2011 Dodge Avenger Owner Manual - Page 17

THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 15 • With either front door open, and the key in the The system uses ignition keys, which have an embedded ignition, neither the power door locks nor Remote electronic chip (transponder), to prevent unauthorized Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter will function. vehicle operation. Therefore, only keys that are programmed to the vehicle can be used to start and operate Locking Doors With A Key the vehicle. The system will shut the engine off in two There is only one external door lock cylinder which is seconds if someone uses an invalid key to start the engine. located in the driver's door. NOTE: A key, which has not been programmed, is also You can insert the key with either side up. To lock the considered an invalid key even if it is cut to fit the door, turn the key rearward, to unlock the door, turn the ignition switch lock cylinder for that vehicle. key forward. For door lock lubrication, refer to "MainteDuring normal operation, after turning the ignition nance Procedures" in "Maintaining Your Vehicle". switch, the Vehicle Security Light will turn on for three SENTRY KEYா seconds for a bulb check. If the Vehicle Security Light The Sentry Key௡ Immobilizer System prevents unauthor- remains on after the bulb check, it indicates that there is ized vehicle operation by disabling the engine. The a problem with the electronics. In addition, if the Vehicle system does not need to be armed or activated. Operation Security Light begins to flash after the bulb check, it is automatic, regardless of whether the vehicle is locked indicates that someone used an invalid key to start the or unlocked. engine. Either of these conditions will result in the engine being shut off after two seconds. 2