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To disarm the system – Dodge 2014 Avenger - Owner Manual User Manual

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3. The Vehicle Security Light in the instrument cluster

will flash for 16 seconds. This shows that the Vehicle
Security Alarm is arming. During this period, if a door
is opened, the ignition switch is turned to ON/RUN,
or the power door locks are unlocked in any manner,
the Vehicle Security Alarm will automatically disarm.

NOTE:

• During the 16-second arming period, if a door is

opened or the ignition switch is turned to ON/RUN,
the Vehicle Security Alarm will automatically disarm.

• Once armed, the Vehicle Security Alarm disables the

unlock switch on the driver door trim panel and
passenger door trim panel, the trunk release button on
the instrument panel, and the HomeLink®/Garage
Door Opener (if equipped).

To Disarm The System

Either press the UNLOCK button on the RKE transmitter
or insert a valid Sentry Key® into the ignition lock
cylinder and turn the key to the ON/START position.

NOTE:

• The driver’s door key cylinder and the trunk button on

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

• The Vehicle Security Alarm remains armed during

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

The Vehicle Security Alarm is designed to protect your
vehicle; however, you can create conditions where the
Vehicle Security Alarm will give you a false alarm. If one

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