alarm DODGE DURANGO 2009 2.G Owners Manual

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CONTENTS
A Word About Your Keys................. 12
▫Ignition Key Removal.................. 12
▫Locking Doors With The Key............. 14
Steering Wheel Lock — If Equipped......... 14
▫To Manually Lock The Steering Wheel...... 14
▫To Release The Steering Wheel Lock........ 14
▫Automatic Transaxle Ignition Interlock
System — If Equipped.................. 14Sentry Key.......................... 15
▫Replacement Keys..................... 16
▫Customer Key Programming............. 17
▫General Information................... 18
Vehicle Security Alarm — If Equipped........ 18
▫To Set The Alarm..................... 18
▫To Disarm The System................. 19
Illuminated Entry...................... 20
▫Vehicles Equipped With Power Door Locks . . . 20
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Remote Keyless Entry (RKE).............. 20
▫To Unlock The Doors And Liftgate......... 21
▫To Lock The Doors And Liftgate.......... 22
▫Using The Panic Alarm................. 24
▫General Information................... 24
▫Programming Additional Transmitters...... 25
▫Battery Replacement................... 25
Remote Starting System — If Equipped....... 26
▫How To Use Remote Start............... 26
Door Locks........................... 28
▫Manual Door Locks................... 28
▫Power Door Locks.................... 29
▫Child Protection Door Lock.............. 32Windows............................ 33
▫Power Windows...................... 33
▫Auto Down......................... 34
▫Auto Up Feature With Anti-Pinch Protection
(Driver’s And Front Passenger Door Only) . . . 34
▫Window Lockout Switch................ 35
Liftgate............................. 35
▫Power Liftgate — If Equipped............ 36
Occupant Restraints..................... 39
▫Lap/Shoulder Belts.................... 40
▫Adjustable Upper Shoulder Belt Anchorage . . . 44
▫Automatic Locking Retractors (ALR) Mode –
If Equipped......................... 45
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Repeat this procedure to program up to eight keys. If you
do not have a programmed Sentry Key, contact your
authorized dealer for details.
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
reprogrammed.
General Information
The Sentry Keysystem 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 undes-
ired operation.
VEHICLE SECURITY ALARM — IF EQUIPPED
This Vehicle Security Alarm monitors the vehicle doors,
liftgate, and ignition for unauthorized operation. When
the alarm is activated, the Vehicle Security Alarm pro-
vides both audible and visual signals. The horn will
sound repeatedly for three minutes and the headlights
and Vehicle Security Light in the instrument cluster will
flash for an additional 15 minutes. The engine will not
run until the Vehicle Security Alarm is disarmed.
To Set the Alarm
The Vehicle Security Alarm will set when you use the
power door locks or use the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)
transmitter to lock the doors. After all the doors are
closed and locked, the Vehicle Security Light in the
instrument cluster will flash rapidly to signal that the
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Vehicle Security Alarm is arming. The Vehicle Security
Light in the instrument panel cluster will flash rapidly for
about 15 seconds to indicate that the alarm is being set.
After the alarm is set, the Vehicle Security Light will flash
at a slower rate to indicate that the Vehicle Security
Alarm is armed.
NOTE:If the Vehicle Security Light stays on continu-
ously during vehicle operation, have the Vehicle Security
Alarm checked by your authorized dealer.
To Disarm the System
Use the RKE transmitter to unlock the doors. If some-
thing has triggered the Vehicle Security Alarm in your
absence, the horn will sound three times when you
unlock the doors. Check the vehicle for tampering.
The Vehicle Security Alarm will also disarm if the vehicle
is started with a programmed Sentry Key. If an unpro-
grammed Sentry Keyis used to start a vehicle, the
engine will start and run for two seconds and then shutdown. After six unsuccessful attempts at starting the
engine, the Vehicle Security Alarm will shut down until
the correct key is used. To exit alarming mode, press the
RKE transmitter UNLOCK button or start the vehicle
with a programmed Sentry Key.
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
transmitter, the alarm will sound when you pull the door
handle to exit.
NOTE:You may accidentally activate the Vehicle Secu-
rity Alarm (horn sounds and lights flash) by entering the
vehicle without using the RKE transmitter to unlock the
door(s). The Vehicle Security Alarm can be disarmed with
the RKE transmitters unlock button or by inserting a
programmed Sentry Keyinto the ignition and turning
the key to the ON position.
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•For the power liftgate feature (if equipped), refer to the
“Power Liftgate” in section 2.
•Your vehicle’s RKE transmitter may have three, four,
or five buttons (shown), depending on the optional
features purchased with your vehicle.
This system allows you to lock or unlock the doors and
liftgate or activate the panic alarm from distances up to
approximately 66 ft (20 m) using the RKE transmitter.
The RKE transmitter does not need to be pointed at the
vehicle to activate the system.
NOTE:The line of transmission must not be blocked
with metal objects.
To Unlock the Doors and Liftgate
Press and release the UNLOCK button on the RKE
transmitter once to unlock only the driver’s door or twice
to unlock all the doors and liftgate. When the UNLOCKbutton is pressed on the RKE transmitter, the illuminated
entry will initiate, and the parking lights will flash twice.
The system can be programmed to unlock all the doors
upon the first RKE transmitter UNLOCK button press by
following these procedures:
•For vehicles equipped with the Electronic Vehicle
Information Center (EVIC), refer to “Personal Settings
(Customer Programmable Features)” under “Over-
head Console with Electronic Vehicle Information
Center (EVIC) – If Equipped” in Section 3.
•For vehicles not equipped with the EVIC:
1. Press and hold the LOCK button on a programmed
RKE transmitter.
2. Continue to hold the RKE transmitter LOCK button at
least four seconds, but not longer than 10 seconds, then
press and hold the RKE transmitter UNLOCK button.
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3. Release both buttons at the same time.
4. Test the feature while outside of the vehicle, by
pressing the LOCK/UNLOCK button on the RKE trans-
mitter.
NOTE:Pressing the LOCK button on the RKE transmit-
ter while you are inside the vehicle will activate the
security alarm. Opening a door with the security alarm
activated will cause the alarm to sound. Press the UN-
LOCK button to deactivate the security alarm.
5. If the desired programming was not achieved or to
reactivate this feature, repeat the above steps.
To Lock the Doors and Liftgate
Press and release the LOCK button on the RKE transmit-
ter to lock all doors and liftgate. If the ignition is OFF
when the doors are locked, the parking lights will flash
once and the horn will chirp once.
Horn Chirp Programming
The horn chirp feature will be activated when shipped
from the assembly plants. If desired, this feature can be
disabled by following these procedures:
•For vehicles equipped with the Electronic Vehicle
Information Center (EVIC), refer to “Personal Settings
(Customer Programmable Features)” under “Over-
head Console with Electronic Vehicle Information
Center (EVIC) – If Equipped” in Section 3.
•For vehicles not equipped with the EVIC:
1. Press and hold the LOCK button on the RKE trans-
mitter.
2. After holding the RKE transmitter LOCK button for
four seconds, also press the RKE transmitter PANIC
button within six seconds.
3. Release both buttons at the same time.
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4. To reactivate this feature, repeat the above steps.
5. Test the horn chirp feature while outside of the vehicle
by pressing the LOCK button on the RKE transmitter
with the ignition in the OFF position and the key
removed.
NOTE:Pressing the LOCK button on the RKE transmit-
ter while you are inside the vehicle will activate the
security alarm. Opening a door with the security alarm
activated will cause the alarm to sound. Press the UN-
LOCK button to deactivate the security alarm.
6. If the desired programming was not achieved or to
reactivate this feature, repeat the above steps.
Flash Lights with Lock Programming
•
For vehicles equipped with the Electronic Vehicle
Information Center (EVIC), refer to “Personal Settings(Customer Programmable Features)” under “Over-
head Console with Electronic Vehicle Information
Center (EVIC) – If Equipped” in Section 3.
•For vehicles not equipped with the EVIC, perform the
following procedure:
1. Press and hold the UNLOCK button on the RKE
transmitter.
2. After holding the RKE transmitter UNLOCK button
for four seconds, also press the RKE transmitter LOCK
button within six seconds.
3. Release both buttons at the same time.
4. Test the flash lights with LOCK feature while outside
of the vehicle, by pressing the LOCK button on the RKE
transmitter with the ignition in the OFF position and the
key removed.
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NOTE:Pressing the LOCK button on the RKE transmit-
ter while you are inside the vehicle will activate the
security alarm. Opening a door with the security alarm
activated will cause the alarm to sound. Press the UN-
LOCK button to deactivate the security alarm.
5. If the desired programming was not achieved or to
reactivate this feature, repeat the above steps.
Using the Panic Alarm
To activate the PANIC mode, while the ignition is OFF,
press and release the PANIC button on the RKE trans-
mitter once. When the PANIC mode is activated, the
interior lights will illuminate, the head lights and parking
lights will flash and the horn will sound.
To cancel the PANIC mode, press and release the PANIC
button on the RKE transmitter a second time. PANIC
mode will automatically cancel after three minutes or if
the vehicle is started or exceeds 15 mph (24 km/h).
During the PANIC mode, the door locks and RKE systemwill function normally. PANIC mode will not disarm the
security alarm system on vehicles so equipped.
General Information
This device complies with part 15 of FCC rules and with
RS-210 of Industry Canada. Operation is subject to the
following conditions:
1. This device may not cause harmful interference.
2. This device must accept any interference that may be
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.
If your RKE transmitter fails to operate from a normal
distance, check for these two conditions.
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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:
•The ignition switch must be in the ON position in
order to drive the vehicle.
DOOR LOCKS
Manual Door Locks
All the doors can be “manually” locked from the inside
by pushing down the door lock plunger, located at the
rear of the door. Both front doors may be opened from the
inside with the door lock plunger in the down or locked
position.
WARNING!
•For personal security and safety in the event of an
accident, lock the vehicle doors when you drive as
well as when you park and leave the vehicle.
•Never leave unattended children alone in a ve-
hicle. Leaving children in a vehicle is dangerous
for a number of reasons. A child or others could be
seriously or fatally injured. Don’t leave the keys in
the ignition. A child could operate power win-
dows, other controls, or move the vehicle.
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The HomeLinkbuttons are located in the overhead
console, and contain one, two, or three dots/lines desig-
nating the different HomeLinkchannels.
NOTE:HomeLinkis disabled when the Vehicle Secu-
rity Alarm is active.WARNING!
•Your motorized door or gate will open and close
while you are training the Universal Transceiver.
Do not train the transceiver if people or pets are in
the path of the door or gate. Only use this trans-
ceiver with a garage door opener that has a “stop
and reverse” feature as required by federal safety
standards. This includes most garage door opener
models manufactured after 1982. Do not use a
garage door opener without these safety features.
Call toll-free 1–800–355–3515 or, on the Internet at
www.HomeLink.com for safety information or as-
sistance.
•Vehicle exhaust contains carbon monoxide, a dan-
gerous gas. Do not run your vehicle in the garage
while training the transceiver. Exhaust gas can
cause serious injury or death.
HomeLinkButtons
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