2009 Jeep Patriot Owner's Manual - Page 21

THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 19 NOTE: If a programmed key is lost, see your authorized dealer to have all remaining keys erased from the system's memory. This will prevent the lost key from starting your vehicle. The remaining keys must then be reprogrammed. All vehicle keys must be taken to an authorized dealer at the time of service to be reprogrammed. General Information The Sentry Key system complies with FCC rules Part 15 and with RSS-210 of Industry Canada. Operation is subject to the following conditions: • This device may not cause harmful interference. • This device must accept any interference that may be received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. VEHICLE SECURITY ALARM SYSTEM - IF EQUIPPED This Vehicle Security Alarm monitors the doors, hood, liftgate, and ignition switch for unauthorized operation. If something triggers the Vehicle Security Alarm the horn will sound for 30 seconds and flash the lights for 60 seconds. If the triggering device is not deactivated, the horn will sound again after a five second delay for another 30 seconds. If the trigger remains present, this cycle will repeat for up to five minutes. To Set The Security Alarm 1. Remove the key from the ignition switch and get out of the vehicle. 2. Lock the door using either the power door LOCK switch or the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter and close all doors. 2