2008 Dodge Nitro Owner Manual - Page 18
2008 Dodge Nitro Manual
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18 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE To Release the Steering Wheel Lock Insert the key in the ignition and turn the wheel slightly to the right or left to disengage the lock. NOTE: If you turned the wheel to the right to engage the lock, you must turn the wheel slightly to the right to disengage it. If you turned the wheel to the left to engage the lock, turn the wheel slightly to the left to disengage it. SECURITY ALARM SYSTEM - IF EQUIPPED This system monitors the vehicle doors, liftgate, and ignition for unauthorized operation. When the alarm is activated, the system provides both audible and visual signals. The horn will sound repeatedly for three minutes and the headlights and taillights will flash for an additional 15 minutes. NOTE: The "Panic" and "Security" alarms are quite different. Please take a moment to activate the "Panic" and the "Security" modes to hear the differences in the horn. In case one should go off in the future, you will need to know which mode has been activated in order to deactivate it. To Arm the System: Remove the keys from the ignition switch and exit the vehicle. Lock the doors and liftgate by pressing the power door lock switch or the Lock button on the remote keyless entry transmitter. Close all doors. The "Vehicle Security Alarm Indicator Light" (located in the instrument cluster) will flash rapidly for about 16 seconds to signal that the system is arming. During this 16-second pre-arm period, opening any door or the liftgate will cancel the arming process. If the system arms successfully, the "Vehicle Security Alarm Indicator Light" will flash at a slower rate to indicate the alarm is set. Manually locking the doors with the door lock plunger (located on the inside of the doors) or the driver's door key lock cylinder will not arm the system.