alternator JEEP RENEGADE 2023 Owners Manual

GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE 51

F94 Fuse 15A Blue Instrument Panel Power Outlet

POWER INVERTER — IF EQUIPPED
There is a 115 Volt, 150 Watt Power Inverter outlet
located on the back of the center console to
convert DC current to AC current. The Power
Inverter can power cellular phones, electronics
and other low power devices requiring up to

150 Watts. Certain video game consoles will
excee d

this power limit, as will most power tools.
115 Volt Power Inverter

The Power Inverter will automatically turn on and
off wh e

n a device is plugged in or removed.
In order for the Power Inverter to work, the engine
must b
e running and there must be no faults
detected with the alternator.
The Power Inverter is designed with built-in
overloa d

protection. If the power rating of
150 Watts is exceeded, the Power Inverter will
a utomat

ically shut down. Once the electrical
device has been removed from the Power Inverter
it will automatically reset. To avoid overloading the
circuit, check the power ratings on electrical
devices prior to using the Power Inverter.
CAUTION!
Many accessories that can be plugged in draw
power from the vehicle's battery, even when
not in use (i.e., cellular phones, etc.). Eventu -
ally, if plugged in long enough, the vehicle's
batte r

y will discharge sufficiently to degrade
battery life and/or prevent the engine from
starting.
Accessories that draw higher power (i.e.,
coolers, vacuum cleaners, lights, etc.) will
degrade the battery even more quickly. Only
use these intermittently and with greater
caution.
After the use of high power draw accessories,
or long periods of the vehicle not being started
(with accessories still plugged in), the vehicle
must be driven a sufficient length of time to
allow the generator to recharge the vehicle's
battery.
2

278 IN CASE OF EMERGENCY
REPLACING THE SEALANT
NOTE:
Replace the sealant canister prior to the expiration
date a
t an authorized dealer.

Tire Service Kit Expiration Date Location

JUMP STARTING
If your vehicle has a discharged battery it can be
jump started using a set of jumper cables and a
battery in another vehicle or by using a portable
battery booster pack. Jump starting can be
dangerous if done improperly so please follow the
procedures in this section carefully.
NOTE:
When using a portable battery booster pack follow
the m a
nufacturer’s operating instructions and
precautions.
PREPARATIONS FOR JUMP START
The battery in your vehicle is located in the front of
the engine compartment, behind the left headlight
assembly.
NOTE:
The positive (+) ba t tery post is covered with a
protective cap. Lift up on the cap to gain access to
the positive (+) battery post.

Positive (+) Battery Post

See below steps to prepare for jump starting:

1. Apply the Electric Park Brake, shift the auto m

atic transmission into PARK (P)
(manual transmission in NEUTRAL) and place
the ignition OFF.

2. Turn off the heater, radio, and all electrical acces
sories.
WARNING!
Store the sealant canister in its special compart -
ment, away from sources of heat. Failure to fol -
low this WARNING may result in sealant canister
r uptur

e and serious injury or death.
WARNING!
Do not attempt jump starting if the battery is fro -
zen. It could rupture or explode and cause per -
sonal injury.
CAUTION!

Do not use a portable battery booster pack or any
other booster source with a system voltage
greater than 12 Volts or damage to the battery,
starter motor, alternator or electrical system may
occur.