2017 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN immobilizer

WARNING!
•Before exiting a vehicle, always shift the automatic
transmission into PARK or the manual transmission
into FIRST gear or REVERSE, apply the parking
brake, turn the vehicle OFF, remove the key fob from
the ignition and lock your vehicle.
• Never leave children alone in a vehicle, or with
access to an unlocked vehicle. Leaving children in a
vehicle unattended is dangerous for a number of
reasons. A child or others could be seriously or
fatally injured. Children should be warned not to
touch the parking brake, brake pedal or the gear
selector.
• Allowing children to be in a vehicle unattended is
dangerous for a number of reasons. A child or others
could be seriously or fatally injured. Children
should be warned not to touch the parking brake,
brake pedal or the gear selector.
• Do not leave the key fob in or near the vehicle, or in
a location accessible to children. A child could oper-
ate power windows, other controls, or move the
vehicle.
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WARNING! (Continued)
•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 vehicle is an invitation. Always remove
the key from the ignition and lock all doors when
leaving the vehicle unattended.
Key-In-Ignition Reminder
Opening the driver’s door when the key fob is in the
ignition and the ignition switch position is OFF or ACC, a
chime will sound to remind you to remove the key.
NOTE: The Key-In-Ignition reminder only sounds when
the key fob is placed in the OFF or ACC ignition position.
SENTRY KEY
The Sentry Key Immobilizer system prevents unauthorized
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.
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The system uses key fob with factory-mated Remote Key-
less Entry key fob and Wireless Ignition Node (WIN) to
prevent unauthorized vehicle operation. Therefore, only
key fobs that are programmed to the vehicle can be used to
start and operate the vehicle. The system will shut the
engine off in two seconds if an invalid key fob is used to
start the engine.
After turning the ignition switch to the ON/RUN position,
the Vehicle Security Light will turn on for three seconds for
a bulb check. If the light remains on after the bulb check, it
indicates that there is a problem with the electronics. In
addition, if the light begins to flash after the bulb check, it
indicates that someone used an invalid key fob to start the
engine. Either of these conditions will result in the engine
being shut off after two seconds.
If the Vehicle Security Light turns on during normal vehicle
operation (vehicle running for longer than 10 seconds), it
indicates that there is a fault in the electronics. Should this
occur, have the vehicle serviced as soon as possible by an
authorized dealer.CAUTION!
The Sentry Key Immobilizer system is not compatible
with some aftermarket remote starting systems. Use of
these systems may result in vehicle starting problems
and loss of security protection.
All of the key fobs provided with your new vehicle have
been programmed to the vehicle electronics.
Replacement Keys
NOTE: Only key fobs that are programmed to the vehicle
electronics can be used to start and operate the vehicle.
Once a key fob is programmed to a vehicle, it cannot be
reprogrammed to any other vehicle.
CAUTION!
Always remove the key fobs from the vehicle and lock
all doors when leaving the vehicle unattended.
Duplication of key fobs may be performed at an authorized
dealer, this procedure consists of programming a blank key
fob to the vehicle electronics. A blank key fob is one that
has never been programmed.
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NOTE:When having the Sentry Key Immobilizer system
serviced, bring all vehicle key fobs with you to the autho-
rized dealer.
Customer Key Fob Programming
Programming key fobs may be performed at an authorized
dealer.
General Information
The following regulatory statement applies to all radio
frequency (RF) devices equipped in this vehicle:
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules and
with Industry Canada license-exempt RSS standard(s).
Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
1. This device may not cause harmful interference, and
2. This device must accept any interference received, in- cluding interference that may cause undesired opera-
tion.
NOTE: Changes or modifications not expressly approved
by the party responsible for compliance could void the
user ’s authority to operate the equipment.
VEHICLE SECURITY ALARM — IF EQUIPPED
The Vehicle Security Alarm monitors the vehicle doors for
unauthorized entry and the ignition switch for unauthor-
ized operation. When the alarm is activated, the interior
switches for door locks, power sliding doors and power
liftgate are disabled. The Vehicle Security Alarm provides
both audible and visible signals. For the first three minutes,
the headlights will turn on, the park lamps and/or turn
signals will flash and Vehicle Security Light will flash
repeatedly and the horn will sound. For an additional 15
minutes, only the headlights, park lamps and/or turn
signals and Vehicle Security Light will flash.
Rearming Of The System
The Vehicle Security Alarm will rearm itself after the 15
additional minutes of headlights and Vehicle Security Light
flashing, if the Vehicle Security Alarm has not been dis-
abled. If the condition which initiated the alarm is still
present, the Vehicle Security Alarm will ignore that condi-
tion and monitor the remaining doors and ignition.
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Lights On Reminder..................... .174
Passing ............................... .177
Replacing ............................. .492
Time Delay ............................ .173
Washers ...............................173
Head Restraints ............................147
Heated Mirrors ............................104
Heater ................................. .323
Heater, Engine Block ........................344
High Beam/Low Beam Select (Dimmer) Switch .....176
Hill Start Assist ............................362
Hitches Trailer Towing ...........................411
HomeLink (Garage Door Opener) ...............197
Hood Release ............................ .170
Hook, Coat ...............................218
Ignition ..................................10
Key .................................9,10
Ignition Key Removal ........................10
Illuminated Entry ...........................15
Immobilizer (Sentry Key) ......................11
Information Center, Vehicle ...................259
Inside Rearview Mirror ..................... .102
Instrument Cluster ..................... .237, 256Instrument Panel And Controls
.................236
Instrument Panel Lens Cleaning ................483
Integrated Power Module (Fuses) ...............485
Interior Appearance Care .....................482
Interior Lights ............................ .174
Intermittent Wipers (Delay Wipers) ..............178
Introduction ................................4
iPod/USB/MP3 Control Bluetooth Streaming Audio ..............140, 300
Jack Location ............................ .433
Jack Operation ............................433
Jump Starting ............................ .448
Key Fob Programming Additional Key Fobs .............13
Key Fob Battery Service (Remote Keyless Entry) .....21
Key Fob, Remote Keyless Entry .................1
6
Key-In Reminder ............................11
Keyless Entry System ........................16
Key, Replacement ...........................12
Keys .....................................9
Key, Sentry (Immobilizer) ......................11
Lane Change Assist ........................ .176
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Seat Belts............................. .43, 93
Adjustable Shoulder Belt ....................48
Adjustable Upper Shoulder Anchorage ..........48
Child Restraint ...........................71
Extender ...............................53
Front Seat ........................ .43, 44, 46
Inspection ..............................93
Operating Instructions ......................46
Pregnant Women .........................54
Pretensioners ............................54
Rear Seat ...............................44
Reminder ............................. .242
Untwisting Procedure ......................48
Seats ............................... .141, 142
Adjustment ..................... .141, 142, 146
Fold in Floor (Stow nGo) ..................151
Memory ...............................167
Power ............................... .141
Reclining ............................. .147
Stow N Go (Fold in Floor) ..................151
Security Alarm ..........................13, 247
Selection Of Coolant (Antifreeze) ...............496
SENTRY KEY Key Programming .........................13
Sentry Key (Immobilizer) ......................11 Sentry Key Replacement
......................12
Service Assistance ..........................506
Service Contract .......................... .508
Service Manuals .......................... .510
Settings, Personal ..........................269
Setting The Clock .......................276, 284
Shift Lever Override ........................452
Shoulder Belts .............................44
Signals, Turn .....................95, 176, 256, 493
Sliding Door ...............................33
Snow Chains (Tire Chains) ....................388
Snow Tires ...............................382
Spare Tire ..................... .383, 384, 385, 434
Spark Plugs ............................. .496
Speed Contr

ol
Accel/Decel ............................184
Cancel ............................... .183
Resume ...............................183
Speed Control (Cruise Control) .................182
Starting .................................342
Automatic Transmission ....................342
Cold Weather .......................... .343
Engine Fails To Start ..................... .343
Remote ................................23
Starting And Operating ..................... .342
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