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Question posted by rozigrl221 on April 13th, 2013

Removing Key From Ignition While Car Is Off And In Drive

should i be able to turn ignition off while in drive and  the key? The dealership  is able to be done and there is not a problem, but tome that is a  issue.  I did it to only get out of the 2012 basic Jeep Patriot and mycar rolled backwards almost hitting another car.

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Owner Manual - Page 14

... lock cylinder. Place the shift lever in a safe place. Ignition Key Removal 1. Vehicle Key 12 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE A WORD ABOUT YOUR KEYS The authorized dealer that sold you your vehicle locks. Push the key and cylinder inward and rotate the key to order duplicate keys. Ask your authorized dealer for your new vehicle has...
Owner Manual - Page 16

... fatally injured. Always remove the key from the ignition and lock all the doors when leaving the vehicle unattended. Refer to "Maintenance Procedures" in the ignition, the power door ...locks will not lock and Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter will not function. Interior heat build-up . To lock the door, turn the key to the right. CAUTION! An unlocked car...
Owner Manual - Page 18

...; to the system by following procedure: Always remove the Sentry Keys௡ from the vehicle and 1. Cut the additional Sentry Key௡ Transponder blank(s) lock all vehicle keys with you to an electronics can program CAUTION! Insert the first valid key into the ignition switch. Du- authorized dealer. Turn with a four-digit Personal Identification Number (PIN). If...
Owner Manual - Page 19

...; system complies with FCC rules Part 15 Security Light will turn off. your authorized dealer for three seconds and and with RSS-210 of service to eight keys. Turn the ignition switch to the LOCK position and remove the second key. After 10 seconds, a chime will sound. Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter will prevent the lost , see...
Owner Manual - Page 20

...Vehicle Security Alarm monitors the doors, liftgate, will of the visual signals 1. Remove the key from the ignition switch and get out after 15 minutes, and then the Vehicle Security Alarm will... present (driver's door, passenger door, other doors, ignition) after three minutes, turn off all doors. is taken to lights will flash repeatedly for turned to ON/RUN, or the power door locks are ...
Owner Manual - Page 23

... "Electronic Vehicle 3. key removed. Refer to 90 ... on the RKE transmitter Programmable Features)" in "Understanding Your Inwith the ignition switch in the "defeat" position (extreme downward position), unless the ...its previous setting. If Equipped 10 seconds. Repeat these steps if you are turned on a programmed RKE transmitter for further information. Opening a door with the ...
Owner Manual - Page 25

... holding the UNLOCK button. 2 2. This feature can be turned on the RKE transmitter while you are in "Understanding Your Instrument...turned off. To change with the EVIC, refer to sound. Test the feature while outside of the vehicle by pressthe doors are in the LOCK position and the the current setting, proceed as follows: key removed. • For vehicles equipped with the ignition...
Owner Manual - Page 28

... • Hazard switch off • Brake switch inactive (brake pedal not pressed) • Ignition key removed from ignition switch • Battery at an acceptable charge level NOTE: • The vehicle must be equipped... together. engine will remote start event • Obstructions between the vehicle and the Key Fob • Vehicle theft alarm not active may reduce this range. 26 THINGS TO...
Owner Manual - Page 31

... on the RKE transmitter to lock the doors from inside the vehicle before closing the door. Then, insert the key into the ignition switch and turn the switch to drive the vehicle. Make sure the keys are not inside the vehicle. DOOR LOCKS Manual Door Locks Use the manual door lock knob to unlock the...
Owner Manual - Page 210

... duty cycle based, which means the engine oil change interval may fluctuate dependent upon your personal driving style. Unless reset, this procedure. 24. Do not start the vehicle, the oil change ...change indicator system did not reset. Turn the ignition switch to the OFF/LOCK position. Turn the ignition switch to the ON/RUN position. If the problem continues, the message will toggle ...
Owner Manual - Page 293

If Equipped ...298 ▫ Manual Transmission - If Equipped ...295 ▫ Automatic Transmission - If Equipped ...(Below -20°F Or Ϫ29°C) ...297 ▫ Key Ignition Park Interlock ...▫ If Engine Fails To Start ...297 ▫ Brake/Transmission Shift Interlock System ▫ After Starting ...297 ▫ Gear Ranges ...Ⅵ Engine Block ...
Owner Manual - Page 304

... STARTING AND OPERATING Key Ignition Park Interlock This vehicle is equipped with must be done only after the accelerator pedal is released and the vehicle is normal and does not harm anything. Brake/Transmission Shift Interlock System This vehicle is locked in PARK before the ignition switch can only be removed from DRIVE to be...
Owner Manual - Page 307

...Never leave children alone in a vehicle, or with all vehicles, you must turn the ignition switch from the ignition. Children should never exit a vehicle while the engine is locked in the PARK...Before exiting a vehicle, always apply the parking brake, shift the transmission into PARK, and remove the ignition key. A child or others could injure those in or near the vehicle. Before exiting a ...
Owner Manual - Page 324

... always remove the key fob from the curb on the transmission locking mechanism may make it is important to turn the front wheels toward the curb on a downhill grade and away from the ignition and...NOTE: • When the parking brake is applied and the automatic transmission is fully disengaged before driving; When parking on a hill, it difficult to brake failure and a collision. (Continued) ...
Owner Manual - Page 375

If the problem continues, the message will be displayed in the Odometer/Trip Odometer in the instrument cluster. Refer to "Instrument Cluster Description" in "Maintaining Your Vehicle" for ... properly and press the odometer/trip odometer RESET button to the driver's door B-Pillar. Vehicle Certification Label Your vehicle has a Vehicle Certification Label attached to turn the message off.
Owner Manual - Page 405

To access the battery remove the air intake duct by turning the two finger screws, located on the radiator support. 6 Positive Battery Post Air Intake Finger Screws WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 403 Preparations For Jump-Start The battery in your vehicle is located in the front of the engine compartment below the air intake duct.
Owner Manual - Page 417

...Indicator Light" (MIL). It will soon occur. If the problem 7 The vehicle must be serviced before any of the emissions,...government regulations. It could cause further damage to turn on could also affect fuel economy and drivability.... VEHICLE 415 ONBOARD DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM - CAUTION! • Prolonged driving with a sophisticated onboard diagnostic system called OBD II. Immediate service...
Owner Manual - Page 418

... system will turn the MIL light off. Your vehicle has a simple ignition key-actuated test, which you turn the ignition switch to the ON position, but do the following: 1. Turn the ignition switch to ... Resolving the problem will be a legal requirement to start the engine. 416 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE persists, the message will turn on the MIL. If the problem is detected ...
User Guide - Page 72

...turn the message off can help remove this heat. • You can also turn the temperature control to maximum heat, the mode control to floor and the blower control to high. Resetting The Light After Servicing • Turn the ignition... 10 seconds. • Turn the ignition switch to slow down . • In city traffic - Driving with the air conditioner turned off immediately and call for...
User Guide - Page 79

To access the battery remove the air intake duct by turning the two finger screws, located on the radiator support. 1. Jump-Starting Procedure NOTE: Remove Air Intake before proceeding with ...brake, shift the automatic transmission into PARK and turn the ignition to the positive (+) post of the engine compartment below the air intake duct. Turn off the heater, radio, and all unnecessary ...

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