2012 Dodge Grand Caravan Owner Manual - Page 18

THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 15 CAUTION! An unlocked car is an invitation to thieves. Always remove the Key Fob from the ignition and lock all doors when leaving the vehicle unattended. is automatic, regardless of whether the vehicle is locked or unlocked. The system uses Key Fob with factory-mated Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter and Wireless Ignition Node (WIN) to prevent unauthorized vehicle operation. Therefore, only Key Fobs that are programmed to the Key-In-Ignition Reminder vehicle can be used to start and operate the vehicle. The Opening the driver's door when the Key Fob is in the system will shut the engine off in two seconds if an ignition and the ignition switch position is OFF or ACC, invalid Key Fob is used to start the engine. a chime will sound to remind you to remove the key. After turning the ignition switch to the ON/RUN posiNOTE: The Key-In-Ignition reminder only sounds tion, the Vehicle Security Light will turn on for three when the Key Fob is placed in the OFF or ACC ignition seconds for a bulb check. If the light remains on after the position. bulb check, it indicates that there is a problem with the electronics. In addition, if the light begins to flash after SENTRY KEYா The Sentry Key௡ Immobilizer system prevents unauthor- the bulb check, it indicates that someone used an invalid ized vehicle operation by disabling the engine. The Key Fob to start the engine. Either of these conditions will system does not need to be armed or activated. Operation result in the engine being shut off after two seconds. 2