Jeep Wrangler 2014 User Manual

2014

OWNER’S MANUAL

Wrangler

VEHICLES SOLD IN CANADA

With respect to any Vehicles Sold in Canada, the name
Chrysler Group LLC shall be deemed to be deleted and
the name Chrysler Canada Inc. used in substitution
therefore.

DRIVING AND ALCOHOL

Drunken driving is one of the most frequent causes of
accidents.

Your driving ability can be seriously impaired with
blood alcohol levels far below the legal minimum. If you
are drinking, don’t drive. Ride with a designated non­drinking driver, call a cab, a friend, or use public trans­portation.

WARNING!

Driving after drinking can lead to an accident. Your
perceptions are less sharp, your reflexes are slower,
and your judgment is impaired when you have been
drinking. Never drink and then drive.

This manual illustrates and describes the operation of
features and equipment that are either standard or
optional on this vehicle. This manual may also include a
description of features and equipment that are no
longer available or were not ordered on this vehicle.
Please disregard any features and equipment de­scribed in this manual that are not on this vehicle.

Chrysler Group LLC reserves the right to make changes
in design and specifications, and/or make additions to
or improvements to its products without imposing any
obligation upon itself to install them on products pre­viously manufactured.

Copyright © 2013 Chrysler Group LLC

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

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INTRODUCTION .............................................................3

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THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE ............................11

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UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ............................105

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UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL ..................................299

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STARTING AND OPERATING .................................................409

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WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES ..............................................551

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MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE ...............................................573

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MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES .................................................633

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IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE ........................................643

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INDEX ....................................................................653

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INTRODUCTION

CONTENTS

䡵 INTRODUCTION ........................4

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䡵 WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS ..............8

䡵 ROLLOVER WARNING ....................5

䡵 HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL ..............6

䡵 VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER ........8

䡵 VEHICLE MODIFICATIONS/ALTERATIONS ....9

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INTRODUCTION

Congratulations on selecting your new Chrysler Group
LLC vehicle. Be assured that it represents precision
workmanship, distinctive styling, and high quality - all
essentials that are traditional to our vehicles.

This is a specialized utility vehicle. It can go places and
perform tasks that conventional passenger cars are not
intended. It handles and maneuvers differently from
many passenger cars both on-road and off-road, so take
time to become familiar with your vehicle.

The two-wheel drive version of this vehicle was designed
for on-road use only. It is not intended for off-road
driving or use in other severe conditions suited for a
four-wheel drive vehicle.

Before you start to drive this vehicle, read the Owner’s
Manual. Be sure you are familiar with all vehicle controls,
particularly those used for braking, steering, transmis­sion, and transfer case shifting. Learn how your vehicle
handles on different road surfaces. Your driving skills
will improve with experience. When driving off-road or
working the vehicle, don’t overload the vehicle or expect
the vehicle to overcome the natural laws of physics.
Always observe federal, state, provincial and local laws
wherever you drive.

As with other vehicles of this type, failure to operate this
vehicle correctly may result in loss of control or a
collision. Refer to “On-Road/Off-Road Driving Tips” in
“Starting And Operating” for further information.

This Owner’s Manual has been prepared with the assis­tance of service and engineering specialists to acquaint
you with the operation and maintenance of your vehicle.
It is supplemented by Warranty Information, and various
customer-oriented documents. Please take the time to
read these publications carefully. Following the instruc­tions and recommendations in this manual will help
assure safe and enjoyable operation of your vehicle.

NOTE: After reviewing the owner information, it
should be stored in the vehicle for convenient referenc­ing and remain with the vehicle when sold.

When it comes to service, remember that your authorized
dealer knows your vehicle best, has factory-trained tech­nicians and genuine MOPAR® parts, and cares about
your satisfaction.

INTRODUCTION 5

ROLLOVER WARNING

Utility vehicles have a significantly higher rollover rate
than other types of vehicles. This vehicle has a higher
ground clearance and a higher center of gravity than
many passenger cars. It is capable of performing better in
a wide variety of off-road applications. Driven in an
unsafe manner, all vehicles can go out of control. Because
of the higher center of gravity and the narrower track, if
this vehicle is out of control it may roll over when some
other vehicles may not.

Do not attempt sharp turns, abrupt maneuvers, or other
unsafe driving actions that can cause loss of vehicle
control. Failure to operate this vehicle safely may result
in a collision, rollover of the vehicle, and severe or fatal
injury. Drive carefully.

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Rollover Warning Label

Failure to use the driver and passenger seat belts pro­vided is a major cause of severe or fatal injury. In a
rollover crash, an unbelted person is significantly more
likely to die than a person wearing a seat belt. Always
buckle up.

HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL

Consult the Table of Contents to determine which section
contains the information you desire.

Since the specification of your vehicle depends on the
items of equipment ordered, certain descriptions and
illustrations may differ from your vehicle’s equipment.

The detailed index at the back of this Owner’s Manual
contains a complete listing of all subjects.

Consult the following table for a description of the
symbols that may be used on your vehicle or throughout
this Owner’s Manual:

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WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS

This Owners Manual contains WARNINGS against oper­ating procedures that could result in a collision or bodily
injury. It also contains CAUTIONS against procedures that
could result in damage to your vehicle. If you do not read
this entire Owners Manual, you may miss important
information. Observe all Warnings and Cautions.

VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER

The Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) is found on the
left front corner of the instrument panel pad, visible from
outside of the vehicle through the windshield. This
number also appears underbody, on the right side of the
frame rail near the center of the vehicle, as well as on the
Automobile Information Disclosure Label affixed to a
window on your vehicle. Save this label for a convenient
record of your vehicle identification number and optional
equipment.

Vehicle Identification Number

NOTE: It is illegal to remove or alter the VIN plate.

VEHICLE MODIFICATIONS/ALTERATIONS

INTRODUCTION 9

WARNING!

Any modifications or alterations to this vehicle could
seriously affect its roadworthiness and safety and
may lead to a collision resulting in serious injury or
death.

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CONTENTS

䡵 A WORD ABOUT YOUR KEYS .............15

▫ Ignition Key Removal ...................15

▫ Key-In-Ignition Reminder ................17

䡵 STEERING WHEEL LOCK — IF EQUIPPED ....17

▫ To Manually Lock The Steering Wheel .......17

▫ To Release The Steering Wheel Lock .........17

▫ Automatic Transmission Ignition Interlock

System .............................18

䡵 SENTRY KEY® .........................18

▫ Replacement Keys .....................19

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▫ Customer Key Programming ..............20

▫ General Information ....................21

䡵 VEHICLE SECURITY ALARM —

IF EQUIPPED ..........................21

▫ Rearming The System ...................22

▫ To Arm The System ....................22

▫ To Disarm The System ..................22

䡵 ILLUMINATED ENTRY — IF EQUIPPED ......23

䡵 REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY (RKE) —

IF EQUIPPED ..........................23

▫ To Unlock The Doors And Swing Gate .......24

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▫ Remote Key Unlock On First Press ..........24

▫ To Lock The Doors And Swing Gate .........25

▫ Sound Horn On Lock ...................26

▫ Using The Panic Alarm ..................26

▫ To Turn Off Flash Lights With Lock .........27

▫ Programming Additional Transmitters........27

▫ Transmitter Battery Replacement ...........28

▫ General Information ....................29

REMOTE STARTING SYSTEM — IF EQUIPPED . .29

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▫ How To Use Remote Start ................30

Remote Start Abort Message On Electronic Vehicle

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Information Center (EVIC) — If Equipped ......31

▫ To Enter Remote Start ...................31

▫ To Exit Remote Start Mode Without Driving

The Vehicle...........................32

▫ To Exit Remote Start Mode And Drive

The Vehicle...........................32

䡵 DOORS ..............................32

▫ Upper Half Door Window Removal —

If Equipped ..........................33

▫ Upper Half Door Window Installation —

If Equipped ..........................33

▫ Front Door Removal ....................33

▫ Rear Door Removal (Four-Door Models) ......36

䡵 DOOR LOCKS .........................38

▫ Manual Door Locks ....................38

▫ Power Door Locks — If Equipped ..........40

▫ Child-Protection Door Lock System —

Rear Doors ..........................42

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▫ Automatic Locking Retractor Mode (ALR) —

If Equipped ..........................59

䡵 WINDOWS ...........................44

▫ Power Windows — If Equipped ...........44

▫ Wind Buffeting .......................46

䡵 REAR SWING GATE .....................46

䡵 OCCUPANT RESTRAINTS ................48

▫ Lap/Shoulder Belts ....................51

▫ Rear Center Lap/Shoulder Belt Retractor

Lockout — Four-Door Models Only .........56

▫ Lap/Shoulder Belt Untwisting Procedure .....57

▫ Adjustable Upper Shoulder Belt Anchorage . . .58

▫ Seat Belts In Passenger Seating Positions ......59

▫ Energy Management Feature ..............60

▫ Seat Belt Pretensioners ..................61

▫ Enhanced Seat Belt Use Reminder System

(BeltAlert®) ..........................61

▫ Seat Belts And Pregnant Women ...........62

▫ Seat Belt Extender .....................62

▫ Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) —

Air Bags ............................63

▫ Air Bag Deployment Sensors And Controls ....68

▫ Event Data Recorder (EDR) ...............75

▫ Child Restraints .......................76

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䡵 ENGINE BREAK-IN RECOMMENDATIONS ....98

䡵 SAFETY TIPS ..........................99

▫ Transporting Passengers..................99

▫ Exhaust Gas .........................100

▫ Safety Checks You Should Make Inside The

Vehicle .............................101

▫ Periodic Safety Checks You Should Make

Outside The Vehicle ...................103

A WORD ABOUT YOUR KEYS

The authorized dealer that sold you your new vehicle has
the key code numbers for your vehicle locks. These
numbers can be used to order duplicate keys. Ask your
authorized dealer for these numbers and keep them in a
safe place.

Vehicle Key With RKE Transmitter

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Ignition Key Removal

1. Place the shift lever in PARK (if equipped with an
automatic transmission).

2. Turn the ignition switch to the ACC (Accessory)
position.

3. Push the key and cylinder inward and rotate the key to
the LOCK position.

4. Remove the key from the ignition switch lock cylinder.

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Ignition Switch Positions

1 — LOCK 3 — ON/RUN
2 — ACC (ACCESSORY) 4 — START

WARNING!

• Before exiting a vehicle, always apply the parking
brake, shift the transmission into PARK, and re­move the Key Fob from the ignition. When leaving
the vehicle, always lock your vehicle.

• Never leave children alone in a vehicle, or with
access to an unlocked vehicle.

• Allowing children to be in a vehicle unattended is
dangerous for a number of reasons. A child or
others could be seriously or fatally injured. Chil­dren should be warned not to touch the parking
brake, brake pedal or the shift lever.

• Do not leave the Key Fob in or near the vehicle, or
in a location accessible to children. A child could
operate power windows, other controls, or move
the vehicle.

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WARNING! (Continued)

• Do not leave children or animals inside parked
vehicles in hot weather. Interior heat build-up may
cause serious injury or death.

CAUTION!

An unlocked car is an invitation to thieves. Always
remove key from the ignition and lock all doors
when leaving the vehicle unattended.

Key-In-Ignition Reminder

Opening the driver’s door when the key is in the ignition
sounds a signal to remind you to remove the key.

NOTE: The Key-In-Ignition reminder only sounds when
the ignition key is placed in the LOCK or ACC position.

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STEERING WHEEL LOCK — IF EQUIPPED

Your vehicle may be equipped with a passive steering
wheel lock. This lock prevents steering the vehicle with­out the ignition key. If the steering wheel is moved
approximately a half turn in either direction, and the key
is not in the ignition, the steering wheel will lock.

To Manually Lock The Steering Wheel

With the engine running, rotate the steering wheel one–
half revolution from the straight ahead position, turn off
the engine, and remove the key. Rotate the steering wheel
slightly in both directions until the lock engages.

To Release The Steering Wheel Lock

Insert the key in the ignition, and turn the wheel slightly
to the left or right, to disengage the lock.

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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

This system prevents the key from being removed unless
the shift lever is in PARK. It also prevents shifting out of
PARK unless the key is in the ON/RUN position, and the
brake pedal is depressed.

SENTRY KEY®

The Sentry Key® Immobilizer System prevents unau­thorized 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 ignition keys that have an embedded
electronic chip (transponder) to prevent unauthorized
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
considered an invalid key, even if it is cut to fit the
ignition switch lock cylinder for that vehicle.

During normal operation, after turning on the ignition
switch, 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 Vehicle Security Light
begins to flash after the bulb check, it indicates that
someone used an invalid key to try 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
seconds), it indicates that there is a fault in the electron­ics. Should this occur, have the vehicle serviced as soon
as possible by an authorized dealer.

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Replacement Keys

NOTE: Only keys that are programmed to the vehicle
electronics can be used to start and operate the vehicle.
Once a Sentry Key® is programmed to a vehicle, it cannot
be programmed to any other vehicle.

CAUTION!

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CAUTION!

The Sentry Key® Immobilizer system is not compat­ible with some aftermarket remote starting systems.
Use of these systems may result in vehicle starting
problems and loss of security protection.

All of the keys provided with your new vehicle have
been programmed to the vehicle electronics.

Always remove the Sentry 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 keys. Du­plication of keys may be performed at an authorized
dealer or by following the customer key programming

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procedure. This procedure consists of programming a
blank key to the vehicle electronics. A blank key is one
that has never been programmed.

NOTE: When having the Sentry Key® Immobilizer Sys­tem serviced, bring all vehicle keys with you to an
authorized dealer.

Customer Key Programming

If you have two valid Sentry Keys®, you can program
new Sentry Keys® to the system by performing the
following procedure:

1. Cut the additional Sentry Key® Transponder blank(s)
to match the ignition switch lock cylinder key code.

2. Insert the first valid key into the ignition switch. Turn
the ignition switch to the ON/RUN position for at
least three seconds, but no longer than 15 seconds.
Then, turn the ignition switch to the LOCK position
and remove the first key.

3. Insert the second valid key into the ignition switch.
Turn the ignition switch to the ON/RUN position
within 15 seconds. After 10 seconds, a chime will
sound. In addition, the Vehicle Security Light will
begin to flash. Turn the ignition switch to the LOCK
position and remove the second key.

4. Insert a blank Sentry Key® into the ignition switch.
Turn the ignition switch to the ON/RUN position
within 60 seconds. After 10 seconds, a single chime
will sound. In addition, the Vehicle Security Light will
stop flashing. To indicate that programming is com­plete, the Vehicle Security Light will turn on again for
three seconds and then turn off.

The new Sentry Key® is programmed. The Remote Key-

less Entry (RKE) transmitter will also be programmed
during this procedure.

Repeat this procedure to program up to eight keys. If you
do not have a programmed Sentry Key®, contact your
authorized dealer for details.

NOTE:

dealer to have all remaining keys erased from the system’s
memory. This will prevent the lost key from starting your
vehicle. The remaining keys must then be reprogrammed.
All vehicle keys must be taken to an authorized dealer at
the time of service to be reprogrammed.

General Information

The Sentry Key® system 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.

If a programmed key is lost, see your authorized

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VEHICLE SECURITY ALARM — IF EQUIPPED

The Vehicle Security Alarm monitors the vehicle doors,
swing gate, and ignition for unauthorized operation.
While the Vehicle Security Alarm is armed, interior
switches for door locks are disabled. The Vehicle Security
Alarm provides both audible and visible signals when
alarming. The horn will sound, the headlights will turn
on, the park lamps and/or turn signals will flash repeat­edly for three minutes. If the disturbance is still present
(driver’s door, passenger door, other doors, ignition) after
three minutes, the headlights, park lamps and/or turn
signals will flash for an additional 15 minutes.

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• This device must accept any interference that may be
received, including interference that may cause unde­sired operation.

NOTE: Changes or modifications not expressly approved
by the party responsible for compliance could void the
user’s authority to operate the equipment.

NOTE: The Panic Alarm and the Vehicle Security Alarm
are quite different. Please take a moment to activate the
Panic Alarm and the Vehicle Security Alarm 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.

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Rearming The System

If something triggers the alarm, and no action is taken to
disarm it, the Vehicle Security Alarm will turn off the
horn after three minutes, turn off all of the visual signals
after 15 minutes, and then the Vehicle Security Alarm will
rearm itself.

To Arm The System

The Vehicle Security Alarm will set when you use the
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter to lock the doors
and swing gate, 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 on
the instrument cluster) will flash rapidly for about 16 sec­onds to signal that the Vehicle Security Alarm is arming.
During this 16-second arming period, opening any door
or the swing gate will cancel the arming. If the Vehicle
Security Alarm is successfully set, the Vehicle Security
Light will flash at a slower rate to indicate the Vehicle
Security Alarm is armed.

To Disarm The System

To disarm the Vehicle Security Alarm, you will need to
press the UNLOCK button on the RKE transmitter, or
turn the ignition switch to the ON/RUN position. If
something has triggered the Vehicle Security Alarm in
your absence, the horn will sound three times and the
exterior lights blink three times when you unlock the
doors. Check the vehicle for tampering.

The Vehicle Security Alarm is designed to protect your
vehicle; however, you can create conditions where the
Vehicle Security Alarm will arm unexpectedly. If you
remain in the vehicle and lock the doors with the RKE
transmitter, once the Vehicle Security Alarm 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 Vehicle
Security Alarm. You may also accidentally disarm the
Vehicle Security Alarm 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.

NOTE:

• Unlocking the doors with the manual door lock plung­ers or the driver’s door lock cylinder will not disarm
the Vehicle Security Alarm.

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NOTE:

• The front courtesy overhead console and door cour­tesy lights will turn on if the dimmer control is in the
⬙Dome ON⬙ position (extreme top position).

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• When the Vehicle Security Alarm is armed, the interior
power door lock switches will not unlock the doors.

ILLUMINATED ENTRY — IF EQUIPPED

The courtesy lights will turn on when you use the
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter to unlock the
doors or open any door.

This feature also turns on the approach lighting in the
outside mirrors (if equipped). Refer to “Mirrors” in
“Understanding The Features Of Your Vehicle” for fur­ther information.

The lights will fade to off after approximately 30 seconds
or they will immediately fade to off once the ignition
switch is turned to ON/RUN from the OFF position.

• The Illuminated Entry system will not operate if the
dimmer control is in the “Dome defeat” position
(extreme bottom position).

REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY (RKE) — IF EQUIPPED

This system allows you to lock or unlock the doors,
swing gate, and activate the Panic Alarm from a maxi­mum distance of 66 ft (20 m) using a Remote Keyless
Entry (RKE) transmitter. The RKE transmitter does
not need to be pointed at the vehicle to activate the
system.

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Three Button RKE Transmitter

NOTE: The line of transmission must not be blocked

with metal objects.

To Unlock The Doors And Swing Gate

Press 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 pressed, 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
press of the UNLOCK button on the RKE transmitter.

For vehicles equipped with an Electronic Vehicle Infor-

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mation Center (EVIC), refer to “Electronic Vehicle Infor­mation Center (EVIC)/Personal Settings (Customer­Programmable Features)” in “Understanding Your
Instrument Panel” for further information.

• For vehicles not equipped with the EVIC, the Remote
Unlock feature can be enabled or disabled by perform­ing the following steps:

1. Press and hold the LOCK button on a programmed

RKE transmitter.

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Alarm activated will cause the alarm to sound. Press the
RKE transmitter UNLOCK button to deactivate the Ve­hicle Security Alarm.

5. If the desired programming was not achieved or to
reactivate this feature, repeat the above steps.

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2. Continue to hold the RKE transmitter LOCK button
for at least four seconds, but not longer than 10
seconds, then press 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
pressing the LOCK/UNLOCK button on the RKE
transmitter.

NOTE: Pressing 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

NOTE: Pressing 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. Press the
RKE transmitter UNLOCK button to deactivate the Ve­hicle Security Alarm.

To Lock The Doors And Swing Gate

Press and release the LOCK button on the RKE transmit­ter to lock all doors. The turn signals will flash and the
horn will chirp once to acknowledge the lock signal.

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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 “Electronic

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Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)/Personal Settings
(Customer-Programmable Features)” in “Understanding
Your Instrument Panel” for further information.

• For vehicles not equipped with the EVIC, perform the

following steps:

1. Press the RKE transmitter LOCK button for 4 to
10 seconds.

2. While the LOCK button is pressed (after four seconds),
press 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, press 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 pressing 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 pressing
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 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 “Un­derstanding Your Instrument Panel” for further infor­mation.

• For vehicles not equipped with the EVIC, perform the

following steps:

1. Press the RKE transmitter UNLOCK button for 4 to 10
seconds.

2. While the UNLOCK button is pressed, (after four
seconds) press the RKE transmitter LOCK button.
Release both buttons.

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3. Test the “Flash Lights With Lock” feature outside of
the vehicle by pressing the RKE transmitter LOCK
button with the ignition switch in the LOCK position
and the ignition key removed.

NOTE: Pressing 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. Press 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.

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Transmitter Battery Replacement

The recommended replacement battery is CR2032.

NOTE:

Perchlorate Material – special handling may apply.

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. Use extreme care not to damage the
seal or internal components.

Separating RKE Transmitter Halves

2. Remove and replace the battery. Avoid touching the
new battery with your fingers. Skin oils may cause
battery deterioration. If you touch a battery, clean it
with rubbing alcohol.

3. To reassemble the RKE transmitter case, snap the two
halves together.