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THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE
Key-In-Ignition Reminder
keys that have been program med to the vehicle can be
used to start and operate the vehicle for longer than the
2 second valid ation time period .
If the driver’s door is opened when the key is in the
ignition and not turned to the ON position, a chim e will
sou nd to rem ind you to rem ove the key.
The Sentry Key Immobilizer System does not need to be
arm ed or activated . Operation of the system is autom atic
regard less of whether or not the vehicle is locked or
unlocked . During norm al operation, the SKIS ind icator
light will come on for 3 second s immediately after the
ignition switch is turned on for a bulb check. Afterw ard s,
if the bulb rem ains on, this ind icates a malfunction in the
electronics. If the bulb begins to flash immediately after
the ignition switch is turned on, this ind icates that an
invalid key is being used to start the vehicle. Both of
these cond itions will resu lt in the engine being shu t
down after 2 second s of running. Keep in mind that a key
which has not been program med is also consid ered an
invalid key even if it is cut to fit the ignition for that
vehicle.
CAUTIO N!
Alw ays rem ove the key from the ign ition , and lock
all doors when leavin g the veh icle unatten ded.
SENTRY KEY IMMOBILIZER SYSTEM — IF
EQUIPPED
The Sentry Key Immobilizer System (SKIS) prevents
unau thorized operation of the vehicle by disabling the
engine. The system will shu t the engine down after 2
second s of running if an invalid key is used to start the
vehicle. This system utilizes ignition keys which have an
electronic chip (transp ond er) embed ded into them . Only
| Categories | Jeep Grand Cherokee Manuals, Jeep Manuals |
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| Model Year | 2004 |
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