keyless DODGE CALIBER 2010 1.G Owners Manual

THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE
CONTENTS
A Word About Your Keys ................. 12
▫ Ignition Key Removal .................. 12
▫ Locking Doors With A Key .............. 14
▫ Key-In-Ignition Reminder ............... 14
 Sentry Key .......................... 14
▫ Replacement Keys ..................... 15
▫ Customer Key Programming ............. 16
▫ General Information ................... 17
 Vehicle Security Alarm — If Equipped ........ 17▫
To Set The Security Alarm ............... 18
▫ To Disarm The System ................. 18
▫ Vehicle Security Alarm Manual Override ..... 18
 Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) — If Equipped . . . 18
▫ To Unlock The Doors And Liftgate ......... 19
▫ Remote Key Unlock, Driver Door/All First
Press .............................. 19
▫ Illuminated Approach — If Equipped ....... 20
▫ To Lock The Doors And Liftgate .......... 21
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CAUTION!
An unlocked car is an invitation to thieves. Always
remove the key from the ignition and lock all the
doors when leaving the vehicle unattended.
Locking Doors With A 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 “Maintenance Procedures” in
“Maintaining Your Vehicle” for further information.
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
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The new Sentry Keyis 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 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 Key system 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 doors, liftgate,
and ignition switch for unauthorized operation.
When the alarm is activated, the Vehicle Security Alarm
provides both audio and visual signals. The horn will
sound, the headlights, park lamps and/or turn signals
will flash repeatedly for three minutes. If the disturbance
is still present (driver’s door, passenger door, other doors,
ignition) after three minutes, the parking lights and tail
lights will flash for an additional 15 minutes.
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To Set The Security Alarm
1. Remove the key from the ignition switch and get out
of the vehicle.
2. Lock the door using either the power door LOCK
switch or the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter
and close all doors.
3. The Vehicle Security Light in the instrument cluster
will flash rapidly for approximately 16 seconds. This
shows that the Vehicle Security Alarm 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 Vehicle Security Alarm will automatically
disarm. After approximately 16 seconds, the Vehicle
Security Light will flash slowly. This shows that the
Vehicle Security Alarm is fully armed.
To Disarm The System
Press UNLOCK on the RKE transmitter, or insert the key
into the ignition switch and turn the ignition switch to
the ON position.
Vehicle Security Alarm Manual Override
The Vehicle Security Alarm will not arm if you lock the
doors using the manual door lock plunger.
REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY (RKE) — IF
EQUIPPED
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 a hand-held Remote
Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter. The RKE transmitter
does not need to be pointed at the vehicle to activate the
system.
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REMOTE STARTING SYSTEM — IF EQUIPPED
This system uses the Remote Keyless Entry
(RKE) transmitter to start the engine conve-
niently from outside the vehicle while still
maintaining security. The system has a range of
approximately 300 ft (91 m).
NOTE: The vehicle must be equipped with an auto-
matic transmission to be equipped with Remote Start.
How to Use Remote Start
All of the following conditions must be met before the
engine will remote start:
•Shift lever in PARK
•Doors closed
•Hood closed
•Hazard switch off
•Brake switch inactive (brake pedal not pressed)
•Ignition key removed from ignition switch
•Battery at an acceptable charge level
•RKE PANIC button not pressed
WARNING!
•Do not start or run an engine in a closed garage or
confined area. Exhaust gas contains Carbon Mon-
oxide (CO) which is odorless and colorless. Car-
bon Monoxide is poisonous and can cause serious
injury or death when inhaled.
•Keep Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitters
away from children. Operation of the Remote Start
System, windows, door locks or other controls
could cause serious injury or death.
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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 (RKE)
transmitter.
Automatic Door Locks Programming
The Automatic Door Locks feature can be enabled or
disabled as follows:
•For vehicles equipped with the Electronic Vehicle
Information Center (EVIC), refer to “Electronic Vehicle
Information Center (EVIC) — If Equipped/Personal
Settings (Customer-Programmable Features)” in “Un-
derstanding Your Instrument Panel” for further infor-
mation.
Driver Power Door Lock Switch
1 - Unlock
2 - Lock
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Window Lockout Switch
The window lockout switch on the driver’s door allows
you to disable the window control on the other doors. To
disable the window controls on the other doors, press the
window LOCKOUT switch. To enable the window con-
trols, press the window LOCKOUT switch a second time.
LIFTGATE
NOTE:The key that is used to start your 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 it to the right (manual lock models only). The liftgate
can also be unlocked using the Remote Keyless Entry
(RKE) transmitter 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.
Window Lockout Switch
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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 transmission) or the vehicle is stopped and the
transmission is in PARK or NEUTRAL position (auto-
matic transmission). Press and hold the EVIC button
when in this display until “ON” or “OFF” appears to
make your selection.
Remote Unlock Driver’s Door 1st
When Driver’s Door 1st is selected only the driver’s door
will unlock on the first press of the Remote Keyless Entry
(RKE) transmitter UNLOCK button and require a second
press to unlock the remaining locked doors. When Re-
mote Unlock All Doors is selected, all of the doors will
unlock at the first press of the RKE transmitter 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 RKE transmitter LOCK button is pressed. This feature
may be selected with or without the Flash Lights with
Remote Key Lock feature. Press and hold the EVIC
button when in this display until “ON” or “OFF” appears
to make your selection.
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
RKE 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 Headlights Off
When this feature is selected, the driver can choose to
have the headlights remain on for 0, 30, 60, or 90 seconds
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Overheating.......................... 373
Selection Of Lubricant ................... 416
Shifting ............................. 300
Special Additives ...................... 416
Autostick ............................. 302
Battery ............................... 401
Keyless Transmitter Replacement (RKE) ....... 24
Belts, Seat .............................. 87
Beverage Cooler ........................ 175
Body Mechanism Lubrication ............... 403
B-Pillar Location ........................ 326
Brake Assist System ...................... 314
Brake Fluid ............................ 435
Brake, Parking .......................... 308
Brake System ........................ 310,413
Anti-Lock (ABS) .................... 31 1,314
Master Cylinder ....................... 413
Parking ............................. 308 Warning Light
........................ 195
Brakes ............................. 310,413
Brake/Transmission Interlock ............... 299
Break-In Recommendations, New Vehicle ........ 84
Bulb Replacement ....................... 427
Bulbs, Light .......................... 89,427
Capacities, Antifreeze (Engine Coolant) ........ 433
Capacities, Fluid ........................ 433
Caps, Filler Fuel ............................... 353
Oil (Engine) ....................... 392,399
Power Steering ........................ 307
Car Washes ............................ 418
Carbon Monoxide Warning ...............86,352
Cargo Area Cover ....................... 179
Cargo Area Features ...................... 178
Cargo Compartment Light ............................... 178
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INDEX 467

Information Center, Vehicle................. 206
Inside Rearview Mirror .................... 95
Instrument Cluster .................... 190,192
Instrument Panel and Controls .............. 189
Instrument Panel Cover ................... 422
Instrument Panel Lens Cleaning ............. 422
Integrated Power Module (Fuses) ............ 423
Interior Appearance Care .................. 420
Intermittent Wipers (Delay Wipers) ........... 152
Introduction ............................. 4
Jack Location ........................... 374
Jack Operation ....................... 374,376
Jacking Instructions ...................... 376
Jump Starting .......................... 380
Key, Programming ........................ 16
Key, Replacement ........................ 15
Key, Sentry (Immobilizer) ................... 14 Key-In Reminder
......................... 14
Keyless Entry System (Sedan) ................ 18
Keys ................................. 12
Lane Change and Turn Signals .............. 429
Lap/Shoulder Belts ....................... 39
Latches ................................ 89
Hood .............................. 144
Lead Free Gasoline ...................... 348
Leaks, Fluid ............................ 89
Life of Tires ............................ 336
Liftgate (Sedan) .......................... 35
Liftgate Window Wiper/Washer ............. 183
Light Bulbs .......................... 89,427
Lights .............................. 89,146
Airbag ........................ 66,71,87,194
Alarm .............................. 201
Anti-Lock ........................... 204
Back-Up ............................ 429
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INDEX 473