2008 JEEP WRANGLER alarm

THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE
CONTENTS
A Word About Your Keys ..................12
▫ Ignition Key Removal ...................12
▫ Key-In-Ignition Reminder ................14
 Steering Wheel Lock .....................14
▫ To Manually Lock The Steering Wheel .......14
▫ To Release The Steering Wheel Lock .........14
 Sentry Key ...........................14
▫ Replacement Keys ......................16
▫ Customer Key Programming ..............16▫
General Information ....................17
 Security Alarm System — If Equipped .........18
▫ To Set The Alarm ......................18
▫ To Disarm The System ...................18
 Illuminated Entry ........................19
 Remote Keyless Entry — If Equipped .........19
▫ To Unlock The Doors And Swing Gate .......20
▫ To Lock The Doors And Swing Gate .........20
▫ Using The Panic Alarm ..................21
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the vehicle. The system will shut the engine off in two
seconds if someone uses an invalid key to try to start the
engine.
NOTE:A key that has not been programmed is also
considered an invalid key, even if it is cut to fit the
ignition switch lock cylinder for that vehicle.
During normal operation, after turning on the ignition
switch, the Vehicle Security Alarm Indicator Light will
turn on for three seconds for a bulb check. If the light
remains on after the bulb check, it indicates that there is
a problem with the electronics. In addition, if the light
begins to flash after the bulb check, it indicates that
someone used an invalid key to try to start the engine.
Either of these conditions will result in the engine being
shut off after two seconds.
If the Vehicle Security Alarm Indicator Light turns on
during normal vehicle operation (vehicle running for longer than 10 seconds), it indicates that there is a fault in
the electronics. Should this occur, have the vehicle ser-
viced as soon as possible.
NOTE:
•The Sentry Key
Immobilizer System is not compat-
ible with some aftermarket remote starting systems.
Use of these systems may result in vehicle starting
problems and loss of security protection.
•Exxon/Mobil Speedpass™, additional Sentry Keys,
or any other transponder-equipped components on
the same key chain will notcause a key-related
(transponder) fault unless the additional part is physi-
cally held against the ignition key being used when
starting the vehicle. Cell phones, pagers, or other RF
electronics 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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3. Insert the second valid key into the ignition switch.
Turn the ignition switch to the ON position within 15
seconds. After 10 seconds, a chime will sound. In addi-
tion, the Vehicle Security Alarm Indicator Light will
begin to flash. Turn the ignition switch to the LOCK
position and remove the second key.
4. Insert a blank Sentry Keyinto the ignition switch.
Turn the ignition switch to the ON position within 60
seconds. After 10 seconds, a single chime will sound. In
addition, the Vehicle Security Alarm Indicator Light will
stop flashing. To indicate that programming is complete,
the Vehicle Security Alarm Indicator Light will turn on
again for three seconds and then turn off.
The new Sentry Key is programmed.The Remote
Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter will also be pro-
grammed during this procedure. Repeat this procedure to program up to eight keys. If you
do not have a programmed Sentry Key, contact your
authorized dealer for details.
NOTE:
If a programmed key is lost, see your authorized
dealer to have all remaining keys erased from the sys-
tem’s memory. This will prevent the lost key from
starting your vehicle. The remaining keys must then be
reprogrammed. All vehicle keys must be taken to an
authorized dealer at the time of service to be repro-
grammed.
General Information
The Sentry Key system complies with FCC rules Part 15
and with RSS-210 of Industry Canada. Operation is
subject to the following conditions:
•This device may not cause harmful interference.
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•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 visible
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 differ-
ent. 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
(RKE) 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 on
the instrument cluster) will flash rapidly for about 16
seconds 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 RKE transmitter, or turn the ignition
key to the ON 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 tam-
pering.
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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 RKE 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 RKE transmitter to
disarm the system. You may also accidentally 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,
swing gate, and activate the panic alarm from a maxi-
mum distance of 66 ft (20 m) using a hand-held radio
transmitter (key fob). The RKE transmitter does not need
to be pointed at the vehicle to activate the system.
Remote Keyless Entry (Key Fob)
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NOTE:The line of transmission must not be blocked
with metal objects.
To Unlock the Doors and Swing Gate
Press and release the UNLOCK button once to unlock the
driver’s door only, or twice to unlock all the doors and
swing gate. When the UNLOCK button is pressed, the
illuminated entry will initiate and the parking lights will
flash twice.
The system can be programmed to unlock all the doors
upon the first UNLOCK button press, using the follow-
ing procedure:
1. Press and hold the LOCK button on a programmed
key fob.
2. Continue to hold the LOCK button for at least four
seconds, but not longer than 10 seconds, then press and
hold the UNLOCK button.
3. Release both buttons at the same time. 4. Test this feature while outside of the vehicle, by
pressing the LOCK/UNLOCK button on the key fob.
NOTE:
Pressing the LOCK button while you are inside
of the vehicle will activate the Security Alarm. Opening a
door with the Security Alarm activated will cause the
alarm to sound. Press the UNLOCK button to deactivate
the Security Alarm.
5. If the desired programming was not achieved or to
reactivate this feature, repeat the above steps.
To Lock the Doors and Swing Gate
Press and release the LOCK button on the key fob to lock
all doors. The turn signals will flash and the horn will
chirp once to acknowledge the lock signal. If desired, the
“Sound Horn On Lock” feature can be turned on or off
using the following steps:
1. Press the LOCK button for 4 to 10 seconds.
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2. While the LOCK button is pressed (after four seconds),
press the PANIC button. Release both buttons.
The “Sound Horn On Lock” feature can be reactivated by
repeating this procedure.
Using The Panic Alarm
To turn the panic alarm feature ON or OFF, press and
hold the PANIC button on the key fob for at least one
second and release. When the panic alarm is activated,
the headlights and park lights will flash, the horn will
pulse on and off and the interior lights will turn on.
The panic alarm will stay on for three minutes unless you
turn it off by pressing the PANIC button a second time, or
if the vehicle speed is 5 mph (8 km/h) or greater.
NOTE:When you turn off the panic alarm by pressing
the PANIC button a second time, you may have to be
closer to the vehicle due to the radio frequency noises of
the system.
To Turn Off “Flash Lights With Lock”
NOTE: The “Flash Lights With Lock” feature can be
turned on or off using the following steps:
1. Press the UNLOCK button for 4 to 10 seconds.
2. While the UNLOCK button is pressed, (after four
seconds) press the LOCK button. Release both buttons.
3. Test the “Flash Lights With Lock” feature outside of
the vehicle, by pressing the LOCK button with the
ignition in the LOCK position, and the key removed.
NOTE: Pressing the LOCK button, while you are in the
vehicle, will activate the Security Alarm. Opening a door
with the Security Alarm activated will cause the alarm to
sound. Press the UNLOCK button to deactivate the
Security Alarm.
The “Flash Lights With Lock” feature can be reactivated
by repeating this procedure.
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The park lamps will remain illuminated to indicate that
the vehicle has remote started and the engine is running.
The lamps will turn off when the ignition is turned to
RUN or the remote start is cancelled.
To enter the vehicle while the engine is running during a
remote start, you must first unlock the vehicle using the
UNLOCK button on the key fob. Then, prior to the end of
the 15 minute cycle, insert the key into the ignition switch
and turn the switch to the ON position, otherwise the
engine will cancel remote start and automatically turn
off.
Remote start will also cancel if any of the following occur:
•If the engine stalls or RPM exceeds 2500
•Any engine warning lamps come on
•The hood is opened
•The hazard switch is pressed
•The transmission is moved out of PARK
The vehicle can be started remotely up to a maximum of
two times. The vehicle is also allowed a maximum of one
failed start, where the remote start sequence was initiated
but the engine stopped cranking without starting. After
either of these conditions, or if the Security Alarm is
alarming, or if the PANIC button was pressed, the vehicle
must be reset by inserting a valid key into the ignition
and moving it to the RUN position, then back to LOCK.
DOORS
The vacuum fluorescent (VF) display located in the
odometer area will display the word “door” as an
indication of a door ajar or not completely closed. When
the vehicle is not moving and the door is ajar or not
completely closed, the VF display will show the word
“door.”
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