Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT8 (2009 year). Instruction

NOTE:

• The Sentry Key威 Immobilizer system is not compatible

with aftermarket remote starting systems. Use of these
systems may result in vehicle starting problems and
loss of security protection.

• Exxon/Mobil Speedpass™, additional RKE transmit-

ters, or any other transponder-equipped components
on the same key chain will not cause a fault unless the
additional part is physically held against the RKE
transmitter

being used to start the vehicle. Cell

phones, pagers, or other RF electronics will not cause
interference with this system.

All of the RKE transmitters provided with your new
vehicle have been programmed to the vehicle electronics.

Replacement Keys

NOTE:

Only RKE transmitters that are programmed to

the vehicle electronics can be used to start and operate

the vehicle. Once an RKE transmitter is programmed to a
vehicle, it cannot be programmed to any other vehicle.

CAUTION!

Always remove the keys from the vehicle and lock all
doors when leaving the vehicle unattended.

At the time of purchase, the original owner is provided
with a four-digit Personal Identification Number (PIN).
Keep the PIN in a secure location. This number is
required for authorized dealer replacement of RKE trans-
mitters. Duplication of RKE transmitters may be per-
formed at an authorized dealer or by using the Customer
Key Programming procedure. This procedure consists of
programming a blank transmitter to the vehicle electron-
ics. A blank transmitter is one that has never been
programmed.

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NOTE:

When having the Sentry Key

威 Immobilizer

system serviced, bring all vehicle RKE transmitters with
you to the authorized dealer.

Customer Key Programming

If you have two valid RKE transmitters with integrated
keys, you can program new transmitters to the system by
performing the following procedure:

1. Insert the first valid integrated key into the ignition
switch and turn the ignition switch to the ON position for
at least three seconds, but no longer than 15 seconds.
Turn the ignition switch to the LOCK position and
remove the first key.

2. Insert the second valid integrated key and turn the
ignition switch to the ON position within 15 seconds.
After 10 seconds, a chime will sound and the Vehicle
Security Light will begin to flash. Turn the ignition switch
to the LOCK position and remove the second key.

3. Insert a blank integrated key into the ignition switch
and turn the ignition switch to the ON position within
60 seconds. After 10 seconds, a single chime will sound
and the Vehicle Security Light will stop flashing, turn on
again for three seconds, and then turn off.

The new integrated key is programmed. The RKE trans-
mitter will also be programmed during this procedure.

Repeat this procedure to program up to eight keys. If you
do not have a programmed RKE transmitter with inte-
grated key, contact your authorized dealer for details.

NOTE:

If a programmed key is lost, see your authorized

dealer to have all remaining keys erased from the sys-
tem’s memory. This will prevent the lost key from
starting your vehicle. The remaining keys must then be
reprogrammed. All vehicle keys must be taken to an
authorized dealer at the time of service to be
reprogrammed.

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General Information

The Sentry Key

威 system complies with FCC rules Part 15

and with RSS-210 of Industry Canada. Operation is
subject to the following conditions:

• This device may not cause harmful interference.
• This device must accept any interference that may be

received, including interference that may cause undes-
ired operation.

VEHICLE SECURITY ALARM SYSTEM

This Vehicle Security Alarm system monitors the vehicle
doors, liftgate, liftgate flipper glass, and ignition for
unauthorized operation. When the alarm is activated, the
system provides both audible and visible signals. The
horn, headlights, and tail lights will sound/flash repeat-
edly for three minutes. If disturbance is still present
(driver’s door, passenger door, other doors, ignition) after
three minutes, the headlights and tail lights will flash for
an additional 15 minutes.

NOTE:

The Panic and Security alarms are quite differ-

ent. Please take a moment to activate the Panic and the
Security modes to hear the differences in the horn. In case
one should go off in the future, you will need to know
which mode has been activated in order to deactivate it.

Rearming The System:

If something triggers the alarm, and no action is taken to
disarm it, the system will turn off the horn after three
minutes, turn off all of the visual signals after 15 minutes,
and then the system will rearm itself.

To Set the Alarm

The alarm will set when you use the Remote Keyless
Entry (RKE) transmitter to lock the doors and liftgate, or
when you use the power door lock switch while the door
is open. After all the doors are locked and closed, the
Vehicle Security Light (located in the instrument cluster)
will flash rapidly for about 16 seconds to signal that the
system is arming. During this 16 second arming period,

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opening any door or the liftgate will cancel the arming. If
the system successfully arms, the Vehicle Security Light
will flash at a slower rate to indicate the alarm is set.

To Disarm the System

To disarm the system, you will need to press the UN-
LOCK button on the RKE transmitter or turn the ignition
key to the ON position. If something has triggered the
system in your absence, the horn will sound three times
when you unlock the doors. Check the vehicle for tam-
pering.

The Vehicle Security Alarm system is designed to protect
your vehicle; however, you can create conditions where
the system will arm unexpectedly. If you remain in the
vehicle and lock the doors with the RKE transmitter, once
the system is armed (after 16 seconds), when you pull the
door handle to exit, the alarm will sound. If this occurs,
press the UNLOCK button on the RKE transmitter to
disarm the system. You may also accidentally disarm the

system by unlocking the driver’s door with the key and
then locking it. The door will be locked but the Vehicle
Security Alarm will not arm.

ILLUMINATED ENTRY

The interior lights come on when you open any door.
They will remain on for about 30 seconds after all doors
are closed then fade to off.

The lights also will fade to off if you turn on the ignition
after you close all the doors.

REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY

This system allows you to lock or unlock the doors and
liftgate, or activate the panic alarm, from distances up to
about 66 ft (20 m) using a handheld RKE radio transmit-
ter. The RKE transmitter does not need not be pointed at
the vehicle to activate the system.

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NOTE:

Inserting the Fob with Integrated Key (FOBIK)

into the ignition switch disables all buttons on that
transmitter; however, the buttons on the remaining trans-
mitters will continue to work. Driving the vehicle over
5 mph disables all transmitter buttons, for all Fobs, until
the ignition is turned back to Off Lock.

To Unlock the Doors

Press and release the UNLOCK button on the RKE
transmitter once to unlock the driver’s door, or twice to
unlock all doors. The turn signal lights will flash to
acknowledge the unlock signal. The illuminated entry
system will also turn on.

Remote Key Unlock, Driver Door/All Doors First
Press
This feature lets you program the system to unlock either
the driver’s door, or all doors, on the first press of the
UNLOCK button on the RKE transmitter. To change the
current setting, proceed as follows:

• For vehicles equipped with the Electronic Vehicle

Information Center (EVIC), refer to “Remote Key
Unlock”

under

“Personal

Settings

(Customer-

Programmable Features)” under “Electronic Vehicle
Information Center (EVIC)” in Section 4 of this
manual.

Three-Button FOBIK

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Flash Lights with Remote Key Lock
This feature will cause the turn signal lights to flash when
the doors are locked or unlocked with the RKE transmit-
ter. This feature can be turned on or off. To change the
current setting, proceed as follows:

• For vehicles equipped with the Electronic Vehicle

Information Center (EVIC), refer to “Flash Lamps with
Lock”

under

“Personal

Settings

(Customer-

Programmable Features)” under

⬙Electronic Vehicle

Information Center (EVIC)” in Section 4 of this
manual.

Turn Headlights On with Remote Key Unlock
This feature activates the headlights for up to 90 seconds
when the doors are unlocked with the RKE transmitter.
The time for this feature is programmable on vehicles
equipped with the Electronic Vehicle Information Center
(EVIC). For details, refer to “Headlamp Off Delay” under

“Personal Settings (Customer-Programmable Features)”
under “Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)” in
Section 4 of this manual.

To Lock the Doors

Press and release the LOCK button on the RKE transmit-
ter to lock all doors. The turn signal lights will flash and
the horn will chirp to acknowledge the signal.

Sound Horn with Remote Key Lock
This feature will cause the horn to chirp when the doors
are locked with the RKE transmitter. This feature can be
turned on or off. To change the current setting, proceed as
follows:

• For vehicles equipped with the Electronic Vehicle

Information Center (EVIC), refer to “Sound Horn with
Lock,”

under

“Personal

Settings

(Customer-

Programmable Features)” under “Electronic Vehicle
Information Center (EVIC)” in Section 4 of this
manual.

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To Release the Liftgate Flipper Glass

Press the FLIPPER GLASS/TRUNK RELEASE button
two times (the second press within 5 seconds of the first
press) to open liftgate flipper glass

WARNING!

Driving with the flipper glass open can allow poi-
sonous exhaust gases into your vehicle. You and your
passengers could be injured by these fumes. Keep
the flipper glass closed when you are operating the
vehicle.

Express Down Window Feature — If Equipped

This feature allows you to remotely lower both front door
windows at the same time. To use this feature, press and
release the UNLOCK button on the RKE transmitter and
then immediately press and hold the UNLOCK button
until the windows lower to the level desired or until they
lower completely.

Using the Panic Alarm

To turn the Panic Alarm feature on or off, press and hold
the PANIC button on the RKE transmitter for at least one
second and release. When the Panic Alarm is on, the
headlights and park lights will flash, the horn will pulse
on and off, and the interior lights will turn on.

The Panic Alarm will stay on for three minutes unless
you turn it off by either pressing the PANIC button a
second time, or drive the vehicle at a speed of 15 mph
(24 km/h) or greater.

NOTE:

• The interior lights will turn off if you turn the ignition

switch to the ACC or ON position while the Panic
Alarm is activated. However, the exterior lights and
horn will remain on.

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• You may need to be less than 67 ft (20 m) from the

vehicle when using the RKE transmitter to turn off the
Panic Alarm due to the Radio Frequency (RF) noises
emitted by the system.

Programming Additional RKE Transmitters

Refer to Sentry Key

威 “Customer Key Programming.”

If you do not have a programmed RKE transmitter,
contact your authorized dealer for details.

RKE Transmitter Battery Service

The recommended replacement battery is one CR2032
battery.

NOTE:

• Perchlorate Material — special handling may apply.

See www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate

• Do not touch the battery terminals that are on the back

housing or the printed circuit board.

1. Battery access is through a door located on the rear of
the fob. Insert a small, flat blade screwdriver into the slot
and gently pry open the access door.

Battery Replacement

1— Battery Access Door

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2. Remove and replace the batteries. Avoid touching the
new batteries with your fingers. Skin oils may cause
battery deterioration. If you touch a battery, clean it with
rubbing alcohol.

3. Reposition the access door panel over the battery
opening and snap into place.

If Equipped With Passive Entry

1. With the RKE transmitter buttons facing down, use a
flat blade to pry the two halves of the RKE transmitter
apart. Make sure not to damage the seal during removal.

2. Remove and replace the batteries. Avoid touching the
new batteries with your fingers. Skin oils may cause
battery deterioration. If you touch a battery, clean it with
rubbing alcohol.

3. To assemble the RKE transmitter case, snap the two
halves together.

General Information

This device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules and
RSS 210 of Industry Canada. Operation is subject to the
following conditions:

• This device may not cause harmful interference.
• This device must accept any interference received,

including interference that may cause undesired
operation.

NOTE:

Changes or modifications not expressly ap-

proved by the party responsible for compliance could
void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

If your Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter fails to
operate from a normal distance, check for these two
conditions.

1. A weak battery in the RKE transmitter. The expected
life of the battery is a minimum of three years.

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2. Closeness to a radio transmitter such as a radio station
tower, airport transmitter, and some mobile or CB radios.

REMOTE STARTING SYSTEM — IF EQUIPPED

This system uses the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) trans-
mitter to start the engine conveniently from outside the
vehicle while still maintaining security. The system has a
targeted range of 328 ft (100 m).

How to Use Remote Start

All of the following conditions must be met before the
engine will remote start:

• Shift lever in PARK
• Doors closed
• Hood closed
• Liftgate closed
• Hazard switch off

• Brake switch inactive (brake pedal not pressed)
• Ignition key removed from ignition switch
• Battery at an acceptable charge level, and
• RKE PANIC button not pressed.

To Enter Remote Start Mode

Press and release the REMOTE START button
on the RKE transmitter twice, within five sec-
onds. The parking lights will flash and the horn
will honk twice (if programmed). Then, the

engine will start and the vehicle will remain in the
Remote Start mode for a 15 minute cycle.

NOTE:

• If an engine fault is present the vehicle will start and

then shut down 10 seconds later.

• The park lamps will turn on and remain on during

Remote Start mode.

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• For security, power window and power sunroof op-

eration (if so equipped) are disabled when the vehicle
is in the Remote Start mode.

• The engine can be started two consecutive times (two

15 minute cycles) with the RKE transmitter. However,
the ignition must be cycled by pushing the START/
STOP button twice (or the ignition switch must be
cycled to the ON position) before you can repeat the
start sequence for a third cycle.

To Exit Remote Start Mode Without Driving the
Vehicle
Allow the engine to run for the entire 15 minute cycle.

To Exit Remote Start Mode and Drive the Vehicle
Before the end of 15 minute cycle, press and release the
UNLOCK button on the RKE transmitter to unlock the
doors and disarm the Vehicle Security Alarm (if
equipped). Then, prior to the end of the 15 minute cycle,
simply press and release the START/STOP button. If the

START/STOP button is not present, insert the key into
the ignition switch and turn the switch to the ON
position.

NOTE:

• For the vehicle not equipped with Keyless Go feature,

the ignition switch must be in the ON position in order
to drive the vehicle.

• For the vehicle not equipped with Keyless Go feature,

the message “Insert Key/Turn To On” will display in
the EVIC until you insert the key. Once inserted, the
message “Turn To On” will display in the EVIC until
you turn the key to On. Refer to “Electronic Vehicle
Information Center (EVIC)” in Section 4 of this
manual.

• For the vehicle equipped with Keyless Go feature, the

message “Push Button/Insert Key” will display in the
EVIC until you push the START Button.

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To Turn Off the Engine While in Remote Start
Mode
Press and release the REMOTE START button one time.

NOTE:

To avoid inadvertent shutdowns, the system

will disable the one time press of the REMOTE START
button for two seconds after receiving a valid Remote
Start request.

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. Therefore, make sure the key
is not inside the vehicle before closing the door.

WARNING!

• For personal security and safety in the event of an

accident, lock the vehicle doors when you drive, as
well as when you park and leave the vehicle.

• When leaving the vehicle always remove the key

from the ignition, and lock your vehicle. Do not
leave unattended children in the vehicle, or with
access to an unlocked vehicle. Unsupervised use of
vehicle equipment may cause severe personal in-
juries and death.

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Power Door Locks

The power door lock switch is located on each front door
panel. Press the switch to lock or unlock the doors.

If the plunger is down when the door is closed, the door
will lock. Therefore, make sure the key is not inside the
vehicle before closing the door.

If you press the door lock switch while the keys are in the
ignition switch, and the driver’s door is open, the doors
will not lock.

The rear doors cannot be opened from inside the vehicle
until you pull up the lock plungers.

Automatic Door Locks
If this feature is selected, your door locks will lock
automatically when the vehicle speed is above 15 mph
(24 km/h) and all doors are closed. It will reset whenever
a door is opened.

This feature is selectable and can be turned on or off.
Refer to “Auto Door Locks” under “Customer-
Programmable Features” under “Electronic Vehicle Infor-
mation Center (EVIC)” in Section 4 of this manual or see
your authorized dealer.

Power Door Lock Switch

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Automatic Unlock on Exit Feature — Only
Available if Auto Lock is Enabled
This feature will unlock all the doors when the driver’s
door is opened if the vehicle is stopped and in PARK or
NEUTRAL. Refer to “Auto Unlock on Exit” under
“Customer-Programmable Features” under “Electronic
Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)” in Section 4 of this
manual or see your authorized dealer.

Passive Entry System — If Equipped

The Passive Entry system allows you to unlock the
vehicle’s door(s) without using the Remote Keyless Entry
(RKE) transmitter unlock button, or the unlock button
located on the vehicle’s interior door panel. To use this
feature you must have a valid RKE transmitter within 3 ft
(0.9 m) of the door handle you desire to use, and it must
be located outside of the vehicle.

To Unlock the Vehicle’s Doors
To unlock the vehicle’s door(s), grasp the door handle
and the door(s) will unlock.

NOTE:

• If the vehicle has not been used for 72 hours or it has

been raining for 24 hours, you may have to pull a door
handle to reactivate this feature.

• If the vehicle’s door locks are programmed to “Unlock

Driver’s Door 1st Press”, only the driver’s door will
unlock when the driver’s door handle is grasped. If the
vehicle’s door locks are programmed to “Unlock All
Doors 1st Press”, all doors will unlock if any door
handle is grasped. Refer to “Remote Key Unlock”
under “Personal Settings (Customer-Programmable
Features)” in the “Electronic Vehicle Information Cen-
ter (EVIC)” in Section 4 of this manual.

• If you accidentally lock your RKE transmitter in the

vehicle using the door panel switch, ALL doors will
unlock and the horn will chirp three times after all
doors are closed. If you do this three times, the system
will not chirp and the doors will remain locked on the

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third attempt. To re-enable the system the vehicle must
be unlocked with another valid RKE transmitter.

To Lock the Vehicle’s Doors
The vehicle doors can be locked by using the RKE
transmitter lock button or the lock button located on the
vehicle’s interior door panel.

To Place an RKE Transmitter in the Vehicle for
Safekeeping – Vehicles Equipped with Keyless
Go only

If you want to lock an RKE transmitter in your vehicle by
using the door panel switch perform the following pro-
cedure:

1. With the desired RKE transmitter in the vehicle, press
the door lock switch located on the door panel. All doors
will lock. When all doors are closed you will hear three
chirps of the horn and the doors will unlock. This is the

same lock/unlock and chirping sound that you would
experience if you accidentally locked your RKE transmit-
ter in the vehicle.

2. Open the door and repeat Step 1 two more times (three
times total). The doors will remain locked; no audible
warnings will occur.

NOTE:

Any RKE transmitter that is locked in the

vehicle either by a passive lock, another RKE lock, or the
door panel lock switch will be disabled from Keyless Go.
The disabled RKE transmitter(s) will be re-enabled after a
passive unlock or RKE unlock.

Child Protection Door Lock

The rear doors of your vehicle are equipped with Child
Protection Door Locks. If you push up on the lever on the
open edge of the door it cannot be opened from the inside
of the vehicle. Push the lever down to disengage the
Child Protection Door Locks.

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WARNING!

Avoid trapping anyone in the vehicle in a collision.
Remember that the rear doors can only be opened
from the outside when the Child Protection Door
Locks are engaged.

WINDOWS

Power Windows

The power window controls are located on the driver’s
door trim panel. There is a single switch on the front
passenger door/rear doors which operates the front
passenger/rear passenger door windows. The window
controls will operate only when the ignition switch is in
the ON or ACCESSORY position.

Child Protection Door Lock

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