2012 JEEP WRANGLER remote start

1. With the RKE transmitter buttons facing down, use a
flat blade screwdriver to pry the two halves of the RKE
transmitter apart. Useextreme carenot to damage the
seal or internal components. 2. Remove and replace the battery. Avoid touching the
new battery with your fingers. Skin oils may cause
battery deterioration. If you touch a battery, clean it with
rubbing alcohol.
3. To reassemble the RKE transmitter case, snap the two
halves together.
REMOTE STARTING SYSTEM — IF EQUIPPED
This system uses the Remote Keyless Entry
(RKE) transmitter to start the engine conve-
niently from outside the vehicle while still
maintaining security. The system has a range of
approximately 300 ft (91 m).
NOTE:
•The vehicle must be equipped with an automatic
transmission to be equipped with Remote Start.
•Obstructions between the vehicle and RKE transmitter
may reduce this range.
Separating RKE Transmitter Halves
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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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•Remote Start Aborted — Hood Ajar
•Remote Start Aborted — Fuel Low
•Remote Start Aborted — L/Gate Ajar
•Remote Start Aborted — System Fault
The EVIC message stays active until the ignition is turned
to the ON/RUN position.
To Enter Remote Start
Press and release the REMOTE START button
on the RKE transmitter twice within five sec-
onds. The parking lights will flash and the horn
will chirp twice (if programmed). Then, the
engine will start and the vehicle will remain in the
Remote Start mode for a 15-minute cycle.
NOTE:
•The park lamps will turn on and remain on during
Remote Start mode.
•For security, power window operation is disabled
when the vehicle is in the Remote Start mode.
•The engine can be started two consecutive times (two
15-minute cycles) with the RKE transmitter. However,
the ignition switch must be cycled to the ON/RUN
position before you can repeat the start sequence for a
third cycle.
Remote start will also cancel if any of the following occur:
•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 brake pedal is pressed
28 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE

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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REAR SWING GATE
The rear swing gate can be unlocked by using the key,
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter, 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 the rear flip-up window before attempting
to close the swing gate (hard top models only).
CAUTION!
Do not press on rear wiper blade when closing the
rear flip-up window, 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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•Angle – Repeatedly pressing SELECT will change
the viewing angle if supported by the DVD disc (if
equipped).
NOTE:
•The available selections for each of the above entries
varies depending upon the disc.
•These selections can only be made while playing a
DVD.
•VES™ Power - Allows you to turn VES™ ON and
OFF (if equipped).
•VES™ Lock - Locks out rear VES™ remote controls (if
equipped).
•VES™ CH1/CH2 - Allows the user to change the
mode of either the IR1 or IR2 wireless headphones by
pressing the AUDIO/SELECT button (if equipped).
•Set Home Clock - Pressing the SELECT button allows
you to set the clock. Turn the TUNE/SCROLL control
knob to adjust the hours and then press and turn the
TUNE/SCROLL control knob to adjust the minutes.
Press the TUNE/SCROLL control knob again to save
changes.
•Player Defaults - Selecting this item will allow the
user to scroll through the following items and set
defaults according to customer preference.
Menu Language — If Equipped
Selecting this item will allow the user to choose the
default startup DVD menu language (effective only if
language supported by disc). If you want to select a
language not listed, then scroll down and select other.
Enter the four-digit country code using the TUNE/
SCROLL control knob to scroll up and down to select the
number and then push to select.4
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 307

Rearview Mirrors........................ 96
Recorder, Event Data ...................... 70
Recreational Towing ...................... 485
Shifting into Transfer Case Neutral (N) ..... 487
Shifting out of Transfer Case Neutral (N) .... 488
Reformulated Gasoline .................... 460
Refrigerant ............................ 523
Release, Hood .......................... 148
Reminder, Lights On ..................... 152
Reminder, Seat Belt ....................... 56
Remote Control Door Locks ......................... 21
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) ................. 21
Remote Sound System (Radio) Controls ........ 352
Remote Starting System .................... 26
Replacement Bulbs ....................... 555
Replacement Keys ........................ 17
Replacement Parts ....................... 516
Replacement Tires ....................... 450 Reporting Safety Defects
................... 586
Resetting Oil Change Indicator .............. 292
Restraint, Head ......................... 142
Restraints, Child ....................... 71,75
Restraints, Occupant ...................... 43
Rotation, Tires .......................... 453
Safety Checks Inside Vehicle ................. 87
Safety Checks Outside Vehicle ............... 89
Safety Defects, Reporting .................. 586
Safety Information, Tire ................... 432
Safety Tips ............................. 85
Safety, Exhaust Gas ....................... 86
Satellite Radio Antenna .................317,342
Schedule, Maintenance .................... 564
Seat Belt Reminder ....................... 56
Seat Belts ............................ 46,87
Adjustable Upper Shoulder Anchorage ...... 53
And Pregnant Women .................. 57
604 INDEX

Shoulder Belt Upper Anchorage.............. 53
Shoulder Belts ........................... 46
Side Airbag ............................. 65
Side Window Demisters (Defrosters) .......... 365
Signals, Turn ................. 89,151,270,557,558
Snow Chains (Tire Chains) ................. 452
Soft Top ........................... 194,219
Spare Tire ....................... 447,448,495
Specifications Fuel (Gasoline) ...................... 460
Oil ............................... 519
Speed Control (Cruise Control) .............. 159
Speedometer ........................... 269
Starting ............................... 372
Automatic Transmission ................ 372
Cold Weather ....................... 373
Engine Block Heater .................. 375
Engine Fails to Start .................. 373
Manual Transmission .................. 372 Remote
............................ 26
Steering Power .......................... 412,413
Tilt Column ........................ 158
Wheel, Tilt ......................... 158
Steering Wheel Audio Controls .............. 352
Steering Wheel Mounted Sound System
Controls .............................. 352
Storage ............................ 169,554
Storage, Behind the Seat ................... 169
Storage, Vehicle ...................... 364,554
Storing Your Vehicle ...................... 554
Stuck, Freeing .......................... 505
Sunrider ........................... 247,250
Supplemental Restraint System - Airbag ........ 58
Sway Bar Disconnect, Electronic ............. 396
Swing Gate, Rear ......................... 42
System, Remote Starting .................... 26
606 INDEX