2014 Jeep Wrangler Owner Manual - Page 20

18 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: If you turned the wheel to the right to engage the lock, you must turn the wheel slightly to the right to disengage it. If you turned the wheel to the left to engage the lock, turn the wheel slightly to the left to disengage it. Automatic Transmission Ignition Interlock System vehicle operation. Therefore, only keys that are programmed to the vehicle can be used to start and operate the vehicle. The system will shut the engine off in two seconds if someone uses an invalid key to try to start the engine. NOTE: A key that has not been programmed is also This system prevents the key from being removed unless considered an invalid key, even if it is cut to fit the the shift lever is in PARK. It also prevents shifting out of ignition switch lock cylinder for that vehicle. PARK unless the key is in the ON/RUN position, and the brake pedal is depressed. During normal operation, after turning on the ignition switch, the Vehicle Security Light will turn on for three SENTRY KEY® seconds for a bulb check. If the light remains on after the The Sentry Key® Immobilizer System prevents unau- bulb check, it indicates that there is a problem with the thorized vehicle operation by disabling the engine. The electronics. In addition, if the Vehicle Security Light system does not need to be armed or activated. Operation begins to flash after the bulb check, it indicates that is automatic, regardless of whether the vehicle is locked someone used an invalid key to try to start the engine. Either of these conditions will result in the engine being or unlocked. shut off after two seconds. The system uses ignition keys that have an embedded electronic chip (transponder) to prevent unauthorized