2010 Dodge Avenger Owner Manual - Page 15

14 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE CAUTION! An unlocked car is an invitation to thieves. Always remove key from the ignition and lock all doors when leaving the vehicle unattended. You can insert the key with either side up. To lock the door, turn the key rearward, to unlock the door, turn the key forward. For door lock lubrication, refer to "Maintenance Procedures" in "Maintaining Your Vehicle". SENTRY KEYா The Sentry Key௡ Immobilizer System prevents unauthoKey-In-Ignition Reminder Opening the driver's door when the key is in the ignition, rized vehicle operation by disabling the engine. The system does not need to be armed or activated. Operation sounds a signal to remind you to remove the key. is automatic, regardless of whether the vehicle is locked NOTE: or unlocked. • The Key-In-Ignition reminder only sounds when the ignition key is placed in the LOCK or ACC position. The system uses ignition keys, which have an embedded electronic chip (transponder), to prevent unauthorized • With either front door open, and the key in the vehicle operation. Therefore, only keys that are proignition, neither the power door locks nor Remote grammed to the vehicle can be used to start and operate Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter will function. the vehicle. The system will shut the engine off in two seconds if someone uses an invalid key to start the Locking Doors With A Key There is only one external door lock cylinder which is engine. located in the driver's door only.