THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE
CONTENTS
A Word About Your Keys..................14
▫Ignition Key Removal...................14
▫Key-In-Ignition Reminder................15
Steering Wheel Lock — If Equipped..........15
▫To Manually Lock The Steering Wheel.......15
▫To Release The Steering Wheel Lock.........16
Sentry Key Immobilizer System..............16
▫Important Note About Service.............17
▫Replacement Keys......................17▫Customer Key Programming..............18
▫General Information....................18
Security Alarm System — If Equipped.........19
▫To Set The Alarm......................19
▫To Disarm The System...................19
Illuminated Entry........................20
Remote Keyless Entry — If Equipped.........20
▫To Unlock The Doors And Swing Gate.......21
▫To Lock The Doors And Swing Gate.........21
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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, and
ignition for unauthorized 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, igni-
tion) 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.
To Set the Alarm
The alarm will set when you use the remote keyless entry
transmitter to lock the doors and swing gate or when you
use the power door lock switch while the door is open.
After all the doors are locked and closed, the “Sentry
Key/Security Alarm Indicator Light” (located in the
instrument cluster) will flash rapidly for about 16 sec-
onds to signal that the system is arming. During this 16
second arming period, opening any door or the swing
gate will cancel the arming. If the system successfully
arms, the “Sentry Key/Security Alarm Indicator Light”
will flash at a slower rate to indicate the alarm is set.
To Disarm the System
To disarm the system, you will need to press the “Un-
lock” button on the remote keyless entry transmitter or
turn the ignition key to the RUN position. 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.
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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. You may also acciden-
tally disarm the system by unlocking the driver’s door
with the key and then locking it. The door will be locked
but the Security Alarm will not arm.
ILLUMINATED ENTRY
The interior lights will come on when you open any door.
The lights will remain on after all of the doors are closed,
and then fade to off or they will immediately fade to off
once the ignition switch is turned on.
REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY — IF EQUIPPED
This system allows you to lock or unlock the doors and
swing gate or activate the panic alarm from distances a
maximum of 66 feet (20 meters) using a hand held radio
transmitter. The transmitter need not be pointed at the
vehicle to activate the system.
Three Button Transmitter
20 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE
The swing gate can be unlocked using the remote keyless
entry, or by activating the power door lock switches
located on the front doors.
To open the swing gate, press the button on the gate
handle.NOTE:Close flip-up window before swing gate (hard
top models only).
CAUTION!
Do not press on rear wiper blade when closing swing
gate, as damage to the blade will result.
WARNING!
Driving with the flip-up window open can allow
poisonous exhaust gases into your vehicle. You and
your passengers could be injured by these fumes.
Keep the flip-up window closed when you are oper-
ating the vehicle.
Gate Handle
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Instrument Cluster....................... 201
Instrument Panel and Controls.............. 200
Instrument Panel Lens Cleaning............. 397
Integrated Power Module (Fuses)............ 400
Interior Appearance Care.................. 396
Interior Lights........................... 97
Intermittent Wipers (Delay Wipers)........... 101
Introduction............................. 4
Jack Location........................... 352
Jack Operation.......................352,354
Jacking Instructions...................... 354
Jump Starting.......................... 356
Key, Programming........................ 18
Key, Replacement........................ 17
Key, Sentry (Immobilizer)................... 16
Key-In Reminder......................... 15
Keyless Entry System...................... 20Keys................................. 14
Lane Change and Turn Signals.............. 203
Lap Belts.............................. 37
Lap/Shoulder Belts....................... 37
LATCH
(Lower Anchors and Tether for CHildren).....70,71
Lead Free Gasoline...................... 321
Lights................................. 97
Airbag............................62,204
Anti-Lock........................... 204
Anti-Lock Warning..................... 204
Back-Up............................. 411
Brake Assist Warning................. 115,209
Brake Warning........................ 204
Bulb Replacement...................... 409
Cargo ............................... 97
Center Mounted Stop................... 411
Check Engine (Malfunction Indicator)........ 208
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Oil, Engine............................ 369
Capacity............................ 412
Dipstick............................. 369
Filter............................... 372
Identification Logo..................... 371
Materials Added to..................... 371
Pressure Warning Light.................. 203
Recommendation...................371,412
Viscosity..........................371,412
Oil Pressure Light....................... 203
Onboard Diagnostic System..............365,366
Outside Rearview Mirrors.................. 86
Overheating, Engine...................... 351
Owner’s Manual (Operator Manual).......... 444
Paint Care............................. 393
Paint Damage.......................... 393
Panic Alarm............................ 22
Parking Brake.......................... 295Passing Light........................... 100
PCV Valve............................ 375
Pets.................................. 77
Placard, Tire and Loading Information......... 305
Polishing and Waxing..................... 394
Power
Distribution Center (Fuses)............... 400
Door Locks........................... 31
Steering..........................298,377
Windows............................. 32
Pregnant Women and Seat Belts.............. 46
Preparation for Jacking.................... 353
Pretensioners
Seat Belts............................. 44
Programming Transmitters
(Remote Keyless Entry).................... 23
Radial Ply Tires......................... 312
Radio Broadcast Signals................... 216
460 INDEX
Radio, Navigation....................... 245
Radio Operation........................ 252
Radio, Satellite.......................246,247
Rear Axle (Differential).................... 392
Rear Swing Gate......................... 34
Rear Window Defroster................... 195
Rear Window Features.................... 193
Rear Wiper/Washer...................... 193
Rearview Mirrors........................ 85
Recorder, Event Data...................... 62
Recreational Towing...................... 346
Shifting into Transfer Case Neutral (N)....... 346
Shifting out of Transfer Case Neutral (N)..... 347
Reformulated Gasoline.................... 322
Refrigerant............................ 377
Release, Hood........................... 96
Reminder, Lights On..................... 100
Reminder, Seat Belt....................... 45Remote Control
Door Locks........................... 20
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)................. 20
Replacement Bulbs....................... 408
Replacement Parts....................... 368
Replacement Tires....................... 314
Reporting Safety Defects................... 443
Restraint, Head.......................... 90
Restraints, Child.......................64,69
Restraints, Occupant...................... 36
Rotation, Tires.......................... 316
Safety Checks Inside Vehicle................. 79
Safety Checks Outside Vehicle............... 80
Safety Defects, Reporting.................. 443
Safety Information, Tire................... 300
Safety Tips............................. 78
Satellite Radio.......................246,247
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Traction Control......................... 108
Traction Control Light.................... 208
Trailer Towing.......................... 330
Cooling System Tips.................... 345
Hitches..........................321,334
Minimum Requirements................. 339
Trailer and Tongue Weight................ 338
Wiring.............................. 343
Trailer Towing Guide..................... 335
Trailer Weight.......................... 335
Transfer Case........................... 391
Four-Wheel-Drive Operation.............. 280
Maintenance.......................... 391
Transmission
Automatic........................... 275
Maintenance.......................388,390
Manual............................. 269
Range Indicator....................... 206
Shifting............................. 273Transmitter Battery Service
(Remote Keyless Entry).................... 25
Transmitter Programming
(Remote Keyless Entry).................... 23
Transporting Pets........................ 77
Tread Wear Indicators.................... 312
Trip Computer.......................... 211
Trip Odometer.......................... 208
Trip Odometer Reset Button................ 206
Turn Signals...................100,203,410,411
Uniform Tire Quality Grades................ 446
Upholstery Care........................ 396
Vacuum/Vapor Harnesses................. 385
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)............ 9
Vehicle Loading......................305,328
Vehicle Modifications/Alterations.............. 9
Vehicle Storage.......................259,407
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