2014 Chrysler 200 Owner Manual Convertible - Page 17

THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 15 The system uses ignition keys which have an embedded electronic chip (transponder) to prevent unauthorized Opening the driver's door when the key is in the ignition vehicle operation. Therefore, only keys that are prosounds a chime signal to remind you to remove the key. grammed to the vehicle can be used to start and operate NOTE: the vehicle. The system will shut the engine off in two seconds if someone uses an invalid key to start the • The Key-In-Ignition reminder only sounds when the engine. ignition key is placed in the LOCK or ACC position. NOTE: A key which has not been programmed is also • With either front door open, and the key in the considered an invalid key, even if it is cut to fit the ignition, both the power door locks and Remote Keyignition switch lock cylinder for that vehicle. less Entry (RKE) transmitter will not function. During normal operation, after turning the ignition SENTRY KEY® switch to ON/RUN, the Vehicle Security Light will turn The Sentry Key® Immobilizer System prevents unau- on for three seconds for a bulb check. If the light remains thorized vehicle operation by disabling the engine. The after the bulb check, it indicates that there is a problem system does not need to be armed or activated. Operation with the electronics. In addition, if the light begins to is automatic, regardless of whether the vehicle is locked flash after the bulb check, it indicates that someone used or unlocked. Key-In-Ignition Reminder 2