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CONTENTS
!A WORD ABOUT YOUR KEYS.............11
▫Ignition Switch........................11
▫Locking Doors With A Key................13
▫Key-In-Ignition Reminder................14
!SENTRY KEY®.........................14
▫Replacement Keys.....................15
▫General Information....................15
!VEHICLE SECURITY ALARM..............15
▫To Arm The System....................15
▫To Disarm The System...................16
▫Central Lock/Unlock (Switch Safe Lock Device) —
If Equipped..........................17
!REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY (RKE)............18
▫To Unlock The Doors And Liftgate..........19
▫To Lock The Doors And Liftgate............19
▫Programming Additional Transmitters........20
▫Request For Additional Remote Controls......20
▫Replacing The Battery In The Key With Remote
Control..............................20
▫General Information....................21
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A WORD ABOUT YOUR KEYS
The Key Fob contains the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)
transmitter with an integrated key. To use the mechanical
key simply push the mechanical key release button.
NOTE:The authorized dealer that sold you your vehicle
has the key code numbers for your vehicle locks. These
numbers can be used to order duplicate keys from your
authorized dealer.
Ignition Switch
The ignition switch can be turned to three different
positions:
•STOP: engine off, key can be removed. Some electrical
devices (e.g. sound system, central door locking sys-
tem, etc.) can operate;
NOTE:In vehicles equipped with automatic transmis-
sions, the transmission must be in PARK before the key
can be removed.
Mechanical Key Release Button
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2. Lock the door using either the Central Lock/Unlock
switch or the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter
and close all doors.
3. The horn will sound and the Vehicle Security Light in
the instrument cluster will switch on for approxi-
mately 3 seconds. This shows that the Vehicle Security
Alarm is arming. During this period, if a door is
opened, the ignition switch is turned to ON/RUN, or
the power door locks are unlocked in any manner, the
Vehicle Security Alarm will automatically disarm.
After approximately 3 seconds, the Vehicle Security
Light will flash. This shows that the Vehicle Security
Alarm is fully armed.
The activation of the Vehicle Security Alarm is followed
by a self-diagnosis stage. If a fault is detected during the
self-diagnosis stage, the horn will sound a second time.
If the horn sounds a second time, check that all doors, hood
and liftgate are closed correctly, then rearm the system.
If the Vehicle Security Alarm sounds the horn a second
time even when all doors, hood and liftgate are correctly
closed, a fault has occurred in the operation of the
system. Contact your authorized dealer.
To Disarm The System
Push UNLOCK on the RKE transmitter, or insert the key
into the ignition switch and turn the ignition switch to
the ON/RUN position.
NOTE:The Vehicle Security Alarm will not disarm when
the metal insert of the key is used on a single door lock
cylinder.
The Vehicle Security Alarm is designed to protect your
vehicle; however, you can create conditions where the
Vehicle Security Alarm will arm unexpectedly. If you
remain in the vehicle and lock the doors with the RKE
transmitter, once the Vehicle Security Alarm is armed,
when you pull the door handle to exit, the alarm will
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Activating The Safe Lock Device
The Safe Lock device is enabled on all the doors by
quickly double-pushing the LOCK button on the RKE
transmitter.
The direction indicators flash three times and the LED
above the button flashes to indicate that the Safe Lock
device has been activated. If one or more of the doors are
not closed correctly, the Safe Lock device will not acti-
vate, preventing a person from getting stuck inside the
passenger compartment by entering the car through, and
then closing, the open door.
Deactivating The Safe Lock Device
The Safe Lock device deactivates automatically:
•By pushing the UNLOCK button on the RKE transmit-
ter’;
•By turning the ignition key to the MAR position.
REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY (RKE)
This system allows you to lock or unlock the doors and
liftgate from distances up to approximately 66 ft (20 m)
using a hand-held Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmit-
ter. The RKE transmitter does not need to be pointed at
the vehicle to activate the system.
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NOTE:The line of transmission must not be blocked with
metal objects.
To Unlock The Doors And Liftgate
Push and release the UNLOCK button on the RKE
transmitter once to unlock the driver ’s door or twice,
within five seconds, to unlock all doors and the liftgate.
The turn signal lights will flash to acknowledge the
unlock signal. The illuminated entry system will also
turn on.
To Lock The Doors And Liftgate
Push and release the LOCK button on the RKE transmit-
ter to lock all doors and the liftgate. The turn signal lights
will flash and the horn will chirp to acknowledge the
signal.Remote Keyless Entry Transmitter With Mechanical Key
Release Button
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Wind Buffeting
Wind buffeting can be described as the perception of
pressure on the ears or a helicopter-type sound in the
ears. Your vehicle may exhibit wind buffeting with the
windows down, or the sunroof (if equipped) in certain
open or partially open positions. This is a normal occur-
rence and can be minimized. If the buffeting occurs with
the sunroof open, adjust the sunroof opening to minimize
the buffeting or open any window.
LIFTGATE
To unlock the liftgate, use the Remote Keyless Entry
(RKE) transmitter or activate the central locking button
located on the instrument panel below the radio.
To open the liftgate, push the liftgate electronic release
and pull the liftgate open with one fluid motion.
WARNING!
•Driving with the liftgate open can allow poisonous
exhaust gases into your vehicle. You and your
passengers could be injured by these fumes. Keep
the liftgate closed when you are operating the
vehicle.
•If you are required to drive with the liftgate open,
make sure that all windows are closed, and the
climate control blower switch is set at high speed.
Do not use the recirculation mode.
Gas props support the liftgate in the open position.
However, because the gas pressure drops with tempera-
ture, it may be necessary to assist the props when
opening the liftgate in cold weather.
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Pretensioners
Seat Belts..............................40
Radial Ply Tires..........................281
Radio Operation..........................190
Rear Camera............................134
Rear Liftgate (Sedan).......................29
Rear Window Features.....................160
Reclining Rear Seats.......................103
Recorder, Event Data.......................60
Recreational Towing.......................306
Reformulated Gasoline.....................299
Refrigerant..............................355
Reminder, Seat Belt.........................33
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)
FCC General Information..................21
Remote Sound System (Radio) Controls.........188
Replacement Bulbs........................390
Replacement Keys.........................15
Replacement Parts.........................348
Replacement Tires.........................289
Reporting Safety Defects....................413
Restraints, Child...........................61
Restraints, Occupant........................31
Rotation, Tires...........................292
Safety Checks Inside Vehicle..................85
Safety Checks Outside Vehicle.................87
Safety Defects, Reporting....................413
Safety, Exhaust Gas.........................84
Safety Information, Tire.....................266
Safety Tips...............................83
Schedule, Maintenance.....................402
Seat Belt
Disengage The Automatic Locking Mode.......43
Engage The Automatic Locking Mode.........43
Lap/Shoulder Belts.......................34
Lap/Shoulder Belt Untwisting...............39
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