2011 Chrysler 300 Owner Manual - Page 21

THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 19 If the Vehicle Security Alarm is armed and the battery becomes disconnected the Vehicle Security Alarm will remain armed when the battery is reconnected. The exterior lights will flash, the horn will sound, and the ignition will not start the vehicle. If this occurs, disarm the Vehicle Security Alarm. ILLUMINATED ENTRY - IF EQUIPPED The courtesy lights will turn on when you use the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter or unlock any door. 2 This feature also turns on the approach lighting in the outside mirrors (if equipped). Refer to "Mirrors" in Tamper Alert "Understanding The Features Of Your Vehicle" for furIf something has triggered the Vehicle Security Alarm in ther information. your absence, the horn will sound three times when you The lights will fade to off after approximately 30 seconds disarm the Vehicle Security Alarm. Check the vehicle for or they will immediately fade to off once the ignition tampering. switch is cycled from the OFF position. NOTE: None of the courtesy lights will operate if the dimmer control is in the "defeat" position (extreme downward position), unless the overhead map/reading lights are turned on manually.