Jeep Cherokee

 Owners Manual

Things to know before starting your vehicle » A word about your keys
Keyless Push Button Ignition

This feature allows the driver to operate the ignition with the push of a button as long as the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter is in the passenger compartment.

The Keyless Push Button Ignition has four operating positions, three of which are labeled and will illuminate when in position. The three positions are: OFF, ACC, and ON/RUN. The fourth position is START. During start, ON/RUN will illuminate.

NOTE: In case the ignition does not change with the push of a button, the RKE transmitter (Key Fob) may have a low or dead battery. In this situation, a back up method can be used to operate the ignition switch. Put the nose side (side opposite of the emergency key) of the Key Fob against the engine START/STOP button and push to operate the ignition.

Keyless Push Button Ignition

1 - OFF

2 - ACC (ACCESSORY)

3 - ON/RUN

Ignition Node Module (IGNM) - If Equipped

Keyless Push Button Ignition

Key Fob - If Equipped

Ignition Or Accessory On Message

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