Things to know before starting your vehicle

To Arm The System

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Follow these steps to arm the Vehicle Security Alarm:

1. Remove the key from the ignition system (refer to Starting Procedures in Starting And Operating for further information).

• For vehicles equipped with Keyless Enter-N-Go, make sure the vehicle ignition system is OFF .

• For vehicles not equipped with Keyless Enter-N-Go, make sure the vehicle ignition system is OFF and the key is physically removed from the ignition.

2. Perform one of the following methods to lock the vehicle:

• Press LOCK on the interior power door lock switch with the driver and/or passenger door open.

• Press the LOCK button on the exterior Passive Entry Door Handle with a valid Key Fob available in the same Know Before Starting Your Vehicle for further information).

• Press the LOCK button on the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter.

3. If any doors are open, close them.

Test yourself

A quick Jeep Grand Cherokee quiz: every answer comes with an explanation and a link to the manual page.