2012 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE lock

THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE
CONTENTS
A Word About Your Keys ................. 14
▫ Wireless Ignition Node (WIN) ............ 14
▫ KeyFob ............................ 15
▫ Removing Key Fob From Ignition .......... 16
▫ Key-In-Ignition Reminder ............... 18
 Sentry Key .......................... 18
▫ Replacement Keys ..................... 19
▫ Customer Key Programming ............. 20
▫ General Information ................... 20 
Vehicle Security Alarm — If Equipped ........ 20
▫ Rearming The System .................. 21
▫ To Arm The System ................... 21
▫ To Disarm The System ................. 22
▫ Tamper Alert ........................ 23
 Illuminated Entry ...................... 23
 Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) .............. 24
▫ To Unlock The Doors .................. 25
▫ To Lock The Doors .................... 26
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▫Using The Panic Alarm ................. 26
▫ Programming Additional Transmitters ...... 27
▫ Transmitter Battery Replacement .......... 27
▫ General Information ................... 29
 Remote Starting System — If Equipped ....... 29
▫ How To Use Remote Start ............... 30
 Door Locks ........................... 33
▫ Power Door Locks .................... 34
▫ Child-Protection Door Lock System — Rear
Doors ............................. 35
 Keyless Enter-N-Go ..................... 37
 Windows ............................ 41
▫ Power Windows ...................... 41 ▫
Wind Buffeting ....................... 44
 Liftgate ............................. 44
▫ Liftgate Flipper Glass .................. 45
▫ Power Liftgate — If Equipped ............ 46
 Occupant Restraints ..................... 49
▫ Lap/Shoulder Belts .................... 52
▫ Lap/Shoulder Belt Operating Instructions .... 53
▫ Lap/Shoulder Belt Untwisting Procedure .... 57
▫ Adjustable Upper Shoulder Belt Anchorage . . . 58
▫ Seat Belts In Passenger Seating Positions ..... 58
▫ Automatic Locking Retractor Mode (ALR) —
If Equipped ......................... 59
▫ Energy Management Feature ............. 60
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▫Seat Belt Pretensioners ................. 61
▫ Supplemental Active Head Restraints (AHR) . . 61
▫ Enhanced Seat Belt Use Reminder System
(BeltAlert) ......................... 65
▫ Seat Belt Lock Out .................... 66
▫ Seat Belts And Pregnant Women .......... 66
▫ Seat Belt Extender ..................... 66
▫ Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) — Air
Bags .............................. 66
▫ Advanced Front Air Bag Features .......... 69
▫ Air Bag Deployment Sensors And Controls . . . 72 ▫
Event Data Recorder (EDR) .............. 80
▫ Child Restraints ...................... 81
 Engine Break-In Recommendations .......... 93
 Safety Tips ........................... 94
▫ Transporting Passengers ................ 94
▫ Exhaust Gas ......................... 95
▫ Safety Checks You Should Make Inside The
Vehicle ............................. 96
▫ Periodic Safety Checks You Should Make
Outside The Vehicle ................... 98
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Key Fob
The 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 posi-
tion. 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.
Wireless Ignition Node (WIN)
1 — OFF
2 — ACC (ACCESSORY)
3 — ON/RUN
4 — START
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To remove the emergency key, slide the mechanical latch
at the top of the Key Fob sideways with your thumb and
then pull the key out with your other hand.
NOTE:You can insert the double-sided emergency key
into the lock cylinders with either side up.Removing Key Fob From Ignition
Place 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 Information 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 temporar-
ily in the ignition switch. If this occurs, place the shift
lever in PARK, rotate the key to the right slightly, then
remove the Key Fob as described. If a malfunction
occurs, the system will trap the key in the ignition
switch to warn you that this safety feature is inoper-
able. The engine can be started and stopped, but the
Key Fob cannot be removed until you obtain service.
Emergency Key Removal
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•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 “Electronic Vehicle Information Center
(EVIC)/Personal Settings (Customer-Programmable
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.(Continued)
CAUTION! (Continued)
•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.
•Allowing children to be in a vehicle unattended is
dangerous for a number of reasons. A child or
others could be seriously or fatally injured. Chil-
dren should be warned not to touch the parking
brake, brake pedal or the shift lever.(Continued)
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WARNING! (Continued)
•Do not leave the key fob in or near the vehicle, and
do not leave Keyless Enter-N-Go in the ACC or
ON/RUN mode. A child could operate power win-
dows, other controls, or move the vehicle.
•Do not leave children or animals inside parked
vehicles in hot weather. Interior heat build-up may
cause serious injury or death.
CAUTION!
An unlocked car is an invitation to thieves. Always
remove Key Fob from the ignition and lock all doors
when leaving the vehicle unattended.
Key-In-Ignition Reminder
Opening the driver’s door when the Key Fob is in the
ignition and the ignition switch position is OFF or ACC,
sounds a signal to remind you to remove the Key Fob.NOTE:
The Key-In-Ignition reminder only sounds
when the Key Fob is placed in the OFF or ACC ignition
position.
With the Keyless Enter-N-Go feature, opening the driv-
er’s door when the vehicle’s ignition switch is placed in
ACC or ON/RUN (engine stopped) will cause the re-
minder chime to sound. Refer to “Starting Procedures” in
“Starting And Operating” for further information.
SENTRY KEY
The Sentry Key Immobilizer system prevents unauthor-
ized vehicle operation by disabling the engine. The
system does not need to be armed or activated. Operation
is automatic, regardless of whether the vehicle is locked
or unlocked.
The system uses the factory-mated Key Fob with Remote
Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter and Wireless Ignition
Node (WIN) to prevent unauthorized vehicle operation.
Therefore, only Key Fobs that are programmed to the
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CAUTION!
•Always remove the Key Fobs from the vehicle and
lock all doors when leaving the vehicle unat-
tended.
•With Keyless Enter-N-Go, always remember to
place the ignition in OFF.
At the time of purchase, the original owner is provided
with a four-digit Personal Identification Number (PIN).
Keep the PIN in a secure location. This number is
required for authorized dealer replacement of Key Fobs.
Duplication of Key Fobs may be performed at an autho-
rized dealer, this procedure consists of programming a
blank Key Fob to the vehicle electronics. A blank Key Fob
is one that has never been programmed.
NOTE: When having the Sentry Key Immobilizer
system serviced, bring all vehicle Key Fobs with you to
the authorized dealer.
Customer Key Programming
Programming Key Fobs or RKE transmitters may be
performed at an authorized dealer.
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.
•This device must accept any interference that may be
received, including interference that may cause unde-
sired operation.
VEHICLE SECURITY ALARM — IF EQUIPPED
This Vehicle Security Alarm monitors the vehicle doors,
liftgate, liftgate flipper glass, and ignition for unauthor-
ized operation. When the alarm is activated, the interior
switches for door locks, power liftgate and flipper glass
are disabled. The Vehicle Security Alarm provides both
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