2010 Jeep Patriot Owner's Manual - Page 29

28 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE WARNING! (Continued) • When leaving the vehicle, always remove the key from the ignition lock and lock your vehicle. Do not leave unattended children in the vehicle or with access to an unlocked vehicle. Unsupervised use of vehicle equipment may cause severe personal injuries and death. NOTE: To prevent from locking the key in the vehicle, the power door lock switch will not operate when the key is in the ignition and either front door is open. A chime will sound as a reminder to remove the key. CAUTION! An unlocked vehicle is an invitation to thieves. Always remove the key from the ignition and lock all of the doors when leaving the vehicle unattended. Power Door Locks A power door lock switch is located on the driver's and front passenger's door panel. Press this switch to lock or unlock the doors and liftgate. Driver Power Door Lock Switch 1 - Unlock 2 - Lock