2012 Dodge Avenger Owner Manual - Page 17

THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 15 WARNING! (Continued) • Never leave children alone in a vehicle, or with access to an unlocked vehicle. • Allowing children to be in a vehicle unattended is dangerous for a number of reasons. A child or others could be seriously or fatally injured. Children should be warned not to touch the parking brake, brake pedal or the shift lever. • Do not leave the key fob in or near the vehicle, and do not leave the ignition in the ACC or ON/RUN position. A child could operate power windows, other controls, or move the vehicle. Key-In-Ignition Reminder Opening the driver's door when the key is in the ignition sounds a signal to remind you to remove the key. NOTE: • The Key-In-Ignition reminder only sounds when the ignition key is placed in the LOCK or ACC position. • With either front door open, and the key in the ignition, neither the power door locks nor Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter will function. Locking Doors With A Key There is only one external door lock cylinder which is located in the driver's door. 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". 2 CAUTION! An unlocked car is an invitation to thieves. Always remove key from the ignition and lock all doors when leaving the vehicle unattended.