JEEP RENEGADE 2017 1.G Owners Manual

4. Rotate and keep the key turned to the symbol to releasethe lock. 5. Pull the panel handle down and away from the stowed
position, unlocking the panel.
Rotating My Sky KeyUnlocking Panel Handle
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6. Remove the key from the latch key hole.7. Push panel up and away from latch to create a small
gap.
Removing Key
Push Panel Up
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8. Remove the panel from the outside of the vehicle.
9. Place the panel inside of the provided bag for storage inthe cargo area. Repeat the process for the rear panel.
NOTE: An air deflector is available on the Jeep accessory
line. This deflector may be used to avoid the “wind
buffeting” inside the vehicle, if the front panel is removed.
Installing Panel
NOTE: Rear panel must be installed before the front panel.
1. From outside the vehicle, place the panel on the slides. 2. Gently slide the front panel forward, or the rear panel
backwards.
3. Align the colored guide tabs to ensure the panel(s) close properly. Front panel is labeled with yellow guide tabs.
Rear panel is labeled with blue guide tabs.
Removing Panel
Guide Tabs
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4. From inside the vehicle, pull the handle down andtoward the stowed position, locking it into place.
5. Make sure that the panel has been properly refitted. From inside the passenger compartment, push upward
on the panel from the bottom, in order to verify that it is
properly latched to the clamping locks.
Closing Panel Handle
Push To Lock Panel
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Bag For Housing Panels — If Equipped
After the panels have been removed, store the roof panels
inside of the bag located inside the storage compartment.
NOTE:It is recommended to do this procedure outside of
the vehicle. For proper housing, proceed as follows:
1. Open the Roof Panel Bag and lift the panel dividers
toward the outside.
Roof Panel Bag
Panel Dividers
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2. Place the front panel into the bag and fold the paneldividers down.
3. Place the rear panel into the bag on top of dividers. 4. Close the bag and place it on the inside the cargo area.
5. Open the Velcro straps provided on the bag. Anchor
them firmly at the tie-down hooks located in the cargo
area.
First Panel In Storage Bag
Second Panel In Storage Bag
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NOTE:
•Do not load objects that weigh over 165 pounds (75 kg)
on top of the Roof Panel Bag.
• The bag is washable. Refer to the documentation that is
supplied with the bag.
Emergency Open/Close
If the Power My Sky switch fails, the retractable roof can be
operated manually as follows:
1. Remove the protective cap located on the inner lining.
Tie-Down Hook Locations
Tie-Down Straps
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2. Remove the Allen Key or My Sky Key that is supplied inthe tool bag in the cargo area.
3. Insert the Allen Key or My Sky Key into the key hole and turn it clockwise to open the roof or counter-
clockwise to close.CAUTION!
•When refitting panels, be careful to avoid fingers,
scarves, ties and items of clothing from getting
caught under the panels themselves.
• Do not open the roof in the presence of snow or ice.
There is risk of damage.
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, then 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.
HOOD
To Open The Hood
Two latches must be released to open the hood.
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1. Pull the hood release lever located under the driver ’sside of the instrument panel.
2. 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
1 — Safety Latch Location
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Remove the support rod from the locking tab and insert it
into the seat located on the underside of the hood. Be sure
the rod is locked into position.
To Close The Hood
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 12 inches (30 cm) from
the engine compartment and drop. Make sure that the
hood is completely closed.
Locking Tab
Support Rod And Seat
1 — Support Rod
2 — Support Rod Seat
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