2010 Jeep Grand Cherokee Owner Manual SRT8 - Page 16

THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 15 system will shut the engine off in two seconds if an Key-In-Ignition Reminder Opening the driver's door when the Key Fob is in the invalid Key Fob is used to start the engine. ignition and the ignition switch position is OFF or ACC, After turning the ignition switch to the ON position, the sounds a signal to remind you to remove the Key Fob. Vehicle Security Light will turn on for three seconds for a NOTE: The Key-In-Ignition reminder only sounds bulb check. If the light remains on after the bulb check, it when the Key Fob is placed in the OFF or ACC ignition indicates that there is a problem with the electronics. In addition, if the light begins to flash after the bulb check, position. it indicates that someone used an invalid Key Fob to start SENTRY KEYா the engine. Either of these conditions will result in the The Sentry Key௡ Immobilizer system prevents unautho- engine being shut off after two seconds. rized vehicle operation by disabling the engine. The system does not need to be armed or activated. Operation If the Vehicle Security Light turns on during normal is automatic, regardless of whether the vehicle is locked vehicle operation (vehicle running for longer than 10 seconds), it indicates that there is a fault in the electronics. or unlocked. Should this occur, have the vehicle serviced as soon as The system uses the factory-mated Key Fob with Remote possible by an authorized dealer. Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter and Wireless Ignition Node (WIN) to prevent unauthorized vehicle operation. Therefore, only Key Fobs that are programmed to the vehicle can be used to start and operate the vehicle. The 2