Jeep CHEROKEE 2017, Owner'S Manual

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VEHICLE SECURITY ALARM — IF EQUIPPED
The vehicle security alarm monitors the vehicle doors,
hood, liftgate, and the Keyless Enter-N-Go — Ignition for
unauthorized operation. While the vehicle security alarm is
armed, interior switches for door locks and liftgate release
are disabled. If something triggers the alarm, the vehicle
security alarm will provide the following audible and
visible signals:
• The horn will pulse
•
The turn signals will flash
• The vehicle security light in the instrument cluster will
flash
To Arm The System
Follow these steps to arm the vehicle security alarm:
1. Make sure the vehicle’s ignition is placed in the “OFF”
mode.
• For vehicles equipped with Keyless Entry, make sure
the vehicle’s keyless ignition system is OFF.
2. Perform one of the following methods to lock the
vehicle:
• Push the lock button on the interior power door lock
switch with the driver and/or passenger door open.
• Push the lock button on the exterior Passive Entry
Door Handle with a valid key fob available in the same
exterior zone (refer to ⬙ Doors ⬙ in ⬙ Getting To Know
Your Vehicle ⬙ for further information).
•
Push the lock button on the key fob.
3. If any doors are open, close them.
To Disarm The System
The vehicle security alarm can be disarmed using any of
the following methods:
• Push the unlock button on the key fob.
•
Grasp the passive entry door handle to unlock the door,
refer to ⬙ Doors ⬙ in ⬙ Getting To Know Your Vehicle ⬙ for
further information.
• Cycle the ignition out of the off mode to disarm the
system.
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