2009 Jeep Grand Cherokee Owner Manual SRT8 - Page 21

THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 19 opening any door or the liftgate will cancel the arming. If the system successfully arms, the Vehicle Security 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. The Vehicle Security Alarm system is designed to protect your vehicle; however, you can create conditions where the system will arm unexpectedly. If you remain in the vehicle and lock the doors with the RKE transmitter, once the system is armed (after 16 seconds), when you pull the door handle to exit, the alarm will sound. If this occurs, press the UNLOCK button on the RKE transmitter to disarm the system. You may also accidentally disarm the system by unlocking the driver's door with the key and then locking it. The door will be locked but the Vehicle Security Alarm will not arm. ILLUMINATED ENTRY The interior lights come on when you open any door. They will remain on for about 30 seconds after all doors are closed then fade to off. The lights also will fade to off if you turn on the ignition after you close all the doors. REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY This system allows you to lock or unlock the doors and liftgate, or activate the panic alarm, from distances up to about 66 ft (20 m) using a handheld RKE radio transmitter. The RKE transmitter does not need not be pointed at the vehicle to activate the system. 2