Dodge Caravan (2008 year). Manual

previously described arming sequences has occurred, the
system 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
system.

If the Security Alarm System is armed and the battery
becomes disconnected, the system will remain armed
when the battery is reconnected; the exterior lights will
flash, the horn will sound, and the ignition will not start
the vehicle. If this occurs, disarm the system.

Tamper Alert
If something has triggered the system in your absence,
the horn will sound three times when you unlock the
doors and the security telltale light will flash for 30
seconds. Check the vehicle for tampering.

Security System Manual Override
The system will not arm if you lock the doors using the
manual door lock plunger.

ILLUMINATED ENTRY SYSTEM — IF EQUIPPED

The courtesy lights will turn on when you use the
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter or open the
doors. This feature is only available if you have RKE.

The lights will fade to off after approximately 10 seconds
or they will immediately fade to off once the ignition
switch is turned ON.

NOTE:

• The front courtesy overhead console, door courtesy

and liftgate lights do not turn on if the dimmer control
is in the interior lights ON position (extreme top
position).

• The Illuminated Entry System will not operate if the

dimmer control is in the extreme downward position.

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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 about 23 ft (7 m) using a
hand-held radio RKE transmitter. The RKE transmitter
need not be pointed at the vehicle to activate the system.

NOTE:

If the key is in the ignition switch, then all

buttons on that RKE transmitter will be disabled. The
buttons on the remaining transmitters will work. If the
gear selector lever is out of PARK, all the RKE transmitter
buttons are disabled for all keys.

Two transmitters may be supplied with the vehicle.
Vehicles built without the powered options will be
equipped from the factory with three-button transmitters
and those built with power options will be equipped
with up to seven-buttons on the transmitter.

Using The RKE Transmitter

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

Three-Button RKE transmitter Fob With Integrated Key

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Seven-button transmitters will provide functions that
allow the same basic operation as the three-button, but
may also be used to OPEN/CLOSE the optional power
liftgate, left power sliding door, or right power sliding
door. Other options of the system allow you to turn
ON/OFF the Sound Horn with Remote Lock and Flash
Lights with Remote Key LOCK features.

To UNLOCK Doors And Liftgate
Press and release the UNLOCK button on the RKE
transmitter once to unlock the driver’s door or twice to
unlock all doors and liftgate. The illuminated entry
system also turns on.

Remote Key Unlock
This feature lets you program the system to unlock either
the driver’s side door or all doors on the first press of the
UNLOCK button on the RKE transmitter.

• For vehicles equipped with the Electronic Vehicle

Information Center (EVIC), refer to “Remote Key
Unlock,” under “Personal Settings (Customer Pro-
grammable Features)” under “Electronic Vehicle Infor-
mation Center (EVIC)” in Section 4 of this manual for
details.

Seven-Button RKE transmitter Fob With Integrated Key

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• For vehicles not equipped with the EVIC, the Remote

UNLOCK feature can be enabled or disabled by per-
forming the following procedure:

1. Perform this operation while standing outside the
vehicle.

2. Press the LOCK button for five to ten seconds.

3. While the LOCK button is pressed, (after five seconds)
press the UNLOCK button. Release both buttons.

The Remote Key Unlock feature can be reactivated by
repeating the above procedure or by performing the
procedure in the Electronic Vehicle Information Center
(EVIC), Customer Programmable Features section on
vehicles so equipped.

To LOCK Doors And Liftgate
Press and release the LOCK button on the RKE transmit-
ter to lock all doors and liftgate. The horn will chirp once
to acknowledge the signal.

Sound Horn With Remote Key Lock
This feature will cause the horn to chirp when the doors
are locked with the RKE transmitter.

If desired, the Sound Horn with Remote Key Lock feature
can be turned on and off by performing the following
procedure:

1. Perform this operation while standing outside the
vehicle.

2. Press the LOCK button for five to ten seconds.

3. While the LOCK button is pressed (after five seconds),
press the PANIC button. Release both buttons.

The Sound Horn with Remote Key Lock feature can be
reactivated by repeating this procedure or by performing
the procedure in the Electronic Vehicle Information Cen-
ter (EVIC), Customer Programmable Features section on
vehicles so equipped.

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Using The PANIC Alarm
To turn the PANIC Alarm feature ON or OFF, press 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 pressing the PANIC button a second
time or by turning the ignition switch to the ON position.

NOTE:

When you turn off the PANIC Alarm by press-

ing the PANIC button a second time, you may have to be
closer to the vehicle due to the radio frequency noises of
the system.

Open/Close Power Liftgate — If Equipped
Press the LIFTGATE button twice on the RKE transmitter
within five seconds to Open/Close Power Liftgate. The
liftgate will beep for three seconds and then open/close.
If the button is pushed while the liftgate is being power
closed, the liftgate will reverse to the full open position.

If the liftgate is locked and is not equipped with a
powered liftgate, pressing the button twice will result in
the liftgate becoming unlocked for 30 seconds allowing
you to manually access the liftgate area.

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

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

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

Open/Close Power Right Power Sliding Door — If
Equipped
Press the Right Power Sliding Door button twice on the
RKE transmitter within five seconds to Open/Close
Power 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.

Turn Off Flash Lights With Remote Key Lock — If
Equipped
If desired, the Flash Lights With Remote Key Lock feature
can be turned on and off by performing the following
procedure:

1. Perform this operation while standing outside the
vehicle.

2. Press the UNLOCK button on the RKE transmitter for
five to ten seconds.

3. While the UNLOCK button on the RKE transmitter is
pressed, (after five seconds) press the LOCK button.
Release both buttons.

The Flash Lights with Remote Key Lock feature can be
reactivated by repeating this procedure or by performing
the procedure in Section Four, “Electronic Vehicle Infor-
mation Center (EVIC), Customer Programmable Fea-
tures” on vehicles so equipped.

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The table below explains the Lamp Flash options.

Function

Which Turn

Signal Lamps

Number of

Flashes

Lock

All

Unlock 1st Press Left Side

Unlock All
Doors

All

Left Side

Right Side

Liftgate

All

Programming Additional RKE Transmitters
Refer to Sentry Key

t Immobilizer System “Customer

Key Programming.”

If you do not have a programmed RKE transmitter,
contact your authorized dealer for details.

Replacing the RKE Transmitter Battery
The recommended replacement battery is one CR2032
battery.

NOTE:

Perchlorate Material — special handling may ap-

ply. See: www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate.

NOTE:

Do not touch the battery terminals that are on

the back housing or the printed circuit board.

1. Battery access is through a door located on the rear of
the RKE transmitter. Insert a small, flat bladed screw-
driver into the slot and gently pry open the access door.

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2. Remove and replace the battery. Avoid touching the
new battery with your fingers. Skin oils may cause
battery deterioration. If you touch the battery, clean it
with rubbing alcohol.

3. Reposition the access door panel over the battery
opening and snap into place.

General Information
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules and
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 received,

including interference that may cause undesired op-
eration.

If your RKE transmitter fails to operate from a normal
distance, check for these two conditions.

1. A weak battery in the RKE transmitter. The expected
life of the battery is a minimum of three years.

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

Battery Replacement

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REMOTE STARTING SYSTEM — IF EQUIPPED

Remote Starting conveniently starts the engine from
outside the vehicle by using the Remote Keyless Entry
(RKE) transmitter while maintaining the Security Alarm
System. The Remote Starting System has a targeted range
of 328 ft (100 m). In order to Remote Start your vehicle,
the hood, liftgate, and all the doors must be closed and
the transmission gear selector lever in PARK.

NOTE:

Remote Starting requires automatic transaxle-

equipped vehicles.

How To Use Remote Start

All of the following conditions must be met before the
engine will Remote Start:

• Gear shift lever in PARK
• Doors closed
• Hood closed
• Trunk closed
• HAZARD switch off
• BRAKE switch inactive (brake pedal not pressed)
• Ignition key removed from ignition switch
• Battery at an acceptable charge level, and
• RKE PANIC button not pressed.

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To Enter Remote Start Mode

Press and release the Remote Start button on
the RKE transmitter twice, within five seconds.
The parking lights will flash and the horn will

honk twice (if programmed). Then, the engine will start
and the vehicle will remain in the Remote Start mode for
a 15 minute cycle.

NOTE:

• If your power door locks were unlocked, Remote Start

will automatically LOCK the doors.

• The park lights will turn on and remain on during

Remote Start mode.

• For security, power window and power sunroof op-

eration (if so equipped) are disabled when the vehicle
is in the Remote Start mode.

• The engine can be started two consecutive times (two

15 minute cycles) with the RKE transmitter. However,
the ignition switch must be cycled to the ON position
before you can repeat the start sequence for a third
cycle.

Remote Starting Button

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To Enter the Vehicle After Remote Start
To enter the vehicle while the engine is running during a
Remote Start, you must first unlock the vehicle using the
UNLOCK button on the transmitter. After the vehicle is
unlocked, you have 60 seconds to enter the vehicle, insert
the key into the ignition switch and move it to the RUN
position, otherwise the engine will cancel Remote Start-
ing and automatically turn off.

To Exit Remote Start Mode and Drive the Vehicle
Before the end of the 15 minute cycle, press and release
the UNLOCK button on the RKE transmitter to unlock
the doors and disarm the Vehicle Security Alarm (if
equipped). Then, prior to the end of the 15 minute cycle,
insert the key into the ignition switch and turn the switch
to the ON position.

NOTE:

• The ignition switch must be in the ON position in

order to drive the vehicle.

• For vehicles equipped with the Electronic Vehicle

Information Center (EVIC), the message “Insert Key/
Turn To Run” will flash in the EVIC until you insert
the key. Once inserted, the message “Turn To Run”
will flash in the EVIC until you turn the key to run.

Cancel Remote Start
Remote Starting will also cancel if any of the following
occur:
• The engine stalls or RPM exceeds 2500.
• Any engine warning telltale lights come on.
• The hood is opened.
• The Hazard Switch is pressed.
• The transmission gear selector lever is moved out of

PARK.

• Pressing the brake pedal.
• Allow the engine to run for the entire 15 minute cycle.

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To Turn Off the Engine While in Remote Start
Mode
Press and release the Remote Start button one time.

NOTE:

To avoid inadvertent shut downs, the system

will disable the one time press of the Remote Start button
for two seconds after receiving a valid Remote Start
request.

When To Reset Remote Start
The vehicle can be started remotely up to a maximum of
two times. The vehicle is also allowed a maximum of one
failed start, where the Remote Starting sequence was
initiated but the engine stopped cranking without start-
ing. After either of these conditions, or if the Security
Alarm System is alarming, or if the PANIC button was
pressed, the vehicle must be reset by inserting a valid key
into the ignition switch, rotating to the RUN position,
and then rotating back to the LOCK/OFF position.

DOOR LOCKS

MANUAL DOOR LOCKS

Lock the doors by pushing down on the lock plungers on
each door trim panel.

Manual Door Lock Plunger

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If the lock plunger is down when you shut the door, the
door will lock. Therefore, make sure the keys are not
inside the vehicle before closing the door.

WARNING!

• For personal security and safety in the event of an

accident, lock the vehicle doors as you drive as
well as when you park and leave the vehicle.

• When leaving the vehicle always remove the key

and from the ignition lock, and lock your vehicle.
Do not leave unattended children in the vehicle, or
with access to an unlocked vehicle. Unsupervised
use of vehicle equipment may cause severe per-
sonal injuries and death.

Power Door Locks — If Equipped

A power door lock switch is located on each front door
trim panel. Use this switch to lock or unlock the doors.

Sliding Door Lock Features

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If you press the power door lock switch while the key is
in the ignition, and any front door is open, the power
locks will not operate. This prevents you from acciden-
tally locking your keys in the vehicle. Removing the key
or closing the door will allow the locks to operate. A

chime will sound if the key is in the ignition switch and
a door is open, as a reminder to remove the key.

If you press the power door lock switch while the sliding
door is open, the sliding door will lock.

Driver Power Door Locks

1 - Unlock

2 - Lock

Front Passenger Power Door Switch Features

1 - Window Open/Close

3 - Doors Unlock

2 - Doors Lock

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Lock Doors Automatically — If Equipped
If the Lock Doors Automatically feature is enabled, your
door locks will lock automatically when the vehicle’s
speed exceeds 15 mph (24 km/h).

The Lock Doors Automatically feature is enabled when
your vehicle is shipped from the assembly plant and can
be disabled by using the following procedure:

• On Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)

equipped vehicles, refer to

9Personal Settings9 in the

EVIC section of this manual.

• On non EVIC-equipped vehicles perform the follow-

ing steps:

1. Enter your vehicle and close all doors.

2. Fasten your seat belt. (Fastening the seat belt will
cancel any chiming that may confuse you during this
programming procedure.)

3. Place the key into the ignition.

4. Within 15 seconds cycle the ignition key from the OFF
position to the ON/RUN position a minimum of four
times, ending in the OFF position (do not start the
engine)

5. Within 30 seconds, press the driver’s door lock switch
in the lock direction.

6. A single chime will be heard to indicate the feature has
been disabled.

7. To reactivate this feature, repeat the above steps.

8. If a chime is not heard, the program mode was
canceled before the feature could be disabled. If neces-
sary, repeat the above procedure.

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The Lock Doors Automatically at 15 mph (24 km/h)
feature can be reactivated by repeating the above men-
tioned procedure or by performing the procedure in the
EVIC, Customer Programmable Features section on ve-
hicles so equipped.

Unlock Doors Automatically On Exit — If
Equipped
The Unlock Doors Automatically On Exit feature unlocks
all of the doors of the vehicle when any door is opened.
This will occur only after the gear selector lever has been
shifted into the PARK position after the vehicle has been
driven (the gear selector lever has been shifted out of
PARK and all doors closed).

The Unlock Doors Automatically On Exit feature will not
operate if there is any manual operation of the power
door locks (lock or unlock).

The Unlock Doors Automatically On Exit feature can be
enabled or disabled by performing the following proce-
dure:

1. Enter your vehicle and close all doors.

2. Fasten your seat belt. (Fastening the seat belt will
cancel any chimes that may be confusing during this
programming procedure.)

3. Insert the key into the ignition switch.

4. Within 15 seconds, cycle the ignition key from the OFF
position to the ON/RUN position a minimum of four
times ending in the OFF position (Do not start the
engine)

5. Within 30 seconds, press the driver’s door lock switch
in the unlock direction.

6. A single chime will sound to indicate the feature has
been changed.

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