2010 Dodge Nitro Owner Manual - Page 17

16 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE procedure. This procedure consists of programming a 3. Insert the second valid key into the ignition switch. blank key to the vehicle electronics. A blank key is one Turn the ignition switch to the ON position within 15 seconds. After 10 seconds, a chime will sound. In that has never been programmed. addition, the Vehicle Security Light will begin to flash. NOTE: When having the Sentry Key௡ Immobilizer Turn the ignition switch to the LOCK position and System serviced, bring all vehicle keys with you to an remove the second key. authorized dealer. 4. Insert a blank Sentry Key௡ into the ignition switch. Customer Key Programming Turn the ignition switch to the ON position within If you have two valid Sentry Keys௡, you can program 60 seconds. After 10 seconds, a single chime will sound. new Sentry Keys௡ to the system by performing the In addition, the Vehicle Security Light will stop flashing. following procedure: To indicate that programming is complete, the Vehicle 1. Cut the additional Sentry Key௡ Transponder blank(s) Security Light will turn on again for three seconds and to match the ignition switch lock cylinder key code. then turn off. 2. Insert the first valid key into the ignition switch. Turn The new Sentry Key௡ is programmed. The Remote the ignition switch to the ON position for at least three Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter will also be proseconds, but no longer than 15 seconds. Then, turn the grammed during this procedure. ignition switch to the LOCK position and remove the first key.