Rearming The System; To Disarm The System; Vehicle Security Alarm Manual Override; Remote Starting System - If Equipped - Jeep Compass Operating Information Manual

3. The vehicle security light in the instrument
cluster will flash rapidly for approximately
16 seconds. This shows that the vehicle
security alarm is arming. During this period, if
a door is opened, the ignition is placed in the
ON/RUN position, or the power door locks
are unlocked in any manner, the vehicle
security alarm will automatically disarm. After
approximately 16 seconds, the vehicle secu-
rity light will flash slowly. This shows that the
vehicle security alarm is fully armed.

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 Disarm The System

Push unlock on the key fob, or insert the key into
the ignition and place the ignition in the ON/RUN
position.
If something has triggered the vehicle security
alarm in your absence, the horn will sound three
times, and exterior lights blink three times when
you unlock the doors. Check the vehicle for
tampering. The vehicle security alarm is de-
signed 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 key fob, 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, push the
unlock button on the key fob to disarm the
vehicle security alarm.
Vehicle Security Alarm Manual
Override
The vehicle security alarm will not arm if you
lock the doors using the manual door lock
plunger.
REMOTE STARTING SYSTEM
— IF EQUIPPED
This system uses the key fob to
remote start the engine conve-
niently from outside the vehicle,
while still maintaining security. The
system has a range of approxi-
mately 328 ft (100 m). Obstructions
between the vehicle and key fob may reduce
this range.
NOTE:
• The vehicle must be equipped with an
automatic transmission to be equipped
with Remote Start.
• Obstructions between the vehicle and the
key fob may reduce this range.

How To Use Remote Start

All of the following conditions must be met
before the engine will remote start:
• Gear selector in PARK
• Doors closed
• Hood closed
• Hazard switch off
• Brake switch inactive (brake pedal not
pushed)
• Ignition key removed from ignition
• Battery at an acceptable charge level
• System not disabled from previous remote
start event
• Vehicle security alarm not active
WARNING!
• Do not start or run an engine in a closed
garage or confined area. Exhaust gas con-
tains Carbon Monoxide (CO) which is odor-
less and colorless. Carbon Monoxide is
poisonous and can cause serious injury or
death when inhaled.
• Keep key fobs away from children. Opera-
tion of the Remote Start System, windows,
door locks or other controls could cause
serious injury or death.
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