Vehicle Security System - If Equipped; To Arm The System; To Disarm The System - Jeep GLADIATOR 2023 Owner's Manual

 The parking lights will turn on and remain on during
Remote Start mode.
 For security, power window operation is disabled when
the vehicle is in the Remote Start mode.
 The ignition must be placed in the ON/RUN position
before the Remote Start sequence can be repeated for
a third cycle.
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 pressed)
 Battery at an acceptable charge level
 Panic button not pushed
 Fuel meets minimum requirement
 System not disabled from previous Remote Start event
 Vehicle Security system not active
 All removable doors must not be removed
 Malfunction Indicator/Check Engine telltale is
not illuminated
 Water In Fuel telltale is not illuminated
 Wait To Start telltale is not illuminated
For additional Remote Start information, see
VEHICLE SECURITY SYSTEM — IF EQUIPPED
The Vehicle Security system monitors the vehicle doors for
unauthorized entry and the ignition switch for
unauthorized operation. When the system is activated, the
interior switches for door locks are disabled. The Vehicle
Security system provides both audible and visible signals.
If something triggers the alarm, the Vehicle Security
system will provide the following audible and visible
signals: the horn will pulse, the parking lights and/or turn
signals will flash, and the Vehicle Security Light in the
instrument cluster will flash.
T A T S
O RM HE YSTEM
Follow these steps to arm the Vehicle Security system:
1. Make sure the vehicle's ignition is placed in the
OFF position.
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
 Push the lock button on the key fob.
3. If any doors are open, close them.
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The Vehicle Security system will not arm if you lock the
doors using the manual door lock.
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The Vehicle Security system can be disarmed using any of
the following methods:
 Push the unlock button on the key fob.
 Grab the Passive Entry door handle (if equipped)
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 Cycle the vehicle ignition system out of the OFF posi-
tion.
NOTE:
 The driver's door key cylinder cannot arm or disarm the
Vehicle Security system.
 When the Vehicle Security system is armed, the interior
power door lock switches will not unlock the doors.
The Vehicle Security system is designed to protect your
vehicle. However, you can create conditions where the
system will give you a false alarm. If one of the previously
described arming sequences has occurred, the Vehicle
Security system will arm regardless of whether you are in
the vehicle or not. If you remain in the vehicle and open a
door, the alarm will sound. If this occurs, disarm the
Vehicle Security system.
If the Vehicle Security system is armed and the battery
becomes disconnected, the Vehicle Security system will
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remain armed when the battery is reconnected; the
exterior lights will flash, and the horn will sound. If this
occurs, disarm the Vehicle Security system.
GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE
D T S
ISARM HE YSTEM
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