2009 Chrysler PT Cruiser Owner Manual - Page 22

20 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE To Disarm the Alarm Unlock a front door using the RKE 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 three times when you unlock a front door using the RKE transmitter, the alarm has been activated. Check the vehicle for tampering. Security System Manual Override The Vehicle Security Alarm system will not arm if you lock the doors using the manual door lock plunger. Door Lock Plunger REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY (RKE) This system allows you to lock or unlock the doors and liftgate, or activate the Panic Alarm from distances a minimum of 66 ft (20 m) using a hand-held RKE transmitter. The RKE transmitter need not be pointed at the vehicle to activate the system.