Illuminated Entry; Vehicles Equipped With Power Door Locks - Dodge Dakota 2008 Owner's Manual

20 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE
The Security Alarm System will also disarm, if the vehicle
is started with a programmed Sentry Key . If an unpro-
grammed Sentry Key is used to start a vehicle, the
engine will start and run for two seconds and then shut
down. After six unsuccessful attempts at starting the
engine, the system will shut down until the correct key is
used. To exit alarming mode, press the transmitter UN-
LOCK button, or start the vehicle with a programmed
Sentry Key .
The Security Alarm System is designed to protect your
vehicle; however, you can create conditions where the
system will arm unexpectedly. If you remain in the
vehicle and lock the doors with the RKE transmitter, the
alarm will sound when you pull the door handle to exit.
NOTE: You may accidentally activate the Security
Alarm System (horn sounds and lights flash) by entering
the vehicle without using the RKE transmitter to unlock
the door(s). The Security Alarm System can be disarmed
with the RKE transmitter UNLOCK button or by insert-
ing a programmed Sentry Key into the ignition and
turning the key to the ON position.

ILLUMINATED ENTRY

Vehicles Equipped With Power Door Locks

All interior lights will illuminate in the vehicle when the
doors are unlocked using the RKE transmitter.
The interior lights will remain on for 30 seconds after the
last door is closed, or until all doors are closed and either
the ignition is turned to the ON position or a RKE
transmitter LOCK button is pressed.
There is also a battery saver feature that will turn the
interior lights off after 8 minutes if the ignition is OFF
and a door is left open or the dimmer control is in the
interior lights ON position.