2013 Dodge Durango Owner's Manual - Page 21

THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 19 the bulb check, it indicates that someone used an invalid Key Fob to start the engine. Either of these conditions will The Sentry Key® Immobilizer system prevents unauthorresult 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 secor unlocked. onds), it indicates that there is a fault in the electronics. Should this occur, have the vehicle serviced as soon as The system uses the factory-mated Key Fob with 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 • Do not make modifications or alterations to the immobilizer system. Modifications or alterations to system will shut the engine off in two seconds if an the immobilization system may result in a loss of invalid Key Fob is used to start the engine. security protection. After turning the ignition switch to the ON/RUN posi- • The Sentry Key® Immobilizer system is not comtion, the Vehicle Security Light will turn on for three secpatible with some after-market remote starting onds for a bulb check. If the light remains on after the systems. Use of these systems may result in vehicle bulb check, it indicates that there is a problem with the starting problems and loss of security protection. electronics. In addition, if the light begins to flash after SENTRY KEY® 2