JEEP RENEGADE 2015 1.G Workshop Manual

Remote Start Windshield Wiper De–Icer
Activation — If Equipped
When Remote Start is active and the outside ambient
temperature is less than 33° F (.5° C), the Windshield
Wiper De-Icer will be enabled. Exiting Remote Start will
resume previous operation, except if the Windshield
Wiper De-Icer is active. The Windshield Wiper De-Icer
timer and operation will continue.
SENTRY KEY®
The Sentry Key® Immobilizer system prevents unauthor-
ized vehicle operation by disabling the engine. The
system does not need to be armed or activated. Operation
is automatic, regardless of whether the vehicle is locked
or unlocked.
The system uses a Key Fob with a factory-mated Remote
Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter, a Keyless Ignition Node
(KIN), and a RF receiver to prevent unauthorized vehicle
operation. Therefore, only Key Fobs that are pro-
grammed to the vehicle can be used to start and operate
the vehicle. The system will not allow the engine to crank
if an invalid Key Fob tries to start the engine.
After placing the ignition to the ON/RUN position, if
there is a problem with the system, the Vehicle Security
Light will turn on. This condition will result in the engine
being shut off after two seconds.
Should this occur, have the vehicle serviced as soon as
possible by an authorized dealer.
CAUTION!
•Do not make modifications or alterations to the
immobilizer system. Modifications or alterations to
the immobilization system may result in a loss of
security protection.
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CAUTION!(Continued)
•The Sentry Key® Immobilizer system is not com-
patible with some aftermarket remote starting sys-
tems. Use of these systems may result in vehicle
starting problems and loss of security protection.
General Information
The Sentry Key® system complies with FCC rules part 15
and with RSS-210 of Industry Canada. Operation is
subject to the following conditions:
•This device may not cause harmful interference.
•This device must accept any interference that may be
received, including interference that may cause unde-
sired operation.
NOTE:Changes or modifications not expressly approved
by the party responsible for compliance could void the
user’s authority to operate the equipment.
VEHICLE SECURITY ALARM
The Vehicle Security Alarm monitors the vehicle doors
for unauthorized entry and if the ignition switch is cycled
to the ON/RUN position without a valid key. While the
Vehicle Security Alarm is armed, interior switches for
door locks and liftgate release are disabled.
If something triggers the alarm, the Vehicle Security
Alarm will provide the following audible and visible
signals:
•Horn will pulse.
•Park lamps and/or turn signals will flash.
•Vehicle Security Light in the instrument cluster will
flash.
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To Arm The System
Follow these steps to arm the Vehicle Security Alarm:
1. Make sure the vehicles ignition is cycled to the STOP/
OFF position (refer to#Starting The Engine#in#Start-
ing And Operating#for further information).
•For vehicles equipped with Keyless Enter-N-Go™,
make sure the vehicle ignition system is OFF.
•For vehicles not equipped with Keyless Enter-N-
Go™, make sure the vehicle ignition system is
STOP/OFF, and the key is physically removed from
the ignition.
2. Perform one of the following methods to lock the
vehicle:
•Push LOCK on the interior power door lock switch
with the driver and/or passenger door open.
Vehicle Security Light Location
A — Vehicle Security Light
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•Push the LOCK button on the exterior Passive Entry
Door Handle with a valid Key Fob available in the
same exterior zone (for further information, refer to
#Keyless Enter-N-Go™#in#Getting To Know Your
Vehicle”).
•Push the LOCK button on the Remote Keyless Entry
(RKE) transmitter.
3. If any doors are open, close them.
NOTE:
•If a second chime is heard after approximately four
seconds from arming the alarm, disarm the alarm by
pressing the UNLOCK button. Check for the correct
closure of doors and liftgate, then reactivate the
system by following steps 1 and 2.
•If a second chime is heard after approximately four
seconds from arming the alarm, even with the doors
and liftgate properly closed, a fault may have oc-
curred during the arming operation. If this occurs,
contact your authorized dealer.
To Disarm The System
The Vehicle Security Alarm can be disarmed using any of
the following methods:
•Push the UNLOCK button on the Remote Keyless
Entry (RKE) transmitter.
•Grasp the Passive Entry Unlock Door Handle with a
valid Key Fob available in the same exterior zone (if
equipped). Refer to#Keyless Enter-N-Go™#in#Get-
ting To Know Your Vehicle#for further information.
•Cycle the vehicle ignition system out of the STOP/OFF
position.
–For vehicles equipped with Keyless Enter-N-Go™,
push the Keyless Enter-N-Go™ START/STOP button
(requires at least one valid Key Fob in the vehicle).
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– For vehicles not equipped with Keyless Enter-N-
Go™, insert a valid key into the ignition switch and
turn the key to the MAR/RUN position.
NOTE:
•The driver’s door key cylinder can arm or disarm the
Vehicle Security Alarm.
•When the Vehicle Security Alarm is armed, the interior
power door lock switches will not unlock the doors.
The Vehicle Security Alarm is designed to protect your
vehicle. However, you can create conditions where the
system will give you a false alarm. If one of the previ-
ously described arming sequences has occurred, the
Vehicle Security Alarm 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 Alarm.
If the Vehicle Security Alarm is armed and the battery
becomes disconnected, the Vehicle Security Alarm will
remain armed when the battery is reconnected.
Disabling
To completely disable the alarm (e.g. in the case of long
inactivity of the car), lock the doors by turning the vehicle
key in the exterior door lock cylinder.
NOTE:If the batteries in the RKE transmitter discharge
in the event of a failure to the system, or to switch off the
alarm, place the ignition in the MAR/RUN position.
DOORS
Manual Door Locks
To lock each door, rotate the door lock button on each
door trim panel forward. To unlock the doors, pull the
inside door handle to the first detent or rotate the door
lock button until the lock symbol is no longer visible.
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If the lock symbol is visible when the door is shut, the
door will lock. Therefore, make sure the Key Fob is not
inside the vehicle before closing the door.
Locking/Unlocking Doors From Outside
With the doors closed, insert the key blade into the driver
exterior door lock cylinder and turn to the right to lock
the driver’s door.
To unlock the driver ’s door, insert the key blade into the
driver exterior door lock cylinder and turn to the left to
unlock the driver’s door.
NOTE:The manual lock knob unlocks each individual
door separately as well as the liftgate.
Manual Door Lock
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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.
•When leaving the vehicle, always remove the Key
Fob from the vehicle and lock your vehicle. Unsu-
pervised use of vehicle equipment may cause se-
vere personal injuries or death.
•Never leave children alone in a vehicle, or with
access to an unlocked vehicle. Allowing children to
be in a vehicle unattended is dangerous for a
number of reasons. A child or others could be
seriously or fatally injured. Children should be
warned not to touch the parking brake, brake pedal
or the shift lever.
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WARNING!(Continued)
•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
Keyless Enter-N-Go™ in the RUN mode. A child
could operate power windows, other controls, or
move the vehicle.
Power Door Locks
A power door lock switch is located on each of the front
door trim panels. This switch is used to lock or unlock the
doors and liftgate.
Locking/Unlocking From The Inside
Press the button on the driver or passenger door trim
panel to lock the doors.
With the doors locked, press the button to unlock the
doors.
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The doors can also be locked and unlocked with the
Keyless Enter-N-Go™ (Passive Entry) system if
equipped. For further information, refer to “Keyless
Enter-N-Go™” in “Getting To Know Your Vehicle.”
If you push the power door lock switch while the ignition
is in the MAR/RUN position, and any front door is open,
the power locks will not operate. This prevents you from
accidentally locking the key in the vehicle. Placing the
ignition in the STOP/OFF position or closing the door
will allow the locks to operate. If a door is open, and the
ignition is in the MAR/RUN position, a chime will sound
as a reminder to remove the key.
NOTE:If all of the doors are closed properly, the door
locks will lock automatically when the vehicle’s speed
exceeds 12 mph (20 km/h). For further information, refer
to “Uconnect® SETTINGS” in “Multimedia.”
Keyless Enter-N-Go™
The Passive Entry system is an enhancement to the
vehicle’s Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) system and a
feature of Keyless Enter-N-Go™. This feature allows you
to lock and unlock the vehicle’s door(s) without having to
push the RKE transmitter LOCK or UNLOCK buttons.
Power Door Lock Switch
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NOTE:
•Passive Entry can be enabled or disabled. Refer to
“Uconnect® SETTINGS” in “Multimedia” for further
information.
•If wearing gloves on your hands, or if it has been
raining on the Passive Entry door handle, the unlock
sensitivity can be affected, resulting in a slower re-
sponse time.
•If the vehicle is unlocked by the Passive Entry Door
Handle, and no door goes ajar within 60 seconds, the
vehicle will re-lock and if equipped, the security alarm
will arm.
To Unlock From The Driver’s Side
With a valid Passive Entry RKE transmitter within 5 ft
(1.5 m) of the driver’s door handle, grab the front driver
door handle to unlock the driver’s door automatically.
NOTE:If “Unlock All Doors 1st Press” is programmed,
all doors will unlock when you grab hold of the front
driver ’s door handle. To select between “Unlock Driver
Door 1st Press” and “Unlock All Doors 1st Press,” refer to
“Uconnect® SETTINGS” in “Multimedia” for further
information.
Grab The Door Handle To Unlock
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To Unlock From The Passenger Side
With a valid Passive Entry RKE transmitter within 5 ft
(1.5 m) of the passenger door handle, grab the front
passenger door handle to unlock all four doors and the
liftgate automatically.
NOTE:All doors will unlock when the front passenger
door handle is grabbed regardless of the driver ’s door
unlock preference setting (“Unlock Driver Door 1st
Press” or “Unlock All Doors 1st Press”).
To Lock The Vehicle’s Doors And Liftgate
With one of the vehicle’s Passive Entry RKE transmitters
within 5 ft (1.5 m) of the driver or passenger front door
handles, push the door handle LOCK button to lock all
four doors.
Do NOT grab the door handle when pushing the door
handle LOCK button. This could unlock the door(s).
Push The Door Handle Button To Lock
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