2009 Dodge Avenger Owner Manual - Page 23

THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 21 Tamper Alert If the alarm was triggered, but the warning signals have timed out, the park and taillights flash three times (instead of the normal twice), and the horn will chirp three times, when unlocking the vehicle with a valid RKE transmitter to alert the driver. ILLUMINATED ENTRY SYSTEM - IF EQUIPPED The courtesy/reading lights will turn on when you use the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter or open either door. This feature also turns on the approach lighting (if so equipped). For details, refer to "Illumination Approach," under "Personal Settings (Customer-Programmable Features)" under "Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)" in Section 4 of this manual. The interior lights will fade to off after about 30 seconds or they will immediately fade to off once the ignition switch is turned ON. NOTE: • The front courtesy overhead console and door courtesy lights do not turn on if the dimmer control is in the interior lights ON position (extreme top position). • The Illuminated Entry system will not operate if the dimmer control is in the "defeat" position (extreme downward position). REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY (RKE) - IF EQUIPPED This system allows you to lock or unlock the doors, open the trunk, lower both front windows (if equipped), or activate the Panic Alarm from distances a maximum of 66 ft (20 m) using a Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter. The RKE transmitter does not need to be pointed at the vehicle to activate the system. NOTE: • The line of transmission must not be blocked with metal objects. 2