2012 JEEP WRANGLER alarm

How To Use Remote Start
All of the following conditions must be met before the
engine will remote start:
•Shift lever in PARK
•Doors closed
•Hood closed
•Hazard switch off
•Brake switch inactive (brake pedal not pressed)
•Ignition key removed from ignition switch
•Battery at an acceptable charge level
•RKE PANIC button not pressed
•System not disabled from previous remote start event
•Vehicle theft alarm not active
WARNING!
•Do not start or run an engine in a closed garage or
confined area. Exhaust gas contains Carbon Mon-
oxide (CO) which is odorless and colorless. Car-
bon Monoxide is poisonous and can cause serious
injury or death when inhaled.
•Keep Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitters
away from children. Operation of the Remote Start
System, windows, door locks or other controls
could cause serious injury or death.
Remote Start Abort Message On Electronic Vehicle
Information Center (EVIC) — If Equipped
The following messages will display in the EVIC if the
vehicle fails to remote start or exits remote start prema-
turely:
•Remote Start Aborted — Door Ajar
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To Exit Remote Start Mode Without Driving The
Vehicle
Press and release the REMOTE START button one time,
or allow the engine to run for the entire 15-minute cycle.
NOTE:To avoid unintentional shut downs, the system
will disable the one time press of the REMOTE START
button for two seconds after receiving a valid Remote
Start request.
To Exit Remote Start Mode And Drive The Vehicle
Before the end of the 15-minute cycle, press and release
the UNLOCK button on the RKE transmitter to unlock
the doors and disarm the Vehicle Security Alarm (if equipped). Then, insert the key into the ignition switch
and turn the switch to the ON/RUN position.
NOTE:
The ignition switch must be in the ON/RUN
position in order to drive the vehicle.
DOORS
CAUTION!
Careless handling and storage of the removable door
panels may damage the seals, causing water to leak
into the vehicle’s interior.
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WARNING!
•No objects should be placed over or near the air bag
on the instrument panel, because any such objects
could cause harm if the vehicle is in a collision
severe enough to cause the air bag to inflate.
•Do not put anything on or around the air bag covers
or attempt to open them manually. You may damage
the air bags and you could be injured because the
air bags may no longer be functional. The protec-
tive covers for the air bag cushions are designed to
open only when the air bags are inflating.
•If your vehicle is equipped with Supplemental
Seat-Mounted Side Air Bags (SAB), do not use
accessory seat covers or place objects between you
and the SAB; the performance could be adversely
affected and/or objects could be pushed into you,
causing serious injury.(Continued)
WARNING! (Continued)
•If your vehicle is equipped with SAB, do not
attach cupholders or any other objects on or
around the door. The inflating SAB could drive the
objects into occupants, causing serious injury.
•Do not cover or place items on the air bag covers.
These items may cause serious injury during in-
flation.
•Do not drill, cut or tamper with the knee bolster in
any way.
•Do not mount any accessories to the knee bolster
such as alarm lights, stereos, citizen band radios,
etc.
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17. Vehicle Security Light — If EquippedThis light will flash at a fast rate for approxi-
mately 15 seconds, when the vehicle security
alarm is arming, and then will flash slowly
until the vehicle is disarmed.
18. Temperature Gauge
The temperature gauge shows engine coolant tempera-
ture. Any reading within the normal range indicates that
the engine cooling system is operating satisfactorily.
The gauge pointer will likely indicate a higher tempera-
ture when driving in hot weather, up mountain grades,
or when towing a trailer. It should not be allowed to
exceed the upper limits of the normal operating range.CAUTION!
Driving with a hot engine cooling system could
damage your vehicle. If the temperature gauge reads
“H” pull over and stop the vehicle. Idle the vehicle
with the air conditioner turned off until the pointer
drops back into the normal range. If the pointer
remains on the “H” and you hear continuous chimes,
turn the engine off immediately and call an autho-
rized dealership for service.
274 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL

ABS (Anti-Lock Brake System)............272,417
Adding Engine Coolant (Antifreeze) .......... 532
Adding Fuel ........................... 465
Air Cleaner, Engine (Engine Air Cleaner Filter) . . . 520
Air Conditioner Maintenance ............... 522
Air Conditioning ........................ 354
Air Conditioning Controls ................. 354
Air Conditioning Filter .................365,523
Air Conditioning Refrigerant ............... 523
Air Conditioning System ................354,358
Air Conditioning, Operating Tips ............ 366
Air Filter .............................. 520
Air Pressure, Tires ....................... 444
Airbag ................................ 58
Airbag Deployment ....................... 67
Airbag Light ..................... 65,69,87,273
Airbag Maintenance ....................... 69
Airbag, Side ............................ 65
Alarm (Security Alarm) .................... 19 Alarm Light
........................... 274
Alterations/Modifications, Vehicle ............. 9
Antenna, Satellite Radio ................317,342
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) .............. 417
Anti-Lock Warning Light .................. 272
Antifreeze (Engine Coolant) ................ 559
Appearance Care ........................ 541
Arming Theft System (Security Alarm) ......... 19
Assistance Towing ....................... 114
Auto Down Power Windows ................ 40
Automatic Door Locks ..................... 37
Automatic Oil Change Indicator ............. 292
Automatic Temperature Control (ATC) ......... 358
Automatic Transmission ................382,537
Fluid and Filter Changes ............... 537
Fluid Level Check .................... 538
Fluid Type ......................... 537
Special Additives ..................... 537
Autostick ............................. 389
592 INDEX

Lane Change and Turn Signals.............. 270
Lane Change Assist ...................... 152
Lap Belts .............................. 46
Lap/Shoulder Belts ....................... 46
LATCH
(Lower Anchors and Tether for CHildren) .....76,78
Latches ................................ 89
Lead Free Gasoline ...................... 460
Leaks, Fluid ............................ 89
Light Bulbs ............................. 89
Lights .............................. 89,149
Airbag ...................... 65,69,87,273
Alarm ............................ 274
Anti-Lock .......................... 272
Anti-Lock Warning ................... 272
Back-Up ........................... 558
Brake Assist Warning .................. 429
Brake Warning ...................... 271
Bulb Replacement .................... 556 Cargo ............................. 154
Center Mounted Stop
.................. 558
Check Engine (Malfunction Indicator) ...... 280
Cruise ............................ 275
Daytime Running .................... 153
Dimmer Switch, Headlight .............. 152
Electronic Stability Program (ESP) Indicator . . 429
Electronic Throttle Control Warning ....... 283
Exterior ............................ 89
Fog ............................ 152,557
Hazard Warning Flasher ............... 492
Headlight Switch ..................... 150
Headlights ......................... 556
High Beam ......................... 270
High Beam Indicator .................. 270
Hill Descent Control Indicator ........... 431
Illuminated Entry ..................... 20
Instrument Cluster ................... 150
Interior ............................ 154
600 INDEX

Lights On Reminder.................. 152
Low Fuel .......................... 269
Oil Pressure ........................ 270
Passing ............................ 152
Rear Servicing ....................... 558
Rear Tail ........................... 558
Seat Belt Reminder ................... 269
Security Alarm (Theft Alarm) ............ 274
Service ............................ 556
Side Marker ........................ 558
Theft Alarm (Security Alarm) ............ 274
Tire Pressure Monitoring (TPMS) ......... 275
Traction Control ..................... 429
Turn Signal .............. 89,151,270,557,558
Voltage ............................ 269
Warning (Instrument Cluster Description) . . . 269
Loading Vehicle ......................... 466
Tires .............................. 438
Locking Axle ........................... 395 Locks
Automatic Door ...................... 37
Child Protection ...................... 38
Door .............................. 34
Power Door ......................... 36
Lower Anchors and Tether for
CHildren (LATCH) ..................... 76,78
Lubrication, Body ....................... 526
Maintenance Free Battery .................. 521
Maintenance Procedures ................... 517
Maintenance Schedule .................... 564
Malfunction Indicator Light (Check Engine) . . 280,515
Manual Transmission .................. 376,539
Fluid Level Check .................... 540
Lubricant Selection ................... 539
Shift Speeds ........................ 377
Manual, Service ......................... 587
Master Cylinder (Brakes) .................. 535
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INDEX 601

Outside Rearview Mirrors.................. 97
Overdrive ............................. 390
Overdrive OFF Switch .................... 390
Overheating, Engine ................... 274,492
Owner’s Manual (Operator Manual) .........6,587
Paint Care ............................. 541
Paint Damage .......................... 541
Panic Alarm ............................ 23
Parking Brake .......................... 414
Passing Light ........................... 152
Personal Settings ........................ 298
Pets .................................. 84
Phone, Cellular .......................... 99
Phone, Hands-Free (Uconnect™) .............. 99
Placard, Tire and Loading Information ......... 439
Polishing and Waxing ..................... 542 Power
Door Locks ......................... 36
Inverter ........................... 166
Mirrors ............................ 98
Steering ........................ 412,413
Windows ........................... 39
Pregnant Women and Seat Belts .............. 57
Preparation for Jacking .................... 495
Pretensioners Seat Belts ........................... 56
Programmable Electronic Features ............ 298
Radial Ply Tires ......................... 446
Radio Operation ........................ 354
Rear Axle (Differential) .................... 541
Rear Swing Gate ......................... 42
Rear Window Defroster ................... 261
Rear Window Features .................... 260
Rear Wiper/Washer ...................... 260
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