2007 JEEP LIBERTY immobilizer

THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE
CONTENTS

A Word About Your Keys..................14
▫Ignition Key Removal...................14
▫Key-In-Ignition Reminder................16

Steering Wheel Lock — If Equipped..........16
▫To Manually Lock The Steering Wheel.......16
▫To Release The Steering Wheel Lock.........16

Sentry Key Immobilizer System..............16
▫Important Note About Service.............18
▫Replacement Keys......................18▫Customer Key Programming..............18
▫General Information....................19

Security Alarm System — If Equipped.........19
▫ToSetTheAlarm ......................20
▫To Disarm The System...................20

Illuminated Entry........................21

Remote Keyless Entry.....................21
▫To Unlock The Doors...................21
▫To Lock The Doors.....................22
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Key-In-Ignition Reminder
If you open the driver’s door and the key is fully inserted
in the ignition switch, a chime will sound to remind you
to remove the key.
STEERING WHEEL LOCK — IF EQUIPPED
Your vehicle may be equipped with a passive steering
wheel lock (manual transmission only). This lock pre-
vents steering the vehicle without the ignition key. If the
steering wheel is moved a half turn in either direction
and the key is not in the ignition, the steering wheel will
lock.
To Manually Lock the Steering Wheel
With the engine running, rotate the steering wheel 1/2
revolution from straight ahead position, turn off the
engine and remove the key. Rotate the steering wheel
slightly in both directions until the lock engages.
To Release the Steering Wheel Lock
Insert the key in the ignition and turn the wheel slightly
to the right or left to disengage the lock.
NOTE:If you turned the wheel to the right to engage
the lock, you must turn the wheel slightly to the right to
disengage it. If you turned the wheel to the left to engage
the lock, turn the wheel slightly to the left to disengage it.
SENTRY KEY IMMOBILIZER SYSTEM
The Sentry Key Immobilizer System (SKIM) prevents
unauthorized operation of the vehicle by disabling the
engine. The system will shut the engine down after 2
seconds of running if an invalid key is used to start the
vehicle. This system utilizes ignition keys which have an
electronic chip (transponder) embedded into them. Only
keys that have been programmed to the vehicle can be
used to start and operate the vehicle for longer than the
2 second validation time period.
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The Sentry Key Immobilizer System does not need to be
armed or activated. Operation of the system is automatic
regardless of whether or not the vehicle is locked or
unlocked. During normal operation, the SKIM indicator
light will come on for 3 seconds immediately after the
ignition switch is turned on for a bulb check. Afterwards,
if the bulb remains on, this indicates a malfunction in the
electronics. If the bulb begins to flash immediately after
the ignition switch is turned on, this indicates that an
invalid key is being used to start the vehicle. Both of these
conditions will result in the engine being shut down after
2 seconds of running. Keep in mind that a key which has
not been programmed is also considered an invalid key
even if it is cut to fit the ignition for that vehicle.
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.
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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.
At the time of purchase, the original owner is provided
with a four digit PIN number. This number is required for
dealer replacement of keys. Duplication of keys may be
performed at an authorized dealer or by using the Cus-
tomer Key Programming procedure. This procedure con-
sists of programming a blank key to the vehicle electron-
ics. A blank key is one which has never been programmed.
NOTE:When having the Sentry Key System serviced,
bring all vehicle keys to the dealer.
Customer Key Programming
You can program new keys to the system if you have two
valid keys by doing the following:
1. Cut the additional Sentry Key Transponder blank(s) to
match the ignition switch lock cylinder key code.
2. Insert the first valid key into the ignition switch and
turn the ignition switch ON for at least 3 seconds but no
longer than 15 seconds. Turn the ignition switch OFF and
remove the first key.
3. Insert the second valid key and turn the ignition
switch ON within 15 seconds. After ten seconds, a chime
will sound and the SKIM indicator light will begin to
flash. Turn the ignition switch OFF and remove the
second key.
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4. Insert a blank Sentry Key into the ignition switch and
turn the ignition switch ON within 60 seconds. After 10
seconds, a single chime will sound. The SKIM indicator
light will stop flashing, turn on for 3 seconds; then turn
off.
The new Sentry Key has been programmed. Repeat this
process to program up to a total of 8 keys.
General Information
The Sentry Key Immobilizer System complies with FCC
rules part 15 and with RSS-210 of Industry Canada.
Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
1. This device may not cause harmful interference.
2. This device must accept any interference that may be
received, including interference that may cause undes-
ired operation.
SECURITY ALARM SYSTEM — IF EQUIPPED
This system monitors the vehicle doors, swing gate,
swing gate flip-up window, and ignition for unautho-
rized operation. When the alarm is activated, the system
provides both audible and visual signals. The horn,
headlights, and tail lights will sound/flash repeatedly for
three minutes. If disturbance is still present (driver’s
door, passenger door, other doors, ignition) after three
minutes, the headlights and tail lights will flash for an
additional 15 minutes.
NOTE:The “Panic” and “Security” alarms are quite
different. Please take a moment to activate the “Panic”
and the “Security” modes to hear the differences in the
horn. In case one should go off in the future, you will
need to know which mode has been activated in order to
deactivate it.
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WARNING!
Driving a vehicle with the BRAKE warning light on
is dangerous. A significant decrease in braking per-
formance or vehicle stability during braking may
occur. It will take you longer to stop the vehicle or
will make your vehicle harder to control. You could
have an accident. Have the vehicle checked immedi-
ately.
The operation of the BRAKE warning light can be
checked by turning the ignition switch from the OFF
position to the ON position. The light should illuminate
for approximately two seconds. The light should then
turn off unless the parking brake is applied or a brake
fault is detected. If the light does not illuminate, have the
light inspected by an authorized dealer.Also, the light will come on when the parking brake is
applied with the ignition switch in the ON position.
NOTE:This light shows only that the parking brake is
applied. It does not show the degree of brake application.
If the parking brake is off and the light remains on, have
the brake system inspected as soon as possible.
19. Full Time Indicator Light — If Equipped
This light alerts the driver that the vehicle is in
the FULL TIME four–wheel drive mode, and
employs the inter-axle differential which al-
lows the front and rear wheels to rotate at
different speeds.
20. Sentry Key/Security Alarm Indicator Light — If
Equipped
Refer to “Sentry Key Immobilizer System” or “Vehicle
Security Alarm” in Section 2 of this manual for more
information.
172 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL

Hydraulic Clutch Fluid.................... 342
Identifying Your Engine................... 316
Ignition............................... 14
Cables (Spark Plug Wires)................ 324
Key ................................. 14
Wiring System (Spark Plug Wires).......... 324
Ignition Key Removal..................... 14
Illuminated Entry........................ 21
Inflation Pressure Tires.................... 254
Information Center, Vehicle................. 135
Inside Rearview Mirror.................... 81
Instrument Cluster....................... 165
Instrument Panel and Controls.............. 164
Instrument Panel Lens Cleaning............. 352
Interior Appearance Care.................. 350
Interior Fuses.......................... 353
Interior Lighting........................ 119
Interior Lights....................... 118,119Intermittent Wipers (Delay Wipers)........... 121
Introduction............................. 4
Jack Location........................... 304
Jack Operation.......................304,306
Jacking Instructions...................... 306
Jump Starting.......................... 308
Key, Programming........................ 18
Key Release Button....................... 14
Key, Replacement........................ 18
Key, Sentry (Immobilizer)................... 16
Key-In Reminder......................... 16
Keyless Entry System...................... 21
Keys................................. 14
Lane Change and Turn Signals.............. 166
Lap/Shoulder Belts....................... 37
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Safety Checks Outside Vehicle............... 76
Safety Defects, Reporting.................. 395
Safety, Exhaust Gas....................... 74
Safety Information, Tire................... 245
Safety Tips............................. 74
Satellite Radio.......................... 195
Satellite Radio Antenna................... 199
Schedule, Maintenance.................... 370
Seat Belt Reminder....................... 47
Seat Belts
Adjustable Upper Shoulder Anchorage........ 43
And Pregnant Women................... 48
Child Restraint....................... 64,71
Extender............................. 48
Inspection............................ 75
Maintenance.......................... 352
Operating Instructions................... 39
Pretensioners.......................... 46
Reminder............................ 173Seats................................. 108
Adjustment.......................... 108
Cleaning............................ 350
Head Restraints....................... 111
Heated.............................. 112
Rear Folding......................... 113
Reclining ............................ 109
Security Against Theft................... 19,28
Security Alarm (Theft Alarm)................ 19
Selection of Oil......................... 322
Selec-Trac Operation...................... 229
Sentry Key (Immobilizer)................... 16
Sentry Key Programming................... 18
Sentry Key Replacement................... 18
Service Assistance....................... 392
Service Contract......................... 394
Service Manuals........................ 396
Setting the Clock.....................176,192
Shift Speeds, Manual Transmission........... 218
INDEX 413
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