2010 Dodge Avenger Owner Manual - Page 17

16 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE At the time of purchase, the original owner is provided with a four-digit Personal Identification Number (PIN). This PIN is required for authorized dealer replacement of keys. Duplication of keys may be performed at an authorized dealer or by using the Customer Key Programming procedure. This procedure consists of programming a blank key to the vehicle electronics. A blank key is one which has never been programmed. 2. Insert the first valid key into the ignition switch. Turn the ignition switch to the ON position for at least three seconds, but no longer than 15 seconds. Then, turn the ignition switch to the LOCK position and remove the first key. 3. Insert the second valid key into the ignition switch. Turn the ignition switch to the ON position within 15 seconds. After 10 seconds, a chime will sound. In NOTE: When having the Sentry Key௡ Immobilizer addition, the Vehicle Security Light will begin to flash. System serviced, bring all vehicle keys with you to an Turn the ignition switch to the LOCK position and remove the second key. authorized dealer. 4. Insert a blank Sentry Key௡ into the ignition switch. Turn the ignition switch to the ON position within 60 seconds. After 10 seconds, a single chime will sound. In addition, the Vehicle Security Light will stop flashing. To indicate that programming is complete, the Vehicle 1. Cut the additional Sentry Key௡ Transponder blank(s) Security Light will turn on again for three seconds and to match the ignition switch lock cylinder key code. then turn off. Customer Key Programming You can program new keys to the system if you have two valid Sentry Keys௡ by performing the following procedure: