2010 Dodge Charger Owner Manual SRT8 - Page 16

THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 15 NOTE: The Key-In-Ignition reminder only sounds bulb check. If the light remains on after the bulb check, it when the Key Fob is placed in the LOCK or ACC ignition indicates that there is a problem with the electronics. This condition will result in the engine being shut off after two position. seconds. SENTRY KEYா The Sentry Key௡ Immobilizer System prevents unautho- If the Vehicle Security Light turns on during normal rized vehicle operation by disabling the engine. The vehicle operation (vehicle running for longer than 10 secsystem does not need to be armed or activated. Operation onds), it indicates that there is a fault in the electronics. is automatic, regardless of whether the vehicle is locked Should this occur, have the vehicle serviced as soon as possible by an authorized dealer. or unlocked. The system uses Key Fob with factory-mated Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter and Wireless Ignition Node (WIN) to prevent unauthorized vehicle operation. Therefore, only Key Fobs that are programmed to the vehicle can be used to start and operate the vehicle. The system will not allow the engine to crank if an invalid Key Fob is used to start and operate the vehicle. 2 CAUTION! The Sentry Key௡ Immobilizer system is not compatible with some after-market remote starting systems. Use of these systems may result in vehicle starting problems and loss of security protection. All of the Key Fobs provided with your new vehicle have After placing the ignition switch in the RUN position, the been programmed to the vehicle electronics. Vehicle Security Light will turn on for three seconds for a