Power Door Locks - Jeep Patriot 2011 Operating Information Manual

CAUTION!
Always remove the key from the ignition and
lock all of the doors when leaving the vehicle
unattended.

Power Door Locks

A power door lock switch is located on the
driver's and front passenger's door panel.
Press this switch to lock or unlock the doors
and liftgate.
NOTE:
To prevent from locking the key in the ve-
hicle, the power door lock switch will not
operate when the key is in the ignition and
either front door is open. A chime will sound
as a reminder to remove the key.
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Power Door Lock Switch
Auto Door Locks — If Equipped
The doors will lock automatically on vehicles
with power door locks if all of the following
conditions are met:
1. The Auto Lock feature is enabled.
2. The transmission is in gear.
3. All doors are closed.
4. The throttle is pressed.
5. The vehicle speed is above 15 mph
(24 km/h).
6. The doors were not previously locked using
the power door lock switch or Remote Keyless
Entry (RKE) transmitter.
Auto Door Locks Programming
The Automatic Door Locks feature can be
enabled or disabled as follows:
• For vehicles equipped with the Electronic
Vehicle Information Center (EVIC), refer to
"Electronic Vehicle Information
(EVIC) — If Equipped/Personal Settings
(Customer-Programmable Features)" in "Un-
derstanding Your Instrument Panel" for fur-
ther information.
• For vehicles not equipped with the EVIC,
perform the following procedure:
1. Close all doors and place the key in the
ignition switch.
2. Within 15 seconds, cycle the ignition switch
between LOCK and ON/RUN and then back to
LOCK four times ending up in the LOCK posi-
tion (do not start the engine).
3. Within 30 seconds, press the power door
LOCK switch to lock the doors.
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