2012 Jeep Compass Owner Manual - Page 21

THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 19 Security Alarm will arm unexpectedly. If you remain in the vehicle and lock the doors with the RKE transmitter, once the Vehicle Security Alarm is armed (after 16 seconds), when you pull the door handle to exit, the alarm will sound. If this occurs, press the UNLOCK button on If something has triggered the Vehicle Security Alarm in the RKE transmitter to disarm the Vehicle Security your absence, the horn will sound three times and Alarm. exterior lights blink three times when you unlock the doors. Check the vehicle for tampering. The Vehicle Vehicle Security Alarm Manual Override Security Alarm is designed to protect your vehicle; The Vehicle Security Alarm will not arm if you lock the however, you can create conditions where the Vehicle doors using the manual door lock plunger. To Disarm The System Press UNLOCK on the RKE transmitter, or insert the key into the ignition switch and turn the ignition switch to the ON/RUN position. 2