2010 Jeep Patriot Owner's Manual - Page 19

18 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE To Set The Security Alarm To Disarm The System Press UNLOCK on the RKE transmitter, or insert the key 1. Remove the key from the ignition switch and get out into the ignition switch and turn the ignition switch to of the vehicle. the ON position. 2. Lock the door using either the power door LOCK Vehicle Security Alarm Manual Override switch or the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter The Vehicle Security Alarm will not arm if you lock the and close all doors. doors using the manual door lock plunger. 3. The Vehicle Security Light in the instrument cluster will flash rapidly for approximately 16 seconds. This REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY (RKE) - IF shows that the Vehicle Security Alarm is arming. During EQUIPPED this period, if a door is opened, the ignition switch is This system allows you to lock or unlock the doors and turned ON, or the power door locks are unlocked in any liftgate or activate the Panic Alarm from distances up to manner, the Vehicle Security Alarm will automatically approximately 66 ft (20 m) using a hand-held Remote disarm. After approximately 16 seconds, the Vehicle Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter. The RKE transmitter Security Light will flash slowly. This shows that the does not need to be pointed at the vehicle to activate the system. Vehicle Security Alarm is fully armed.