2012 Chrysler Town & Country Owner Manual - Page 17

THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 15 NOTE: The Key-In-Ignition reminder only sounds seconds for a bulb check. If the light remains on after the when the Key Fob is placed in the OFF or ACC ignition bulb check, it indicates that there is a problem with the electronics. In addition, if the light begins to flash after position. the bulb check, it indicates that someone used an invalid SENTRY KEYா Key Fob to start the engine. Either of these conditions will The Sentry Key௡ Immobilizer system prevents unauthor- result in the engine being shut off after two seconds. ized vehicle operation by disabling the engine. The system does not need to be armed or activated. Operation If the Vehicle Security Light turns on during normal is automatic, regardless of whether the vehicle is locked vehicle operation (vehicle running for longer than 10 seconds), it indicates that there is a fault in the electronics. or unlocked. Should this occur, have the vehicle serviced as soon as The system uses Key Fob with factory-mated Remote possible by an authorized dealer. Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter and Wireless Ignition Node (WIN) to prevent unauthorized vehicle operation. CAUTION! Therefore, only Key Fobs that are programmed to the vehicle can be used to start and operate the vehicle. The The Sentry Key௡ Immobilizer system is not compatsystem will shut the engine off in two seconds if an ible with some after-market remote starting systems. Use of these systems may result in vehicle starting invalid Key Fob is used to start the engine. problems and loss of security protection. After turning the ignition switch to the ON/RUN position, the Vehicle Security Light will turn on for three 2