Locking Doors With A Key
You can insert the key with either side up. To lock the
door, turn the key to the left. To unlock the door, turn
the key to the right. Refer to “Body Lubrication” in
“Maintaining Your Vehicle” for maintenance proce-
dures.
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. Opera-
tion 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.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
unattended.
• The Sentry Key Immobilizer system is not com-
patible with some aftermarket remote starting
systems. 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.
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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. When
having the Sentry Key Immobilizer System serviced,
bring all vehicle keys with you to 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, including interference that may cause undesired
operation.
NOTE: Changes or modifications not expressly ap-
proved by the party responsible for compliance could
void the user ’s authority to operate the equipment.
VEHICLE SECURITY ALARM
The Vehicle Security Alarm monitors the vehicle doors
for unauthorized entry and the ignition switch for
unauthorized operation. While the Vehicle Security
Alarm is armed, interior switches for door locks and
liftgate release are disabled. If something triggers the
alarm, the Vehicle Security Alarm will provide the
following audible and visible signals: the horn will
pulse, the park lamps and/or turn signals will flash,
and the Vehicle Security Light on the instrument panel
will flash.
To Arm The System
1. Remove the key from the ignition switch and get out of the vehicle.
2. Lock the door using either the Central Lock/Unlock switch or the Remote Keyless Entry key fob and close
all doors.
3. The horn will sound and the Vehicle Security Light in the instrument cluster will switch on for approxi-
mately three 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
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Light...............................145
Materials Added .......................268
Methanol ............................267
Octane Rating ........................ .266
Requirements ........................ .266
Tank Capacity ........................339
Fueling ...............................269
Fuses .................................327
Garage Door Opener (HomeLink) .............110
Gasoline, Clean Air .......................266
Gasoline (Fuel) .......................266, 339
Gasoline, Reformulated .................266, 267
Gear Ranges ............................222
Gear Select Lever Override .................290
General Maintenance ..................... .302
Glass Cleaning ..........................326
Hazard Driving Through Flowing, Rising, Or Shallow
Standing Water ........................229
Headlights ..............................91
Cleaning ............................325
Passing ..............................91
Heated Mirrors ...........................77 Hill Start Assist
........................ .234
Holder, Cup ............................120
HomeLink (Garage Door Opener) .............110
Hood Release ............................89
Ignition Key.................................11
Immobilizer (Sentry Key) ...................13
Inside Rearview Mirror .....................74
Instrument Cluster .................134, 139, 150
Instrument Cluster Display Instrument Cluster Display ...............152
Instrument Panel And Controls ..............133
Instrument Panel Cover ....................326
Instrument Panel Lens Cleaning ..............326
Interior Appearance Care ...................325
Interior Lighting ..........................93
Introduction .............................4
Jacking Instructions .......................282
Jack Location .......................... .280
Jack
Operation .......................280, 282
Jump Starting .......................... .286
Key-In Reminder .........................13
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Keyless Enter-N-GoLock The Vehicle’s Doors .................183
Passive Entry Programming ...............183
Unlock Liftgate ........................183
Key, Replacement .........................14
Keys ..................................11
Key, Sentry (Immobilizer) ...................13
Lane Change Assist .......................92
Lap/Shoulder Belts ........................29
Latches ................................70
Lead Free Gasoline .......................266
Leaks, Fluid .............................70
Life Of Tires ............................257
Liftgate (Sedan) ..........................24
Light Bulbs ..........................70, 334
Lighter, Cigar ...........................119
Lights ............................70, 90, 91
AirBag...........................68, 140
Brake Assist Warning ...................236
Brake Warning ........................137
Bulb Replacement ..................... .336
Center Mounted Stop ...................339
Cruise ............................. .151
Engine Temperature Warning ..............139Exterior
..............................70
Low Fuel ............................145
Malfunction Indicator (Check Engine) ........146
Park ............................ .92, 150
Passing ..............................91
Seat Belt Reminder .....................139
Security Alarm .........................14
Service ............................. .336
Tire Pressure Monitoring (TPMS) ...........147
Traction Control .......................236
Turn Signal ........................70, 150
Warning (Instrument Cluster Description) . .139, 150
Loading Vehicle Tires ...............................245
Locks Child Protection ........................21
Door ................................19
Lubrication, Body ....................... .309
Lug Nuts ............................. .275
Maintenance
Free Battery ...................305
Maintenance, General .....................302
Maintenance Procedures ...................302
Maintenance Schedule .....................344
Malfunction Indicator Light (Check Engine) .....146
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Inspection............................67
Operating Instructions ...................31
Pregnant Women .......................33
Pretensioners ..........................33
Rear Seat .............................29
Reminder ............................139
Untwisting Procedure ....................32
Seats Fold And Tumble Rear ...................83
Reclining .............................79
Security Alarm ...........................14
Sentry Key (Immobilizer) ...................13
Service Assistance ........................350
Service Contract ........................ .352
Service Manuals ........................ .353
Shift Lever Override ..................... .290
Shoulder Belts ...........................29
Signals, Turn ........................ .70, 150
Snow Chains (Tire Chains) ..................259
Snow Tires ............................ .253
Spare Tire ....................253, 254, 255, 256
Spark Plugs ............................340
Speed Control Accel/Decel ..........................103
Speed Control (Cruise Control) ...............100Starting
...............................218
Automatic Transmission .................218
Cold Weather ........................ .218
Engine Fails To Start ....................219
Steering Tilt Column ...........................99
Wheel, Tilt ............................99
Steering Wheel Audio Controls ..............192
Steering Wheel Mounted Sound System Controls . .192
Storage ...............................334
Storage, Vehicle ........................ .205
Stuck, Freeing .......................... .289
Sun Roof ..............................117
Sun Visor Extension .......................77
Telescoping Steering Column .................99
Temperature Control, Automatic (ATC) .........204
Tilt Steering Column .......................99
Tire And Loading Information Placard ......245,246
T
ire Markings .......................... .239
Tires.................... .69, 249, 253, 254, 261
Aging (Life Of Tires) ....................257
Air Pressure .......................245, 249
Chains ............................. .259
Changing ............................280
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