the Sentry Key from the vehicle
and lock all doors when leaving the vehicle unat-
tended.
•The Sentry Key Immobilizer system is not com-
patible with some after-market remote starting
systems. Use of these systems may result in ve-
hicle starting problems and loss of security
protection. All of the keys provided with your new vehicle have
been programmed to the vehicle electronics.
Replacement Keys
NOTE:
Only keys that have been programmed to the
vehicle electronics can be used to start the vehicle. Once
a Sentry Key has been programmed to a vehicle, it
cannot be programmed to any other vehicle.
At the time of purchase, the original owner is provided
with a four-digit Personal Identification Number (PIN).
This PIN is required for authorized dealer replacement of
keys. Duplication of keys may be performed at an
authorized dealer. This procedure consists of program-
ming a blank key to the vehicle electronics. A blank key
is one which has never been programmed.
NOTE: When having the Sentry Key Immobilizer
System serviced, bring all vehicle keys with you to an
authorized dealer.
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HazardDriving Through Flowing, Rising, or Shallow
Standing Water ...................... 200
Headlights ............................. 92
Cleaning ........................... 304
High Beam ......................... 125
Switch ............................. 92
Heated Seats ............................ 87
Heater ............................... 180
Hill Start Assist ......................... 209
Holder, Cup ........................... 115
Hood Release ........................... 89
Ignition ............................... 11
Key ............................... 11
Ignition Key Removal ..................... 11
Immobilizer (Sentry Key) ................... 13
Infant Restraint .......................... 54
Information Center, Vehicle ................. 135 Instrument Cluster
....................... 124
Instrument Panel and Controls .............. 121
Instrument Panel Cover ................... 305
Instrument Panel Lens Cleaning ............. 305
Interior Appearance Care .................. 303
Interior Lighting ......................... 94
Introduction ............................. 4
Jack Location ........................... 260
Jack Operation ....................... 259,261
Jacking Instructions ...................... 261
Jump Starting .......................... 266
Key-In Reminder ......................... 13
Key, Replacement ........................ 14
Key, Sentry (Immobilizer) ................... 13
Keys .................................. 11
Lane Change and Turn Signals .............. 125
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Rotation, Tires.......................... 232
Safety Checks Inside Vehicle ................. 66
Safety Checks Outside Vehicle ............... 68
Safety Defects, Reporting .................. 335
Safety Information, Tire ................... 214
Safety Tips ............................. 64
Safety, Exhaust Gas ....................... 65
Schedule, Maintenance .................... 318
Seat Belt Maintenance .................... 305
Seat Belt Reminder ....................... 35
Seat Belts .............................. 66
And Pregnant Women .................. 37
Child Restraint ..................... 53,54
Front Seat .......................... 27
Inspection .......................... 66
Pretensioners ........................ 35
Rear Seat ........................... 27
Seat Belts (Sedan) ........................ 24 Seats
................................. 84
Adjustment ......................... 84
Heated ............................. 87
Selection of Oil ......................... 281
Sentry Key (Immobilizer) ................... 13
Service Assistance ....................... 332
Service Contract ......................... 334
Service Engine Soon Light (Malfunction
Indicator) ............................. 129
Service Manuals ........................ 336
Shoulder Belts ........................... 27
Side Airbag ............................. 46
Signals, Turn .......................... 68,93
Slippery Surfaces, Driving On ............... 199
Snow Chains (Tire Chains) ................. 232
Specifications Oil ............................... 281
Speed Control (Cruise Control) ...........100,126
Speedometer ........................... 135
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INDEX 351