Alarm - Jeep COMPASS Owner's Handbook Manual

All of the key fobs provided with
your new car have been programmed
according to the car electronics.
Irregular operation
If, during starting, the key fob code is
not correctly recognized, the
is displayed on the instrument panel (see
the instructions in the "Indicator lights
and messages" chapter in the "Knowing
the instrument panel" section). This
condition will result in the engine being
shut off after 2 seconds. In this case,
bring the ignition device to STOP and
then to RUN; if it is still blocked, try
with the other keys provided. If it is still
not possible to start the engine, contact
a Jeep Dealership.
If the symbol is displayed while
driving, this means that the system is
running a self-diagnosis (e.g. due to a
voltage drop). If the displaying is still on,
contact a Jeep Dealership.
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ALARM

(where provided)
If something triggers the alarm, the
vehicle security alarm will provide the
symbol
following audible and visible signals:
The horn will pulse
The direction indicators will flash
the symbol on the instrument
panel flashes
Turning the alarm on
Follow these steps to arm the car
security alarm:
1. Make sure the car's ignition device is
placed in the "OFF" mode.
2. Perform one of the following methods
to lock the vehicle:
Push the button on the door panel
trim for the door central locking with the
driver and/or passenger side door open.
Push the lock button on the exterior
Passive Entry Door Handle with a valid
key fob available in the same exterior
zone (refer to the "Doors" chapter in
the "Knowing Your Vehicle" section for
further information).
Press the button
3. If any doors are open, close them.
Alarm deactivation
The Vehicle Security Alarm can be
disarmed using any of the following
methods:
Press the button
Grasp the passive entry door handle
to unlock the door; refer to the "Doors"
chapter in the "Knowing Your Vehicle"
section for further information).
Set the ignition device to a mode other
than OFF to deactivate the system.
NOTES:
The driver's door key cylinder and the
button
disarm the car's security alarm.
The vehicle security alarm remains
armed during power liftgate entry.
Pushing the
the vehicle security alarm. If someone
enters the vehicle through the liftgate
and opens any door the alarm will sound.
When the vehicle security alarm is
armed, the interior power door lock
switches will not unlock the doors.
Security system manual override
The vehicle security alarm will not arm if
you lock the doors using the manual door
lock plunger.
on the key.
on the key.
on the key fob cannot arm or
button will not disarm