2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee Owner Manual SRT - Page 19

THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 17 vehicle can be used to start and operate the vehicle. The system will shut the engine off in two seconds if an invalid Key Fob is used to start the engine. CAUTION! The Sentry Key௡ Immobilizer system is not compatible with some after-market remote starting systems. Use of these systems may result in vehicle starting problems and loss of security protection. After turning the ignition switch to the ON/RUN position, the Vehicle Security Light will turn on for three seconds for a bulb check. If the light remains on after the bulb check, it indicates that there is a problem with the All of the Key Fobs provided with your new vehicle have electronics. In addition, if the light begins to flash after been programmed to the vehicle electronics. the bulb check, it indicates that someone used an invalid Key Fob to start the engine. Either of these conditions will Replacement Keys result in the engine being shut off after two seconds. NOTE: Only Key Fobs that are programmed to the If the Vehicle Security Light turns on during normal vehicle electronics can be used to start and operate the vehicle operation (vehicle running for longer than 10 sec- vehicle. Once a Key Fob is programmed to a vehicle, it onds), it indicates that there is a fault in the electronics. cannot be programmed to any other vehicle. Should this occur, have the vehicle serviced as soon as possible by an authorized dealer. 2