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CONTENTS
A WORD ABOUT YOUR KEYS.............11
▫Ignition Key Removal...................11
▫Locking Doors With A Key...............13
▫Key-In-Ignition Reminder................13
SENTRY KEY®.........................13
▫Replacement Keys.....................14
▫General Information....................14
VEHICLE SECURITY ALARM SYSTEM — IF
EQUIPPED............................15
▫To Arm The System....................16▫To Disarm The System..................17
▫Volumetric/Anti-lift Protection............17
ILLUMINATED ENTRY...................19
REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY (RKE) — IF
EQUIPPED............................19
▫To Unlock The Doors...................20
▫To Lock The Doors.....................20
▫Transmitter Battery Replacement...........21
▫General Information....................23
DOOR LOCKS.........................23
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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.
Ignition Key Removal
1. Push the brake pedal and place the transmission into
first (1) or reverse (R) gear by selecting/pushing the
buttons on the console.
2. Rotate the key to the STOP (OFF/LOCK) position and
engage the handbrake and release brake pedal.
Key Fob1 — Vehicle Key
2 — Push To Open/Close Vehicle KeyTransmission Gear Selector
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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 aftermarket remote starting sys-
tems. Use of these systems may result in vehicle
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.
NOTE: When having the Sentry Key® Immobilizer
System serviced, bring all vehicle keys with you to an
authorized dealer.
General Information
The Sentry Key® system 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 unde-
sired operation.
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If a perimeter violation triggers the security system, the
siren will sound for 30 seconds and the exterior lights
will flash followed by approximately five seconds of no
activity. This will continue for eight cycles if no action is
taken to disarm the system.
The alarm takes approximately 20 seconds to arm once
the doors are locked with the key fob and once armed,
the LED indicator on the dash will blink whenever the
system is armed. If motion is detected during the arming
period, the motion detection system is disabled.
To ensure the correct operation of the protection, com-
pletely close the side windows. If a perimeter violation
triggers the security system, the siren will sound and the
exterior lights will flash.
To disable the volumetric protection, turn the ignition
key from STOP to MAR-ON twice in a row, then activate
the alarm within 15 seconds, pushing the lock button onthe remote control. When the function is deactivated, this
is indicated by the vehicle security light in the instrument
panel flashing for several seconds.
To disable the anti-lift protection, the ignition key must
be turned from STOP to MAR-ON three times in a row,
followed by activating the alarm within 15 seconds,
pushing the lock button on the remote control.
When the function is deactivated, this is indicated by the
vehicle security light in the instrument panel flashing for
several seconds.
Any disabling of the volumetric/anti-lift protection must
be repeated each time the instrument panel is switched
off.
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ILLUMINATED ENTRY
The interior lights will turn on whenever a door is
opened and the dimmer switch is not in the defeat
position.
The interior lights will turn on, remain on for approxi-
mately 30 seconds, and then fade to off if a door is
opened using the outside door handle and then closed or
a door is unlocked using the vehicles key.
The interior lights will turn on and remain on for about
four seconds and then fade to off if a door is opened
using the inside door handle.
NOTE:None of the courtesy lights will operate if the
dimmer control is in the “defeat” position (extreme
downward position), unless the overhead map/reading
lights are turned on manually.
REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY (RKE) — IF
EQUIPPED
This system allows you to lock or unlock the doors and
decklid 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.2
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function was selected. Refer to “Electronic Vehicle Infor-
mation Center (EVIC)” in “Understanding Your Instru-
ment Panel” for further information.
When the doors are locked from outside the car (using
the remote control), the door lock indicator will illumi-
nate for a few seconds and then start flashing (deterrent
function).Transmitter Battery Replacement
NOTE:Perchlorate Material – special handling may apply.
See www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate
The recommended replacement battery is CR2032.
Door LED Lock Indicator
Battery Replacement Procedure
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Locking/Unlocking Doors From The Inside
Push the Lock LED Indicator button. The button has
an LED that indicates whether the doors are locked or
unlocked.
Pushing the Lock LED Indicator buttonagain cen-
trally unlocks all doors and switches off the LED.
Pushing the Lock LED Indicator buttonagain cen-
trally locks all the doors. The doors will be locked only
if all the doors are properly shut.
Once the doors have been locked using the remote
control or the key, it will no longer be possible to unlock
them by pushing the Lock LED Indicator button
.
NOTE:In the absence of electrical power supply (blown
fuse, battery disconnected, etc.) it is still possible to lock
the doors manually.
Emergency Door Locking Device
Passenger Side Door
The passenger side door has a device to lock it when
there is no current.
To lock it, place the metal insert of the ignition key in
housing #1 and turn it clockwise.
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To restore the starting condition of the door locks (only if
battery charge restored), proceed as follows:
•Push the Unlock button on the remote control;
•Push the door locking/unlocking LED indicator but-
ton
on the dashboard; or
•Introduce the metal insert of the ignition key in the
front door pawl; or
•Pull the internal door handle.
Door Opening/Closing Mechanism Reset
If the battery is disconnected or the protection fuse
blows, the door opening/closing mechanism must be
reset as follows:
1. Close all the doors.
2. Push the unlock button on the key or the door
locking/unlocking LED indicator button
on the
dashboard.
3. Push the lock button on the key or the door locking/
unlocking LED indicator button
on the dash-
board.
Emergency Door Lock Function
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