Jeep 2016 CHEROKEE Operating Information Manual - page 22
2. Insert the tip of the emergency key or a #2
flat blade screwdriver into the slot and gently
pry the two halves of the RKE transmitter
apart. Make sure not to damage the seal
during removal.
3. Remove the battery by turning the back
cover over (battery facing downward) and
tapping it lightly on a solid surface such as a
table or similar, then replace the battery.
When replacing the battery, match the + sign
on the battery to the + sign on the inside of
the battery clip, located on the back cover.
Avoid touching the new battery with your
fingers. Skin oils may cause battery deterio-
ration. If you touch a battery, clean it with
rubbing alcohol.
4. To assemble the RKE transmitter case, snap
the two halves together.
General Information
Transmitter and receivers operate on a carrier
frequency of 433.92 MHz. Operation is subject
to the following conditions:
•
This device may not cause harmful interfer-
ence.
•
This device must accept any interference
received, including interference that may
cause undesired operation. If your RKE
transmitter fails to operate from a normal
distance, check for these two conditions:
1. A 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
The power door locks can be manually locked
from inside the vehicle by using the door lock
knob. To lock each door, push the door lock
knob on each door trim panel downward. To
unlock the front doors, pull the inside door
handle to the first detent. To unlock the rear
doors, pull the door lock knob on the door trim
panel upward. If the lock knob 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.
NOTE:
Manually locking the vehicle will not arm the
Vehicle Security Alarm.
Separating RKE Transmitter Case
Manual Door Lock Knob
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