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Dodge Intrepid (2004 year). Manual - part 2

3. vehicle speed is above 15 m.p.h. (24 km/h),

4. the accelerator pedal is depressed.

The Automatic Door Locks can be disabled or re-enabled
by performing the same following procedure:

1. Close all doors and place the key in the ignition.

2. Cycle the ignition switch between OFF and ON/RUN
and back to OFF 4 times ending up in the OFF position.

3. Depress the power door lock switch to lock the doors.

4. A single chime will indicate the completion of the
programming.

Automatic Unlock on Exit (Only Available if
Automatic Door Locks Enabled)

This feature will unlock all the doors when the driver’s
door is opened and the ignition switch is in the LOCK
position. This function is disabled as delivered from the
factory. Automatic Unlock on Exit can be enabled or
disabled by performing the following procedure:

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1. Close all doors and place the key in the ignition.

2. Cycle the ignition switch between ON/RUN and OFF
4 times ending up in the OFF position.

3. Depress the power door unlock switch to unlock the
doors.

4. A single chime will indicate the completion of the
programming.

Remote Keyless Entry

This system allows you to lock or unlock the doors and
unlock the trunk from distances up to 40 feet (12 meters)
using a transmitter. You don’t have to point the transmit-
ter at the vehicle to activate the system.

To unlock the doors:

Press and release the unlock button on the transmitter.

NOTE:

The system may be programmed to unlock all

the doors upon the first press of the Unlock button. To
toggle between the first press unlock of driver’s door to
unlock of all doors, perform the following procedure:

1. Press and hold the Unlock button on the transmitter.

2. Continue to hold the Unlock button, wait at least 4 but
no longer than 10 seconds, then press the Lock button.

3. Release both buttons.

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Enable/Disable Lamp Flash:

The Lamp Flash can be enabled or disabled by perform-
ing the following procedure:

1. Press and hold the Lock button on the transmitter.

2. Continue to hold the Lock button, wait at least 4 but
no longer than 10 seconds, then press the Trunk button.

3. Release both buttons.

To lock the doors:

Press and release the LOCK button to lock all doors.

Enable/Disable Horn chirp:

The horn chirp feature can be enabled or disabled by
performing the following procedure:

1. Press and hold the Lock button on the transmitter.

2. Continue to hold the Lock button, wait at least 4 but
no longer than 10 seconds, then press the Unlock button.

3. Release both buttons.

NOTE:

To enable/disable the Lamp Flash, see proce-

dure described above.

To unlock the trunk:

Press and hold the trunk button on the transmitter to
unlatch the trunk.

Enable/Disable Trunk Press and Hold:

The transmitter can be programmed to unlatch the trunk
immediately upon activation of the Trunk button (with-
out pressing and holding) by performing the following
procedure:

1. Press and hold the Unlock button on the transmitter.

2. Continue to hold the Unlock button, wait at least 4 but
no longer than 10 seconds, then press the Trunk button.

3. Release both buttons.

Panic Alarm

The panic alarm unlocks the driver’s door, turns on the
interior lights, flashes the headlights and sounds the horn
for about 3 minutes or until the alarm is turned off. The
vehicle can be driven while in the Panic mode.

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To Use The Panic Alarm:

Press and hold the Panic button to activate the alarm.
Press and hold the Panic button or unlock the door with
the key to deactivate the alarm. The alarm will also shut
itself off after 3 minutes or when vehicle speed reaches 15
m.p.h. (24 km/h).

To Program Additional Transmitters:

Up to 4 transmitters can be programmed to your vehicle.
To program a transmitter, perform the following proce-
dure.

On vehicles equipped with an EVIC (Electronic Vehicle
Information Center), these functions can be selected at
the EVIC using the Customer Programmable Features.
Refer to EVIC— Customer Programmable Features for
details.

NOTE:

When entering program mode, all previously

programmed transmitters are erased from memory,
therefore you must reprogram ALL the transmitters
when you enter program mode.

1. With the vehicle in Park, turn the Ignition switch to the
ON position.

2. Using a previously programmed transmitter, press the
Unlock button on the transmitter. Continue to hold the
Unlock button, wait at least 4 but no longer than 10
seconds, then press and hold the Panic button for at least
one second. Release both buttons simultaneously. You
will hear a chime to signal that you can proceed with
programming the new transmitter.

3. One by one with each transmitter (includes previously
programmed as well as the new transmitter), press and
release the lock and unlock buttons simultaneously. You

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will hear a chime after each transmitter has been success-
fully programmed. You will have 30 seconds to finish
programming all new transmitters. A chime will sound
when the 30 seconds is over or the ignition switch is
turned to the Lock position.

Transmitter Linked to Memory Programming

Your remote transmitters can be programmed to return
the driver’s seat, mirrors, and radio presets to the saved
position when the Unlock button is pressed and released.

NOTE:

When newly purchased (or replacement) trans-

mitters are programmed into the vehicle, the first trans-
mitter programmed will be associated with memory
setting 1, and the second transmitter programmed will be
associated with memory setting 2. Additional transmit-
ters will not be associated with a memory setting.

To program your transmitters, perform the following:

1. Insert key into the igniton and turn the key to the
On/Run position.

2. Adjust the seat and side view mirrors to the desired
position. Program the radio preset buttons to the desired
stations.

3. Press and release the Set (S) button on the memory
seat switch, then press and release memory button 1 or 2.

4. Press and release the Lock button on the transmitter.
This will link the transmitter to the desired memory
setting.

5. Do not press any buttons for 10 seconds.

NOTE:

Your transmitters may be unlinked from your

memory settings by following the procedure above ex-
cept pressing the Unlock button on the transmitter in step
4 above. On vehicles equipped with an EVIC (Electronic
Vehicle Information Center), these functions can be se-
lected at the EVIC using the Customer Programmable
Features. Refer to EVIC-Customer Programmable Fea-
tures for details. When newly purchased (or replacement)
transmitters are programmed into the vehicle, the first
transmitter trained will be associated with memory set-
ting 1, and the second transmitter trained will be associ-
ated with memory setting 2. Additional transmitters will
not be associated with a memory setting.

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General Information

This transmitter complies with FCC rules part 15 and
with RS-210 of Industry Canada. Operation is subject to
the following two conditions: (1) this device may not
cause harmful interference and (2) This device must
accept any interference that may be received, including
interference that may cause undesired operation.

If your Remote Lock Control fails to operate from a
normal distance, check for these two conditions:

1. Weak batteries in transmitter. The expected life of
batteries is from one to two years.

2. Closeness to a radio transmitter such as a radio station
tower, airport transmitter, and some mobile or CB radios.

Transmitter Battery Service

The recommended replacement battery is DL 2016 or its
equivalent.

• Pry the transmitter halves apart with a dime or similar

object. Make sure not to damage the rubber gasket
during removal.

• Remove and replace the batteries. Avoid touching the

new batteries with your fingers. Skin oils may cause
battery deterioration. If you touch a battery, clean it
with rubbing alcohol.

• Reassemble the transmitter case. Snap the halves to-

gether and test transmitter operation.

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SECURITY ALARM SYSTEM— IF EQUIPPED

The system monitors the doors, trunk key cylinder, and
ignition for unauthorized operation.

If something triggers the alarm, the system will signal for
up to 18 minutes. For the first 3 minutes the horn will
sound and the headlights, park and tail lights and the
SET light will flash. The horn will stop and if the source
of the trigger is still present, the lights will continue to
flash for another 15 minutes.

NOTE:

The engine will not start until you disarm the

system.

To set the alarm:

1. Remove the keys from the ignition switch and get out
of the vehicle.

2. Lock the door using either the door key, power door
lock switch, or the Keyless Entry Transmitter and close all
doors.

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3. The SET light on the top of the instrument panel will
flash rapidly for 16 seconds. This shows that the system
is arming. If the light comes on but does not flash, the
system is still armed, but there is a problem in the trunk
circuit. After 16 seconds the SET light will continue to
flash slowly. This shows that the system is fully armed.

To disarm the system:

Unlock a front door using either the key or the Keyless
Entry Transmitter.

Tamper Alert
If the horn sounds 3 times when you unlock a front door
using either a key or the Keyless Entry Transmitter, the
alarm had been triggered. Check the vehicle for tamper-
ing.

Security System Manual Override

The system will not arm if you lock the doors using the
manual lock control.

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POWER WINDOWS

Window controls on the driver’s door control all door
windows.

The driver’s window switch has an Auto Down feature.
Press the window switch past the detent, release, and the
window will go down automatically. Press the switch a
second time in either direction to stop the window.

To open the window part way, press the window switch
to the detent and release it when you want the window to
stop.

The window lock switch on the driver’s door allows you
to disable the window control on the other doors.

REMOTE TRUNK LID RELEASE

You can open the trunk lid from inside the vehicle by
pressing the switch on the left side of the instrument
panel. The transmission must be in Park before the
switch will operate.

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TRUNK SAFETY WARNING

WARNING!

Do not allow children to have access to the trunk,
either by climbing into the trunk from outside, or
through the inside of the vehicle. Always close the
trunk lid when your vehicle is unattended. Once in
the trunk, young children may not be able to escape,
even if they entered through the rear seat. If trapped
in the trunk, children can die from suffocation or
heat stroke.

Trunk Emergency Release

The trunk of your vehicle is equipped with an emergency
release handle. It is located on the inside of the trunk lid,
near the latch, and is coated so that it glows in a darkened
trunk. Pull on the handle to open the trunk.

OCCUPANT RESTRAINTS

Some of the most important safety features in your
vehicle are the restraint systems. These include the front
and rear seat belts for the driver and all passengers, front
airbags for both the driver and front passenger and side
airbags, if equipped, for both the driver and right front
passenger. If you will be carrying children too small for
adult-size belts, your seat belts also can be used to hold
infant and child restraint systems.

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Please pay close attention to the information in this
section. It tells you how to use your restraint system
properly to keep you and your passengers as safe as
possible.

WARNING!

In a collision, you and your passengers can suffer
much greater injuries if you are not properly buck-
led up. You can strike the interior of your vehicle or
other passengers, or you can be thrown out of the
vehicle. Always be sure you and others in your
vehicle are buckled up properly.

Buckle up even though you are an excellent driver, even
on short trips. Someone on the road may be a poor driver
and cause a collision which includes you. This can
happen far away from home or on your own street.

Research has shown that seat belts save lives. And they
can reduce the seriousness of injuries in a collision. Some
of the worst injuries happen when people are thrown
from the vehicle. Seat belts provide protection from that,
and they reduce the risk of injury caused by striking the
inside of the vehicle. Everyone in a motor vehicle needs
to be buckled up all the time.

Lap/Shoulder Belts

All seating positions in your vehicle are equipped with
Lap/Shoulder Belts.

The belt webbing retractor will lock only during very
sudden stops or collisions. This feature allows the shoul-
der part of the belt to move freely with you under normal
conditions. But in a collision, the belt will lock and reduce
your risk of striking the inside of the vehicle or being
thrown out.

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WARNING!

• Wearing a seat belt incorrectly is dangerous. Seat

belts are designed to go around the large bones of
your body. These are the strongest parts of your
body and can take the forces of a collision the
best. Wearing your belt in the wrong place could
make your injuries in a collision much worse. You
might suffer internal injuries, or you could even
slide out of part of the belt. Follow these instruc-
tions to wear your seat belt safely and to keep
your passengers safe, too.

• Two people should never be belted into a single

seat belt. People belted together can crash into one
another in an accident, hurting one another badly.
Never use a lap/shoulder belt or a lap belt for
more than one person, no matter what their size.

Lap/Shoulder Belt Operating Instructions

1. Enter the vehicle and close the door. Sit back and
adjust the front seat.

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2. The seat belt latch plate is above the back of your seat.
Grasp the latch plate and pull out the belt. Slide the latch
plate up the webbing as far as necessary to allow the belt
go around your lap.

3. When the belt is long enough to fit, insert the latch
plate into the buckle until you hear a ”click.”

WARNING!

• A belt that is buckled into the wrong buckle will
not protect you properly. The lap portion could ride
too high on your body, possibly causing internal
injuries. Always buckle your belt into the buckle
nearest you.
• A belt that is too loose will not protect you as well.
In a sudden stop you could move too far forward,
increasing the possibility of injury. Wear your seat
belt snugly.
• A belt that is worn under your arm is very
dangerous. Your body could strike the inside sur-
faces of the vehicle in a collision, increasing head
and neck injury. A belt worn under the arm can cause
internal injuries. Ribs aren’t as strong as shoulder
bones. Wear the belt over your shoulder so that your
strongest bones will take the force in a collision.
• A shoulder belt placed behind you will not protect
you from injury during a collision. You are more
likely to hit your head in a collision if you do not
wear your shoulder belt. The lap and shoulder belt
are meant to be used together.

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4. Position the lap belt across your thighs, below your
abdomen. To remove slack in the lap belt portion, pull up
a bit on the shoulder belt, as shown. To loosen the lap belt
if it is too tight, tilt the latch plate and pull on the lap belt.
A snug belt reduces the risk of sliding under the belt in a
collision.

WARNING!

• A lap belt worn too high can increase the risk of
internal injury in a collision. The belt forces won’t
be at the strong hip and pelvic bones, but across your
abdomen. Always wear the lap belt as low as pos-
sible and keep it snug.
• A twisted belt can’t do its job as well. In a collision
it could even cut into you. Be sure the belt is straight.
If you can’t straighten a belt in your vehicle, take it
to your dealer and have it fixed.

5. Position the shoulder belt on your chest so that it is
comfortable and not resting on your neck. The retractor
will withdraw any slack in the belt.

6. To release the belt, push the red button marked PRESS
on the buckle. The belt will automatically retract to its
stowed position. If necessary, slide the latch plate down
the webbing to allow it to retract fully.

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WARNING!

A frayed or torn belt could rip apart in a collision
and leave you with no protection. Inspect the belt
system periodically, checking for cuts, frays, or loose
parts. Damaged parts must be replaced immediately.
Do not disassemble or modify the system. Seat belt
assemblies must be replaced after an accident if they
have been damaged (bent retractor, torn webbing,
etc.).

Adjustable Upper Shoulder Belt Anchorage
In the front seats, the shoulder belt can be adjusted
upward or downward to position the belt away from
your neck. Push the lever above the webbing upward to
release the anchorage, and then move it up or down to
the position that serves you best.

As a guide, if you are shorter than average, you will
prefer a lower position, and if you are taller than average,
you’ll prefer a higher position. When you release the
anchorage, try to move it up or down to make sure that
it is locked in position.

In the rear seat, move toward the center of the seat to
position the belt away from your neck.

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Seat Belts and Pregnant Women

We recommend that pregnant women use the seat belts
throughout their pregnancy. Keeping the mother safe is
the best way to keep the baby safe.

Pregnant women should wear the lap part of the belt
across the thighs and as snug across the hips as possible.
Keep the belt low so that it does not come across the
abdomen. That way the strong bones of the hips will take
the force if there is a collision.

Seat Belt Extender

If a seat belt is too short, even when fully extended and
when the adjustable upper shoulder belt anchorage (if so
equipped) is in its lowest position, your dealer can
provide you with a seat belt extender. This extender
should be used only if the existing belt is not long
enough. When it is not required, remove the extender
and store it.

WARNING!

Using a seat belt extender when not needed can
increase the risk of injury in a collision. Only use the
extender when the lap belt is not long enough when
it is worn low and snug, and in the recommended
seating positions. Remove and store the extender
when not needed.

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