2010 Chrysler 300 Owner Manual SRT8 - Page 16

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. Key-In-Ignition Reminder Opening the driver's door when the Key Fob is in the ignition and the ignition switch position is OFF or ACC, sounds a signal to remind you to remove the Key Fob. SENTRY KEYா The Sentry Key௡ Immobilizer System prevents unauthorized vehicle operation by disabling the engine. The system does not need to be armed or activated. Operation is automatic, regardless of whether the vehicle is locked or unlocked. 2 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 NOTE: The Key-In-Ignition reminder only sounds vehicle can be used to start and operate the vehicle. The when the ignition Key Fob is placed in the OFF or ACC system will not allow the engine to crank if an invalid Key Fob is used to start and operate the vehicle. position. With Keyless Go, opening the driver's door when the vehicle's ignition switch is placed in ACC or RUN (engine stopped) will cause the reminder chime to sound. Refer to "Starting Procedures" in "Starting And Operating" for further information. After placing the ignition switch in the RUN position, the Vehicle Security Light will turn on for three seconds for a bulb check. If the light remains on after the bulb check, it indicates that there is a problem with the electronics. This condition will result in the engine being shut off after two seconds.