hood open JEEP RENEGADE 2016 1.G Owners Manual

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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Remote Start Cancel Message — If Equipped
The following messages will display in the instrument
cluster if the vehicle fails to remote start or exits remote
start prematurely:
•Remote Start Cancelled — Door Open
•Remote Start Cancelled — Hood Open
•Remote Start Cancelled — Fuel Low
•Remote Start Cancelled — Liftgate Open
•Remote Start Disabled — Start Vehicle To Reset
•Remote Start Cancelled — Too Cold
•Remote Start Cancelled — Time Expired
The message will stay active until the ignition is placed in
the MAR/RUN position.
How To Use Remote Start
All of the following conditions must be met before the
engine will remote start:
•Shift Lever in PARK
•Doors closed
•Hood closed
•Liftgate closed
•Hazard switch off
•Brake switch inactive (brake pedal not pushed)
•Battery at an acceptable charge level
•RKE PANIC button not pushed
•System not disabled from previous remote start event
•Vehicle alarm system indicator flashing
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HOOD
Opening
Two latches must be released to open the hood.
Pull the hood release lever located under the drivers side
of the instrument panel.Move to the outside of the vehicle and push the safety
latch release lever toward the passenger side of the
vehicle. The hood release lever is located behind the
center front edge of the hood.
Hood Release Lever
Safety Latch
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Closing
Hold up the hood with one hand and with the other hand
remove the support rod from its seat and reinsert it into
the locking tab.
Lower the hood to approximately 6 inches (15 cm) from
the engine compartment and drop it. Make sure that the
hood is completely closed.
CAUTION!
To prevent possible damage, do not slam the hood to
close it. Lower the hood until it is open approxi-
mately 6 inches (15 cm), and then drop it. This should
secure both latches. Never drive your vehicle unless
the hood is fully closed, with both latches engaged.
WARNING!
Be sure the hood is fully latched before driving your
vehicle. If the hood is not fully latched, it could open
when the vehicle is in motion and block your vision.
Failure to follow this warning could result in serious
injury or death.
LIFTGATE
Opening
To unlock the liftgate, use the Remote Keyless Entry
(RKE) transmitter or activate the power door lock
switches located on the driver door handle.
To open the liftgate, squeeze the electronic liftgate release
and pull the liftgate open with one fluid motion.
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Hood Open Warning Light
Red Telltale
LightWhat It Means
Hood Open Warning Light
This indicator will illuminate when the hood is ajar/open and not fully closed.
Liftgate Open Warning Light
Red Telltale
LightWhat It Means
Liftgate Open Warning Light
This indicator will turn when the liftgate is open.
NOTE:
If the vehicle is moving there will also be a single chime.
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NOTE:The positive battery post is covered with a
protective cap. Lift up on the cap to gain access to the
positive battery post.
WARNING!
•Take care to avoid the radiator cooling fan when-
ever the hood is raised. It can start anytime the
ignition switch is ON. You can be injured by
moving fan blades.
•Remove any metal jewelry such as rings, watch
bands and bracelets that could make an inadvertent
electrical contact. You could be seriously injured.
•Batteries contain sulfuric acid that can burn your
skin or eyes and generate hydrogen gas which is
flammable and explosive. Keep open flames or
sparks away from the battery.Proceed as follows:
1. Set the Electric Park Brake, shift the automatic trans-
mission into PARK (manual transmission in NEU-
TRAL) and turn the ignition to STOP/OFF.
2. Turn off the heater, radio, and all unnecessary electri-
cal accessories.
3. If using another vehicle to jump start the battery, park
the vehicle within the jumper cables reach, set the
parking brake and make sure the ignition is STOP/
OFF.
WARNING!
Do not allow vehicles to touch each other as this
could establish a ground connection and personal
injury could result.
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•You can also turn the temperature control to maximum
heat, the mode control to floor and the blower control
to high. This allows the heater core to act as a
supplement to the radiator and aids in removing heat
from the engine cooling system.
WARNING!
You or others can be badly burned by hot engine
coolant (antifreeze) or steam from your radiator. If
you see or hear steam coming from under the hood,
do not open the hood until the radiator has had time
to cool. Never try to open a cooling system pressure
cap when the radiator or coolant bottle is hot.
SHIFT LEVER OVERRIDE
If a malfunction occurs and the shift lever cannot be
moved out of the PARK position, you can use the
following procedure to temporarily move the shift lever:
1. Turn the engine OFF.
2. Apply the Electric Park Brake.
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WARNING!(Continued)
•You or others can be badly burned by hot engine
coolant (antifreeze) or steam from your radiator. If
you see or hear steam coming from under the hood,
do not open the hood until the radiator has had
time to cool. Never try to open a cooling system
pressure cap when the radiator is hot.
Coolant Checks
Check engine coolant (antifreeze) protection every 12
months (before the onset of freezing weather, where
applicable). If the engine coolant (antifreeze) is dirty or
rusty in appearance, the system should be drained,
flushed and refilled with fresh engine coolant (anti-
freeze). Check the front of the A/C condenser for any
accumulation of bugs, leaves, etc. If dirty, clean by gently
spraying water from a garden hose vertically down the
face of the condenser.
Cooling System — Drain, Flush And Refill
NOTE:Some vehicles require special tools to add coolant
properly. Failure to fill these systems properly could lead
to severe internal engine damage. If any coolant is
needed to be added to the system please contact your
local authorized dealer.
If the engine coolant (antifreeze) is dirty or contains
visible sediment, have an authorized dealer clean and
flush with OAT coolant (antifreeze) (conforming to
MS.90032).
Refer to the “Maintenance Schedule” for the proper
maintenance intervals.
Selection Of Coolant
Refer to “Fluids, Lubricants, And Genuine Parts” in the
“Technical Data” section for further information.
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