Vehicle Security Alarm - If Equipped; Rearming Of The System; To Arm The System; To Disarm The System - Jeep CHEROKEE 2017 Owner's Manual

32 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE
NOTE: Changes or modifications not expressly approved
by the party responsible for compliance could void the
user's authority to operate the equipment.
VEHICLE SECURITY ALARM — IF EQUIPPED
The vehicle security alarm monitors the vehicle doors,
hood, liftgate, and the Keyless Enter-N-Go — Ignition for
unauthorized operation. While the vehicle security alarm is
armed, interior switches for door locks and liftgate release
are disabled. If something triggers the alarm, the vehicle
security alarm will provide the following audible and
visible signals:
• The horn will pulse
• The turn signals will flash
• The vehicle security light in the instrument cluster will
flash

Rearming Of The System

If something triggers the alarm, and no action is taken to
disarm it, the vehicle security alarm will turn the horn off
after approximately 90 seconds, and then the vehicle
security alarm will rearm itself.

To Arm The System

Follow these steps to arm the vehicle security alarm:
1. Make sure the vehicle's ignition is placed in the "OFF"
position.
• For vehicles equipped with Keyless Entry, make sure
the vehicle's keyless ignition system is OFF.
2. Perform one of the following methods to lock the
vehicle:
• Push the lock button on the interior power door lock
switch with the driver and/or passenger 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 Keyless Enter-N-Go — Passive
Entry in Getting To Know Your Vehicle for further
information).
• Push the lock button on the key fob.
3. If any doors are open, close them.

To Disarm The System

The vehicle security alarm can be disarmed using any of
the following methods:
• Push the unlock button on the key fob.