2012 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE dead battery

A WORD ABOUT YOUR KEYSYour vehicle uses a keyless ignition system.
This system consists of a Key Fob with Remote
Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter and a Wireless
Ignition Node (WIN) with integral ignition
switch. You can insert the Key Fob into the
ignition switch with either side up.
Keyless Enter-N-Go Feature
This vehicle is equipped with the Keyless Enter-
N-Go feature, refer to “Starting Procedures” in
“Starting And Operating” for further informa-
tion.
Wireless Ignition Node (WIN)The Wireless Ignition Node (WIN) operates
similar to an ignition switch. It has four operat-
ing positions, three of which are detented and
one spring-loaded. The detented positions are
OFF, ACC, and ON/RUN. The START position is
a spring-loaded momentary contact position.
When released from the START position, the
switch automatically returns to the detented
ON/RUN position.NOTE:
With the Keyless Enter-N-Go feature, the
Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)
will display the ignition switch position
(OFF/ACC/RUN). Refer to “Electronic Ve-
hicle Information Center (EVIC)” in “Under-
standing Your Instrument Panel” for further
information.
Key FobThe Key Fob operates the ignition switch. Insert
the square end of the key fob into the ignition
switch located on the instrument panel and
rotate to the desired position. It also contains
the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter
and an emergency key, which stores in the rear
of the Key Fob.
The emergency key allows for entry into the
vehicle on the driver’s side should the battery in
the vehicle or the RKE transmitter go dead. The
emergency key is also for locking the glove
box. You can keep the emergency key with you
when valet parking.
NOTE:
Entering a vehicle using the emergency key
with the theft alarm armed, will result in the
alarm sounding. Insert the Key Fob (even if
the Key Fob battery is dead) into the ignition
switch to disarm theft alarm.
To remove the emergency key, slide the me-
chanical latch at the top of the Key Fob side-
ways with your thumb and then pull the key out
with your other hand.
Wireless Ignition Node (WIN)
1 — OFF
2 — ACC (ACCESSORY)
3 — ON/RUN
4—START
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NOTE:
You can insert the double-sided emergency
key into the lock cylinders with either side
up.
Removing Key Fob From IgnitionPlace the shift lever in PARK. Turn the Key Fob
to the OFF position and then remove the Key
Fob.
With the Keyless Enter-N-Go feature, the EVIC
will display the ignition switch position “OFF/
ACC/RUN”. Refer to “Electronic Vehicle Infor-
mation Center (EVIC)” in “Understanding Your
Instrument Panel” for further information.NOTE:
•
If you try to remove the Key Fob before
you place the shift lever in PARK, it may
become trapped temporarily in the igni-
tion switch. If this occurs, place the shift
lever in PARK, rotate the key to the right
slightly, then remove the Key Fob as de-
scribed. If a malfunction occurs, the sys-
tem may trap the key in the ignition switch
to warn you that this safety feature is
inoperable. The engine can be started and
stopped, but the Key Fob cannot be re-
moved until you obtain service.
• The power window switches, radio, power
sunroof (if equipped), and power outlets
will remain active for up to 10 minutes
after the ignition switch is turned to the
OFF position. Opening either front door
will cancel this feature. The time for this
feature is programmable. Refer to “Elec-
tronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)/
Personal Settings (Customer-Program-
mable Features)” in “Understanding Your
Instrument Panel” for further information.
CAUTION!
•If your vehicle battery becomes low or
dead, your Key Fob will become locked in
the ignition.
• Do not attempt to remove the Key Fob
while in this condition, damage could occur
to the Key Fob or ignition module. Only
remove the emergency key for locking and
unlocking the doors.
• Leave the Key Fob in the ignition and
either:
• Jump Start the vehicle.
• Charge the battery.
WARNING!
•When leaving the vehicle, always remove
the key fob from the ignition and lock your
vehicle.
• Never leave children alone in a vehicle, or
with access to an unlocked vehicle.
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Emergency Key Removal
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To Enter The Liftgate
With a valid Passive Entry RKE transmitter
within 3 ft (1.0 m) of the liftgate, press the
button on the right side of the chrome accent
bar, which is located on the liftgate below the
flipper glass to lock or unlock the vehicle.
NOTE:
If “Unlock All Doors 1st Press” is pro-
grammed in EVIC, all doors will unlock when
you push the button on the liftgate. IfUn-
lock Driver Door 1st press is programmed
in EVIC, the liftgate and Flipper glass will
unlock when you press the button on the
liftgate For further information, refer to “Electronic Vehicle Information Center
(EVIC)/Personal Settings (Customer-Pro-
grammable Features)” in “Understanding
Your Instrument Panel”.
To Lock The Vehicle’s Doors
The front door handles have LOCK buttons
located on the outside of the handles.
With one of the vehicle’s Passive Entry RKE
transmitters within 5 ft (1.5 m) of the driver or
passenger front door handle, press the door
handle LOCK button to lock all four doors and
liftgate.
NOTE:
•
After pressing the door handle LOCK but-
ton, you must wait two seconds before
you can lock or unlock the doors, using
either Passive Entry door handle. This is
done to allow you to check if the vehicle is
locked by pulling the door handle, without
the vehicle reacting and unlocking.
• The Passive Entry system will not operate
if the RKE transmitter battery is dead.
The vehicle doors can also be locked by using
the RKE transmitter lock button or the lock
button located on the vehicle’s interior door
panel.
WINDOWS
Power Windows
The power window controls are located on the
driver’s door trim panel. There is a single switch
on the front passenger door and rear doors
which operate the front passenger and rear
passenger door windows. The window controls
will operate only when the ignition switch is in
the ON/RUN or ACC position.
Liftgate Passive Entry Button
Outside Door Handle Lock Button
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