2012 Dodge Avenger Owner Manual - Page 19

THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 17 CAUTION! (Continued) • 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. 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. NOTE: When having the Sentry Key௡ Immobilizer System serviced, bring all vehicle keys with you to an authorized dealer. 2 All of the keys provided with your new vehicle have Customer Key Programming been programmed to the vehicle electronics. You can program new keys to the system if you have two valid Sentry Keys௡ by performing the following proceReplacement Keys dure: NOTE: Only keys that have been programmed to the vehicle electronics can be used to start the vehicle. Once 1. Cut the additional Sentry Key௡ Transponder blank(s) a Sentry Key௡ has been programmed to a vehicle, it to match the ignition switch lock cylinder key code. cannot be programmed to any other vehicle. 2. Insert the first valid key into the ignition switch. Turn 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 the ignition switch to the ON/RUN 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.