JEEP RENEGADE 2014 1.G User Guide

Starting the engine (with electronic
key battery run down): rest the
rounded edge of the electronic key (the
side opposite the metal insert) on the
button of the ignition device and press
this button through the electronic key.
Switching off the engine (with
electronic key battery run down):
hold down the button of the ignition
device or press it three times in a row
within a few seconds.
NOTE The ignition device does NOT
activate if the electronic key is inside
the luggage compartment and this
is open.
NOTE With the ignition device at MAR,
if 30 minutes pass with the vehicle
stationary (versions with manual
gearbox) or with the gear lever at P
(Park) (versions with automatic
transmission) and the engine off, the
ignition device will automatically move
to the STOP position.
For more information on the engine
start-up, see the description in the
"Starting the engine" paragraph, in the
"Starting and driving" chapter.STEERING LOCK
Engagement
Versions with mechanical key: with the
device at STOP, remove the key and
turn the steering wheel until it locks.
IMPORTANT If the ignition key has
been moved from the MAR to the
STOP position, the steering lock cannot
engage until the key is removed from
the ignition device.
Versions with electronic key: the
steering lock engages when the driver
door is opened, with the ignition device
button at STOP and speed below 3
km/h.
Disengagement
Versions with mechanical key: slightly
moving the steering wheel, turn the key
to the MAR position.
Versions with electronic key: the
steering lock disengages when the
ignition device is pressed and the
electronic key is recognised.
4) 5)
WARNING
2)If the ignition device has been tampered
with (e.g. an attempted theft), have it
checked over by a Jeep Dealership before
driving again.
3)Always take the key with you when you
leave your vehicle to prevent someone
from accidentally operating the controls.
Remember to engage the electric parking
brake. Never leave children unattended
in the vehicle.
4)It is absolutely forbidden to carry out any
after-market operation involving steering
system or steering column modifications
(e.g. installation of anti-theft device) that
could adversely affect performance and
safety, invalidate the warranty and also
result in the vehicle not meeting type-
approval requirements.
5)Never extract the mechanical key while
the vehicle is moving. The steering wheel
will automatically lock as soon as it is
turned. This also applies to cases in which
the vehicle is towed.
6)ALWAYS engage the parking brake
before leaving the vehicle. On versions
equipped with automatic transmission,
move the gear lever to STOP (Park) and
press the ignition device to set it to STOP.
When leaving the vehicle, always lock all
the doors by pressing the dedicated button
on the handle.
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7)On versions equipped with Keyless
Enter-N-Go system, do not leave the
electronic key inside or near the vehicle or
in a place accessible to children. Do not
leave the vehicle with the ignition device in
the MAR position. A child could operate
the electric windows, other controls or
even start the vehicle.SENTRY KEY®
TheSentry Key® system, prevents
unauthorised use of the vehicle, disa-
bling engine starting.
The system does not need to be
enabled/activated: operation is
automatic, regardless of the fact that
the vehicle's doors are locked or
unlocked.
When the ignition device is taken to
MAR, theSentry Key® system identi-
fies the code transmitted by the key. If
the code is recognised as valid, the
Sentry Key® system enables engine
starting.
When the ignition device is brought
back to STOP, theSentry Key® sys-
tem deactivates the control unit control-
ling the engine, thus preventing its
starting.
For the correct engine starting
procedures, see the instructions in the
"Starting the engine" paragraph,
"Starting and driving" chapter.
IRREGULAR OPERATION
If, during starting, the key code is not
correctly recognised, the
icon is
displayed on the instrument panel (see
the instructions in the "Warning lights
and messages" paragraph, "Knowing
the instrument panel" chapter). This
condition leads to the engine switching
off after 2 seconds. In this case, bring
the ignition device to STOP and then to
MAR; if it is still blocked, try with the
other keys provided. If it is still not
possible to start the engine, contact a
Jeep Dealership.
If the
icon is displayed while driving,
this means that the system is running
a self-diagnosis (e.g. due to a voltage
drop). If the displaying is still on,
contact a Jeep Dealership.
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ALARM
Activation of the alarm triggers the
acoustic warning and the direction
indicators.
IMPORTANT The alarm is adapted to
meet requirements in various countries.
SWITCHING ON THE
ALARM
With the doors, bonnet and tailgate
closed and the ignition device turned to
STOP, point the key with remote control
(or electronic key) towards the vehicle
and press and release button
.
Except for specific markets, the system
emits a visual and acoustic signal and
enables door locking.
With the alarm on, warning light A fig. 5
flashes on the instrument panel.
TURNING THE ALARM
OFF
Press thebutton.
IMPORTANT The alarm does not switch
off when the central opening is
activated using the metal insert in the
key.
DISABLING THE ALARM
To completely deactivate the alarm (e.g.
during a long period of vehicle
inactivity), close the doors by turning
the metal insert of the key with remote
control in the door lock.
IMPORTANT If the batteries of the key
with the remote control run out or
the system fails, the alarm can
be switched off by placing the ignition
device to MAR. On versions equipped
with Keyless Enter-N-Go system,
manually open the doors by placing the
metal insert that is in the key in the
driver side door pawl and then place
the same electronic key on the ignition
device.
DOORS
LOCKING/UNLOCKING
DOORS FROM THE
INSIDE
8)If all doors are closed properly, they will
automatically be locked once the
vehicle has exceeded 20 km/h
("Autoclose" function).
Central locking/unlocking: press the
button
on the driver side door panel
trim fig. 6 or on the passenger side
door to lock the doors. With doors
locked, press button
to unlock them.
Manual locking/unlocking: use
lever A fig. 7 on the front door handle.
Position 1: door unlocked
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LOCKING/UNLOCKING
DOORS FROM THE
OUTSIDE
2)
Door locking from outside: with the
doors closed, press the
button on
the key or fit and then turn the metal
insert (located inside the key) in the
driver side door lock.Door unlocking from outside: with
the doors closed, press the
button
on the key or fit and then turn the metal
insert (located inside the key) in the
driver side door lock.
PASSIVE ENTRY
3)
The Passive Entry system can identify
the presence of an electronic key near
the doors and the tailgate. Thanks to it,
you can unlock/lock the doors (or the
tailgate) without having to press any
button on the electronic key.
If the system identifies that the
electronic key found is valid, the owner
of the key can simply grasp one of
the front handles to release the alarm
and unlock the door and tailgate
opening mechanism.
After the unlocking, pulling the opening
handle all doors can be opened
depending on the mode set through the
display menu or the Uconnect system.
You can also access the luggage
compartment by pressing the
dedicated opening button A fig. 8.
NOTE Ensure that you always have the
electronic key with you (e.g. in your
pocket) so that the system recognises it
and lets you enter the passenger
compartment and start the engine.
Driver side door emergency
opening
If the electronic key does not work (e.g.
because its battery does not work
anymore, or the vehicle battery is flat),
the emergency metal inside the key can
be used to operate the lock unlocking
on the driver side door.
Removing the metal insert: operate
on A device fig. 9 and extract, pulling
towards outside, the metal insert B.
Then fit the metal insert in the driver
side door lock and rotate it to release
the door lock.
Door locking: make sure that you
have the electronic key and are within
the 1.5-metre operating range of the
driver or passenger side door handle.
Press button A fig. 10 on the handle:
this will lock all doors and the tailgate.
Door locking will activate the alarm
as well (where provided).
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IMPORTANT After pressing the "door
locking" button, wait two seconds
before the doors can be unlocked again
using the door handle. It is therefore
possible to check whether the vehicle is
locked correctly by pulling the door
handle within 2 seconds. The doors will
not be unlocked.
Tailgate door lock locking: with
tailgate closed press button A fig. 11.
DEAD LOCK(where provided)
9)This inhibits the operation of the interior
door handles and the door locking/
unlocking button.
Activating the device: the device is
enabled on all the doors by quickly
double-pressing the
button on the
key.
Deactivating the device: press button
on the key with remote control or
place the ignition device to MAR.
CHILD SAFETY DEVICE
10)This system prevents the rear doors
from being opened from the inside.
The device A fig. 12 can only be
engaged with the doors open:
❒position
: device engaged (door
locked);❒position
: device not engaged
(door may be opened from the inside).
The device remains engaged even if the
doors are electrically unlocked.
IMPORTANT The rear doors cannot be
opened from the inside when the child
lock device is engaged.
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WARNING
8)NEVER leave children unattended inside
the vehicle, let alone leave the vehicle
with the doors unlocked in a place that
children can access easily. Children may
seriously, or even fatally, injure themselves.
Also ensure that children do not
inadvertently operate the electric parking
brake, the brake pedal or the automatic
transmission lever.
9)Always use this device when carrying
children. After engaging the device on both
rear doors, check for proper engagement
by trying to open a rear door with the
internal handle.
10)Once the Dead Lock device has been
actuated, doors cannot be opened from
inside; for this reason, make sure there are
no persons left inside the vehicle.
WARNING
2)Make sure to take the key with you once
a door or the tailgate is locked, to prevent
locking the same key inside the vehicle.
Once it has been left inside, the key can be
collected only using the second key
supplied with the vehicle.3)The operation of the recognition system
depends on various factors, such as, for
example, any electromagnetic wave
interference from external sources (e.g.
mobile phones), the charge of the battery
in the electronic key and the presence
of metal objects near the key or the vehicle.
In these cases it is still possible to unlock
the doors by using the metal insert in
the electronic key (see description on the
following pages).
SEATS
FRONT SEATS WITH
MANUAL ADJUSTMENT
11)4)
Longitudinal adjustment: lift the lever
A fig. 13 and push the seat fully forward
or backward.
12)
IMPORTANT Carry out the adjustment
while sitting on the seat involved (driver
side or passenger side).
Height adjustment: move lever B fig.
13 upwards or downwards to achieve
the required height.
Backrest angle adjustment: move
lever C fig. 13 to adjust the backrest
angle, accompanying it with the
movement of the torso (operate the
lever until the desired position is
reached, then release it).
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Electric lumbar adjustment: when
the ignition device is at MAR, press
button A fig. 14 to adjust the lumbar
area support, until getting the maximum
comfort while driving.
ELECTRICALLY
ADJUSTED FRONT SEATS
5)The control buttons (on the outside of
the seat) can be used to adjust the
height, the lengthwise position in
relation to the vehicle and the angle of
the backrest.
Height adjustment: use the front or
rear part of the switch A fig. 15 to
modify the height and/or the angle of
the seat cushion.
Longitudinal adjustment: press
switch A forwards or backwards to
move the seat in the corresponding
direction.Backrest angle adjustment: press
switch B forwards or backwards to
adjust the backrest angle.
Electric lumbar adjustment: use the
joystick C to actuate the lumbar area
device until getting top comfort while
driving.
FRONT SEAT ELECTRIC
HEATING
With ignition device at MAR, press the
fig. 16 buttons.Two heating levels can be selected:
"minimum heating" (one orange LED lit
on the buttons) / "maximum heating"
(two orange LEDs lit on the buttons).
After selecting one heating level, you
need to wait for a few minutes until
warm air flows into the compartment.
IMPORTANT To preserve the battery
charge, this function cannot be
activated when the engine is off.
REAR SEATS
Partial extension of the
luggage compartment (1/3
or 2/3)
6)Proceed as follows:
❒remove the parcel shelf, if present;
❒completely lower the rear seat head
restraints;
❒move the seat belt to the side,
making sure that it is fully extended and
not twisted;
❒actuate lever A fig. 17 to tilt the left or
right part of the backrest: it will
automatically tilt forward. If necessary,
accompany the backrest during the
initial stage of tilting. When you lift the
lever, you will see a red mark.
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Repositioning the backrests
Move the seat belts to the side,
making sure that they are correctly
extended and not twisted.
Lift up the backrests and push them
back until a click is heard for both
hooking mechanisms, at the side. Make
sure that "red marks" on levers A fig.
17 are not visible any more. The "red
mark" means that the backrest was not
hooked properly.
13)
WARNING
11)Any adjustment must be performed
with the vehicle at a standstill.
12)After releasing the adjustment lever,
always check that the seat is locked on the
guides by trying to move it back and forth.
If the seat is not locked into place, it may
unexpectedly slide and cause the driver to
lose control of the vehicle.13)Make sure that the backrests are
correctly secured on both sides ("red
marks" not visible) to prevent it from
moving forward in the event of sharp
braking, causing injuries to occupants.
WARNING
4)The fabric upholstery for the seats has
been designed to withstand long-term
wear deriving from normal use of the
vehicle. Nevertheless, some precautions
are required. Avoid prolonged and/or
excessive rubbing involving clothing
accessories such as metal buckles,
bosses, Velcro strips and the like, which,
by applying a high pressure on the fabric in
a limited area, could cause it to break,
thereby damaging the upholstery.
5)Do not arrange objects beneath the
electrically adjustable seat and do not
impede its movement, since the controls
may be damaged. They may also restrict
the seat travel.
6)Before tilting the backrest, remove any
objects laying on the seat.
HEAD RESTRAINTS
ADJUSTMENTS
14)Upwards adjustment: raise the head
restraint until it clicks into place.
Downwards adjustment: press
button A fig. 18 and fig. 19 and lower
the head restraint.
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REAR HEAD RESTRAINTS
(removal)
Proceed as follows to remove the head
restraints:
❒raise the head restraints to their
maximum height;
❒press buttons A and B fig. 19 at the
side of the two supports, then remove
the head restraints by pulling them
upwards.
WARNING
14)The head restraints must be adjusted
so that the head, rather than the neck,
rests on them. Only in this case can they
protect your head correctly.
STEERING WHEEL
15) 16)
ADJUSTMENTS
The steering wheel can be adjusted
both in height and in depth.
To adjust, move lever A fig. 20
downwards to position 1, then adjust
the steering wheel to the most suitable
position and lock it in position by
moving lever A to position 2.
ELECTRIC STEERING
WHEEL HEATING
With ignition device at MAR, press
button
on the dashboard fig. 21.
When the function is enabled, the LED
on the button switches on.
IMPORTANT If this function is activated
with engine off the battery may run
down.
WARNING
15)Any adjustment of the steering wheel
position must be carried out only with
the vehicle stationary and the engine
turned off.
16)It is absolutely forbidden to carry out
any after-market operations involving
steering system or steering column
modifications (e.g. installation of anti-theft
device) that could adversely affect
performance and safety, invalidate the
warranty and also result in the vehicle not
meeting type-approval requirements.
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REAR VIEW
MIRRORS
INTERIOR MIRROR
The mirror is fitted with a safety device
that causes its release in the event of
a violent impact with the passenger.
Operate lever A fig. 22 to adjust the
mirror into two different positions:
normal or anti-glare.
ELECTROCHROMIC
INTERIOR MIRROR
On some versions, an electrochromic
mirror is available, that can
automatically modify its reflecting action
to prevent dazzling the driver fig. 23
The electrochromic mirror has an
ON/OFF button to activate/deactivate
the electrochromic anti-glaring function.
DOOR MIRRORS
Electric adjustment
17)The mirrors can only be adjusted with
the ignition device at MAR.
Select the desired mirror using device A
fig. 24:
❒device in position 1: left mirror
selected;
❒device in position 2: right mirror
selected.To adjust the selected mirror, press
button B fig. 24 in the four directions
shown by the arrows.
IMPORTANT Once adjustment is
complete, rotate device A fig. 24 to
position 0 to prevent accidental
movements.
Electrical mirror folding
To fold the mirrors, press button C fig.
24. Press the button again to restore
the mirrors to the driving position.
WARNING The mirrors must always be
open while driving and should never
be folded.
WARNING
17)As the driver's door mirror is curved, it
may slightly alter the perception of
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