Dodge 2009 Caliber SRT4 - Manual (Page 22)

3. The Vehicle Security Light in the instrument cluster
will flash rapidly for approximately 16 seconds. This
shows that the system is arming. During this period, if a
door is opened, the ignition switch is turned ON, or the
power door locks are unlocked in any manner, the
Vehicle Security Alarm will automatically disarm. After
approximately 16 seconds, the Vehicle Security Light will
flash slowly. This shows that the Vehicle Security Alarm
system is fully armed.
To Disarm The System
1. Press UNLOCK on the RKE transmitter.
2. Starting the vehicle with a valid Sentry Key ௡ will
disarm the Vehicle Security Alarm. A valid key is one that
is programmed to your vehicle. A valid key will disarm
the Vehicle Security Alarm system; an invalid key will
allow the engine to run for two seconds and stop.
Vehicle Security Alarm System Manual Override
The Vehicle Security Alarm system will not arm if you
lock the doors using the manual door lock plunger.
REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY — IF EQUIPPED
This system allows you to lock or unlock the doors and
liftgate or activate the Panic Alarm from distances up to
66 ft (20 m) using a handheld Remote Keyless Entry
(RKE) transmitter. The RKE transmitter does not need to
be pointed at the vehicle to activate the system.
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