Jeep Compass, Owner'S Handbook Manual

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KNOWLEDGE OF THE VEHICLE
16
KEYS
1) 1)
KEY FOB
1)
The metal insert of the key fob operates:
The ignition device;
the door lock.
Press button (1) fig. 6 to open/close the
metal insert.
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ELECTRONIC KEY
(versions with "Keyless Enter-N-Go"
system)
On versions equipped with "Keyless
Enter-N-Go" system, the car features an
electronic key fig. 7, of which two copies
are provided.
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All doors can be programmed to unlock
on the first press of the button. Refer
to the “Settings” paragraph in the
“Multimedia” section for further
information.
NOTE The key fob may not be found if it
is located next to a mobile phone, laptop
or other electronic device; these devices
may block the key fob’s wireless signal.
The key fob allows you to lock or unlock
the doors and liftgate from distances
up to approximately 20 m (66 f) using
a handheld key fob. The key fob does
not need to be pointed at the vehicle to
activate the system.
NOTE In case the ignition device
does not change with the push of a
button, the key fob may have a low or
fully depleted battery. A low key fob
battery can be verified by referring to
the instrument panel, which will display
directions to follow.
Emergency key removal
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The emergency key (fig. 8) can be used
to access the car if the car battery or key
battery is flat. The emergency key is also
used to close the glove box and can be
taken with you when you hand the car
over to the valet parking.
To remove the emergency key (2) fig. 9
from the key of the keyless ignition
system, slide aside the mechanical
stop (1) on the top of the key with your
thumb, then remove the key with your
other hand.
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