2010 Jeep Commander Owner's Manual - Page 17

THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 17 the vehicle. The system will shut the engine off in two Key-In-Ignition Reminder If you open the driver's door with the integrated ignition seconds if an invalid RKE transmitter is used to start the key in the ignition, a chime will sound to remind you to engine. remove the key. After turning the ignition switch to the ON position, the NOTE: The Key-In-Ignition reminder only sounds Vehicle Security Light will turn on for three seconds for a when the integrated ignition key is placed in the LOCK bulb check. If the light remains on after the bulb check, it indicates that there is a problem with the electronics. In or ACC position. addition, if the light begins to flash after the bulb check, SENTRY KEY it indicates that someone used an invalid RKE transmitter The Sentry Key Immobilizer system prevents unautho- to start the engine. Either of these conditions will result in rized vehicle operation by disabling the engine. The the engine being shut off after two seconds. system does not need to be armed or activated. Operation is automatic, regardless of whether the vehicle is locked If the Vehicle Security Light turns on during normal vehicle operation (vehicle running for longer than 10 secor unlocked. onds), it indicates that there is a fault in the electronics. The system uses the factory-mated Remote Keyless Entry Should this occur, have the vehicle serviced as soon as (RKE) transmitter with integrated key and Wireless Igni- possible by an authorized dealer. tion Node (WIN) to prevent unauthorized vehicle operation. Therefore, only RKE transmitters that are programmed to the vehicle can be used to start and operate 2