keyless DODGE POWER WAGON 2005 2.G Owners Manual

THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE
CONTENTS

Power Wagon Things To Know Before Starting
Your Vehicle...........................12
▫Features.............................12
▫Instrument Panel And Controls............12
▫Operation............................12
▫Emergencies..........................12

A Word About Your Keys..................12
▫Key-In-Ignition Reminder................12
▫Sentry Key—If Equipped................13
Ignition And Steering Lock.................15
▫Manual Transmissions...................16
▫Automatic Transmissions.................17

Door Key.............................18

Door Locks............................18
▫Manual Locks.........................18
▫Power Door Locks—If Equipped..........19
▫Child Protection Door Lock...............23

Remote Keyless Entry—If Equipped.........24
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Power Door Locks—If Equipped
NOTE:Vehicles equipped with remote keyless entry do
not have a passenger side door lock cylinder.
Vehicles equipped with power door locks can be locked
or unlocked from inside by either the use of the door lock
switches located on the front doors or by pressing the
LOCK or UNLOCK buttons on the Remote Keyless Entry
key fob (if equipped).
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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:After setting the child protection door lock
system, always test the door from the inside to make
certain it is in the desired position.
NOTE:For emergency exit with the system engaged,
move the door lock switch to the UNLOCK position, roll
down the 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 from
distances up to about 23 feet (7 meters) using a hand held
radio transmitter. The transmitter need not be pointed at
the vehicle to activate the system.
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door locks and remote keyless entry systems will func-
tion normally. Panic mode will not disarm the security
system on vehicles so equipped.
Programming Additional Transmitters
Vehicles with the keyless entry option will be shipped
from the assembly plants with two key fob transmitters
programmed only for that vehicle. A total of four fobs can
be programmed for your vehicle. Additional fobs can be
programmed to your vehicle through the use of a cur-
rently programmed fob.
NOTE:When entering program mode using that fob,
ALL currently programmed fobs will be erased and you
will have to reprogram them for your vehicle. However,
if program mode is entered and no action is performed,
the previously programmed fobs will continue to func-
tion.
1. Enter your vehicle and close all doors.2. Fasten your seat belt (fastening the seat belt will cancel
any chiming that may confuse you during this program-
ming procedure).
3. Place the key into the ignition.
4. Turn the ignition to the ON position (Do not start the
engine).
5. Press and hold the UNLOCK button on a programmed
(i.e. functional) key fob.
6. Continue to hold the UNLOCK button, wait at least 4
seconds, but no longer than 10 seconds, then press and
hold the PANIC button.
7. When a single chime is heard, release both buttons.
The chime indicates that the system is in program mode.
8. Press and release both the LOCK and UNLOCK
buttons, simultaneously on the fob to be programmed.
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9. A single chime will be heard. The chime indicates that
the fob has been recognized.
10. Within 4 seconds of hearing the chime, press and
release any button on the fob being programmed.
11. A single chime will be heard. The chime indicates
that the fob has been programmed.
12. Repeat steps 8 to 11 for a total of 4 fobs.
13. Turn the ignition to the OFF position or wait 60
seconds to exit program mode.
14. Your vehicle will remain in program mode for up to
60 seconds from when the original chime (i.e. Step #7)
was heard. After 60 seconds, all programmed fobs will
function normally.
NOTE:If you do not have a programmed transmitter,
contact your dealer for details.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 Keyless Entry Transmitter fails to operate from a
normal distance, check for these two conditions.
1. Weak batteries in transmitter. The expected life of the
batteries is from one to two years.
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SECURITY ALARM SYSTEM—IF EQUIPPED
This system monitors the vehicle doors and ignition for
unauthorized operation. When the alarm is activated, the
system provides both audible and visual signals. For the
first 3 minutes the horn will sound and the headlights
and security telltale will flash repeatedly. For an addi-
tional 15 minutes only the headlights and security telltale
will flash. The engine will run only if a valid Sentry Key
is used to start the vehicle. Use of the Sentry Key will
disable the alarm.
Rearming of the System:
The security system will rearm itself after the 15 addi-
tional minutes of headlights and security telltale 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 remaining doors
and ignition.
To Set the Alarm:
The alarm will set when you use the power door locks,
turn the key in the driver’s door lock cylinder, or use the
Keyless Entry transmitter to lock the doors. After all the
doors are locked and closed the SECURITY light in the
instrument cluster will flash rapidly to signal that the
system is arming. The 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 security light will flash at a slower rate to indicate
that the system is armed.
NOTE:If the SECURITY light stays on continuously
during vehicle operation, have the system checked by
your dealer.
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To Disarm the System:
Use the Keyless Entry transmitter or the key to turn the
driver’s door lock to the unlock position. If something
has triggered the system in your absence, the horn will
sound three times when you unlock the doors and the
security lamp will flash for 30 seconds. Check the vehicle
for tampering.
The Security system will also disarm, if the vehicle is
started with a programmed Sentry Key. If an unpro-
grammed Sentry Key is used to start a vehicle, the engine
will run for 2 seconds and then the security alarm will be
initiated. To exit alarming mode, press the transmitter
Unlock button, unlock the driver’s door using the key
cylinder, or start the vehicle with a programmed Sentry
Key.The Security Alarm System is designed to protect your
vehicle; however, you can create conditions where the
system 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. You
may also accidentally disarm the system by unlocking
the driver’s door with the door key and then locking it
manually with the lock plunger. The door will be locked
but the Security Alarm will not arm.
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OVERHEAD CONSOLE—IF EQUIPPED
The two optional overhead consoles may consist of the
following features:
•Courtesy/Reading Lights
•Compass/Temperature Mini-Trip Computer (CMTC)
—If Equipped
•Universal Garage Door Opener—If Equipped
Courtesy/Reading Lights
In the middle of the console are two courtesy/reading
lights.
Both lights illuminate as courtesy lights when a door is
opened, when the dimmer control is rotated to the
courtesy light position (fully upward position), or when
the UNLOCK button is pressed on the Remote Keyless
Entry transmitter, if so equipped. These lights are also
operated individually as reading lights by pressing the
recessed area of the corresponding lens.
NOTE:The courtesy/reading lights will remain on until
the switch is pressed a second time, so be sure they have
been turned off before leaving the vehicle. If the interior
lights are left on after the vehicle is turned off, they will
extinguish after 15 minutes.
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Infant Restraint.......................... 59
Inflation Pressure Tires.................... 304
Inside Rearview Mirror.................... 84
Instrument Cluster....................156,157
Instrument Panel and Controls.............. 155
Instrument Panel Lens Cleaning............. 392
Interior Appearance Care.................. 391
Intermittent Wipers...................... 116
Introduction............................. 4
Jack Location........................... 336
Jack Operation.......................... 338
Jump Starting.......................... 344
Key, Replacement........................ 14
Key, Sentry............................. 13
Key-In Reminder......................... 12
Keyless Entry System...................... 24
Keys................................12,18Lane Change and Turn Signals.............. 113
Lap Belts.............................. 44
Lap/Shoulder Belts....................... 36
LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tether for CHildren) . 63
Lights..............................74,109
Airbag............................58,158
Anti-Lock Warning..................162,284
Battery Saver......................... 111
Brake Warning........................ 162
Bulb Replacement...................... 394
Cap Top Clearance..................... 402
Center Mounted Stop................... 400
Check Engine......................... 157
Courtesy/Reading..................... 122
Cruise.............................. 161
Daytime Running...................... 112
Dual Wheel Assembly Rear............... 403
Fog ............................. 113,405
Four-Wheel Drive Indicator............... 280
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Radiator Cap (Coolant Pressure Cap).......372,375
Radio Operation......................166,183
Radio Remote Controls.................... 197
Radio (Sound Systems)...........166,172,183,189
Ramp Travel Index....................... 225
Rear Axle............................. 378
Rear Wheel Bearings..................... 383
Reclining Front Seats..................... 103
Recommended Fluids, Lubricants and Genuine
Parts............................... 407
Recreational Towing...................... 329
Shifting into Transfer Case Neutral (N)....... 329
Shifting out of Transfer Case Neutral (N)..... 330
Reformulated Gasoline.................... 307
Refrigerant............................ 366
Relays and Flashers...................... 393
Reminder, Seat Belt....................... 45
Remote Keyless Entry..................... 24
Remote Sound System Controls.............. 197Replacement Tires....................... 302
Reporting Safety Defects................... 435
Restraint, Head......................... 104
Restraints, Child.......................59,65
Ride Height............................ 81
Rotation, Tires.......................... 306
Safety Checks Inside Vehicle................. 73
Safety Checks Outside Vehicle............... 74
Safety Defects, Reporting.................. 435
Safety Information, Tire................... 286
Safety Tips............................. 71
Schedule, Maintenance.................... 410
Seat Belt Maintenance.................... 392
Seat Belt Reminder....................... 45
Seat Belts..........................35,36,73
Adjustable Upper Shoulder Anchorage........ 43
And Pregnant Women................... 47
Child Restraint.......................59,70
450 INDEX