ignition JEEP RENEGADE 2023 Owner's Manual

42 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE
WINDSHIELD WIPER OPERATION
Rotate the windshield wiper knob to one of the two
detent positions for intermittent settings, the third
detent for low wiper operation and the fourth for
high wiper operation.
Windshield Washer Operation
To use the washer, pull the lever toward you and
hold w h

ile spray is desired. If the lever is pulled
while in the intermittent setting, the wipers will turn
on and operate for several wipe cycles after the
lever is released, and then resume the intermittent
interval previously selected.
If the lever is pulled while the wipers are in the off
positi on

, the wipers will operate for several wipe
cycles, then turn off. Mist
Use this feature when weather conditions make
occasi
on

al usage of the wipers necessary. Push
the lever upward to the MIST position and release
for a single wiping cycle.
NOTE:
The Mist feature does not activate the washer
pump;
therefore, no washer fluid will be sprayed on
the windshield. The wash function must be used in
order to spray the windshield with washer fluid.
For information on wiper care and replacement,
see Ú p

age 297 .
RAIN SENSING WIPERS — IF EQUIPPED
This feature senses rain or snow fall on the
windshield and automatically activates the wipers.
Rotate the end of the multifunction lever to one of
two detent positions to activate this feature.
The sensitivity of the system can be adjusted with
the mu

ltifunction lever. Wiper delay position one is
the least sensitive, and wiper delay position two is
the most sensitive. Place the wiper switch in the O
(off) position when not using the system.
NOTE:
If the end of the multifunction lever rotates from off
to the
first intermittent setting or from the first
intermittent setting to the second intermittent
setting, the wipers will perform a round up to clean
the windshield.
Rain Sensor

NOTE:
The Rain Sensing feature will not operate when
the wiper switch is in the low or high-speed posi
-
tion.
The Rain Sensing feature may not function prop -
erly when ice or dried salt water is present on
t h e
w
i
ndshield.
Use of Rain-X or products containing wax or sili-
cone may reduce Rain Sensing performance.
The Rain Sensing feature can be turned on or off
through Uconnect Settings Ú page 133.
The Rain Sensing system has protection features
f or the

wiper blades and arms, and will not operate
under the following conditions:
Change In Ignition Position — If the vehicle is in
Rain Sensing mode and the ignition is cycled
from OFF to ON, the auto wiper will be
WARNING!
Sudden loss of visibility through the windshield
could lead to a collision. You might not see other
vehicles or other obstacles. To avoid sudden
icing of the windshield during freezing weather,
warm the windshield with the defroster before
and during windshield washer use.

GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE 43
suppressed until vehicle speed is greater than
3 mph (5 km/h), or the wiper switch is moved
out of a
nd back into the Intermittent wipe posi -
tion.
Transmission In NEUTRAL Position — The Rain
Sensing system will not operate if the NEUTRAL
gear is selected at speeds of 3 mph (5 km/h) or
less u

nless the wiper switch is moved or the
gear selector is moved out of NEUTRAL.
Remote Start Mode Inhibit — On vehicles
equipped with the Remote Start system, Rain
Sensing wipers are not operational when the
vehicle is in the Remote Start mode. Once the
operator is in the vehicle and has placed the
ignition switch in the ON/RUN position, Rain
Sensing wiper operation can resume, if it has
been selected, and no other inhibit conditions
(mentioned previously) exist.
REAR WINDOW WIPER/WASHER
The rear wiper/washer controls are located on the
windshield wiper/washer lever on the right side of
the steering column. The rear wiper/washer is
operated by rotating a switch, located at the
middle of the lever.
NOTE:
If the front wiper is moving and the vehicle is
shift e
d in REVERSE, the rear wiper will perform one
round up to clean the rear window. Rotate the center portion of the lever
upward to the first detent for intermittent
operat
i

on and to the second detent for
continuous rear wiper operation. If the
front wiper is set to Automatic mode (on the wiper
lever as well as enabled through Uconnect
Settings), placing the rear wiper in an intermittent
position will cause the front and rear wipers to sync
up. Turning the front wipers off will cause the rear
wipers to also stop.
To use the washer, push the lever
forward and hold while spray is desired. If
the l e

ver is pushed while the wiper is in
the off position, the wiper will operate for
several wipe cycles, then turn off.
If the lever is pushed while in the intermittent
settin
g, the wiper will turn on and operate for
several wipe cycles after the end of the lever is
released, and then resume the intermittent
interval previously selected.
NOTE:
As a protective measure, the pump will stop if the
switc h
is held for more than 30 seconds. Once the
lever is released, the pump will resume normal
operation.
WINDSHIELD WIPER DE-ICER —
I
F EQUIPPED
Your vehicle may be equipped with a Windshield
Wiper De-Icer feature that may be activated under
the following conditions:
Activation By Front Defrost — The Windshield
Wiper De-Icer will be activated automatically in
the case of a cold weather manual start with full
front defrost, and the ambient temperature is
below 40°F (4.4°C).
CAUTION!
Failure to follow these cautions can cause
damage to the heating elements:
Use care when washing the inside of the rear
window. Do not use abrasive window cleaners
on the interior surface of the window. Use a
soft cloth and a mild washing solution, wiping
parallel to the heating elements. Labels can
be peeled off after soaking with warm water.
Do not use scrapers, sharp instruments, or
abrasive window cleaners on the interior
surface of the window.
Keep all objects a safe distance from the
window.
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44 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE
Activation By Rear Defrost — The Windshield
Wiper De-Icer will be activated automatically
when the rear defrost is turned on and the
ambient temperature is below 40°F (4.4°C).
Activation By Remote Start Operation — When
Remote Start is active and the outside ambient
temperature is less than 40°F (4.4°C), the
Windshield Wiper De-Icer will activate. Exiting
Remote Start will resume its previous operation.
If the Windshield Wiper De-Icer was active, the
timer and operation will continue Ú page 133.
Auto-On Rear Window Defroster/Windshield Wiper
De-Ic e

r — If Equipped
When placing the vehicle’s ignition in the ON/RUN
position
, the Rear Window Defroster and
Windshield Wiper De-Icer will automatically turn on
when the outside ambient temperature is less than
40°F (4.4°C).
The Rear Window Defroster and Windshield Wiper
De-Ic e

r automatically turn off after approximately
20 minutes. To manually shut the defroster/
windsh
ield off, push the Rear Defrost button.
Auto On can be enabled or disabled through the
Uconnec
t Settings Ú page 133.
CLIMATE CONTROLS
The Climate Control system allows you to regulate
the temperature, air flow, and direction of air
circulating throughout the vehicle. The controls are located on the touchscreen (if equipped) and on
the instrument panel below the radio.
AUTOMATIC CLIMATE CONTROL
D
ESCRIPTIONS AND FUNCTIONS

Uconnect 4C NAV with 8.4-inch Display Automatic Climate
Controls

MAX A/C Button
Press and release the MAX A/C button on
the touchscreen to change the current
se t
ti
n
g to the coldest output of air. The
MAX A/C indicator illuminates when MAX
A/C is on. Pressing the button again will cause the
MAX A/C operation to exit.
NOTE:
The MAX A/C button is only available on the touch -
screen.
A/C Button
Press and release the A/C button on the
touchscreen, or push the button on the
facep l
ate to change the current setting.
The A/C indicator illuminates when A/C is
ON.
The Air Conditioning (A/C) button allows the
operator
to manually activate or deactivate the air
conditioning system. When the air conditioning
system is turned on, dehumidified air will flow
through the outlets into the cabin.
If your air conditioning performance seems lower
than e

xpected, check the front of the A/C
condenser (located in front of the radiator), for an
accumulation of dirt or insects. Clean with a gentle
water spray from the front of the radiator and
through the condenser. If the problem persists,
please contact an authorized dealer.
Recirculation Button
Press and release this button on the
touchscreen, or push the button on the
f a c
e p
l
ate, to change the system between
recirculation mode and outside air mode.
The Recirculation indicator and the A/C indicator
illuminate when the Recirculation button is
pressed. Recirculation can be used when outside
conditions such as smoke, odors, dust, or high
humidity are present. Recirculation can be used in
all modes. Recirculation may be unavailable

50 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE
USB/AUX CONTROL
This feature allows an external device to be
plugged into the USB port or AUX Jack.

Front USB Port And AUX Jack

Located below the heating ventilation and air
condit i

oning controls is the front USB port and AUX
jack.
Rear Center Console USB Port
Located on the rear of the center console is a
s econd

USB port.
NOTE:
Depending on vehicle configuration, the USB port
may b e
charge only, or media file capable.
Rear Center Console USB (Charge Only) Port — If Equipped

POWER OUTLETS
The front power outlet is located under the center
stack of the instrument panel. It only operates with
the ignition in the ON/RUN position. The power
outlet can power mobile phones, electronics and
other low power devices.

12 Volt Power Outlet
Models equipped with the optional "Smoker Kit”,
will h

ave a cigar lighter instead of the power outlet
Ú page 52.
1 — USB Port
2 — AUX Port
WARNING!
To avoid serious injury or death:
Only devices designed for use in this type of
outlet should be inserted into any 12 Volt
outlet.
Do not touch with wet hands.
Close the lid when not in use and while driving
the vehicle.
If this outlet is mishandled, it may cause an
electric shock and failure.
CAUTION!
Do not connect devices with power higher than
180 Watts (15 Amps) to the socket. Do not
damage the socket by using unsuitable
adaptors. If the 180 Watt (15 Amp) power rating
is exceeded the fuse protecting the system will
need to be replaced.

GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE 53
The passenger door windows can also be operated
by using the single window controls on the
passenger door trim panel. The window controls
will operate only when the ignition is in the ACC or
ON/RUN position.
NOTE:
The power window switches will remain active for
up to t
hree minutes after the ignition is placed in
the OFF position. Opening either front door will
cancel this feature.
AUTOMATIC WINDOW FEATURES
Auto-Down Feature
The driver and front passenger door power window
switc h

es have an Auto-Down feature. Push the
window switch down for a short period of time,
then release, and the window will go down
automatically.
To stop the window from going all the way down
durin g

the Auto-Down operation, pull up on the
switch briefly.
Auto-Up Feature With Anti-Pinch Protection
Lift the window switch up for a short period of time
a nd re

lease; the window will go up automatically.
To stop the window from going all the way up
during
the Auto-Up operation, push down on the
switch briefly.
To close the window part way, lift the window
switc h

briefly and release it when you want the
window to stop.
If the window runs into any obstacle during
auto-c l

osure, it will reverse direction and then go
back down. Remove the obstacle and use the
window switch again to close the window.
NOTE:
Any impact due to rough road conditions may
trigg e
r the auto-reverse function unexpectedly
during auto-closure. If this happens, pull the switch
lightly and hold to close the window manually.
RESET AUTO-UP
Should the Auto-Up feature stop working, the
window probably needs to be reset. To reset
Auto-Up:

1. Pull the window switch up to close the window comp l

etely and continue to hold the switch up
for an additional two seconds after the
window is closed.

2. Push the window switch down firmly to open the w
indow completely and continue to hold
the switch down for an additional two seconds
after the window is fully open.
WARNING!
Never leave children unattended in a vehicle,
and do not let children play with power windows.
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 Key -
less Enter ‘n Go™ in the ACC or ON/RUN posi -
tion. Occupants, particularly unattended
c hildr

en, can become entrapped by the windows
while operating the power window switches.
Such entrapment may result in serious injury or
death.
WARNING!
There is no anti-pinch protection when the
window is almost closed. To avoid personal
injury be sure to clear your arms, hands, fingers
and all objects from the window path before
closing.
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54 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE
WINDOW LOCKOUT SWITCH
The window lockout switch on the driver's door trim
panel allows you to disable the window controls on
the rear passenger doors. To disable the window
controls, push and release the window lockout
switch (the indicator light on the switch will turn
on). To enable the window controls, push and
release the window lockout switch again (the
indicator light on the switch will turn off).

Power Window Lockout Switch

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, 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.
DUAL PANE PANORAMIC POWER SUNROOF
WITH POWER SHADE — IF EQUIPPED
The power sunroof switches are located between
the sun visors on the overhead console.

Power Sunroof Switches

1 — Power Sunshade Open/Close
2 — Power Sunroof Open/Close
3 — Venting Sunroof
WARNING!
Never leave children unattended in a vehicle,
or with access to an unlocked vehicle. Never
leave the key fob in or near the vehicle, or in a
location accessible to children. Do not leave
the ignition of a vehicle equipped with Keyless
Enter ‘n Go™ in the ON/RUN position. Occu -
pants, particularly unattended children, can
b ecom e

entrapped by the power sunroof while
operating the power sunroof switch. Such
entrapment may result in serious injury or
death.
In a collision, there is a greater risk of being
thrown from a vehicle with an open sunroof.
You could also be seriously injured or killed.
Always fasten your seat belt properly and
make sure all passengers are also properly
secured.
Do not allow small children to operate the
sunroof. Never allow your fingers, other body
parts, or any object, to project through the
sunroof opening. Injury may result.

GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE 55
OPENING AND CLOSING THE SUNROOF
To retract the sunroof to the open position, push
the Open/Close switch and the sunroof will fully
open. The sunroof can be stopped in any position
by pushing/pulling the switch a second time while
opening.
To close the sunroof completely, pull the Open/
Close s

witch and the sunroof will fully close. The
sunroof can be stopped in any position by pushing/
pulling the switch a second time while it is closing.
VENTING SUNROOF
To vent the sunroof push the vent switch.
NOTE:
The vent switch has the automatic function only at
the op e
ning of the sunroof. During the closing of
the sunroof, the switch must be held until closed.
OPENING AND CLOSING THE POWER
S
UNSHADE
Express Open/Close
Push the shade switch for about one-half second
and t h

e shade will automatically open. During the
automatic open operation, any movement of the
shade switch will stop the shade. Pull the shade switch for about one-half second
and t
h

e shade will automatically close. During the
automatic close operation, any movement of the
shade switch will stop the shade.
Manual Open/Close
To open the shade part way, push the shade switch
brief l

y and release.
To close the shade part way, pull the shade switch
briefl
y and release.
NOTE:
The sunroof and the shade controls will operate
only when the ignition is in the ON/RUN posi -
tion.
If the Remote Start functionality is active, it is
not possible to move the sunroof.
PINCH PROTECT FEATURE
This feature will detect an obstruction in the
opening of the sunroof during Express Close
operation. If an obstruction in the path of the
sunroof is detected, the sunroof will automatically
retract. Remove the obstruction if this occurs.
WARNING!
Do not let children play with the sunroof.
Never leave children unattended in a vehicle,
or with access to an unlocked vehicle. Do not
leave the key fob in or near the vehicle, and do
not leave the ignition of a vehicle equipped
with Keyless Enter ‘n Go™ in the ACC or ON/
RUN position. Occupants, particularly unat -
tended children, can become entrapped by
the p ow

er sunroof while operating the power
sunroof switch. Such entrapment may result
in serious injury or death.
In a collision, there is a greater risk of being
thrown from a vehicle with an open sunroof.
You could also be severely injured or killed.
Always fasten your seat belt properly and
make sure all passengers are properly
secured.
Do not allow small children to operate the
sunroof. Never allow your fingers, other body
parts, or any object to project through the
sunroof opening. Injury may result.
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64 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER DESCRIPTIONS

1. Tachometer

Indicates the engine speed in revolutions
per minute (RPM x 1000).
2. Instrument Cluster Display
The instrument cluster display features a
driver interactive display Ú page 64.
3. Speedometer
Indicates vehicle speed.
4. T emperature Gauge
The temperature gauge shows engine
coolant temperature. Any reading within the
normal range indicates that the engine
cooling system is operating satisfactorily.
The gauge will likely indicate a higher
temperature when driving in hot weather or
up mountain grades. It should not be
allowed to exceed the upper limits of the
normal operating range. 5. Fuel Gauge
The fuel gauge shows the level of fuel in the
fuel tank when the ignition is in the ON/RUN
position.
 The fuel pump symbol points to the
side of the vehicle where the fuel
d oor
is

located.
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER DISPLAY
Your vehicle is equipped with an instrument cluster
display, which offers useful information to the
driver. With the ignition in the OFF position,
opening/closing of a door will activate the display
for viewing, and display the total miles, or
kilometers, in the odometer. Your instrument
cluster display is designed to display important
information about your vehicle’s systems and
features. Using a driver interactive display located on the instrument panel, your instrument cluster
display can show you how systems are working and
give you warnings when they aren’t. The steering
wheel mounted controls allow you to scroll through
and enter the main menus and submenus. You can
access the specific information you want and
make selections and adjustments.
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER DISPLAY
L
OCATION AND CONTROLS
The instrument cluster display features a driver
interactive display that is located in the instrument
cluster.

Instrument Cluster Display Location

WARNING!
A hot engine cooling system is dangerous. You or
others could be badly burned by steam or boiling
coolant. You may want to call an authorized
dealer for service if your vehicle overheats.
CAUTION!
Driving with a hot engine cooling system could
damage your vehicle. If the temperature gauge
reads “H” pull over and stop the vehicle. Idle the
vehicle with the air conditioner turned off until
the pointer drops back into the normal range. If
the pointer remains on the “H”, turn the engine
off immediately and call an authorized dealer for
service.
1 — Instrument Cluster Display Locations
2 — Instrument Cluster Display Controls

GETTING TO KNOW YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 65
Setting the system allows the driver to select
information by pushing the following buttons
mounted on the steering wheel:

Instrument Cluster Display Control Buttons

Left Arrow Button
Push the l
eft a
rr
ow
button to return to the main
menu from an info screen or submenu item.
Up Arrow Button
Push and release the u
p a
rr
ow
button to scroll
upward through the main menu.
Right Arrow Button
Push and release the right
arrow button to
access the information screens or submenu
screens of a main menu item.
Down Arrow Button
Push and release the d
ow n

a r
r
ow button to
scroll downward through the main menu.
OK Button
Push the O
K b
ut
t
on to access/select the infor -
mation screens or submenu screens of a main
menu i
tem. Push and hold the OK button for one
second to reset displayed/selected features
that can be reset.
OIL CHANGE RESET
Oil Change Due
Your vehicle is equipped with an engine oil change
indic a

tor system. The “Oil Change Due” message
will display in the instrument cluster display for five
seconds after a single chime has sounded to
indicate the next scheduled oil change interval.
The engine oil change indicator system is duty
cycle based, which means the engine oil change
interval may fluctuate, dependent upon your
personal driving style. Unless reset, this message will continue to display
each
t

ime the ignition is cycled to the ON or RUN
position. To reset the oil change indicator system
(after performing the scheduled maintenance),
refer to the following procedure:

1. Without pushing the brake pedal, push the ENGI N

E START/STOP button and cycle the
ignition to the ON/RUN position (do not start
the engine).

2. Fully push the accelerator pedal, slowly, three times
within 10 seconds.
3. Without pushing the brake pedal, push the ENGIN
E START/STOP button once to return the
ignition to the OFF position.
NOTE:
If the indicator message illuminates when you start
the v e
hicle, the oil change indicator system did not
reset. See an authorized dealer to have the oil life
reset.
1 — Left Arrow Button
2 — Up Arrow Button
3 — Right Arrow Button
4 — Down Arrow Button
5 — OK Button
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GETTING TO KNOW YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 67
Audio
Push and release the up or down arrow
button until the Audio menu title is displayed in the
instr u
ment cluster display.
Stored Messages
Push and release the up or down arrow
button until the Messages Menu Icon is highlighted
in th e
instrument cluster display. This feature
shows the number of stored warning messages.
Pushing the left
or right arrow button will
all ow

you to scroll through the stored messages.
Screen Setup
This menu item allows you to change the position
of the information on the display.
Display Gears (Vehicles With Reconfigurable
Multi-
Functional Display And Automatic
Transmission)
By selecting this item, you can select the display
mode, t

he particulars relating to the automatic
transmission, and choose between the following
options:
“Single digit”
The right side of the display will show the letter
concer n

ing the automatic transmission gear
selector (P,R,N or D) position. After approxi -
mately two seconds, the letter will be displayed
in a c

entral position.
“Full PRND”
The letters PRND will display on the right side,
the p o

sition assumed by the gear selector will
be highlighted in the display. During the opera -
tion in sequential mode (“AutoStick”), in place
of the

letter D, the gear will be will be displayed.
In The Upper Left/Top Right
The information relating to the following can be
displ a

yed:
External temperature
Ignition Button — If Equipped
Compass — If Equipped
Date (Month/Day)
Time (Hours/Minutes)
In the central area of the display, you can view all
of t
h e


information listed above as well as the
following:
Compass — If Equipped
Speed Display — If Equipped
Date (Day/Month/Year)
Time
Compass — If Equipped
Ignition Button — If Equipped
External Temp — If equipped
Menu Item
Distance Traveled A (Trip A)
Distance Traveled B (Trip B)
Restore Default Settings
Selecting this item, and you can reset and restore
t he de

fault settings.
Settings
This menu item allows you to change the settings
for the following:
Display
Units
Clock and Date
Security
Safety and Assistance
Lights
Doors and Locks
NOTE:
Some items may be displayed and managed
throug h
the Uconnect system.
Vehicles Equipped With Multi-functional Display
Reconfi
gurable:
The following menu/submenu items are available
in the
cluster display.
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