2012 Jeep Patriot Owner Manual - Page 27

THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 25 If your RKE transmitter fails to operate from a normal distance, check for these two conditions: 1. Weak battery in the RKE transmitter. The expected life of a battery is five years. 2. Closeness to a radio transmitter such as a radio station tower, airport transmitter, military base, and some mobile or CB radios. Transmitter Battery Replacement NOTE: Perchlorate Material - special handling may apply. See www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate The recommended replacement battery is CR2032. Separating Case Halves 2 2. Remove and replace the battery. Avoid touching the 1. If the RKE transmitter is equipped with a screw, new battery with your fingers. Skin oils may cause remove the screw. With the RKE transmitter buttons battery deterioration. If you touch a battery, clean it with facing down, use a flat blade screwdriver to pry the two rubbing alcohol. halves of the RKE transmitter apart. Make sure not to damage the elastomer seal during removal.