JEEP RENEGADE LATITUDE 2017 Manual PDF

Front Defrost Mode
Air is directed through the windshield and side window demister outlets. Use this mode with
maximum blower and temperature settings for best windshield and side window defrosting.
NOTE:The air conditioning compressor operates in Mix or Defrost, even if the Air Condition-
ing (A/C) button is not pushed. This dehumidifies the air to help dry the windshield. To im-
prove fuel economy, use these modes only when required.

Panel Mode
Air is directed through the outlets in the instrument panel. These outlets can be adjusted to di-
rect airflow. The center instrument panel outlets can be adjusted so that they are directed to-
ward the rear seat passengers for maximum airflow to the rear.
Bi-Level Mode
Bi-Level Mode
Air comes from the instrument panel outlets and floor outlets. A slight amount of air is directed
through the defrost and side window demister outlets.
Floor Mode
Floor Mode
Air is directed through the floor outlets with a small amount flowing through the defrost and
side window demister outlets.
Mix Mode
Mix Mode
Air is directed through the floor, defrost, and side window demister outlets. This setting works
best in cold or snowy conditions that require extra heat to the windshield. This setting is good
for maintaining comfort while reducing moisture on the windshield.
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MAX A/C Setting
MAX A/C sets the system for maximum cooling performance. Rotate the driver temperature
control adjust knob counterclockwise for MAX A/C. Both driver and passenger temperature dis-
plays will show MAX A/C LO. In MAX A/C, the blower speed and mode position can be ad-
justed to desired user settings. Pressing other settings will cause the MAX A/C operation to
switch to the selected setting and MAX A/C to exit.

A/C Button
Push the A/C Control Button to change the current setting. The indicator illuminates when the
A/C is ON. Pushing the AUTO control button will cause the A/C operation to change to AUTO
mode and the A/C indicator will turn off.

MAX Defrost Button
Push the MAX Defrost button to change the current airflow setting to Defrost mode. The indica-
tor illuminates when this feature is on. Performing this function will cause the automatic climate
controls to change to manual mode. The blower speed increases to full (all LEDs on) when
MAX Defrost mode is selected, the air conditioning compressor is turned on (LED on), both
driver and passenger temperature controls are set to (HI), defrost mode is selected (LED on),
rear defroster is turned on (LED on) and the air recirculation is turned off (LED off). If the MAX
Defrost mode is turned off, the climate system will return to the previous setting.

Blower Control Knob
Blower control is used to regulate the amount of air forced through the climate system. Adjust-
ing the blower will cause the automatic mode to change to manual operation. The speeds can be
selected by rotating the Blower Control adjustment knob.
Windshield Mode
Windshield Mode
Air comes from the outlets directed at the windshield meant for defrosting, and side window
demisting. This setting works best in cold or snowy conditions that require extra heat to the
windshield.
Panel Mode
Panel Mode
Air comes from the outlets in the instrument panel. Each of these outlets can be individually
adjusted to direct the flow of air. The air vanes of the center outlets and outboard outlets can be
moved up and down or side to side to regulate airflow direction. There is a shut off wheel lo-
cated below the air vanes to shut off or adjust the amount of airflow from these outlets.
Floor Mode
Floor Mode
Air comes from the floor outlets. A slight amount of air is directed through the defrost and side
window demister outlets.
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Bi-Level Mode
Bi-Level Mode is obtained by pressing both the Panel Mode button and the Floor Mode button,
activating them both. Air comes from the instrument panel outlets and floor outlets. A slight
amount of air is directed through the defrost and side window demister outlets.
NOTE:Bi-Level Mode is designed under comfort conditions to provide cooler air out of the
panel outlets and warmer air from the floor outlets.
Mix Mode
Mix Mode
Mix Mode is obtained by pressing both the Windshield Mode button and the Floor Mode but-
ton, activating them both. Air is directed through the floor, defrost, and side window demister
outlets. This setting works best in cold or snowy conditions that require extra heat to the wind-
shield. This setting is good for maintaining comfort while reducing moisture on the windshield.