2010 Jeep Compass Owner Manual - Page 26

THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 25 2. Remove and replace the battery. Avoid touching the How to Use Remote Start new battery with your fingers. Skin oils may cause All of the following conditions must be met before the battery deterioration. If you touch a battery, clean it with engine will remote start: rubbing alcohol. • Shift lever in PARK 3. To reassemble the RKE transmitter case, snap the two • Doors closed halves together. • Hood closed NOTE: If the RKE transmitter is equipped with a screw, • Hazard switch off reinstall and tighten the screw until snug. REMOTE STARTING SYSTEM - IF EQUIPPED This system uses the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter to start the engine conveniently from outside the vehicle while still maintaining security. The system has a range of approximately 328 ft (100 m). NOTE: The vehicle must be equipped with an automatic transmission to be equipped with Remote Start. • Brake switch inactive (brake pedal not pressed) • Ignition key removed from ignition switch • Battery at an acceptable charge level • RKE PANIC button not pressed 2