Jeep Cherokee 2009, Operating Information Manual

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To set the alarm:
1. Remove the key from the ignition switch and
get out of the vehicle.
2. Lock the door using either the power door lock
switch, or the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) trans-
mitter and close all doors.
3. The indicator light in the instrument cluster will
flash rapidly for 16 seconds. This shows that the
Security Alarm is pre-arming. After 16 seconds
the deadbolt locks will activate and the indicator
light will continue to flash slowly. This shows that
the Security Alarm system is fully armed.
Vehicles equipped with the Sentry Key
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Immobi-
lizer system can be safely started with a valid key.
A valid key is one that is programmed to that
particular vehicle. A valid key will disarm the
Security Alarm, an invalid key will allow the engine
to run for two seconds then stop.
NOTE:
The intrusion sensor (motion detector) actively
monitors your vehicle every time you arm the
Security Alarm system. If you prefer, you can
turn off the intrusion sensor when arming the
Security Alarm.
To disable the intrusion sensor, activate the LOCK
request three times using the RKE transmitter
during the pre-arming period (lamp flashing
quickly). The intrusion sensor will automatically be
enabled the next time the Security Alarm is set.
To disarm the system:
1. Press UNLOCK on the RKE transmitter.
2. Starting the vehicle with a valid Sentry Key
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will
disarm the Security Alarm. A valid key is one that
is programmed to that particular vehicle. A valid
key will disarm the Security Alarm, an invalid key
will allow the engine to run for two seconds then
stop.
NOTE:
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Battery disconnects will not disarm the Se-
curity Alarm system.
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Using the key in the door lock cylinder will
only unlock the deadbolt locks.
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Once the Security Alarm is set and the
deadbolt locks are activated, the only way to
open the doors is with the unlock button on
the RKE transmitter, using the Sentry Key
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in the ignition switch, or using the key in the
door lock cylinder. The deadbolt feature de-
activates the door lock plungers and door
handles.
If the Security Alarm has been triggered the
indicator light will flash twice every two seconds.
Security System Manual Override
The Security Alarm will not arm if you lock the
doors using the manual door lock plunger.
ILLUMINATED ENTRY SYSTEM
The interior lights will turn on when you use the
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter or open a
door.
This feature also turns on the approach lighting (if
so equipped). For details, refer to “Illumination
Approach,” under “Personal Settings (Customer
Programmable Features)” under “Electronic Ve-
hicle Information Center (EVIC)” in Section 4.
The interior lights will fade to off after about 30
seconds or they will immediately fade to off once
the ignition switch is turned ON.
NOTE:
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The Illuminated Entry system will not oper-
ate the interior lights if the dimmer control is
in the extreme downward position.
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