Chrysler Town & Country (2016 year). Instruction — part 1

A WORD ABOUT YOUR KEYS

Your vehicle is equipped with a keyless ignition system.
This system consists of a Key Fob with Remote Keyless
Entry (RKE) transmitter and a Wireless Ignition Node
(WIN) with integral ignition switch. You can insert the
Key Fob into the ignition switch with either side up.

Keyless Enter-N-Go Feature If Equipped

This vehicle may be equipped with the Keyless Enter-
N-Go feature. Please refer to “Starting Procedures” in
“Starting And Operating” for further information.

Wireless Ignition Node (WIN)

The Wireless Ignition Node (WIN) operates similarly to
an ignition switch. It has four operating positions, three
with detents and one that is spring-loaded. The detent
positions are OFF, ACC, and ON/RUN. The START
position is a spring-loaded momentary contact position.

When released from the START position, the switch
automatically returns to the ON/RUN position.

Wireless Ignition Node (WIN)

1 — OFF
2 — ACCESSORY
3 — ON/RUN
4 — START

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Key Fob

The Key Fob operates the ignition switch. Insert the
square end of the Key Fob into the ignition switch located
on the instrument panel and rotate to the desired posi-
tion. It also contains the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)
transmitter and an emergency key, which stores in the
rear of the Key Fob.

The emergency key allows for entry into the vehicle
should the battery in the vehicle or the RKE transmitter
go dead. The emergency key is also for locking the lower
glove compartment. You can keep the emergency key
with you when valet parking.

To remove the emergency key, slide the mechanical latch
at the top of the Key Fob sideways with your thumb and
then pull the key out with your other hand.

NOTE:

You can insert the double-sided emergency key

into the lock cylinder with either side up.

Removing Key Fob From Ignition

Place the shift lever in PARK. Turn the Key Fob to the
OFF position and then remove the Key Fob.

Emergency Key Removal

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NOTE:

Power window switches will also remain active

for up to 10 minutes after the ignition switch has been
turned to OFF, depending upon the accessory delay
setting. Opening either front door will cancel this feature.

WARNING!

• Never use the PARK position as a substitute for the

parking brake. Always apply the parking brake
fully when parked to guard against vehicle move-
ment and possible injury or damage.

• When leaving the vehicle, always remove the key

fob from the ignition and lock your vehicle. If
equipped with Keyless Enter-N-Go, always make
sure the keyless ignition node is in “OFF” mode,
remove the Key Fob from the vehicle and lock the
vehicle.

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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. Chil-
dren should be warned not to touch the parking
brake, brake pedal or the gear selector.

• Do not leave the Key Fob in or near the vehicle, or

in a location accessible to children, and do not
leave the ignition of a vehicle equipped with
Keyless Enter-N-Go in the ACC or ON/RUN mode.
A child could operate power windows, other con-
trols, or move the vehicle.

• Do not leave children or animals inside parked

vehicles in hot weather. Interior heat build-up may
cause serious injury or death.

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CAUTION!

An unlocked car is an invitation to thieves. Always
remove the Key Fob from the ignition and lock all
doors when leaving the vehicle unattended.

Key-In-Ignition Reminder

Opening the driver’s door when the Key Fob is in the
ignition and the ignition switch position is OFF or ACC,
a chime will sound to remind you to remove the key.

NOTE:

The Key-In-Ignition reminder only sounds when

the Key Fob is placed in the OFF or ACC ignition
position.

If your vehicle is equipped with Keyless Enter-N-Go,
opening the driver’s door when the vehicle’s ignition
switch is placed in ACC or ON/RUN (engine stopped)

will cause the reminder chime to sound. Refer to “Start-
ing Procedures” in “Starting And Operating” for further
information.

SENTRY KEY

The Sentry Key Immobilizer system prevents unauthor-
ized vehicle operation by disabling the engine. The
system does not need to be armed or activated. Operation
is automatic, regardless of whether the vehicle is locked
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 shut the engine off in two seconds if an
invalid Key Fob is used to start the engine.

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After turning the ignition switch to the ON/RUN posi-
tion, the Vehicle Security Light will turn on for three
seconds for a bulb check. If the light remains on after the
bulb check, it indicates that there is a problem with the
electronics. In addition, if the light begins to flash after
the bulb check, it indicates that someone used an invalid
Key Fob to start the engine. Either of these conditions will
result in the engine being shut off after two seconds.

If the Vehicle Security Light turns on during normal
vehicle operation (vehicle running for longer than 10
seconds), it indicates that there is a fault in the electron-
ics. Should this occur, have the vehicle serviced as soon
as possible by an authorized dealer.

CAUTION!

The Sentry Key Immobilizer system is not compat-
ible with some aftermarket remote starting systems.

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CAUTION! (Continued)

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
been programmed to the vehicle electronics.

Replacement Keys

NOTE:

Only Key Fobs that are programmed to the

vehicle electronics can be used to start and operate the
vehicle. Once a Key Fob is programmed to a vehicle, it
cannot be reprogrammed to any other vehicle.

CAUTION!

Always remove the Key Fobs from the vehicle and
lock all doors when leaving the vehicle unattended.

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Duplication of Key Fobs may be performed at an autho-
rized dealer, this procedure consists of programming a
blank Key Fob to the vehicle electronics. A blank Key Fob
is one that has never been programmed.

NOTE:

When having the Sentry Key Immobilizer sys-

tem serviced, bring all vehicle Key Fobs with you to the
authorized dealer.

Customer Key Programming

Programming Key Fobs or RKE transmitters may be
performed at an authorized dealer.

General Information

The Sentry Key system complies with FCC rules part 15
and with RSS-210 of Industry Canada. Operation is
subject to the following conditions:

• This device may not cause harmful interference.

• This device must accept any interference that may be

received, including interference that may cause unde-
sired operation.

NOTE:

Changes or modifications not expressly approved

by the party responsible for compliance could void the
user’s authority to operate the equipment.

VEHICLE SECURITY ALARM — IF EQUIPPED

The Vehicle Security Alarm monitors the vehicle doors
for unauthorized entry and the ignition switch for unau-
thorized operation. When the alarm is activated, the
interior switches for door locks, power sliding doors and
power liftgate are disabled. The Vehicle Security Alarm
provides both audible and visible signals. For the first
three minutes, the headlights will turn on, the park lamps
and/or turn signals will flash, Vehicle Security Light will
flash repeatedly, and the horn will sound. For an addi-
tional 15-minutes, only the headlights, park lamps
and/or turn signals and Vehicle Security Light will flash.

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Rearming Of The System

The Vehicle Security Alarm will rearm itself after the 15
additional minutes of headlights and Vehicle Security
Light flashing if the Vehicle Security Alarm has not been
disabled. If the condition which initiated the alarm is still
present, the Vehicle Security Alarm will ignore that
condition and monitor the remaining doors and ignition.

To Arm The System

Follow these steps to arm the Vehicle Security Alarm:

1. Make sure the vehicles ignition is cycled to the “OFF”

position (refer to

⬙Starting Procedures⬙ in ⬙Starting

And Operating

⬙ for further information).

• For vehicles equipped with Keyless Enter-N-Go,

make sure the vehicle ignition system is OFF.

• For vehicles not equipped with Keyless Enter-N-Go,

make sure the vehicle ignition system is OFF, and the
key is physically removed from the ignition.

2. Perform one of the following methods to lock the

vehicle:

• Push LOCK on the interior power door lock switch

with the driver and/or passenger door open.

• Push the LOCK button on the exterior Passive Entry

Door Handle with a valid Key Fob available in the
same exterior zone (refer to

⬙Keyless Enter-N-Go⬙ in

⬙Things To Know Before Starting Your Vehicle⬙ for
further information).

• Push the LOCK button on the Remote Keyless Entry

(RKE) transmitter.

3. If any doors are open, close them.

To Disarm The System

The Vehicle Security Alarm can be disarmed using any of
the following methods:

• Push the UNLOCK button on the Remote Keyless

Entry (RKE) transmitter.

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• Grasp the Passive Entry Unlock Door Handle (if

equipped, refer to

⬙Keyless Enter-N-Go⬙ in ⬙Things To

Know Before Starting Your Vehicle

⬙ for further infor-

mation).

• Cycle the vehicle ignition system out of the OFF

position.

• For vehicles equipped with Keyless Enter-N-Go,

push the Keyless Enter-N-Go START/STOP button
(requires at least one valid Key Fob in the vehicle).

• For vehicles not equipped with Keyless Enter-N-Go,

insert a valid key into the ignition switch and turn
the key to the ON position.

NOTE:

• The driver’s door key cylinder and the liftgate button

on the RKE transmitter cannot arm or disarm the
Vehicle Security Alarm.

• The Vehicle Security Alarm remains armed during

power liftgate entry. Pushing the liftgate button will
not disarm the Vehicle Security Alarm. If someone
enters the vehicle through the liftgate and opens any
door, the alarm will sound.

• When the Vehicle Security Alarm is armed, the interior

power door lock switches will not unlock the doors.

The Vehicle Security Alarm is designed to protect your
vehicle. However, you can create conditions where the
system will give you a false alarm. If one of the previ-
ously described arming sequences has occurred, the
Vehicle Security Alarm will arm regardless of whether
you are in the vehicle or not. If you remain in the vehicle
and open a door, the alarm will sound. If this occurs,
disarm the Vehicle Security Alarm.

If the Vehicle Security Alarm is armed and the battery
becomes disconnected, the Vehicle Security Alarm will
remain armed when the battery is reconnected; the

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exterior lights will flash, and the horn will sound. If this
occurs, disarm the Vehicle Security Alarm.

Tamper Alert

If something has triggered the Vehicle Security Alarm in
your absence, the horn will sound three times, and the
exterior lights blink three times when you unlock the
doors. Check the vehicle for tampering.

Security System Instruction Override

The Vehicle Security Alarm will not arm if you lock the
doors using the instruction door lock plunger.

ILLUMINATED APPROACH

The courtesy lights will turn on when you use the
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter to unlock the
doors or open any door.

This feature also turns on the approach lighting in the
outside mirrors (if equipped). Refer to “Mirrors” in
“Understanding The Features Of Your Vehicle” for fur-
ther information.

The lights will fade to off after approximately 30 seconds,
or they will immediately fade to off once the ignition
switch is turned to ON/RUN from the OFF position.

The front courtesy overhead console and door courtesy
lights will not turn off if the dimmer control is in the
“Dome ON” position (rotate horizontal thumb wheel on
the bottom of the switch to the far right detent position).

The illuminated entry system will not operate if the
dimmer control is in the “Dome OFF” position (rotate
horizontal thumb wheel on the bottom of the switch to
the far left detent position).

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NOTE:

If your vehicle is equipped with illuminated

approach lights under the outside mirrors, they can be
turned off by using the Electronic Vehicle Information
Center (EVIC) controls (if NOT equipped with a touch-
screen radio) or the Uconnect radio (if equipped with a
touchscreen radio). Refer to “Electronic Vehicle Informa-
tion Center (EVIC)” or “Uconnect Settings” in “Under-
standing Your Instrument Panel” for further information.

REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY (RKE) — IF
EQUIPPED

This system allows you to lock or unlock the doors and
liftgate, and activate the Panic Alarm, optional power
liftgate, left power sliding door, and right power sliding
door from distances up to approximately 66 ft (20 m)
using a hand-held Key Fob with RKE transmitter. The
RKE transmitter does not need to be pointed at the
vehicle to activate the system.

NOTE:

Inserting the Key Fob with RKE transmitter into

the ignition switch disables the system from responding
to any button pushed from that RKE transmitter. Driving
at speeds 5 mph (8 km/h) and above disables the system
from responding to all RKE transmitter buttons for all
RKE transmitters.

Two RKE transmitters may be supplied with the vehicle.
Vehicles built without the powered options will be
equipped from the factory with three-button RKE trans-
mitters, and those built with power options will be
equipped with up to seven-button RKE transmitters.

Using The RKE Transmitter

Three-button RKE transmitters will provide basic UN-
LOCK, LOCK, and PANIC functions.

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Seven-button RKE transmitters will provide functions
that allow the same basic operation as the three-button,
but may also be used to operate the power liftgate
(optional), power sliding doors, and Remote Start feature

(optional). Some features can be programmed to the
customers preferences. For example, flash headlights or
sound horn on LOCK.

Key Fob With Three-Button RKE Transmitter

Key Fob With Seven-Button RKE Transmitter

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Remote Unlock Doors And Liftgate

Push and release the UNLOCK button on the RKE
transmitter once to unlock the driver’s side or twice to
unlock all doors and liftgate. This will also turn on the
Illuminated Entry system.

Remote Key Unlock On First Press

This feature lets you program the system to unlock either
the driver’s side, or all doors, on the first push of the
UNLOCK button on the RKE transmitter.

NOTE:

• For vehicles equipped with an Electronic Vehicle In-

formation Center (EVIC), refer to “Electronic Vehicle
Information

Center

(EVIC)/Personal

Settings

(Customer-Programmable Features)” in “Understand-
ing Your Instrument Panel” for further information.

• For vehicles not equipped with the EVIC, the Remote

Unlock feature can be enabled or disabled by perform-
ing the following steps:

1. Perform this operation while standing outside the

vehicle.

2. Push and hold the LOCK button on a programmed

RKE transmitter for at least 4 seconds, but no longer
than 10 seconds. Then, push and hold the UNLOCK
button while still holding the LOCK button.

3. Release both buttons at the same time.

4. Test the feature while outside of the vehicle by push-

ing the LOCK/UNLOCK buttons on the RKE trans-
mitter with the ignition switch in the OFF position and
the Key Fob removed.

5. Repeat these steps if you want to return this feature to

its previous setting.

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NOTE:

Pushing the LOCK button on the RKE transmit-

ter while you are inside the vehicle will activate the
Vehicle Security Alarm. Opening a door with the Vehicle
Security Alarm activated will cause the alarm to sound.
Push the UNLOCK button to deactivate the Vehicle
Security Alarm.

Sound Horn With Remote Lock

This feature will cause the horn to chirp when the doors
are locked with the RKE transmitter. This feature can be
turned on or turned off. To change the current setting,
proceed as follows:

• For vehicles equipped with the EVIC, refer to “Elec-

tronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)/Personal
Settings (Customer-Programmable Features)” in “Un-
derstanding Your Instrument Panel” for further infor-
mation.

• For vehicles not equipped with the EVIC, perform the

following steps:

1. Perform this operation while standing outside the

vehicle.

2. Push the LOCK button on a programmed RKE trans-

mitter for at least 4 seconds, but no longer than 10
seconds. Then, push the PANIC button while still
holding the LOCK button.

3. Release both buttons at the same time.

4. Test the feature while outside of the vehicle by push-

ing the LOCK button on the RKE transmitter with the
ignition switch in the OFF position and the Key Fob
removed.

5. Repeat these steps if you want to return this feature to

its previous setting.

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NOTE:

Pushing the LOCK button on the RKE transmit-

ter while you are in the vehicle will activate the Vehicle
Security Alarm. Opening a door with the Vehicle Security
Alarm activated will cause the alarm to sound. Push the
UNLOCK button to deactivate the Vehicle Security
Alarm.

Using The Panic Alarm

To turn the Panic Alarm feature on or off, push and hold
the PANIC button on the RKE transmitter for at least one
second and release. When the Panic Alarm is on, the
headlights and park lights will flash, the horn will pulse
on and off, and the interior lights will turn on.

The Panic Alarm will stay on for three minutes unless
you turn it off by pushing the PANIC button a second
time or if the vehicle is driven above 5 mph (8 km/h).

NOTE:

• When you turn off the Panic Alarm by pushing the

PANIC button a second time, you may have to move
closer to the vehicle due to the Radio Frequency (RF)
noises of the system.

• The Panic Alarm cannot be activated if the engine is

running.

Power Open/Close Power Liftgate — If Equipped

Push the LIFTGATE button twice on the RKE transmitter
within five seconds to Open/Close the Power Liftgate. If
the button is pushed while the liftgate is being power
closed, the liftgate will reverse to the full open position.

The power liftgate may also be opened and closed by
pushing the LIFTGATE button located on the overhead
console.

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If equipped with a rear interior switch on the left rear
pillar, pushing this switch once will close the liftgate only.
The liftgate cannot be opened from this switch.

If the vehicle is locked and Vehicle Security Alarm is
armed, using the RKE transmitter to open the power
liftgate does not unlock the vehicle or disarm the Vehicle
Security Alarm.

Power Open/Close Left Power Sliding Door — If
Equipped

Push the LEFT Power Sliding Door button twice on the
RKE transmitter within five seconds to Power Open/
Close the Left Power Sliding Door. If the button on the
RKE transmitter is pushed while the door is being
power-closed, the door will reverse to the full open
position.

If the vehicle is locked and the Vehicle Security Alarm is
armed, pushing the LEFT Power Sliding Door button
twice unlocks the power sliding door and disarms Ve-
hicle Security Alarm.

Power Open/Close Right Power Sliding Door — If
Equipped

Push the RIGHT Power Sliding Door button twice on the
RKE transmitter within five seconds to Power Open/
Close the Right Power Sliding Door. If the button on the
RKE transmitter is pushed while the door is being
power-closed, the door will reverse to the full open
position.

If the vehicle is locked and the Vehicle Security Alarm is
armed, pushing the RIGHT Power Sliding Door button
twice unlocks the power sliding door and disarms the
Vehicle Security Alarm.

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Turn Off Flash Lights With RKE Lock — If
Equipped

This feature will cause the turn signal lights to flash when
the doors are locked or unlocked with the RKE transmit-
ter. This feature can be turned on or turned off. To change
the current setting, proceed as follows:

• For vehicles equipped with the EVIC, refer to “Elec-

tronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)/Personal
Settings (Customer-Programmable Features)” in “Un-
derstanding Your Instrument Panel” for further infor-
mation.

• For vehicles not equipped with the EVIC, perform the

following steps:

1. Perform this operation while standing outside the

vehicle.

2. Push and hold the UNLOCK button on a programmed

RKE transmitter for at least 4 seconds, but no longer

than 10 seconds. Then, push and hold the LOCK
button while still holding the UNLOCK button.

3. Release both buttons at the same time.

4. Test the feature while outside of the vehicle by Push-

ing the LOCK/UNLOCK buttons on the RKE trans-
mitter with the ignition switch in the OFF position and
the Key Fob removed.

5. Repeat these steps if you want to return this feature to

its previous setting.

NOTE:

Pushing the LOCK button on the RKE transmit-

ter while you are in the vehicle will activate the Vehicle
Security Alarm. Opening a door with the Vehicle Security
Alarm activated will cause the alarm to sound. Push the
UNLOCK button to deactivate the Vehicle Security
Alarm.

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