2010 Jeep Commander Owner's Manual - Page 15

THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 15 Integrated Ignition Key The integrated ignition key operates the ignition switch. It also contains the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter and an emergency key, which stores in the rear of the RKE transmitter. The emergency key allows for entry into the vehicle should the battery in the vehicle or the RKE transmitter go dead. The emergency key is also for locking the glove box. You can keep the emergency key with you when valet parking. NOTE: Entering a vehicle using the emergency key with Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) Transmitter the theft alarm armed, will results in the alarm sounding. Insert the Fob (even if the Fob battery is dead) into the NOTE: You can insert the double-sided emergency key into the lock cylinders with either side up. WIN to disarm theft alarm. To remove the emergency key from the RKE transmitter, Ignition Key Removal slide the mechanical latch at the top of the RKE transmit- Place the shift lever in PARK. Turn the ignition key to the ter sideways with your thumb and then pull the key out LOCK position, and remove the key. with your other hand. 2