Door Locks; Manual Door Locks; Power Door Locks - Chrysler Patriot Owner's Manual

If your RKE transmitter fails to operate from a
normal distance, check for these two condi-
tions:
1. Weak battery in the transmitter. The ex-
pected life of the battery is a minimum of three
years.
2. Closeness to a radio transmitter such as a
radio station tower, airport transmitter, and
some mobile or CB radios.

DOOR LOCKS

Manual Door Locks

Use the manual door lock plunger to lock the
doors from inside the vehicle. If the plunger is
down when the door is closed, the door will
lock. Make sure the keys are not inside the
vehicle before closing the door.
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Manual Door Lock Plunger
WARNING!
• For personal security and safety in the
event of an accident, lock the vehicle doors
as you drive as well as when you park and
leave the vehicle.
• When leaving the vehicle, always remove
the key from the ignition lock and lock your
vehicle. Do not leave unattended children
in the vehicle or with access to an unlocked
vehicle. Unsupervised use of vehicle equip-
ment may cause severe personal injuries
and death.
CAUTION!
An unlocked vehicle is an invitation to thieves.
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 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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