lock JEEP WRANGLER 2015 JK / 3.G User Guide

NOTE:The line of transmission must not be blocked
with metal objects.
Three Button RKE TransmitterFour Button RKE Transmitter
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To Unlock The Doors And Swing Gate
Push and release the RKE transmitter UNLOCK button
once to unlock the driver’s door only, or twice to unlock
all the doors and swing gate. When the RKE transmitter
UNLOCK button is pushed, the Illuminated Entry will
initiate and the turn signal lights will flash twice.
Remote Key Unlock On First Press
This feature lets you program the system to unlock either
the driver’s side, or all doors and swing gate on the first
push of the UNLOCK button on the RKE transmitter.
•For vehicles equipped with an Electronic Vehicle In-
formation Center (EVIC), refer to “Electronic Vehicle
Information Center (EVIC)/Personal Settings
(Customer-Programmable Features)” in “Understand-
ing Your Instrument Panel” for further information.
•For vehicles not equipped with the EVIC, the Remote
Unlock feature can be enabled or disabled by perform-
ing the following steps:
1. Push and hold the LOCK button on a programmed
RKE transmitter.
2. Continue to hold the RKE transmitter LOCK button
for at least four seconds, but not longer than 10
seconds, then push and hold the RKE transmitter
UNLOCK button.
3. Release both buttons at the same time.
4. Test this feature while outside of the vehicle by
pushing the LOCK/UNLOCK button on the RKE
transmitter.
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NOTE:Pushing the RKE transmitter LOCK button while
you are inside of the vehicle will activate the Vehicle
Security Alarm. Opening a door with the Vehicle Security
Alarm activated will cause the alarm to sound. Push the
RKE transmitter UNLOCK button to deactivate the Ve-
hicle Security Alarm.
5. If the desired programming was not achieved or to
reactivate this feature, repeat the above steps.
NOTE:Pushing the RKE transmitter LOCK button while
you are inside of the vehicle will activate the Vehicle
Security Alarm. Opening a door with the Vehicle Security
Alarm activated will cause the alarm to sound. Push the
RKE transmitter UNLOCK button to deactivate the Ve-
hicle Security Alarm.
To Lock The Doors And Swing Gate
Push and release the LOCK button on the RKE transmit-
ter to lock all doors. The turn signals will flash and the
horn will chirp once to acknowledge the lock signal.
Sound Horn On 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 turned off. To change the current setting,
proceed as follows:
•For vehicles equipped with the EVIC, refer to “Elec-
tronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)/Personal
Settings (Customer-Programmable Features)” in “Un-
derstanding Your Instrument Panel” for further infor-
mation.
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•For vehicles not equipped with the EVIC, perform the
following steps:
1. Push the RKE transmitter LOCK button for 4 to 10
seconds.
2. While the LOCK button is pushed (after four seconds),
push the RKE transmitter PANIC button. Release both
buttons.
The “Sound Horn On Lock” feature can be reactivated by
repeating this procedure.
Using The Panic Alarm
To turn the Panic Alarm feature on or off, push and hold
the PANIC button on the RKE transmitter for at least one
second and release. When the Panic Alarm is activated,
the headlights will turn on, the park lights will flash, the
horn will pulse on and off and the interior lights will turn
on.
The Panic Alarm will stay on for three minutes unless
you turn it off by pushing the PANIC button a second
time, or if the vehicle speed is 5 mph (8 km/h) or greater.
NOTE:When you turn off the Panic Alarm by pushing
the PANIC button a second time, you may have to move
closer to the vehicle due to the radio frequency noises of
the system.
To Turn Off Flash Lights With 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 turned off. To change
the current setting, proceed as follows:
•For vehicles equipped with the EVIC, refer to “Elec-
tronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)/Personal
Settings (Customer-Programmable Features)” in “Un-
derstanding Your Instrument Panel” for further infor-
mation.
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•For vehicles not equipped with the EVIC, perform the
following steps:
1. Push the RKE transmitter UNLOCK button for 4 to 10
seconds.
2. While the UNLOCK button is pushed, (after four
seconds) push the RKE transmitter LOCK button.
Release both buttons.
3. Test the “Flash Lights With Lock” feature outside of
the vehicle by pushing the RKE transmitter LOCK
button with the ignition switch in the LOCK position
and the ignition key removed.
NOTE:Pushing the RKE transmitter LOCK button while
you are in the vehicle will activate the Vehicle Security
Alarm. Opening a door with the Vehicle Security Alarm
activated will cause the alarm to sound. Push the RKE
transmitter UNLOCK button to deactivate the Vehicle
Security Alarm.
The “Flash Lights With Lock” feature can be reactivated
by repeating this procedure.
Programming Additional Transmitters
Refer to Sentry Key® “Customer Key Programming”.
If you do not have a programmed RKE transmitter,
contact your authorized dealer for details.
Transmitter Battery Replacement
The recommended replacement battery is CR2032.
NOTE:Perchlorate Material – special handling may ap-
ply. See www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate
1. With the RKE transmitter buttons facing down, use a
flat blade screwdriver to pry the two halves of the RKE
transmitter apart. Useextreme carenot to damage the
seal or internal components.
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WARNING!
•Do not start or run an engine in a closed garage or
confined area. Exhaust gas contains Carbon Mon-
oxide (CO) which is odorless and colorless. Carbon
Monoxide is poisonous and can cause serious in-
jury or death when inhaled.
•Keep Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitters
away from children. Operation of the Remote Start
System, windows, door locks or other controls
could cause serious injury or death.
Remote Start Abort Message On Electronic
Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) — If Equipped
The following messages will display in the EVIC if the
vehicle fails to remote start or exits remote start prema-
turely:
•Remote Start Aborted — Door Ajar
•Remote Start Aborted — Hood Ajar
•Remote Start Aborted — Fuel Low
•Remote Start Aborted — L/Gate Ajar
•Remote Start Aborted — System Fault
The EVIC message stays active until the ignition is turned
to the ON/RUN position.
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To Enter Remote Start
Push and release the REMOTE START button
on the RKE transmitter twice within five sec-
onds. The vehicle doors will lock, the parking
lights will flash and the horn will chirp twice (if
programmed). Then, the engine will start and the vehicle
will remain in the Remote Start mode for a 15-minute
cycle.
NOTE:
•The park lamps will turn on and remain on during
Remote Start mode.
•For security, power window operation is disabled
when the vehicle is in the Remote Start mode.
•The engine can be started two consecutive times (two
15-minute cycles) with the RKE transmitter. However,
the ignition switch must be cycled to the ON/RUN
position before you can repeat the start sequence for a
third cycle.
Remote start will also cancel if any of the following occur:
•The engine stalls or RPM exceeds 2500
•Any engine warning lamps come on
•The hood is opened
•The hazard switch is pushed
•The transmission is moved out of PARK
•The brake pedal is pushed
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To Exit Remote Start Mode Without Driving The
Vehicle
Push and release the REMOTE START button one time or
allow the engine to run for the entire 15-minute cycle.
NOTE:To avoid unintentional shut downs, the system
will disable the one time push of the REMOTE START
button for two seconds after receiving a valid Remote
Start request.
To Exit Remote Start Mode And Drive The Vehicle
Before the end of the 15-minute cycle, push and release
the UNLOCK button on the RKE transmitter to unlock
the doors and disarm the Vehicle Security Alarm (if
equipped). Then, insert the key into the ignition switch
and turn the switch to the ON/RUN position.
NOTE:The ignition switch must be in the ON/RUN
position in order to drive the vehicle.
DOORS
CAUTION!
Careless handling and storage of the removable door
panels may damage the seals, causing water to leak
into the vehicle’s interior.
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5. Unplug the wiring harness connector.
NOTE:Squeeze the tab on the base of the connector. This
will unlock the connector tab, allowing the harness to be
disconnected.
Trim Access DoorConnector Latched
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6. Unhook the door strap from the body hook.
7. With the door open, lift the door to clear the hinge pins
from their hinges and remove the door.
NOTE:Doors are heavy; use caution when removing
them.
To reinstall the door(s), perform the previous steps in the
opposite order.
DOOR LOCKS
Manual Door Locks
All doors are equipped with an interior rocker-type door
lock lever. To lock a door when leaving your vehicle,
push the rocker lever forward to the LOCK position and
close the door. To UNLOCK the door push the rocker
lever rearward.
Connector Unplugged
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