JEEP RENEGADE 2016 1.G Owner's Guide

BLIND SPOT MONITORING (BSM) —
IF EQUIPPED..........................87
▫Rear Cross Path (RCP)..................93
▫Mode Of Operation.....................94
▫Blind Spot Monitoring Fault Warnings.......95
▫General Information....................96
EXTERIOR LIGHTS......................97
▫Headlights...........................97
▫Automatic Lighting — If Equipped.........98
▫Daytime Running Lights (DRL) —
If Equipped..........................98
▫Front Fog Lights — If Equipped...........99
▫Parking Lights........................99
▫Headlight Delay.......................99▫Flash-To-Pass........................100
▫High Beams.........................101
▫Turn Signals.........................101
INTERIOR LIGHTS.....................102
▫Front Lights.........................102
▫Interior Lights Dimmer Switch............107
WIPERS AND WASHERS.................108
▫Front Wiper Operation..................108
▫Rear Wiper Operation..................111
▫Windshield Wiper De-Icer — If Equipped....113
WINDOWS...........................114
▫Power Windows......................114
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CLIMATE CONTROLS...................117
▫Air Outlet And Diffuser Locations —
Passenger Compartment.................117
▫Manual Climate Controls — If Equipped.....119
▫Automatic Climate Controls — If Equipped . .123
MY SKY SUN ROOF — IF EQUIPPED........136
▫Removable Roof — IF Equipped..........136
▫Power My Sky — If Equipped............137
▫Removing And Installing Panels...........139
▫Bag For Housing Panels — If Equipped......145
▫Emergency Open/Close.................148
HOOD..............................150
LIFTGATE...........................152
▫Opening............................152▫Closing.............................155
▫Cargo Area Features....................156
INTERNAL EQUIPMENT.................163
▫Glove Compartment...................163
▫Sun Visors..........................164
▫Power Outlets.......................166
▫Power Inverter — If Equipped............168
▫Cigar Lighter — Optional................169
▫Ashtray — Optional....................170
▫Front Armrest.......................171
▫Cupholders.........................172
▫Handle Grip.........................173
ROOF LUGGAGE RACK — IF EQUIPPED. . . .174
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KEYS
Your vehicle uses either a key start ignition system or
keyless ignition system. The key start ignition system
consists of a Key Fob with a Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)
transmitter and an Ignition Node Module (IGNM). The
keyless ignition system consists of a Key Fob with
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter and a Keyless
Ignition Node (KIN).
Key Fob With Remote Control
The Key Fob with Remote Control contains a Remote
Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter. The RKE system allows
you to lock or unlock the doors and liftgate or activate the
Panic Alarm from distances up to approximately 66 ft (20
m) using a handheld Key Fob with a RKE transmitter.
The RKE transmitter does not need to be pointed at the
vehicle to activate the system.
NOTE:In the ON/RUN position, the LOCK button is
disabled. Only the UNLOCK button is enabled.Vehicles With Keyless Enter-N-Go
Keyless Enter-N-Go Key Fob
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Key Fob With Remote Control And Integrated Vehicle
Key
The Key Fob With Remote Control contains the RKE
transmitter with an integrated vehicle key. To use the
vehicle key, simply push the vehicle key release button.
Keyless Enter-N-Go Key Fob Emergency Key Release
A — Emergency Key Release Button
B — Emergency Key 32 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE

General Information
The following regulatory statement applies to all radio
frequency (RF) devices equipped in this vehicle:This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules and
with Industry Canada licence-exempt RSS standard(s).
Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
1. This device may not cause harmful interference, and
2. This device must accept any interference received,
including interference that may cause undesired op-
eration.
NOTE:Changes or modifications not expressly approved
by the party responsible for compliance could void the
user ’s authority to operate the equipment.
To Unlock The Doors And Liftgate
The driver ’s door may be unlocked by inserting the
vehicle key into the exterior driver’s door lock cylinder.
To unlock all the doors, push the interior door unlock
button on the door panel.
Integrated Vehicle Key
1 — Vehicle Key
2 — Vehicle Key Release Button
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Push and release the UNLOCK button on the RKE
transmitter once to unlock the driver’s door or twice
within five seconds to unlock all doors and the liftgate.
The turn signal lights will flash to acknowledge the
unlock signal. The illuminated entry system will also
turn on.
1st Push Of Key Fob Unlocks
This feature lets you program the system to unlock either
the driver’s door or all doors on the first push of the
UNLOCK button on the RKE transmitter. To change the
current setting, refer to “Uconnect SETTINGS” in “Mul-
timedia” for further information.
NOTE:If the vehicle is equipped with Passive Entry,
refer to “Keyless Enter-N-Go” in “Getting To Know Your
Vehicle” for further information.To Lock The Doors And Liftgate
If equipped, the doors may be locked by inserting the
vehicle key into the exterior driver’s door lock cylinder.
Push and release the LOCK button on the RKE transmit-
ter to lock all doors and liftgate. The turn signal lights
will flash and the horn will chirp to acknowledge the
signal. Settings in radio can change to lights only, chirp
only, or both.
If the vehicle is equipped with Passive Entry, refer to
“Keyless Enter-N-Go” in “Getting To Know Your Ve-
hicle” for further information.
Key Fob With Remote Control And Integrated Vehicle
Key
If one or more doors are open, or the liftgate is open, the
doors will lock. This is signaled by a quick flash of the
turn signals.
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Vehicles With Keyless Enter-N-Go
If one or more doors are open, or the liftgate is open, the
doors will lock. The doors will unlock again only if the
key is inside the passenger compartment.
NOTE:
•The current setting can be changed within the Elec-
tronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) menu or in
the Uconnect Settings so that the system will allow/
inhibit the ability to lock the doors when one or more
of them are open.
•For more information, refer to “Multi-Functional Dis-
play (EVIC)” in “Getting To Know Your Instrument
Panel,” subsection “Electronic Vehicle Information
Center (EVIC)/ Driver Information Display (DID),” or
“Uconnect Settings” in “Multimedia.”Replacing The Battery In The Key Fob With
Remote Control
The recommended replacement battery is one CR2032
battery.
NOTE:
•Perchlorate Material — special handling may apply.
See www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate
•Do not touch the battery terminals that are on the back
housing or the printed circuit board.
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Key Fob With Remote Control
1. Separating RKE halves requires screw removal (if
equipped) and gently prying the two halves of the
RKE transmitter apart using a screwdriver or similar
tool. Make sure not to damage the seal during re-
moval.
Integrated Vehicle Key Battery Removal
A — RKE Transmitter 36 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE

2. Remove the battery by turning the back cover over
(battery facing downward) and tapping it lightly on a
solid surface such as a table or similar surface. Then,
replace the battery.
When replacing the battery, match the + sign on the
battery to the + sign on the inside of the battery clip,
located on the back cover. Avoid touching the new
battery with your fingers. Skin oils may cause battery
deterioration. If you touch a battery, clean it with rubbing
alcohol.
Integrated Vehicle Key Battery Removal
B — Battery
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Separating Keyless Enter-N-Go Transmitter Case
1. Remove the emergency key by sliding the mechanical
latch on the back of the RKE transmitter sideways
with your thumb. Then, pull the key out with your
other hand.
2. Separating RKE halves requires screw removal (if
equipped) and gently prying the two halves of the
RKE transmitter apart with the emergency key. Make
sure not to damage the seal during removal.
Separating Keyless Enter-N-Go Transmitter Case
A — RKE Transmitter 38 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE