2008 Jeep Wrangler Owner's Manual - Page 19

18 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE • This device must accept any interference that may be received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. SECURITY ALARM SYSTEM - IF EQUIPPED This system monitors the vehicle doors, swing gate, and ignition for unauthorized operation. When the alarm is activated, the system provides both audible and visible signals. The horn, headlights, and tail lights will sound/ flash repeatedly for three minutes. If disturbance is still present (driver's door, passenger door, other doors, ignition) after three minutes, the headlights and tail lights will flash for an additional 15 minutes. NOTE: The Panic and Security alarms are quite different. Please take a moment to activate the Panic and the Security modes to hear the differences in the horn. In case one should go off in the future, you will need to know which mode has been activated in order to deactivate it. To Set the Alarm The alarm will set when you use the remote keyless entry (RKE) transmitter to lock the doors and swing gate, or when you use the power door lock switch while the door is open. After all the doors are locked and closed, the Sentry Key /Security Alarm Indicator Light (located on the instrument cluster) will flash rapidly for about 16 seconds to signal that the system is arming. During this 16-second arming period, opening any door or the swing gate will cancel the arming. If the system successfully arms, the Sentry Key /Security Alarm Indicator Light will flash at a slower rate to indicate the alarm is set. To Disarm the System To disarm the system, you will need to press the UNLOCK button on the RKE transmitter, or turn the ignition key to the ON position. If something has triggered the system in your absence, the horn will sound three times when you unlock the doors. Check the vehicle for tampering.