NOTE:
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Customers are recommended to use a battery
obtained from Mopar®. Aftermarket coin battery
dimensions may not meet the original OEM coin
battery dimensions.
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Perchlorate Material — special handling may apply.
www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate
for further information.
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Do not touch the battery terminals that are on the
back housing or the printed circuit board.
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Do not replace the coin battery if the LED on the key
fob above the top row buttons blinks when a button
is pressed. The coin battery should last a minimum
of three years with normal vehicle usage.
1. Remove the emergency key (1) by pushing the
emergency key release button (2) on the side of
the key fob, and pulling the emergency key out with
your other hand.
Emergency Key Removal
1 — Emergency Key
2 — Emergency Key Release Button
2. Hold the key fob with the button side facing down,
and locate the small rectangular gap on the left
side between the housing and the back cover of
the key fob. Use a small screwdriver (or similar
tool) to pry open the left side of the fob cover while
applying pressure until the cover snaps open.
3. Next, locate the gap on the right side of the key
fob, which is positioned farther to the edge than
the left side gap. Pry open the right side, and
remove the back cover.
4. Remove the battery by using your thumb to slide
the battery downward and back toward the key
ring.
Key Fob Battery Location
NOTE:
When replacing the battery, ensure the (+) sign on
the battery is facing upward. Avoid touching the
new battery with your fingers. Skin oils may cause
battery deterioration. If you touch a battery, clean it
with rubbing alcohol.
5. Replace the battery by using your thumb to push
down and slide the battery under the small lip on
the top edge of the opening.
Key Fob Battery Replacement
6. To assemble the key fob case, line up the top edge
of the back cover with the top of the fob, and
press the edges into the interlocking hinges until
all edges snap together with no large visual gaps.
7.
Reinsert the emergency key until it locks into
place.
NOTE:
The key fob battery should only be replaced by qualified
technicians. If the battery requires replacement, see an
authorized dealer.
WARNING!
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The integrated key fob contains a coin cell battery.
Do not ingest the battery; there is a chemical burn
hazard. If the coin cell battery is swallowed, it can
cause severe internal burns in just two hours and
can lead to death.
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If you think a battery may have been swallowed
or placed inside any part of the body, seek
immediate medical attention.
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