remote start JEEP COMMANDER 2009 1.G Owners Manual

THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE
CONTENTS
A Word About Your Keys................. 14
▫Wireless Ignition Node (WIN)............. 14
▫Integrated Ignition Key................. 15
▫Ignition Key Removal.................. 15
▫Key-In-Ignition Reminder................ 17
Sentry KeyImmobilizer System............ 17
▫Replacement Keys..................... 18
▫Customer Key Programming............. 19
▫General Information.................... 20Vehicle Security Alarm System............. 20
▫Rearming The System.................. 20
▫To Set The Alarm...................... 20
▫To Disarm The System.................. 21
Illuminated Entry....................... 21
Remote Keyless Entry.................... 21
▫To Unlock The Doors................... 22
▫To Lock The Doors.................... 23
▫To Release The Liftgate Flipper Glass....... 24
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▫Express Down Window Feature — If
Equipped........................... 24
▫Using The Panic Alarm................. 24
▫Programming Additional RKE Transmitters . . . 25
▫RKE Transmitter Battery Service........... 25
▫General Information.................... 26
Remote Starting System — If Equipped....... 27
▫How To Use Remote Start............... 27
Door Locks........................... 29
▫Manual Door Locks.................... 29
▫Power Door Locks..................... 30
▫Passive Entry System — If Equipped........ 31▫To Place An RKE Transmitter In The Vehicle
For Safekeeping – Vehicles Equipped With
Keyless Go Only...................... 32
▫Child Protection Door Lock.............. 33
Windows............................. 34
▫Power Windows...................... 34
▫Wind Buffeting....................... 37
Liftgate.............................. 37
▫Liftgate Flipper Glass................... 38
▫Power Liftgate — If Equipped............ 39
Occupant Restraints..................... 42
▫Lap/Shoulder Belts.................... 43
▫Lap/Shoulder Belt Operating Instructions.... 44
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A WORD ABOUT YOUR KEYS
Your vehicle uses a keyless ignition system. This system
consists of a Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter
with integrated ignition key and a Wireless Ignition
Node (WIN) with integral ignition switch. You can insert
the double-sided key into the ignition switch with either
side up.
Keyless Go Feature
This vehicle may be equipped with the Keyless Go
feature, for more information, refer to “Keyless Go — If
Equipped” under “Starting Procedure” in Section 5 of
this manual.
Wireless Ignition Node (WIN)
The Wireless Ignition Node (WIN) operates similar to an
ignition switch. It has four operating positions, three of
which are detented and one spring-loaded. The detented
positions are LOCK, ACC, and ON. The START position
is a spring-loaded momentary contact position. Whenreleased from the START position, the switch automati-
cally returns to the detented ON position.Wireless Ignition Node (WIN)
1 — LOCK
2 — ACC (ACCESSORY)
3—ON
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Integrated Ignition Key
The integrated ignition key operates the ignition switch.
It also contains the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) trans-
mitter and a valet key, which stores in the rear of the RKE
transmitter.
The valet key allows for entry into the vehicle should the
battery in the vehicle or the RKE transmitter go dead. The
valet key is also for locking the glove box. You can keep
the valet key with you when valet parking.
To remove the valet key from the RKE transmitter, slide
the mechanical latch at the top of the RKE transmitter
sideways with your thumb and then pull the key out
with your other hand.NOTE:You can insert the double-sided valet key into
the lock cylinders with either side up.
Ignition Key Removal
Place the shift lever in PARK. Turn the ignition key to the
LOCK position, and remove the key.
Three-Button FOBIK (FOB with Integrated Key)
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Key-In-Ignition Reminder
If you open the driver’s door with the integrated ignition
key in the ignition, a chime will sound to remind you to
remove the key.
NOTE:The Key-In-Ignition reminder only sounds
when the integrated ignition key is placed in the LOCK
or ACC position.
SENTRY KEYIMMOBILIZER SYSTEM
The Sentry KeyImmobilizer system prevents unautho-
rized vehicle operation by disabling the engine. The
system does not need to be armed or activated. Operation
is automatic, regardless of whether the vehicle is locked
or unlocked.
The system uses the factory-mated Remote Keyless Entry
(RKE) transmitter with integrated key and Wireless Igni-
tion Node (WIN) to prevent unauthorized vehicle opera-
tion. Therefore, only RKE transmitters that are pro-
grammed to the vehicle can be used to start and operatethe vehicle. The system will shut the engine off in two
seconds if an invalid RKE transmitter is used to start the
engine.
After turning the ignition switch to the ON position, the
Vehicle Security Light will turn on for three seconds for a
bulb check. If the light remains on after the bulb check, it
indicates that there is a problem with the electronics. In
addition, if the light begins to flash after the bulb check,
it indicates that someone used an invalid RKE transmitter
to start the engine. Either of these conditions will result in
the engine being shut off after two seconds.
If the Vehicle Security Light turns on during normal
vehicle operation (vehicle running for longer than 10 sec-
onds), it indicates that there is a fault in the electronics.
Should this occur, have the vehicle serviced as soon as
possible.
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NOTE:
•The Sentry KeyImmobilizer system is not compatible
with aftermarket remote starting systems. Use of these
systems may result in vehicle starting problems and
loss of security protection.
•Exxon/Mobil Speedpass™, additional RKE transmit-
ters, or any other transponder-equipped components
on the same key chainwill notcause a fault unless the
additional part isphysically held against the RKE
transmitterbeing used to start the vehicle. Cell
phones, pagers, or other RF electronics will not cause
interference with this system.
All of the RKE transmitters provided with your new
vehicle have been programmed to the vehicle electronics.
Replacement Keys
NOTE:Only RKE transmitters that are programmed to
the vehicle electronics can be used to start and operatethe vehicle. Once an RKE transmitter is programmed to a
vehicle, it cannot be programmed to any other vehicle.
CAUTION!
Always remove the keys from the vehicle and lock all
doors when leaving the vehicle unattended.
At the time of purchase, the original owner is provided with
a four-digit Personal Identification Number (PIN). Keep the
PIN in a secure location. This number is required for
authorized dealer replacement of RKE transmitters. Dupli-
cation of RKE transmitters may be performed at an autho-
rized dealer or by using the Customer Key Programming
procedure. This procedure consists of programming a blank
transmitter to the vehicle electronics. A blank transmitter is
one that has never been programmed.
NOTE:When having the Sentry KeyImmobilizer
system serviced, bring all vehicle RKE transmitters with
you to the authorized dealer.
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General Information
The Sentry Keysystem complies with FCC rules Part 15
and with RSS-210 of Industry Canada. Operation is
subject to the following conditions:
•This device may not cause harmful interference.
•This device must accept any interference that may be
received, including interference that may cause undes-
ired operation.
VEHICLE SECURITY ALARM SYSTEM
This Vehicle Security Alarm system monitors the vehicle
doors, liftgate, liftgate flipper glass, and ignition for
unauthorized operation. When the alarm is activated, the
system provides both audible and visible signals. The
horn, headlights, and tail lights will sound/flash repeat-
edly for three minutes. If disturbance is still present
(driver’s door, passenger door, other doors, ignition) after
three minutes, the headlights and tail lights will flash for
an additional 15 minutes.NOTE:The Panic and Security alarms are quite differ-
ent. Please take a moment to activate the Panic and the
Security modes to hear the differences in the horn. In case
one should go off in the future, you will need to know
which mode has been activated in order to deactivate it.
Rearming The System:
If something triggers the alarm, and no action is taken to
disarm it, the system will turn off the horn after three
minutes, turn off all of the visual signals after 15 minutes,
and then the system will rearm itself.
To Set the Alarm
The alarm will set when you use the Remote Keyless
Entry (RKE) transmitter to lock the doors and liftgate, or
when you use the power door lock switch while the door
is open. After all the doors are locked and closed, the
Vehicle Security Light (located in the instrument cluster)
will flash rapidly for about 16 seconds to signal that the
system is arming. During this 16 second arming period,
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opening any door or the liftgate will cancel the arming. If
the system successfully arms, the Vehicle Security Light
will flash at a slower rate to indicate the alarm is set.
To Disarm the System
To disarm the system, you will need to press the UN-
LOCK button on the RKE transmitter or turn the ignition
key to the ON position. If something has triggered the
system in your absence, the horn will sound three times
when you unlock the doors. Check the vehicle for tam-
pering.
The Vehicle Security Alarm system is designed to protect
your vehicle; however, you can create conditions where
the system will arm unexpectedly. If you remain in the
vehicle and lock the doors with the RKE transmitter, once
the system 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 the RKE transmitter to
disarm the system. You may also accidentally disarm thesystem by unlocking the driver’s door with the key and
then locking it. The door will be locked but the Vehicle
Security Alarm will not arm.ILLUMINATED ENTRY
The interior lights come on when you open any door.
They will remain on for about 30 seconds after all doors
are closed then fade to off.
The lights also will fade to off if you turn on the ignition
after you close all the doors.
REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY
This system allows you to lock or unlock the doors and
liftgate, or activate the panic alarm, from distances up to
about 66 ft (20 m) using a handheld RKE radio transmit-
ter. The RKE transmitter does not need not be pointed at
the vehicle to activate the system.
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NOTE:Inserting the Fob with Integrated Key (FOBIK)
into the ignition switch disables all buttons on that
transmitter; however, the buttons on the remaining trans-
mitters will continue to work. Driving the vehicle over
5 mph disables all transmitter buttons, for all Fobs, until
the ignition is turned back to Off Lock.To Unlock the Doors
Press and release the UNLOCK button on the RKE
transmitter once to unlock the driver’s door, or twice to
unlock all doors. The turn signal lights will flash to
acknowledge the unlock signal. The illuminated entry
system will also turn on.
Remote Key Unlock, Driver Door/All Doors First
Press
This feature lets you program the system to unlock either
the driver’s door, or all doors, on the first press of the
UNLOCK button on the RKE transmitter. To change the
current setting, proceed as follows:
•For vehicles equipped with the Electronic Vehicle
Information Center (EVIC), refer to “Remote Key
Unlock” under “Personal Settings (Customer-
Programmable Features)” under “Electronic Vehicle
Information Center (EVIC)” in Section 4 of this
manual.
Three-Button FOBIK
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Flash Lights with Remote Key Lock
This feature will cause the turn signal lights to flash when
the doors are locked or unlocked with the RKE transmit-
ter. This feature can be turned on or off. To change the
current setting, proceed as follows:
•For vehicles equipped with the Electronic Vehicle
Information Center (EVIC), refer to “Flash Lamps with
Lock” under “Personal Settings (Customer-
Programmable Features)” underElectronic Vehicle
Information Center (EVIC)” in Section 4 of this
manual.
Turn Headlights On with Remote Key Unlock
This feature activates the headlights for up to 90 seconds
when the doors are unlocked with the RKE transmitter.
The time for this feature is programmable on vehicles
equipped with the Electronic Vehicle Information Center
(EVIC). For details, refer to “Headlamp Off Delay” under“Personal Settings (Customer-Programmable Features)”
under “Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)” in
Section 4 of this manual.
To Lock the Doors
Press and release the LOCK button on the RKE transmit-
ter to lock all doors. The turn signal lights will flash and
the horn will chirp to acknowledge the signal.
Sound Horn with Remote Key Lock
This feature will cause the horn to chirp when the doors
are locked with the RKE transmitter. This feature can be
turned on or off. To change the current setting, proceed as
follows:
•For vehicles equipped with the Electronic Vehicle
Information Center (EVIC), refer to “Sound Horn with
Lock,” under “Personal Settings (Customer-
Programmable Features)” under “Electronic Vehicle
Information Center (EVIC)” in Section 4 of this
manual.
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