2010 Jeep Compass Owner Manual - Page 16

THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 15 Locking Doors With A Key You can insert the key with either side up. To lock the door, turn the key to the right. To unlock the door, turn the key to the left. Refer to "Maintenance Procedures" in "Maintaining Your Vehicle" for further information. Key-In-Ignition Reminder Opening the driver's door when the key is in the ignition and the ignition position is LOCK or ACC, sounds a NOTE: A key that has not been programmed is also considered an invalid key, even if it is cut to fit the signal to remind you to remove the key. ignition switch lock cylinder for that vehicle. NOTE: With the driver's door open and the key in the ignition, the power door locks will not lock and Remote During normal operation, after turning on the ignition switch, the Vehicle Security Light will turn on for three Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter will not function. seconds for a bulb check. If the light remains on after the SENTRY KEYா bulb check, it indicates that there is a problem with the The Sentry Key௡ Immobilizer System prevents unautho- electronics. In addition, if the Vehicle Security Light rized vehicle operation by disabling the engine. The begins to flash after the bulb check, it indicates that system does not need to be armed or activated. Operation someone used an invalid key to try to start the engine. is automatic, regardless of whether the vehicle is locked Either of these conditions will result in the engine being or unlocked. shut off after two seconds. The system uses ignition keys that have an embedded electronic chip (transponder) to prevent unauthorized vehicle operation. Therefore, only keys that are programmed to the vehicle can be used to start and operate the vehicle. The system will shut the engine off in two seconds if someone uses an invalid key to try to start the engine. 2