Defrosters
Check operation by selecting the defrost mode and place
the blower control on high speed. You should feel the air
directed against the windshield.
Safety Checks You Should Make Outside The
Vehicle
Tires
Examine tires for excessive tread wear or uneven wear
patterns. Check for stones, nails, glass, or other objects
lodged in the tread. Inspect for tread cuts or sidewall
cracks. Check wheel nuts for tightness and tires (includ-
ing spare) for proper pressure.
Lights
Have someone observe the operation of all exterior lights
while you work the controls. Check turn signal and high
beam indicator lights on the instrument panel.
Fluid Leaks
Check area under vehicle after overnight parking for fuel,
coolant, oil or other fluid leaks. Also, if gasoline fumes
are detected, the cause should be located and corrected
immediately.
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Instrument Panel and Interior Lights
When the multi-function control lever is in the parklight,
or headlight position, rotating the center portion of the
lever up and down will increase and decrease the bright-
ness (dimmer control) of the instrument panel lights. Full
daytime brightness on all electronic displays (odometer,
overhead console, radio, and climate control) is obtained
by rotating the center portion of the control to the first
detent above the dimmer range. Rotating the control to
the second detent above the dimmer range turns the
interior lights on. Rotating the control to the “Off”
(extreme bottom) position disables all the interior lights,
even when the doors and liftgate are open. While in the
“Off” position the instrument panel lighting is at the
lowest light level and may not be suitable for night
driving.
Daytime Running Lights — If Equipped
The high beam headlights come on at a low intensity
level after the engine has started. The lights remain on
until the ignition switch is turned OFF or the parking
brake is engaged. The headlight switch must be used for
normal night time driving.
Lights-On Reminder
A chime will sound if the driver’s door is left open, and
the headlights or parking lights are left on.
Fog Lights — If Equipped
The front fog light switch is located in the multi-
function control lever. To activate the fog lights,
turn on the park or low beam headlights and pull
out the end of the lever. The “Fog Light Indicator Light”
will illuminate when the fog lights are on.
NOTE:The fog lights will only operate with the park
lights or the headlights on low beam. Selecting high
beam headlights will turn off the fog lights.
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Turn Signals
Move the multi-function control lever up or down and
the arrows on each side of the instrument cluster flash to
show proper operation of the front and rear turn signal
lights. You can signal a lane change by moving the lever
partially up or down without moving beyond the detent.
If either light flashes at a very fast rate, check for a
defective outside light bulb. If an indicator fails to light
when the lever is moved, it would suggest that the fuse
or indicator is defective.
NOTE:A tone will chime if the turn signals are left on
for more than 2 miles (3.2 km).
High Beam Switch
Pull the multi-function control lever towards you to
switch the headlights to HIGH beam. Pull the multi-
function control lever a second time to switch the head-
lights to LOW beam. The “High Beam Indicator Light”
will illuminate when the high beams are on.
Passing Light
You can signal another vehicle with your headlights by
lightly pulling the multi-function control lever toward
the steering wheel. This will cause the headlights to turn
on at high beam and remain on until the lever is released.
The “High Beam Indicator Light” will illuminate when
the high beams are on.
Interior Lights
The overhead lights will come on when a door is opened,
and when the rotating ring on the multi-function control
lever is in a position other than OFF. They may also be
turned on by rotating the control for the dimmer switch
on the multi-function control lever fully upward or by
pressing the “Unlock” button on the keyfob.
The overhead lights will automatically turn off in about 8
minutes if a door is left open or the dimmer control is left
in the dome light position. Turn the ignition switch ON to
restore the overhead light operation.
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INSTRUMENT CLUSTER DESCRIPTION
1. Tachometer
Indicates the permissible engine revolutions-per-minute
for each gear range. Before reaching the red area, ease up
on the accelerator to prevent engine damage.
2. Turn Signal Indicator Light
The arrows will flash in unison with the exterior
turn signals, when using the multi-function control
lever. A chime will sound if the turn signals are left on
continuously for 2 miles (3 km) until they are deacti-
vated.
3. High Beam Indicator Light
This light shows that the headlights are on high
beam. Pull the multi-function control lever to-
wards the steering wheel to switch the headlights from
high to low beam.4. Speedometer
Indicates vehicle speed.
5. Tire Pressure Monitoring Telltale Light
Each tire, including the spare (if provided),
should be checked monthly when cold and
inflated to the inflation pressure recommended
by the vehicle manufacturer on the vehicle
placard or tire inflation pressure label. (If your vehicle
has tires of a different size than the size indicated on the
vehicle placard or tire inflation pressure label, you should
determine the proper tire inflation pressure for those
tires.)
As an added safety feature, your vehicle has been
equipped with a tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS)
that illuminates a ’Tire Pressure Monitoring Telltale
Light” when one or more of your tires is significantly
under-inflated. Accordingly, when the “Tire Pressure
Monitoring Telltale Light” illuminates, you should stop
166 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL
FUSE PANEL
Interior Fuses
The fuse panel is on the left side of the instrument panel.
A label is attached to the fuse panel cover to identify each
fuse for ease of replacement.
Cavity Fuse Description
1 15 Amp Blue Horn Relay, Power Sunroof
Relay, Power Window Relay
2 10 Amp Red Rear Fog Lights (Export Only)
3 20 Amp Yel-
lowCigar Lighter
4 10 Amp Red Headlight Low Beam Right
5 10 Amp Red Headlight Low Beam Left
6 20 Amp Yel-
lowBody Control Module/Power
Door Locks
7 10 Amp Red Left Park Light/Left Tail
Lamp/License Plate Lamp
8 Spare
9 10 Amp Red Right Park Light/RightTail
Lamp/License Plate Lamp/
Cluster
10 Spare
11 15 Amp Blue Flasher
Fuse Panel
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Cavity Fuse Description
12 15 Amp Blue Stop Lights
13 10 Amp Red Body Control Module/CMTC/
Cluster/Pass. Airbag On,Off
Indicator, Auto Daylight
Mirror/Light Bar Switch (Ren-
egade Only)
14 10 Amp Red PDC Fuel Pump/AC Clutch,
Starter Relay/Engine
Controller/Transmission Con-
troller (Diesel Only)
15 Spare
16 20 Amp Yel-
lowPower Outlet (Rear)
17 15 Amp Blue Rear Wiper
18 20 Amp Yel-
lowRadio Choke & Relay
19 20 Amp Yel-
lowFrt Fog Lights/Trailer Tow
Stop and Turn LightsCavity Fuse Description
20 Spare
21 10 Amp Red Radio
22 20 Amp Yel-
lowPower Sunroof Relay/Antenna
Module (Export Only)
23 Spare
24 10 Amp Red PDC Blower Motor
25 10 Amp Red Heated Seat Switches/HVAC
Control Head/Trailer Tow Bat-
tery Charge
26 10 Amp Red Headlight High Beam Right
27 10 Amp Red Headlight High Beam Left
28 Spare
29 10 Amp Red Heated Mirrors/Rear Window
Defroster Indicator
30 15 Amp Blue Heated Seat Module
31 Spare
354 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE
LATCH
(Lower Anchors and Tether for CHildren)..... 68,69
Lead Free Gasoline...................... 273
LifeofTires ............................ 258
Lights............................. 117,361
Airbag............................ 64,173
Anti-Lock........................... 168
Back-Up............................. 365
Battery Saver......................... 117
Brake Assist Warning.................132,175
Brake Warning........................ 171
Bulb Replacement...................... 362
Cargo .............................. 154
Center Mounted Stop................... 365
Cruise .............................. 170
Daytime Running...................... 118
Dimmer Switch, Headlight............. 117,119
Dome.............................. 134Electronic Stability Program (ESP)
Indicator...........................130,175
Electronic Throttle Control Warning......... 174
Fog ............................. 118,364
Four-Wheel Drive Indicator............... 167
Fuses............................... 353
Hazard Warning Flasher................. 302
Headlight Switch...................... 117
Headlights........................... 362
High Beam Indicator.................... 166
Instrument Cluster................... 117,118
Interior........................... 118,119
Lights On Reminder.................... 118
Low Fuel............................ 173
Malfunction Indicator (Check Engine)........ 168
Map Reading......................... 120
Oil Pressure.......................... 170
Passing............................. 119
Reading............................. 134
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