light CHRYSLER TOWN AND COUNTRY 2008 5.G Owners Manual

Key-In-Ignition Reminder
If you open the driver's door with the integrated ignition
key in the ignition, a chime will sound to remind you to
remove the key.
NOTE:The Key-In-Ignition reminder only sounds
when the integrated ignition key is placed in the OFF or
ACC position.
SENTRY KEYTIMMOBILIZER SYSTEM
The Sentry KeytImmobilizer system prevents unautho-
rized 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 the factory-mated Remote Keyless Entry
(RKE) transmitter with integrated key and Wireless Igni-
tion Node (WIN) to prevent unauthorized vehicle opera-
tion. Therefore, only RKE transmitters that are pro-
grammed to the vehicle can be used to start and operatethe vehicle. The system will not allow the engine to crank
if an invalid RKE transmitter is used to operate the
ignition switch.
After turning the ignition switch to the ON position, the
Vehicle Security Light located on the instrument cluster
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 RKE transmitter to start the
engine. Either of these conditions will result in the engine
being shut off after two seconds.
If the Vehicle Security Light, located on the instrument
cluster, 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.
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programming a blank transmitter to the vehicle electron-
ics. A blank transmitter is one that has never been
programmed.
NOTE:When having the Sentry KeytImmobilizer
system serviced, bring all vehicle RKE transmitters with
you to the authorized dealer.
Customer Key Programming
If you have two valid RKE transmitters with integrated
keys, you can program new transmitters to the system by
performing the following steps:
1. Insert the first valid integrated key into the ignition
switch and turn the ignition switch to the ON position for
at least three seconds, but no longer than 15 seconds.
Turn the ignition switch to the OFF position and remove
the first key.
2. Insert the second valid integrated key and turn the
ignition switch to the ON position within 15 seconds.After 10 seconds, a chime will sound and the Vehicle
Security Light will begin to flash. Turn the ignition switch
to the OFF position and remove the second key.
3. Insert a blank integrated key into the ignition switch
and turn the ignition switch to the ON position within 60
seconds. After 10 seconds, a single chime will sound and
the Vehicle Security Light will stop flashing, turn the
ignition switch on again for three seconds, and then turn
it off.
The new integrated key is programmed.The Remote
Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter will also be pro-
grammed during this procedure.
Repeat this procedure to program up to eight keys. If you
do not have a programmed RKE transmitter with inte-
grated key, contact your authorized dealer for details.
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NOTE:If a programmed key is lost, see your authorized
dealer to have all remaining keys erased from the sys-
tem's memory. This will prevent the lost key from
starting your vehicle. The remaining keys must then be
reprogrammed. All vehicle keys must be taken to an
authorized dealer at the time of service to be repro-
grammed.
General Information
The Sentry Keytsystem complies with FCC rules Part 15
and with RSS-210 of Industry Canada. Operation is
subject to the following conditions:
²This device may not cause harmful interference.
²This device must accept any interference that may be
received, including interference that may cause undes-
ired operation.
SECURITY ALARM SYSTEM Ð IF EQUIPPED
The Vehicle Security Alarm system monitors the vehicle
doors for unauthorized entry and the ignition switch for
unauthorized operation. When the alarm is activated, the
system provides both audible and visual signals. For the
first three minutes the horn will sound and the headlights
and Vehicle Security Light will flash repeatedly. For an
additional 15 minutes only the headlights and security
telltale will flash. The engine will run only if a valid key
is used to start the vehicle.
Rearming Of The System
The Security System will rearm itself after the 15 addi-
tional minutes of headlights and Vehicle Security Light
flashing, if the system has not been disabled. If the
condition which initiated the alarm is still present, the
system will ignore that condition and monitor the re-
maining doors and ignition.
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Arming The System
Remove the key from the ignition switch and either press
a power door lock switch while the driver or passenger
door is open or press the LOCK button on the Remote
Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter. After all the doors are
locked and closed the Vehicle Security Light in the
instrument cluster will flash rapidly to signal that the
system is arming. The Vehicle Security Light in the
instrument panel cluster will flash rapidly for about 16
seconds to indicate that the alarm is being set. After the
alarm is set, the Vehicle Security Light, located in the
instrument cluster, will flash at a slower rate to indicate
that the system is armed.
NOTE:If the Vehicle Security Light stays on continu-
ously during vehicle operation, have the system checked
by your authorized dealer.
Disarm The System
Either press the UNLOCK button on the RKE transmitter
or insert a valid ignition key into the ignition switch and
turn the key to the ON position.
NOTE:
²The driver's door key cylinder and the liftgate button
on the RKE transmitter cannot arm or disarm the
system.
²The system remains armed during liftgate entry. Press-
ing the liftgate button will not disarm the system. If
someone enters the vehicle through the liftgate and
opens any door the alarm will sound.
²When the system is armed, the interior power door
lock switches will not unlock the doors.
The Vehicle Security Alarm system is designed to protect
your vehicle; however, you can create conditions where
the system will give you a false alarm. If one of the
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previously described arming sequences has occurred, the
system will arm regardless of whether you are in the
vehicle or not. If you remain in the vehicle and open a
door, the alarm will sound. If this occurs, disarm the
system.
If the Security Alarm System is armed and the battery
becomes disconnected, the system will remain armed
when the battery is reconnected; the exterior lights will
flash, the horn will sound, and the ignition will not start
the vehicle. If this occurs, disarm the system.
Tamper Alert
If something has triggered the system in your absence,
the horn will sound three times when you unlock the
doors and the security telltale light will flash for 30
seconds. Check the vehicle for tampering.
Security System Manual Override
The system will not arm if you lock the doors using the
manual door lock plunger.
ILLUMINATED ENTRY SYSTEM Ð IF EQUIPPED
The courtesy lights will turn on when you use the
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter or open the
doors. This feature is only available if you have RKE.
The lights will fade to off after approximately 10 seconds
or they will immediately fade to off once the ignition
switch is turned ON.
NOTE:
²The front courtesy overhead console, door courtesy
and liftgate lights do not turn on if the dimmer control
is in the interior lights ON position (extreme top
position).
²The Illuminated Entry System will not operate if the
dimmer control is in the extreme downward position.
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liftgate, left power sliding door, or right power sliding
door. Other options of the system allow you to turn
ON/OFF the Sound Horn with Remote Lock and Flash
Lights with Remote Key LOCK features.To UNLOCK Doors And Liftgate
Press and release the UNLOCK button on the RKE
transmitter once to unlock the driver's door or twice to
unlock all doors and liftgate. The illuminated entry
system also turns on.
Remote Key Unlock
This feature lets you program the system to unlock either
the driver's side door or all doors on the first press of the
UNLOCK button on the RKE transmitter.
²For vehicles equipped with the Electronic Vehicle
Information Center (EVIC), refer to ªRemote Key
Unlock,º under ªPersonal Settings (Customer Pro-
grammable Features)º under ªElectronic Vehicle Infor-
mation Center (EVIC)º in Section 4 of this manual for
details.
Seven-Button RKE transmitter Fob With Integrated Key
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Using The PANIC Alarm
To turn the PANIC Alarm feature ON or OFF, press and
hold the PANIC button on the RKE transmitter for at
least one second and release. When the PANIC Alarm is
on, the headlights and park lights will flash, the horn will
pulse on and off and the interior lights will turn on.
The PANIC Alarm will stay on for three minutes unless
you turn it off by pressing the PANIC button a second
time or by turning the ignition switch to the ON position.
NOTE:When you turn off the PANIC Alarm by press-
ing the PANIC button a second time, you may have to be
closer to the vehicle due to the radio frequency noises of
the system.
Open/Close Power Liftgate Ð If Equipped
Press the LIFTGATE button twice on the RKE transmitter
within five seconds to Open/Close Power Liftgate. The
liftgate will beep for three seconds and then open/close.If the button is pushed while the liftgate is being power
closed, the liftgate will reverse to the full open position.
If the liftgate is locked and is not equipped with a
powered liftgate, pressing the button twice will result in
the liftgate becoming unlocked for 30 seconds allowing
you to manually access the liftgate area.
The power liftgate may also be opened and closed by
pressing the button located on the overhead console.
If equipped with a rear interior switch on the left rear
pillar, pushing once will close the liftgate only. The
liftgate cannot be opened from this switch.
Open/Close Power Left Power Sliding Door Ð If
Equipped
Press the Left Power Sliding Door button twice on the
RKE transmitter within five seconds to Open/Close
Power Left Power Sliding Door. If the button is pushed
while the door is being power-closed, the door will
reverse to the full open position.
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Open/Close Power Right Power Sliding Door Ð If
Equipped
Press the Right Power Sliding Door button twice on the
RKE transmitter within five seconds to Open/Close
Power Right Power Sliding Door. If the button on the
RKE transmitter is pushed while the door is being power
closed, the door will reverse to the full open position.
Turn Off Flash Lights With Remote Key Lock Ð If
Equipped
If desired, the Flash Lights With Remote Key Lock feature
can be turned on and off by performing the following
procedure:
1. Perform this operation while standing outside the
vehicle.
2. Press the UNLOCK button on the RKE transmitter for
five to ten seconds.3. While the UNLOCK button on the RKE transmitter is
pressed, (after five seconds) press the LOCK button.
Release both buttons.
The Flash Lights with Remote Key Lock feature can be
reactivated by repeating this procedure or by performing
the procedure in Section Four, ªElectronic Vehicle Infor-
mation Center (EVIC), Customer Programmable Fea-
turesº on vehicles so equipped.
The table below explains the Lamp Flash options.
FunctionWhich Turn
Signal LampsNumber of
Flashes
Lock All 1
Unlock 1st Press Left Side 2
Unlock All Doors All 2
Left Side Left Side 2
Right Side Right Side 2
Liftgate All 2
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How To Use Remote Start
All of the following conditions must be met before the
engine will Remote Start:
²Gear shift lever in PARK
²Doors closed
²Hood closed
²Trunk closed
²HAZARD switch off
²BRAKE switch inactive (brake pedal not pressed)
²Ignition key removed from ignition switch
²Battery at an acceptable charge level, and
²RKE PANIC button not pressed.
To Enter Remote Start Mode
Press and release the Remote Start button on
the RKE transmitter twice, within five seconds.
The parking lights will flash and the horn will
Remote Starting Button
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honk twice (if programmed). Then, the engine will start
and the vehicle will remain in the Remote Start mode for
a 15 minute cycle.
NOTE:
²If your power door locks were unlocked, Remote Start
will automatically LOCK the doors.
²The park lights will turn on and remain on during
Remote Start mode.
²For security, power window and power sunroof op-
eration (if so equipped) are disabled when the vehicle
is in the Remote Start mode.
²The engine can be started two consecutive times (two
15 minute cycles) with the RKE transmitter. However,
the ignition switch must be cycled to the ON position
before you can repeat the start sequence for a third
cycle.
To Enter the Vehicle After Remote Start
To enter the vehicle while the engine is running during a
Remote Start, you must first unlock the vehicle using the
UNLOCK button on the transmitter. After the vehicle is
unlocked, you have 60 seconds to enter the vehicle, insert
the key into the ignition switch and move it to the RUN
position, otherwise the engine will cancel Remote Start-
ing and automatically turn off.
To Exit Remote Start Mode and Drive the Vehicle
Before the end of the 15 minute cycle, press and release
the UNLOCK button on the RKE transmitter to unlock
the doors and disarm the Vehicle Security Alarm (if
equipped). Then, prior to the end of the 15 minute cycle,
insert the key into the ignition switch and turn the switch
to the ON position.
NOTE:
²The ignition switch must be in the ON position in
order to drive the vehicle.
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