warning light JEEP RENEGADE 2023 User Guide

GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE 19
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All of the following conditions must be met before
the engine will remote start:
Gear selector in PARK
Doors closed
Hood closed
Liftgate closed
Hazard switch off
Brake switch inactive (brake pedal not pressed)
Battery at an acceptable charge level
PANIC button not pushed
System not disabled from previous Remote
Start event
Vehicle Security system indicator flashing
Ignition in OFF position
Fuel level meets minimum requirement
Vehicle Security system is not signaling an intru -
sion
Malfunction Indicator Light is not illuminated
TO EXIT REMOTE START MODE
To drive the vehicle after starting the Remote Start
system, push and release the START/STOP ignition
button while pressing the brake pedal prior to the
end of the 15 minute cycle.
The Remote Start system will turn the engine off if
t he Re

mote Start button on the key fob is pushed
again, or if the engine is allowed to run for the
entire 15 minute cycle. Once the ignition is placed
in th e

ON/RUN position, the climate controls will
resume previously set operations (temperature,
blower control, etc.).
NOTE:
The message “Remote Start Active — Push Start
Button” will show in the instrument cluster
display until you push the START/STOP ignition
button.
To avoid unintentional shutdowns, the system
will disable for two seconds after receiving a
valid Remote Start request.
REMOTE START FRONT DEFROST
A
CTIVATION — IF EQUIPPED
When Remote Start is active, and the outside
ambient temperature is 40°F (4.4°C) or below, the
system will automatically activate front defrost for
15 minutes or less. The time is dependent on the
ambie n

t temperature. Once the timer expires, the
system will automatically adjust the settings
depending on ambient conditions. See “Remote
Start Comfort Systems — If Equipped” in the next
section for detailed operation.
REMOTE START COMFORT SYSTEMS —
I
F EQUIPPED
When Remote Start is activated, the front and rear
defrost will automatically turn on in cold weather.
The heated steering wheel and driver heated seat
feature will turn on if selected in the comfort menu
screen within Uconnect Settings Ú page 133. The
vehicle will adjust the climate control settings
depen d

ing on the outside ambient temperature.
Automatic Temperature Control (ATC) —
If Equipped
The climate controls will be automatically adjusted
t o the

optimal temperature and mode settings
depending on the outside ambient temperature.
This will occur until the ignition is placed in the ON/
RUN position where the climate controls will
resume their previous settings.
WARNING!

Do not start or run an engine in a closed garage
or confined area. Exhaust gas contains Carbon
Monoxide (CO) which is odorless and colorless.
Carbon Monoxide is poisonous and can cause
serious injury or death when inhaled.
Keep key fobs away from children. Operation of
the Remote Start system, windows, door locks
or other controls could cause serious injury or
death.

WARNING!
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GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE 21
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Push the lock button on the exterior Passive
Entry door handle with a valid key fob avail -
able in the same exterior zone Ú page 22.
Push the lock button on the key fob.
3. If any doors are open, close them.
TO DISARM THE SYSTEM
The Vehicle Security system can be disarmed using
any of the following methods:
Push the unlock button on the key fob.
Grab the Passive Entry door handle to unlock
the door Ú page 22.
Cycle the ignition out of the OFF position to
disarm the system.
NOTE:
The driver's door key cylinder cannot arm or
disarm the Vehicle Security system.
When the Vehicle Security system is armed, the
interior power door lock switches will not unlock
the doors.
The Vehicle Security system is designed to protect
your v e

hicle. However, you can create conditions
where the system will give you a false alarm. If one
of the previously described arming sequences has
occurred, the Vehicle Security system will arm
regardless of whether you are in the vehicle or not.
If you remain in the vehicle and open a door, the alarm will sound. If this occurs, disarm the Vehicle
Security system.
If the Vehicle Security system is armed and the
batte
r

y becomes disconnected, the Vehicle
Security system will remain armed when the
battery is reconnected; the exterior lights will flash,
and the horn will sound. If this occurs, disarm the
Vehicle Security system.
To completely disable the alarm (e.g. in the case of
long in
activity of the vehicle), lock the doors by
turning the emergency key in the exterior door lock
cylinder.
NOTE:
If the batteries in the key fob discharge in the event
of a f a
ilure to the system, place the ignition in the
ON/RUN position to turn the alarm off.
DOORS
MANUAL DOOR LOCKS
The door locks can be manually locked from inside
the vehicle by using the door lock knob. To lock
each door, rotate the door lock knob on each door
trim panel forward until the lock indicator is shown.
To unlock the front doors, pull the inside door
handle to the first detent or rotate the door lock
button until the lock indicator is hidden. To unlock
the rear doors, rotate the door lock button until the
lock indicator is hidden. If the door lock button is locked (lock indicator visible) when you shut the
door, the door will remain locked. Therefore, make
sure the key fob is not inside the vehicle before
closing the door.
All doors and the liftgate can be programmed to
unlock


on the use of one of the front door interior
handles within the Uconnect Settings Ú page 133.

Manual Door Lock

NOTE:
The manual lock knob unlocks each individual
door se p
arately.
WARNING!
For personal security and safety in the event
of a collision, lock the vehicle doors before you
drive as well as when you park and leave the
vehicle.
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GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE 37
Turning on the headlights will illuminate the
instrument cluster and the controls located on the
instrument panel.
NOTE:
On vehicles sold in Canada, both the rear position
light s
and Daytime Running Lights (DRLs) will turn
on when the headlight switch is rotated to the O
(off) position.
DAYTIME RUNNING LIGHTS (DRLS) —
I
F EQUIPPED
The Daytime Running Lights (DRLs), if enabled
through Uconnect Settings, will turn on when the
instrument cluster is on and remain on unless the
headlights are turned on or the instrument cluster
is switched off.
NOTE:
For vehicles sold in Canada, the Daytime
Running Lights will automatically deactivate
when the front fog lights are turned on.
On some vehicles, the Daytime Running Lights
may deactivate, or reduce intensity, on one side
of the vehicle (when a turn signal is activated on
that side), or on both sides of the vehicle (when
the hazard warning lights are activated).
HIGH BEAMS
To activate the high beam headlights, push the
multifunction lever forward (toward the front of the
vehicle), and an indicator will illuminate in the
instrument cluster display.
To deactivate the high beam headlights, pull the
multif

unction lever rearward (toward the rear of
the vehicle).

High Beam And Turn Signal Controls

NOTE:
The headlights must be on for the high beams to
activ a
te.
AUTOMATIC HIGH BEAM HEADLAMP
C
ONTROL — IF EQUIPPED
The Automatic High Beam Headlamp Control
system provides increased forward lighting at night
by automatically controlling the high beams
through the use of a camera mounted on the
inside rearview mirror. This camera detects vehicle specific light and automatically switches from high
beams to low beams until the approaching vehicle
is out of view.
NOTE:
The multifunction lever must be in the high
beam position in order to activate the Automatic
High Beams.
The Automatic High Beam Headlamp Control
can be turned on or off using the Uconnect
system
Ú page 133.
Broken, muddy, or obstructed headlights and
taillights of vehicles in the field of view will
cause headlights to remain on longer (closer to
the vehicle). Also, dirt, film, and other obstruc
-
tions on the windshield or camera lens will
c ause

the system to function improperly.
When set to AUTO, the system automatically turns
the he
adlights on or off based on ambient light
levels.
FLASH-TO-PASS
You can signal another vehicle with your headlights
by lightly pulling the multifunction lever toward you.
This will cause the high beam headlights to turn on,
and remain on, until the lever is released.
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GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE 49
2. Pull the handle to open the compartment.

Opening The Glove Compartment

Once the glove compartment is open, a light will
turn on

to illuminate the compartment.
NOTE:
Do not insert objects in the glove compartment
that will not allow the compartment to fully
close.
The glove compartment should be completely
closed while the vehicle is in motion.
Console Storage Compartment
To open, push the storage handle and lift the
cover.
The center console can be adjusted by moving it
forward
or rearward.

Front Armrest
Storage Compartment

Handle Grip
The handle grip is located on the passenger side of
the instrument panel. The handle can be used to
enter or exit the vehicle or when traveling on rough
terrain.
Handle Grip

1 — Glove Compartment Handle
WARNING!
Do not operate this vehicle with a console
compartment lid in the open position. Driving
with the console compartment lid open may
result in injury in a collision.
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50 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE
USB/AUX CONTROL
This feature allows an external device to be
plugged into the USB port or AUX Jack.

Front USB Port And AUX Jack

Located below the heating ventilation and air
condit i

oning controls is the front USB port and AUX
jack.
Rear Center Console USB Port
Located on the rear of the center console is a
s econd

USB port.
NOTE:
Depending on vehicle configuration, the USB port
may b e
charge only, or media file capable.
Rear Center Console USB (Charge Only) Port — If Equipped

POWER OUTLETS
The front power outlet is located under the center
stack of the instrument panel. It only operates with
the ignition in the ON/RUN position. The power
outlet can power mobile phones, electronics and
other low power devices.

12 Volt Power Outlet
Models equipped with the optional "Smoker Kit”,
will h

ave a cigar lighter instead of the power outlet
Ú page 52.
1 — USB Port
2 — AUX Port
WARNING!
To avoid serious injury or death:
Only devices designed for use in this type of
outlet should be inserted into any 12 Volt
outlet.
Do not touch with wet hands.
Close the lid when not in use and while driving
the vehicle.
If this outlet is mishandled, it may cause an
electric shock and failure.
CAUTION!
Do not connect devices with power higher than
180 Watts (15 Amps) to the socket. Do not
damage the socket by using unsuitable
adaptors. If the 180 Watt (15 Amp) power rating
is exceeded the fuse protecting the system will
need to be replaced.

52 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE
CIGAR LIGHTER — IF EQUIPPED
NOTE:
Cigar lighters can be purchased at an authorized
deale r
through Mopar® parts.

The cigar lighter is located under the center stack of
the In
strument Panel. Push lighter inward to heat.
Cigar Lighter
After a few seconds, the lighter automatically
retur
n

s to its initial position and is ready to be
used.
ASHTRAY — IF EQUIPPED
NOTE:
Ashtrays can be purchased at an authorized dealer
throug h
Mopar® parts.
The ashtray is a plastic container that can be
placed
into one of the cup holders.
Ashtray Location

WINDOWS
POWER WINDOW CONTROLS
The window controls on the driver's door control all
the door windows.

Power Window Switches

WARNING!
To avoid serious injury or death:
Do not insert any objects into the receptacles.
Do not touch with wet hands.
Close the lid when not in use.
If this outlet is mishandled, it may cause an
electric shock and failure.
WARNING!
When the cigar lighter is in use it becomes very
hot. To avoid serious injury, handle the cigar
lighter with care. Always check that the cigar
lighter has turned off.
CAUTION!
Do not connect devices with power higher than
180 Watts (15 Amps) to the socket. Do not
damage the socket by using unsuitable
adaptors. If the 180 Watt (15 Amp) power rating
is exceeded the fuse protecting the system will
need to be replaced.

GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE 53
The passenger door windows can also be operated
by using the single window controls on the
passenger door trim panel. The window controls
will operate only when the ignition is in the ACC or
ON/RUN position.
NOTE:
The power window switches will remain active for
up to t
hree minutes after the ignition is placed in
the OFF position. Opening either front door will
cancel this feature.
AUTOMATIC WINDOW FEATURES
Auto-Down Feature
The driver and front passenger door power window
switc h

es have an Auto-Down feature. Push the
window switch down for a short period of time,
then release, and the window will go down
automatically.
To stop the window from going all the way down
durin g

the Auto-Down operation, pull up on the
switch briefly.
Auto-Up Feature With Anti-Pinch Protection
Lift the window switch up for a short period of time
a nd re

lease; the window will go up automatically.
To stop the window from going all the way up
during
the Auto-Up operation, push down on the
switch briefly.
To close the window part way, lift the window
switc h

briefly and release it when you want the
window to stop.
If the window runs into any obstacle during
auto-c l

osure, it will reverse direction and then go
back down. Remove the obstacle and use the
window switch again to close the window.
NOTE:
Any impact due to rough road conditions may
trigg e
r the auto-reverse function unexpectedly
during auto-closure. If this happens, pull the switch
lightly and hold to close the window manually.
RESET AUTO-UP
Should the Auto-Up feature stop working, the
window probably needs to be reset. To reset
Auto-Up:

1. Pull the window switch up to close the window comp l

etely and continue to hold the switch up
for an additional two seconds after the
window is closed.

2. Push the window switch down firmly to open the w
indow completely and continue to hold
the switch down for an additional two seconds
after the window is fully open.
WARNING!
Never leave children unattended in a vehicle,
and do not let children play with power windows.
Do not leave the key fob in or near the vehicle, or
in a location accessible to children, and do not
leave the ignition of a vehicle equipped with Key -
less Enter ‘n Go™ in the ACC or ON/RUN posi -
tion. Occupants, particularly unattended
c hildr

en, can become entrapped by the windows
while operating the power window switches.
Such entrapment may result in serious injury or
death.
WARNING!
There is no anti-pinch protection when the
window is almost closed. To avoid personal
injury be sure to clear your arms, hands, fingers
and all objects from the window path before
closing.
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54 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE
WINDOW LOCKOUT SWITCH
The window lockout switch on the driver's door trim
panel allows you to disable the window controls on
the rear passenger doors. To disable the window
controls, push and release the window lockout
switch (the indicator light on the switch will turn
on). To enable the window controls, push and
release the window lockout switch again (the
indicator light on the switch will turn off).

Power Window Lockout Switch

WIND BUFFETING
Wind buffeting can be described as the perception
of pressure on the ears or a helicopter-type sound
in the ears. Your vehicle may exhibit wind buffeting
with the windows down, or the sunroof (if
equipped) in certain open or partially open
positions. This is a normal occurrence and can be
minimized. If the buffeting occurs with the rear windows open, open the front and rear windows
together to minimize the buffeting. If the buffeting
occurs with the sunroof open, adjust the sunroof
opening to minimize the buffeting or open any
window.
DUAL PANE PANORAMIC POWER SUNROOF
WITH POWER SHADE — IF EQUIPPED
The power sunroof switches are located between
the sun visors on the overhead console.

Power Sunroof Switches

1 — Power Sunshade Open/Close
2 — Power Sunroof Open/Close
3 — Venting Sunroof
WARNING!
Never leave children unattended in a vehicle,
or with access to an unlocked vehicle. Never
leave the key fob in or near the vehicle, or in a
location accessible to children. Do not leave
the ignition of a vehicle equipped with Keyless
Enter ‘n Go™ in the ON/RUN position. Occu -
pants, particularly unattended children, can
b ecom e

entrapped by the power sunroof while
operating the power sunroof switch. Such
entrapment may result in serious injury or
death.
In a collision, there is a greater risk of being
thrown from a vehicle with an open sunroof.
You could also be seriously injured or killed.
Always fasten your seat belt properly and
make sure all passengers are also properly
secured.
Do not allow small children to operate the
sunroof. Never allow your fingers, other body
parts, or any object, to project through the
sunroof opening. Injury may result.

GETTING TO KNOW YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 67
Audio
Push and release the up or down arrow
button until the Audio menu title is displayed in the
instr u
ment cluster display.
Stored Messages
Push and release the up or down arrow
button until the Messages Menu Icon is highlighted
in th e
instrument cluster display. This feature
shows the number of stored warning messages.
Pushing the left
or right arrow button will
all ow

you to scroll through the stored messages.
Screen Setup
This menu item allows you to change the position
of the information on the display.
Display Gears (Vehicles With Reconfigurable
Multi-
Functional Display And Automatic
Transmission)
By selecting this item, you can select the display
mode, t

he particulars relating to the automatic
transmission, and choose between the following
options:
“Single digit”
The right side of the display will show the letter
concer n

ing the automatic transmission gear
selector (P,R,N or D) position. After approxi -
mately two seconds, the letter will be displayed
in a c

entral position.
“Full PRND”
The letters PRND will display on the right side,
the p o

sition assumed by the gear selector will
be highlighted in the display. During the opera -
tion in sequential mode (“AutoStick”), in place
of the

letter D, the gear will be will be displayed.
In The Upper Left/Top Right
The information relating to the following can be
displ a

yed:
External temperature
Ignition Button — If Equipped
Compass — If Equipped
Date (Month/Day)
Time (Hours/Minutes)
In the central area of the display, you can view all
of t
h e


information listed above as well as the
following:
Compass — If Equipped
Speed Display — If Equipped
Date (Day/Month/Year)
Time
Compass — If Equipped
Ignition Button — If Equipped
External Temp — If equipped
Menu Item
Distance Traveled A (Trip A)
Distance Traveled B (Trip B)
Restore Default Settings
Selecting this item, and you can reset and restore
t he de

fault settings.
Settings
This menu item allows you to change the settings
for the following:
Display
Units
Clock and Date
Security
Safety and Assistance
Lights
Doors and Locks
NOTE:
Some items may be displayed and managed
throug h
the Uconnect system.
Vehicles Equipped With Multi-functional Display
Reconfi
gurable:
The following menu/submenu items are available
in the
cluster display.
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68 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL
“Vehicle Shut Off (If Equipped)”
By selecting the item “Vehicle Shut Off”, you can
turn of

f the engine from the instrument cluster.
This feature is available in the event of an ignition
switch failure, and will display instructions for
turning off the engine via the instrument cluster
display controls.
“Display”
By selecting the “Display,” you can access the
follow i

ng setting:
Language : allows you to select the language in
which to display the information/warnings.
“Units Of Measure”
By selecting the item “Units of Measure,” you can
selec t

the unit of measure to use for displaying
various magnitudes.
Possible options are:
US
Metric
Custom
“Clock & Date”
By selecting the item, “Clock & Date” you can
a djust

the clock.
Possible options are:
Set Time: adjust hours/minutes
Set Format: adjust the time format “12h”
(12 hours) or “24h” (24 hours)
Set Date: adjust day/month/year
“Security”
By selecting the item “Security,” you can make the
f ollowi

ng adjustments:
Speed Warning:
Set the vehicle speed limit, which the driver is
notifi e

d through a visual and acoustic signaling
(display of a message and a symbol on the
display).
When the speed warning is set, the icon should
remain
visualized for the same duration time of
the pop-up. If the driver exceeded the set speed,
the icon should remain for however long the
vehicle is over the set speed.
Driver may also turn the Speed Warning “OFF”
should

you choose not to use this feature.
Seat Belt Reminder:
This function is only viewable when the Seat Belt
Remin d

er (SBR) system is active.
Hill Start Assist:
Activation/Deactivation of the Hill Start Assist
syste m

.
Passenger Air Bag — If Equipped
Front passenger air bag may be enabled or
disab l

ed. “Lights”
By selecting the item “Lights,” you can make the
followi
n

g adjustments:
Headlight Off Delay: set the delay for headlight
shutoff after engine shutoff
Headlight Sensitivity: adjust the sensitivity of
headlight brightness
Daytime Running Lights: activate/deactivate
the daytime running lights
Cornering lights: activate/deactivate the
cornering lights (If Equipped)
Interior Ambient lights: adjust the level of inte-
rior ambient lights
Greeting Lights: activate / deactivate greeting
lights
“Doors & Locks”
By selecting the item “Doors & Locks,” you can
make t

he following adjustments:
Auto Door Lock: activate/deactivate the auto -
matic locking of the doors with the vehicle
m ov i
n g
Auto Unlock On Exit: automatic unlocking of the
doors when exiting the vehicle
Flash Light with Lock: activate the direction indi
-
cators when closing the doors