2010 Dodge Nitro Owner Manual - Page 15

14 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE the vehicle. The system will shut the engine off in two Key-In-Ignition Reminder If you open the driver's door and the key is in the seconds if someone uses an invalid key to try to start the ignition, a chime will sound to remind you to remove the engine. key. NOTE: A key that has not been programmed is also NOTE: The Key-In-Ignition reminder only sounds considered an invalid key, even if it is cut to fit the when the ignition key is placed in the LOCK or ACC ignition switch lock cylinder for that vehicle. position. During normal operation, after turning on the ignition switch, the Vehicle Security Light will turn on for three SENTRY KEYா The Sentry Key௡ Immobilizer System prevents unautho- seconds for a bulb check. If the light remains on after the rized vehicle operation by disabling the engine. The bulb check, it indicates that there is a problem with the system does not need to be armed or activated. Operation electronics. In addition, if the Vehicle Security Light is automatic, regardless of whether the vehicle is locked begins to flash after the bulb check, it indicates that someone used an invalid key to try to start the engine. or unlocked. Either of these conditions will result in the engine being The system uses ignition keys that have an embedded shut off after two seconds. electronic chip (transponder) to prevent unauthorized vehicle operation. Therefore, only keys that are programmed to the vehicle can be used to start and operate