2013 Chrysler 200 Owner Manual - Page 18

16 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE During normal operation, after turning on the ignition CAUTION! switch, the Vehicle Security Light will turn on for three seconds for a bulb check. If the light remains on after the The Sentry Key® Immobilizer system is not compatbulb check, it indicates that there is a problem with the ible with some after-market remote starting systems. electronics. In addition, if the light begins to flash after Use of these systems may result in vehicle starting the bulb check, it indicates that someone used an invalid problems and loss of security protection. key to start the engine. Either of these conditions will All of the keys provided with your vehicle have been result in the engine being shut off after two seconds. programmed to the vehicle electronics. If the Vehicle Security Light turns on during normal vehicle operation (vehicle running for longer than 10 sec- Replacement Keys onds), it indicates that there is a fault in the electronics. NOTE: Only keys that have been programmed to the Should this occur, have the vehicle serviced as soon as vehicle electronics can be used to start the vehicle. Once possible by an authorized dealer. a Sentry Key® has been programmed to a vehicle, it cannot be programmed to any other vehicle.