2008 Dodge Magnum Owner Manual SRT8 - Page 21

THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 19 To Arm the System Remove the key from the ignition switch and either press a power door LOCK switch while the driver or passenger door is open, or press the LOCK button on the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter. After the last door is closed, or if all doors are closed, the system will arm itself in about 16 seconds. During that time, the Vehicle Security Alarm Indicator Light will flash. If it does not illuminate, the system is not arming. In addition, if you open a door during the arming period, the system will cancel the arming process. If you wish to rearm the system after closing the door, you must repeat one of the previously-described arming sequences. To Disarm the System Either press the UNLOCK button on the RKE transmitter or insert a valid ignition key into the ignition switch and turn the key to the ON position. If you open the liftgate after disarming the system, you must use one of the previously described arming sequences if you wish to rearm the system after closing the liftgate. NOTE: • The driver's door key cylinder cannot arm or disarm the system. • When the system is armed, the interior power door LOCK switches will not unlock the doors. The Vehicle Security Alarm system is designed to protect your vehicle; however, you can create conditions where the system will give you a false alarm. If one of the previously-described arming sequences has occurred, the system will arm regardless of whether you are in the vehicle or not. If you remain in the vehicle and open a door, the alarm will sound. If this occurs, disarm the system. 2