2016 JEEP PATRIOT remote control

WARNING!(Continued)
•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 gear selector.
• Do not leave the Key Fob in or near the vehicle, or
in a location accessible to children. A child could
operate power windows, 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!
Always remove the Key Fobs from the vehicle and
lock all doors when leaving the vehicle unattended.
Locking Doors With A Key
You can insert the key with either side up. To lock the
door, turn the key to the right. To unlock the door, turn
the key to the left. Refer to “Maintenance Procedures” in
“Maintaining Your Vehicle” for further information.
Key-In-Ignition Reminder
Opening the driver’s door when the key is in the ignition
and the ignition position is LOCK or ACC sounds a
signal to remind you to remove the key.
NOTE: With the driver’s door open and the key in the
ignition, the power door locks will not lock, and Remote
Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter will not function.
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Illuminated Approach — If Equipped
This feature activates the headlights for up to 90 seconds
when the doors are unlocked with the RKE transmitter.
The time for this feature is programmable on vehicles
equipped with the EVIC. Refer to “Electronic Vehicle
Information Center (EVIC)/Personal Settings (Customer-
Programmable Features)” in “Understanding Your In-
strument Panel” for further information.
NOTE:None of the courtesy lights will operate if the
dimmer control is in the “defeat” position (extreme
downward position), unless the overhead map/reading
lights are turned on manually.
To Lock The Doors And Liftgate
Push and release the LOCK button on the RKE transmit-
ter to lock all doors and liftgate. The turn signal lights
will flash, and the horn will chirp to acknowledge the
signal.
Sound Horn With Remote Key Lock
This feature will cause the horn to chirp when the doors
are locked with the RKE transmitter. This feature can be
turned on or turned off. To change the current setting,
proceed as follows:
• For vehicles equipped with the EVIC, refer to “Elec-
tronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)/Personal
Settings (Customer-Programmable Features)” in “Un-
derstanding Your Instrument Panel” for further infor-
mation.
• For vehicles not equipped with the EVIC, perform the
following steps:
1. Push the LOCK button on a programmed RKE transmitter for at least 4 seconds, but no longer than
10 seconds. Then, push the PANIC button while
still holding the LOCK button.
2. Release both buttons at the same time.
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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. Carbon
Monoxide is poisonous and can cause serious in-
jury 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 •
Remote Start Aborted — Hood Ajar
• Remote Start Aborted — L/Gate Ajar
• Remote Start Aborted — Fuel Low
• Remote Start Aborted — System Fault
The EVIC message stays active until the ignition is turned
to the ON/RUN position.
To Enter Remote Start
Push and release the REMOTE START button
on the RKE transmitter twice within five sec-
onds. The vehicle doors will lock, 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.
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If a preset button is activated while in the Music Type
(Program Type) mode, the Music Type mode will be
exited and the radio will tune to the preset station.
SETUP Button
Pushing the SETUP button allows you to select between
the following items:
NOTE:Turn the TUNE/SCROLL control knob to scroll
through the entries. Push the AUDIO/SELECT button to
select an entry and make changes.
• DVD Enter — When the disc is in DVD Menu mode,
selecting DVD Enter will allow you to play the current
highlighted selection. Use the remote control to scroll
up and down the menu (if equipped). •
DISC Play/Pause —
You can toggle between playing the DVD and
pausing the DVD by pushing the SELECT
button (if equipped).
• DVD Play Options — Selecting the DVD Play Options
will display the following:
• Subtitle — Repeatedly pushing SELECT will switch
subtitles to different subtitle languages that are avail-
able on the disc (if equipped).
• Audio Stream — Repeatedly pushing SELECT will
switch to different audio languages (if supported on
the disc) (if equipped).
• Angle — Repeatedly pushing SELECT will change
the viewing angle if supported by the DVD disc (if
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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.
• Power — Allows you to turn the power ON and OFF
(if equipped).
• Lock — Locks out rear remote controls (if equipped).
• CH1/CH2 — Allows the user to change the mode of
either the IR1 or IR2 wireless headphones by pushing
the AUDIO/SELECT button (if equipped).
• Set Home Clock — Pushing the SELECT button
allows you to set the clock. Turn the TUNE/SCROLL
control knob to adjust the hours and then push and
turn the TUNE/SCROLL control knob to adjust the
minutes. Push 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.
Audio Language — If Equipped
Selecting this item allows you to choose a default audio
language (effective only if the language is supported by
the disc). You can select a language not listed by scrolling
down and selecting other.Enter the country code using
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the TUNE/SCROLL control knob to scroll up and down
to select the number and then push to select.
Subtitle Language — If Equipped
Selecting this item allows you to choose a default subtitle
language (effective only if the language is supported by
the disc). You can select a language not listed by scrolling
down and selectingother.Enter the country code using
the TUNE/SCROLL control knob to scroll up and down
to select the number and then push to select.
Subtitles — If Equipped
Selecting this item allows you to choose between subtitle
Off or On. Audio DRC — If Equipped
Selecting this item allows you to limit maximum audio
dynamic range. The default is set to
High,and under
this setting, dialogues will play at 11 db higher than if the
setting is Normal.
Aspect Ratio — If Equipped
Selecting this item allows you to choose between wide
screen, pan scan, and letter box.
AutoPlay — If Equipped
When this is set to On and a DVD video is inserted, it will
bypass the DVD menu screen and automatically play the
movie. In some rare cases, the DVD player may not
auto-play the main title. In such cases, use the MENU
button on the remote control to select desired title to play.
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Browse
Browsing is not available on a Bluetooth Streaming
Audio (BTSA) device. Only the current song that is
playing will display info.
STEERING WHEEL AUDIO CONTROLS
The remote sound system controls are located on the rear
surface of the steering wheel. Reach behind the wheel to
access the switches.The right-hand control is a rocker-type switch with a
push-button in the center and controls the volume and
mode of the sound system. Pushing the top of the rocker
switch will increase the volume, and pushing the bottom
of the rocker switch will decrease the volume.
Remote Sound System Controls (Back View Of SteeringWheel)
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Cupholders............................ .202
Customer Assistance ...................... .555
Data Recorder, Event .......................74
Dealer Service ........................... .494
Defroster, Rear Window .....................209
Defroster, Windshield .............99, 319, 324, 325
Delay (Intermittent) Wipers ..................172
Diagnostic System, Onboard .................491
Dimmer Switch, Headlight ...................167
Dipsticks Power Steering ........................ .369
Disposal Antifreeze (Engine Coolant) ................511
Door Locks Child-Protection Door Lock — Rear Doors ......34
Door Locks ............................29
KeyFob...............................29
Remote ...............................29 Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)
................29
Door Locks, Automatic ......................32
Door Opener, Garage ...................... .181
Downshifting ........................... .341
Driver’s Seat Back Tilt ..................... .155
Driving ............................... .359
Off-Pavement ......................... .360
Off-Road ............................ .360
Electrical Power Outlets .....................194
Electric Remote Mirrors .....................110
Electronic Brake Control System ...............374
Anti-Lock Brake System ..................374
Electronic Roll Mitigation .................386
Traction Control System ...................380
Electronic Speed Control (Cruise Control) ........175
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) ..............381
Electronic Throttle Control Warning Light ........231
Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) ......248
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