2008 Chrysler Sebring Owner Manual Sedan - Page 17

THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 15 Locking Doors With The Key There is only one external door lock cylinder which is located in the driver's door only. 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 "Maintenance Procedures" in Section 7 "Maintaining Your Vehicle" of this manual for door lock lubrication. SENTRY KEYா The Sentry Key௡ Immobilizer System prevents unauthorized 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, which have an embedded electronic chip (transponder), to prevent unauthorized vehicle operation. Therefore, only keys that are programmed 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 start the engine. NOTE: A key which 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 Alarm Indicator 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 light begins to flash after the bulb check, it indicates that someone used an invalid key to start the engine. Either of these conditions will result in the engine being shut off after two seconds. If the Vehicle Security Alarm Indicator Light turns on during normal vehicle operation (vehicle running for longer than 10 seconds), it indicates that there is a fault in the electronics. Should this occur, have the vehicle serviced as soon as possible. 2