2012 Jeep Patriot Owner Manual - Page 23

THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 21 • For vehicles not equipped with the EVIC, perform the Security Alarm activated will cause the alarm to sound. following steps: Press the UNLOCK button to deactivate the Vehicle Security Alarm. 1. Press and hold the LOCK button on a programmed RKE transmitter for at least 4 seconds, but no longer than Illuminated Approach - If Equipped 10 seconds. Then, press and hold the UNLOCK button This feature activates the headlights for up to 90 seconds when the doors are unlocked with the RKE transmitter. while still holding the LOCK button. The time for this feature is programmable on vehicles 2. Release both buttons at the same time. equipped with the EVIC. Refer to "Electronic Vehicle 3. Test the feature while outside of the vehicle by press- Information Center (EVIC)/Personal Settings (Customering the LOCK/UNLOCK buttons on the RKE transmitter Programmable Features)" in "Understanding Your Inwith the ignition switch in the LOCK position and the strument Panel" for further information. key removed. NOTE: None of the courtesy lights will operate if the 4. Repeat these steps if you want to return this feature to dimmer control is in the "defeat" position (extreme downward position), unless the overhead map/reading its previous setting. lights are turned on manually. NOTE: Pressing the LOCK button on the RKE transmitter while you are inside the vehicle will activate the Vehicle Security Alarm. Opening a door with the Vehicle 2