2014 Chrysler 200 Owner Manual - Page 17

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