2006 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE remote start

THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE
CONTENTS

A Word About Your Keys..................12
▫Ignition Key..........................12
▫Key-In-Ignition Reminder................13

Sentry Key Immobilizer System..............13
▫Important Note About Service.............14
▫Replacement Keys......................14
▫Customer Key Programming..............15
▫General Information....................16

Illuminated Entry........................16
Doors And Door Locks....................16
▫Manual Door Locks.....................16
▫Power Door Locks.....................19

Remote Keyless Entry.....................20
▫To Unlock The Doors...................20
▫To Lock The Doors.....................21
▫To Release The Liftgate Flipper Glass........21
▫Using The Panic Alarm..................22
▫General Information....................23
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If the SKIM indicator light comes on during normal
vehicle operation (it has been running for longer than 10
seconds) a fault has been detected in the electronics and
the vehicle should be serviced as soon as possible.
NOTE:
•The Sentry Key Immobilizer System is not compatible
with remote starting systems. Use of these systems
may result in vehicle starting problems and loss of
security protection.
•Mobil Speedpass™, additional Sentry Keys, or any
other transponder equipped components on the same
keychain will not cause a key-related (Transponder)
fault unless the additional part isphysically held
against the ignition keybeing used when starting the
vehicle. Also, cell phones, pagers, or other RF electron-
ics will not cause interference with this system.All of the keys provided with your new vehicle have
been programmed to the vehicle electronics.
Important Note About Service
A four digit PIN number is needed to service the Sentry
Key Immobilizer System. This number can be obtained
from your authorized dealer. However, this number can
also be found on your customer invoice that you were
given upon receipt of your vehicle.
Replacement Keys
NOTE:Only keys that have been programmed to the
vehicle electronics can be used to start the vehicle. Once
a Sentry Key has been programmed to a vehicle, it cannot
be programmed to any other vehicle.
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Automatic Unlock on Exit Feature — Only
Available if Auto Lock is Enabled
This feature will unlock all the doors when the driver’s
door is opened if the vehicle is stopped and in P (Park) or
N (Neutral). Refer to“Electronic Vehicle Information
Center (EVIC)—Customer Programmable Features”in
Section 4 of this manual or see your authorized dealer.
REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY
This system allows you to lock or unlock the doors,
liftgate, or activate the panic alarm from distances up to
about 23 feet (7 meters) using a hand held radio trans-
mitter. The 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 transmitter will be disabled. The buttons
on the remaining transmitters will work. If the vehicle is
shifted out of P (Park), all the transmitter buttons are
disabled for all keys.
To Unlock the Doors
Press and release the“Unlock”button on the transmitter
once to unlock the driver’s door, or twice to unlock all
doors. The turn signal lights will flash twice to acknowl-
edge the unlock signal. The illuminated entry system also
turns on.
Four Button Transmitter
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NOTE:If desired, the system can be programmed to
unlock all doors on the first press of the“Unlock”button.
Refer to“Remote Unlock Driver’s Door 1st”in the
Personal Settings section of the“Electronic Vehicle Infor-
mation Center (EVIC)”, or simply follow these steps:
1. Press and hold the“Lock”button for 4 to 10 seconds.
2. While the“Lock”button is pressed, (after 4 seconds)
press the“Unlock”button. Release both buttons.
The“Remote Unlock Driver’s Door 1st”feature can be
reactivated by repeating this procedure.
To Lock the Doors
Press and release the“Lock”button on the transmitter to
lock all doors. The turn signal lights will flash once to
acknowledge the lock signal. The horn will chirp once to
acknowledge the signal. If desired, the“Sound Horn On
Lock”feature can be turned on and off by referring to theCustomer Programmable Features of the“Electronic Ve-
hicle Information Center (EVIC)”section or by following
these steps.
1. Press and hold the“Lock”button for 4 to 10 seconds.
2. While the“Lock”button is pressed (after 4 seconds),
press the PANIC button. Release both buttons.
The“Sound Horn On Lock”feature can be reactivated by
repeating this procedure.
To Release the Liftgate Flipper Glass
Press the“Flipper Glass/Trunk Release”button on the
transmitter two times to release the flipper glass.
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2. While the“Unlock”button is pressed, (after 4 seconds)
press the“Lock”button. Release both buttons.
The“Flash Lights On Lock/Unlock”feature can be
reactivated by repeating this procedure.
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 Remote Keyless Entry transmitter fails to operate
from a normal distance, check for these two conditions.
1. A weak battery in the 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.
Transmitter Battery Service
The recommended replacement battery is one CR2032
battery.
NOTE:Do not touch the battery terminals that are on
the back housing or the printed circuit board.
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To Set the Alarm
The alarm will set when you use the remote keyless entry
transmitter to lock the doors and liftgate or when you use
the power door lock switch while the door is open. After
all the doors are locked and closed, a red light (located in
the instrument cluster) will flash rapidly for about 16
seconds to signal that the system is arming. During this
16 second pre-arm period, opening any door or the
liftgate will cancel the arming. If the system successfully
arms, the red light will flash at a slower rate to indicate
the alarm is set. A manual lock of the doors, either with
the door lock plunger located on the inside of the doors
or with the driver’s door key lock cylinder, will not set
the alarm.
To Disarm the System
To disarm the system, use the remote keyless entry
transmitter. Also, using a valid sentry key and moving
the ignition switch to the ON/START position will
disarm the system. If something has triggered the system
in your absence, the horn will sound three times when
you unlock the doors. Check the vehicle for tampering.
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 transmitter, once the
system is armed (after 16 seconds), when you pull the
door handle to exit the alarm will sound. If this occurs,
press the“Unlock”button on the remote keyless entry
transmitter to disarm the system. The Security Alarm
System will not disarm with a manual unlock, either
through the lock plunger located on the inside of the
door, or through a key in the driver’s door key cylinder.
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Airbag System Components
The airbag system consists of the following:
•Occupant Restraint Control Module
•Airbag Warning Light
•Driver Airbag
•Passenger Airbag
•Side Curtain Airbags above Side Windows (If
Equipped)
•Side Remote Acceleration Sensors (If Equipped)
•Steering Wheel and Column
•Instrument Panel
•Interconnecting Wiring
•Knee Impact Bolsters
•Front Acceleration Sensors
•Driver and Front Passenger Seat Belt Pretensioner
•Occupant Classification System (OCS)—Front Pas-
senger Seat Only
Occupant Classification Module
Passenger Airbag Disable (PAD) Indicator Light
Weight Sensors
How The Airbag System Works
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TheOccupant Restraint Control (ORC) Modulede-
termines if a frontal, side, or rollover collision is severe
enough to require the front and/or side airbags to
inflate. The front airbag inflators are designed to
provide different rates of airbag inflation from direc-
tion provided by the ORC. The ORC may also modify
the rate of inflation based on the occupant size pro-
vided by the Occupant Classification Module. The
ORC will detect roll overs, not rear impacts.
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Daytime Running Lights................... 125
Dealer Service.......................... 350
Defroster, Rear Window................... 234
Defroster, Windshield................70,235,242
Diagnostic System, Onboard................ 347
Dimmer Switch, Headlight................. 126
Dipsticks
Automatic Transmission................. 372
Oil (Engine).......................... 351
Power Steering........................ 360
Disabled Vehicle Towing................... 339
Disposal
Engine Oil........................... 354
Used Engine Fluids..................... 354
Door Locks............................. 16
Door Locks, Automatic.................... 19
Door Opener, Garage..................... 152
Doors................................. 16
Drive Belts............................ 354Driving............................... 273
Off-Pavement......................... 274
Off-Road............................ 274
DVD Player (Video Entertainment System)...... 225
Electric Remote Mirrors.................... 81
Electrical Outlet, Auxiliary (Power Outlet)...... 162
Electronic Brake Control System............. 131
Electronic Speed Control (Cruise Control)...... 148
Electronic Stability Program (ESP)............ 135
Electronic Throttle Control Warning Light...... 186
Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) . 184,187
Emergency, In Case of
Freeing Vehicle When Stuck............... 261
Hazard Warning Flasher................. 328
Jacking............................. 330
Jump Starting......................... 336
Tow Hooks.......................... 338
Emission Control System Maintenance......348,396
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