2014 Dodge Avenger Owner Manual - Page 19

THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 17 CAUTION! • Always remove the Sentry Key® from the vehicle and lock all doors when leaving the vehicle unattended. • The Sentry Key® Immobilizer system is not compatible with some aftermarket remote starting systems. Use of these systems may result in vehicle starting problems and loss of security protection. 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 NOTE: When having the Sentry Key® Immobilizer All of the keys provided with your new vehicle have System serviced, bring all vehicle keys with you to an authorized dealer. been programmed to the vehicle electronics. Customer Key Programming Replacement Keys You can program new keys to the system if you have two NOTE: Only keys that have been programmed to the valid Sentry Keys® by performing the following procevehicle electronics can be used to start the vehicle. Once dure: a Sentry Key® has been programmed to a vehicle, it cannot be programmed to any other vehicle. 1. Cut the additional Sentry Key® Transponder blank(s) to match the ignition switch lock cylinder key code.