immobilizer DODGE CALIBER 2009 1.G Owners Manual

Locking Doors With The Key
You can insert the key with either side up. To lock the
door, turn the key to the right. To unlock the door, turn
the key to the left. Refer to “Body Lubrication” under
“Maintenance Procedures” in Section 7.
Key-In-Ignition Reminder
Opening the driver’s door when the key is in the ignition
and the ignition position is LOCK or ACC, sounds a
signal to remind you to remove the key.
NOTE:With the driver’s door open and the key in the
ignition, the power door locks will not lock and Remote
Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter will not function.
SENTRY KEY
The Sentry Key Immobilizer 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 ignition keys that 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. The system will shut the engine off in two
seconds if someone uses an invalid key to try to start the
engine.
NOTE:
A key that 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.
During normal operation, after turning on the ignition
switch, 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 Vehicle Security Light
begins to flash after the bulb check, it indicates that
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someone used an invalid key to try 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 sec-
onds), it indicates that there is a fault in the electronics.
Should this occur, have the vehicle serviced as soon as
possible.
NOTE:
•The Sentry KeyImmobilizer System is not compat-
ible with some aftermarket remote starting systems.
Use of these systems may result in vehicle starting
problems and loss of security protection.
•Exxon/Mobil Speedpass™, additional Sentry Keys ,
or any other transponder-equipped components on
the same key chain will notcause a key-related
(transponder) fault unless the additional part is physi-
cally held against the ignition key being used whenstarting the vehicle. Cell phones, pagers, or other
Radio Frequency (RF) electronics will not cause inter-
ference with this system.
All of the keys provided with your new vehicle have
been programmed to the vehicle electronics.
Replacement Keys
NOTE: Only keys that are programmed to the vehicle
electronics can be used to start and operate the vehicle.
Once a Sentry Key is programmed to a vehicle, it cannot
be programmed to any other vehicle.
CAUTION!
Always remove the Sentry Keys from the vehicle
and lock all doors when leaving the vehicle unat-
tended.
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At the time of purchase, the original owner is provided
with a four-digit Personal Identification Number (PIN).
Keep the PIN in a secure location. This number is
required for authorized dealer replacement of keys. Du-
plication of keys may be performed at an authorized
dealer or by following the customer key programming
procedure. This procedure consists of programming a
blank key to the vehicle electronics. A blank key is one
that has never been programmed.
NOTE:When having the Sentry Key Immobilizer
System serviced, bring all vehicle keys with you to an
authorized dealer.
Customer Key Programming
If you have two valid Sentry Keys , you can program
new Sentry Keys to the system by performing the
following procedure:
1. Cut the additional Sentry Key Transponder blank(s)
to match the ignition switch lock cylinder key code. 2. Insert the first valid key into the ignition switch. Turn
the ignition switch to the ON position for at least three
seconds, but no longer than 15 seconds. Then, turn the
ignition switch to the LOCK position and remove the first
key.
3. Insert the second valid key into the ignition switch.
Turn the ignition switch to the ON position within
15 seconds. After 10 seconds, a chime will sound. In
addition, the Vehicle Security Light will begin to flash.
Turn the ignition switch to the LOCK position and
remove the second key.
4. Insert a blank Sentry Key
into the ignition switch.
Turn the ignition switch to the ON position within
60 seconds. After 10 seconds, a single chime will sound.
In addition, the Vehicle Security Light will stop flashing.
To indicate that programming is complete, the Vehicle
Security Light will turn on again for three seconds and
then turn off.
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General Information................. 18,112,301
General Maintenance ..................... 344
Glass Cleaning .......................... 366
Glove Compartment ...................... 160
Gross Axle Weight Rating .................. 310
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating .............308,310
Hands-Free Phone (uconnect) ............... 83
Hazard Driving Through Flowing, Rising, or Shallow
Standing Water ........................ 260
Hazard Warning Flasher ................... 324
Head Restraints ......................... 120
Headlights ............................ 372
Cleaning ............................ 366
High Beam .......................... 129
High Beam/Low Beam Select Switch ........ 129
Passing ............................. 130
Replacing ........................... 372 Switch .............................. 126
Heated Seats ........................... 120
Heater ............................... 236
Hitches TrailerTowing ........................ 312
HomeLink (Garage Door Opener) Transmitter . . . 138
Hood Release .......................... 124
Ignition ............................... 12
Key ................................ 12
Ignition Key Removal ..................... 12
Immobilizer (Sentry Key) ................... 15
Infant Restraint .......................... 63
Information Center, Vehicle ................. 180
Inside Rearview Mirror .................... 79
Instrument Cluster .................... 167,169
Instrument Panel and Controls .............. 166
Instrument Panel Cover ................... 367
Instrument Panel Lens Cleaning ............. 367
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Integrated Power Module (Fuses)............ 368
Interior Appearance Care .................. 365
Intermittent Wipers (Delay Wipers) ........... 132
Introduction ............................. 4
Jack Location ........................... 326
Jack Operation ....................... 326,327
Jacking Instructions ...................... 327
Jump Starting .......................... 331
Key, Programming ........................ 17
Key, Replacement ........................ 16
Key, Sentry (Immobilizer) ................... 15
Key-In Reminder ......................... 15
Keyless Entry System (Sedan) ................ 20
Keys ................................. 12
Lane Change and Turn Signals .............. 373
Lap/Shoulder Belts ....................... 37 Latches
................................ 74
Hood .............................. 124
Lead Free Gasoline ...................... 301
Leaks, Fluid ............................ 74
LifeofTires ............................ 289
Liftgate (Sedan) .......................... 34
Liftgate Window Wiper/Washer ............. 158
LightBulbs .......................... 74,371
Lights .............................. 74,126 Airbag .......................... 59,73,171
Alarm .............................. 171
Anti-Lock ........................... 177
Back-Up ............................ 373
Brake Warning ........................ 178
Bulb Replacement ...................... 372
Cargo .............................. 154
Center Mounted Stop ................... 376
Dimmer Switch, Headlight ............... 126
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Inspection............................ 73
Pretensioners .......................... 46
Rear Seat ............................. 37
Seat Belts (Sedan) ........................ 36
Seats ................................. 117
Adjustment .......................... 117
Head Restraints ....................... 120
Heated ............................. 120
Lumbar Support ....................... 119
Rear Folding ......................... 123
Rear Folding (Sedan) ................... 123
Seatback Release ....................... 119
Tilting .............................. 119
Security Alarm (Theft Alarm) ................ 18
Selection of Oil ......................... 345
Sentry Key (Immobilizer) ................... 15
Sentry Key Programming ................... 17
Sentry Key Replacement ................... 16
Service Assistance ....................... 401 Service Contract
......................... 403
Service Engine Soon Light
(Malfunction Indicator) .................... 175
Service Manuals ........................ 405
Setting the Clock ................ 192,206,209,219
Settings, Personal ........................ 185
Shift Speeds, Manual Transaxle .............. 253
Shoulder Belts ........................... 37
Side Airbag ............................. 55
Side Window Demisters (Defrosters) .......... 244
Signals, Turn ...................... 74, 177,373
Slippery Surfaces, Driving On ............... 259
Snow Chains (Tire Chains) ................. 291
Snow Tires ............................ 291
Spare Tire ....................... 286,287,326
Specifications Oil ................................ 345
Speed Control (Cruise Control) ...........134,176
Speedometer ........................... 170
422 INDEX