2013 Chrysler 200 Owner Manual - Page 17

THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 15 Key-In-Ignition Reminder SENTRY KEY® Opening the driver's door when the key is in the ignition The Sentry Key® Immobilizer System prevents unausounds a signal to remind you to remove the key. thorized vehicle operation by disabling the engine. The system does not need to be armed or activated. Operation NOTE: is automatic, regardless of whether the vehicle is locked • The Key-In-Ignition reminder only sounds when the or unlocked. ignition key is placed in the LOCK or ACC position. The system uses ignition keys which have an embedded • With either front door open, and the key in the ignition, electronic chip (transponder) to prevent unauthorized both the power door locks and Remote Keyless Entry vehicle operation. Therefore, only keys that are pro(RKE) transmitter will not function. grammed to the vehicle can be used to start and operate the vehicle. The system will shut the engine off in two Locking the Doors with the Key seconds if someone uses an invalid key to start the There is only one external door lock cylinder which is 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 door, considered an invalid key even if it is cut to fit the turn the key rearward. To unlock the door, turn the key ignition switch lock cylinder for that vehicle. forward. For door lock lubrication, see "Maintenance Procedures" in "Maintaining Your Vehicle" of this manual. 2