Sentry Key Immobilizer System

The Sentry Key Immobilizer System (SKIS) is available as a factory-installed option on this model. Vehicles equipped with the Vehicle Theft Alarm (VTA) are also equipped with SKIS. The SKIS provides passive vehicle protection by preventing the engine from operating unless a valid electronically encoded key is detected in the ignition lock cylinder.

The SKIS includes the following major components:

• The Powertrain Control Module (PCM) is located on the left inner fender shield in the engine compartment near the dash panel.
• The Sentry Key Immobilizer Module (SKIM) is located beneath the steering column shrouds on the right side of the steering column near the ignition lock cylinder housing.
• The Sentry Key transponder is molded into the head of the ignition key, and concealed by a gray molded rubber cap.
• The SKIS Indicator is located in the ElectroMechanical Instrument Cluster (EMIC) on the instrument panel in front of the driver side front seat.