keyless entry DODGE CALIBER 2007 1.G Owners Manual
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THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE
CONTENTS
A Word About Your Keys................. 9
▫Ignition Key Removal................... 9
▫Locking Doors With The Key..............10
▫Key-In-Ignition Reminder................10
Sentry Key — If Equipped................11
▫Replacement Keys......................12
▫Sentry Key Programming.................12
▫General Information....................13
Steering Wheel Lock — Manual
Transmission Only
......................13
▫If You Wish To Manually Lock
The Steering Wheel.....................13▫To Release The Steering Wheel Lock.........13
▫Automatic Transaxle Ignition
Interlock System.......................14
Door Locks...........................14
▫Manual Door Locks.....................14
▫Power Door Locks — If Equipped..........15
▫“Child-Protection” Door Lock System
(Rear Doors)..........................18
Remote Keyless Entry — If Equipped........19
▫To Unlock The Doors And Liftgate..........20
▫To Lock The Doors And Liftgate............21
▫Using The Panic Alarm:..................21
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ignition cylinder to warn you that this safety feature is
inoperable. The engine can be started and stopped but
the key cannot be removed until you obtain service.
WARNING!
Never leave children alone in a vehicle. Leaving
children in a vehicle unattended 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 windows,
other controls, or move the vehicle.
CAUTION!
An unlocked car is an invitation to thieves. Always
remove key from the ignition and lock all doors
when leaving the vehicle unattended.
Manual Transaxle—If Equipped
Turn the ignition switch to the ACC position, push the
key and cylinder inward, rotate the key to the LOCK
position, and remove the key.
Locking Doors With The Key
You can insert the key with either side up. To lock the
door, turn the key rearward, to unlock the door, turn the
key forward. See Section 7 of this manual for door lock
lubrication.
Key-In-Ignition Reminder
Opening the driver’s door when the key is in the ignition,
sounds a signal to remind you to remove the key.
NOTE:With the driver’s door open, and the key in the
ignition, both the power door locks and Remote Keyless
Entry (RKE) will not function.
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Automatic Door Locks—If Equipped
The doors will lock automatically on vehicles with power
door locks if all of the following conditions are met:
1. The Auto Lock feature is enabled.
2. The transmission is in gear.3. All doors are closed.
4. The throttle is pressed.
5. The vehicle speed is above 15 mph (24 km/h).
6. The doors were not previously locked using the power
door lock switch or remote keyless entry transmitter.
The Automatic Door Lock feature can be enabled or
disabled. Refer to “Personal Settings” (Customer Pro-
grammable Features) in the Electronic Vehicle Informa-
tion Center (EVIC) — if equipped section of this manual
for details.
For vehicles not equipped with the EVIC the Automatic
Door Locks can be enabled or disabled by performing the
following procedure:
1. Close all doors and place the key in the ignition.
2. Cycle the ignition switch between LOCK and ON and
back to LOCK 4 times ending up in the LOCK position.
Power Door Lock Switches
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WARNING!
Avoid trapping anyone in a vehicle in a collision.
Remember that the rear doors can only be opened
from the outside when the child protection locks are
engaged.
NOTE:For emergency exit with the system engaged,
move the lock plunger up (unlocked position), roll down
window and open the door with the outside door handle.
REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY — IF EQUIPPED
This system allows you to lock or unlock the doors and
liftgate or activate the panic alarm from distances a
maximum of 66 feet (20 meters) using a hand held radio
transmitter. The transmitter need not be pointed at the
vehicle to activate the system.
NOTE:The line of transmission must not be blocked
with metal objects.
Inserting Ignition Key
Three Button Transmitter
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To set the alarm:
1. Remove the keys from the ignition switch and get out
of the vehicle.
2. Lock the door using either the door key, power door
lock switch, or the Keyless Entry Transmitter and close all
doors.
3. The indicator light in the instrument cluster will flash
rapidly for 16 seconds. This shows that the system is
arming. During this period, if a door is opened, the
ignition switch is turned ON, or the power door locks are
unlocked in any manner, the system will automatically
disarm. After 16 seconds the indicator light will flash
slowly. This shows that the system is fully armed.
To disarm the system:
Unlock a front door/liftgate using the Keyless Entry
Transmitter.
Starting the vehicle with a valid Sentry key will disarm
the system. A valid key is one that is programmed to that
particular vehicle. A valid key will disarm the system, an
invalid key will trigger the alarm.
Tamper Alert
If the horn sounds 3 times when you unlock a front door
using either a key or the Keyless Entry Transmitter, the
alarm has been activated. Check the vehicle for tamper-
ing.
Security System Manual Override
The system will not arm if you lock the doors using the
manual door lock plunger.
Door Lock Plunger
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LIFTGATE
NOTE:
The key that is used to start the vehicle is also
used to lock or unlock the doors and open the liftgate.
To unlock the liftgate, insert the key into the lock and
turn to the right (manual lock models only). The liftgate
can also be unlocked using the remote keyless entry or by
activating the power door lock switches located on the
front doors. The central locking/unlocking feature (if
equipped) can also be activated from the liftgate key
cylinder.
Once unlocked, the liftgate can be opened or closed
without using the key. To open the liftgate, squeeze the
liftgate release and pull the liftgate open with one fluid
motion.
NOTE:In the event of a power malfunction, or the
remote transmitter is inoperative, insert the key into the
liftgate lock cylinder and turn to the right (manual lock
models only). Using the liftgate handle, pull the liftgate
open with one fluid motion.
NOTE:Although the liftgate has no inside release
mechanism, the liftgate trim panel includes an opening
with a snap-in cap that provides access to release the
latch in the event of an electrical system malfunction.
Liftgate Handle
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Language
When in this display you may select different languages
for all display nomenclature, including the trip functions.
Pressing the EVIC button while in this display selects
English, Espanol, Deutsch, Italiano, or Francais depend-
ing on availability. As you continue the displayed infor-
mation will be shown in the selected language.
NOTE:UConnect™ language will not change using the
EVIC. Please refer to “Language Selection” in the
HANDS–FREE COMMUNICATION (UConnect™) — IF
EQUIPPED section of this manual for details.
Lock Doors Automatically at 15 mph (24 km/h)
When ON is selected all doors lock automatically when
the speed of the vehicle reaches 15 mph (24 km/h). Press
and hold the EVIC button when in this display until
“ON” or “OFF” appears to make your selection.
Auto Unlock On Exit
When ON is selected all the vehicle’s doors will unlock
when the driver’s door is opened if the vehicle is stopped
(manual transmissions) or the vehicle is stopped and the
transmission is in P (Park) or N (Neutral) position(automatic transmissions). Press and hold the EVIC but-
ton when in this display until “ON” or “OFF” appears to
make your selection.
Remote Unlock Driver’s Door 1st
WhenDRIVER’S DOOR 1STis selected only the driv-
er’s door will unlock on the first press of the remote
keyless entry unlock button and require a second press to
unlock the remaining locked doors. WhenREMOTE
UNLOCK ALL DOORSis selected all of the doors will
unlock at the first press of the remote keyless entry
unlock button. Press and hold the EVIC button when in
this display until “DRIVER’S DOOR 1ST” or “ALL
DOORS” appears to make your selection.
Sound Horn with Remote Key Lock
When ON is selected a short horn sound will occur when
the remote keyless entry “Lock” button is pressed. This
feature may be selected with or without the flash lights
on lock/unlock feature. Press and hold the EVIC button
when in this display until “ON” or “OFF” appears to
make your selection.
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Flash Lights with Remote Key Lock
When ON is selected, the front and rear turn signals will
flash when the doors are locked or unlocked using the
remote keyless entry transmitter. This feature may be
selected with or without the sound horn on lock feature
selected. Press and hold the EVIC button when in this
display until “ON” or “OFF” appears to make your
selection.
Delay Turning Headlamps Off
When this feature is selected the driver can choose to
have the headlamps remain on for 0, 30, 60, or 90 seconds
when exiting the vehicle. Press and hold the EVIC button
when in this display until 0, 30, 60, or 90 appears to make
your selection.
Headlamps On With Wipers (Available with Auto
Headlights Only)
When ON is selected and the headlight switch is in the
AUTO position, the headlights will turn on approxi-
mately 10 seconds after the wipers are turned on. The
headlights will also turn off when the wipers are turnedoff if they were turned on by this feature. Press and hold
the EVIC button when in this display until “ON” or
“OFF” appears to make your selection.
NOTE:Turning the headlights on during the daytime
causes the instrument panel lights to dim. To increase the
brightness, refer to “Lights” in this section.
Delay Power Off to Accessories Until Exit
When this feature is selected, the power window
switches, radio, hands–free system, power sunroof, and
power outlets will remain active for up to 60 minutes
after the ignition switch has been turned off. Opening a
vehicle door will cancel this feature. Press and hold the
EVIC button when in this display until “Off”, “45 sec.”,
“5 min.”, or “10 min.” appears to make your selection.
Turn Headlamps on with Remote Key Unlock
When this feature is selected the headlamps will activate
and remain on for up to 90 seconds when the doors are
unlocked using the remote keyless entry transmitter.
Press and hold the EVIC button when in this display until
“OFF”, “30 sec.”, “60 sec.”, or “90 sec.” appears to make
your selection.
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Intermittent Wipers (Delay Wipers)......... 108
Introduction............................ 4
Jack Location.......................... 268
Jack Operation......................268,269
Jacking Instructions..................... 269
Jump Starting......................... 272
Key, Programming....................... 12
Key, Replacement....................... 12
Key, Sentry (Immobilizer).................. 11
Key-In Reminder........................ 10
Keyless Entry System (Sedan).............. 19
Keys.................................. 9
Lane Change and Turn Signals..........149,312
Lap/Shoulder Belts...................... 29
Latches
Hood.............................. 101
Lead Free Gasoline...................... 248
LifeofTires ........................... 239
Liftgate (Sedan)......................... 26
Liftgate Window Wiper/Washer............ 132LightBulbs ........................... 310
Lights ............................. 63,102
Airbag ......................... 52,62,145
Back-Up............................ 312
BrakeWarning ....................... 150
Bulb Replacement..................... 311
Cargo .............................. 128
Center Mounted Stop.................. 315
Daytime Running..................... 106
Dimmer Switch, Headlight.............. 103
Electronic Stability Program
(ESP) Indicator.................... 119,121
Engine Temperature Warning............ 146
Fog ..........................104,149,311
Headlight Switch..................... 103
Headlights.......................... 103
High Beam Indicator................... 150
Instrument Cluster.................... 103
License............................. 314
Lights On Reminder................... 104
Low Fuel........................... 145
Malfunction Indicator (Check Engine)...... 148
Map Reading........................ 102
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Sunroof............................ 122
Transfer Unit........................ 303
Windows............................ 27
Power Steering Fluid.................... 318
Power Transfer Unit..................... 303
Pregnant Women and Seat Belts............. 39
Preparation for Jacking................... 269
Pretensioners
Seat Belts............................ 37
Programmable Electronic Features..... 113,116,155
Programming Transmitters
(Remote Keyless Entry).............. 22,113,116
Radial Ply Tires........................ 236
Radio Broadcast Signals.................. 160
Radio, Navigation...................... 192
Radio Operation...............162,169,180,198
Radio, Satellite......................192,193
Radio (Sound Systems).............162,169,180
Rear Axle (Differential)................... 302
Rear Drive Assembly.................... 302
Rear Fog Lights........................ 152
Rear Liftgate (Sedan)..................... 26Rear Seat, Folding....................... 99
Rear Window Defroster.................. 134
Rear Window Features................... 132
Rear Wiper/Washer..................... 132
Recorder, Event Data..................... 52
Recreational Towing..................... 264
Refrigerant ............................ 291
Reminder, Seat Belt...................... 37
Remote Control
Door Locks.......................... 19
Security Alarm........................ 24
Remote Keyless Entry (Sedan).............. 19
Remote Sound System (Radio) Controls...... 196
Replacement Bulbs...................... 310
Replacement Keys....................... 12
Replacement Parts...................... 282
Replacement Tires...................... 239
Reporting Safety Defects................. 341
Restraints,Child ...................... 54,59
Restraints,Infant ........................ 54
Retractable Cargo Area Cover.............. 130
Roof Rack (Luggage Rack)................ 134
Rotation,Tires ......................... 247
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