2014 JEEP RENEGADE headlights

THE KEYS
KEY WITH REMOTE
CONTROL
1)1)1)Metal insert A fig. 1 of the key operates:
❒the ignition device;
❒the door lock.
Press button B to open/close the metal
insert.
ELECTRONIC KEY(versions with "Keyless Enter-N-Go"
system)
On versions equipped with "Keyless
Enter-N-Go" system, the vehicle
features an electronic keyfig. 2, of
which two copies are provided.Briefly press button
: unlocking of
doors and luggage compartment, timed
switching-on of internal lights and
double flashing of direction indicators
(where provided).
Briefly press button
: lock of doors
and luggage compartment with roof
lights off and single flash of direction
indicators (where provided).
Press button
: remote opening of
the luggage compartment (to open the
luggage compartment press the button
twice in quick succession).
Press button
: remote switching
on of the main beam headlights, for
a maximum of 90 seconds.Pressing button
again or at the
end of the 90 seconds, the lights
switched on previously will go off (if the
parking light function was already
active it will remain so). If, when 90
seconds have passed, button
is
pressed, the main beam headlights and
the side lights will stay on for further
30 seconds.
REQUEST FOR
ADDITIONAL KEYS
Should a new key with remote control
or a new electronic key be necessary,
go to a Jeep Dealership, taking an
ID document and the vehicle ownership
documents.
WARNING
1)Press button B only with the key away
from your body, especially your eyes and
from objects which could get damaged
(e.g. your clothes). Do not leave the key
unattended, to prevent people, especially
children, from inadvertently pressing the
button.
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EXTERIOR LIGHTS
LIGHT SWITCH
Light switch A fig. 25, located on the
left side of the dashboard, controls
operation of headlights, side lights,
daytime running lights, dipped beam
headlights, fog lights, rear fog lights and
instrument panel indicator and control
button graphic lighting regulation.
The exterior lights can only be switched
on when the ignition device is at MAR.
The instrument panel and the various
controls on the dashboard will be lit up
when the exterior lights are switched
on.
AUTO FUNCTION(Dusk sensor)
(where provided)
This is an infrared LED sensor that
works in conjunction with the rain
sensor and is located on the
windscreen. It is able to detect
variations in outside lighting based on
the light sensitivity and adjusts the
display Menu or theUconnect™
system.
The higher the sensitivity, the lower the
amount of external light needed to
switch the lights on.
Function activation: turn the light
switch to AUTO.
Function deactivation: turn the light
switch to a position other than AUTO.
IMPORTANT This function can only
be activated with the ignition device at
MAR.
DIPPED BEAM
HEADLIGHTS
Turn the ignition switch toto switch
on the side lights, the instrument panel
lights and the dipped beam headlights.
The
warning light switches on in
the instrument panel.
DAYTIME RUNNING
LIGHTS (DRL)
"Daytime Running Lights"
(where provided)
18) 19)With the ignition device turned to MAR
and the light switch turned to position
Othe daytime running lights are
automatically activated; the other lights
and interior lighting remain off.
With the ignition device turned to STOP,
bring the light switch to position
to switch on the side lights, the
instrument panel lights and to switch off
the daytime running lights.
FOG LIGHTS(for versions/markets where provided)
With side lights and dipped beam
headlights on, press switch
to
switch on the fog lights.
To switch off the fog lights press the
switch again or turn it to positionO.
REAR FOG LIGHT
Press buttonto switch the light
on/off.
The rear fog light switches on only
when the dipped beam headlights or
fog lights are switched on. The light
switches off by pressing button
or
by switching off the main beam
headlights or the fog lights.
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PARKING LIGHTS
These lights can be switched on with
ignition device at STOP or with key
removed, by moving the light switch to
positionOand then to position
.
The
warning light switches on
in the instrument panel.
HEADLIGHTS OFF TIMER
Function activation: with lights on,
bring the ignition device to STOP. Then
switch off the headlights within 45
seconds: timing will start when the light
switch is turned toO.
IMPORTANT To activate this functions
the headlights must be deactivated
within 45 seconds after the ignition
device has been taken to STOP.
Function deactivation: this function is
deactivated by switching on the
headlights, the side lights or bringing
the ignition device to MAR. If the
headlights are switched off before
ignition, they will go out normally.
MAIN BEAM HEADLIGHTS
To activate the fixed main beam
headlights push left lever A fig. 26
(vehicle travel direction). The light
switch must be turned toAUTOor
.
The unstable position is activated by
pulling the lever towards you.With main beam headlights on, the
warning light on the instrument
panel will come on at the same time.
The main beam headlights are
deactivated bringing the lever back to
the central stable position. Warning light
switches off in the instrument
panel.
Automatic main beam
headlights
This function is enabled with the display
Menu or theUconnect™system,
and with the light switch turned to
AUTO.
The first time the main beam headlights
are activated (pushing the left lever),
the function is activated (green warning
light
come on in the instrument
panel).
If the main beam headlights are actually
on, the blue warning light
will also
come on in the instrument panel.To deactivate the automatic function
rotate the light switch ring nut to
position
.
DIRECTION INDICATORS
Bring left lever A fig. 26 to the (stable)
position:
❒upwards: activates the right direction
indicator;
❒downwards: activates the left
direction indicator.
"Lane Change" function
If you wish to signal a lane change,
place the left lever in the unstable
position for less than half a second. The
direction indicator on the side selected
will flash five times and then switch
off automatically.
HEADLIGHT ALIGNMENT
ADJUSTMENT
Headlight alignment
corrector
This device only works with the ignition
device at MAR and the dipped beam
headlights on.
To adjust rotate ring nut A fig. 27.
❒Position 0: one or two people on the
front seats;
❒Position 1: 4 passengers
❒Position 2: 4 passengers + load in
the luggage compartment
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❒Position 3: driver + maximum
permitted load stowed only in the
luggage compartment
IMPORTANT Check the headlight
alignment each time the weight of the
load transported changes.
INSTRUMENT PANEL AND
CONTROL BUTTON
GRAPHICS BRIGHTNESS
ADJUSTMENT
With side lights or headlights on, turn
ring nut B fig. 27 upwards to increase
light brightness of the instrument panel
and of the control button graphics, or
turn the ring nut downwards to
decrease it.
WARNING
18)The daytime running lights are an
alternative to the dipped beam headlights
for driving in countries where it is
compulsory to have lights on during the
day; where it is not compulsory, the use of
daytime running lights is permitted.
19)Daytime running lights cannot replace
dipped beam headlights when driving at
night or through tunnels. The use of
daytime running lights is governed by the
highway code of the country in which
you are driving. Comply with legal
requirements.
INTERIOR LIGHTS
FRONT COURTESY
LIGHTS
Switch A fig. 28 is used to switch on/off
the courtesy lights bulbs.
Switch positions:
❒central position: lights C and E switch
on/off when the doors are opened/
closed;
❒pressed to the left (position OFF):
lights C and E are always switched off;
❒pressed to the right (position
):
lights C and D are always switched on.
The lights switch on/off gradually.
Switch B fig. 28 switches light C on/off.
Switch D fig. 28 switches light E on/off.
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The "Passenger AIRBAG" function is
used to activate/deactivate the front
passenger side airbag.Passenger's
protection active: the LED
ON
comes on constantly on the dashboard
located in the instrument panel.
Passenger's protection not active:
the LED
OFFon the dashboard
comes on constantly in the control
panel.
"Safety & Assistance"
For possible adjustments see
paragraphUconnect™in chapter
"Multimedia".
"Lights"
Select item "Lights" to make the
following adjustments: "Ambient
lighting", "Follow me", "Headlights while
opening", "Headlight sensor", "High
Beams Auto Dim", "Daytime Lights",
"Cornering lights".
"Doors & Locks"
Select item "Doors & Locks" to make
the following adjustments: "Autoclose",
"Auto unlock on exit", "Flash Lights
w/Lock", "Horn with Lock", "Horn
w/Remote Start", "Remote Unlock"
(versions without Passive Entry), "Door
Unlock" (versions with Passive Entry),
"Passive Entry".
Versions with
reconfigurable multifunction
display
On versions equipped with
reconfigurable multifunction display only
the following items are available:
"Display" (only items "See phone" and
"See navigation" can be selected),
"Security" and "Safety & Assistance"
(only item "Buzzer volume" can be
selected). All other items will be shown
and managed on theUconnect™
system display.
TRIP COMPUTER
The “Trip computer” is used to display
information on vehicle operation when
the ignition device is at MAR.
This function is characterised by two
separate memories, called "Trip A" and
"Trip B", where the vehicle's "complete
missions" (journeys) are recorded in a
reciprocally independent manner.
“Trip A”allows the following values to
be displayed: "Distance travelled A",
"Average consumption A", "Journey
time (driving time) A".
“Trip B”allows the following values to
be displayed: "Distance travelled B",
"Average consumption B", "Journey
time (driving time) B". The “Trip B”
function may be excluded.
Both memories can be reset: (reset -
start of a new journey).
To reset the values of "Trip A" and "Trip
B" press and hold theOKbutton on
the steering wheel controls.
NOTE “Range” and “Instantaneous fuel
consumption" parameters cannot be
reset.
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Green warning lights
Warning light What it means
SIDE LIGHTS AND DIPPED BEAM HEADLIGHTS
The warning light switches on when side lights or dipped beam headlights are turned on.
This function allows the headlights to remain on for 30, 60 or 90 seconds after the ignition device was
placed in STOP position ("Follow me" function).
AUTOMATIC MAIN BEAM HEADLIGHTS
This warning light comes on when the automatic main beam headlights turned on.
FOG LIGHTS
The warning light switches on when the fog lights are turned on.
LEFT-HAND DIRECTION INDICATOR
The warning light switches on when the direction indicator control stalk is moved downwards or, together
with the right indicator, when the hazard warning light button is pressed.
RIGHT-HAND DIRECTION INDICATOR
The warning light switches on when the direction indicator control stalk is moved upwards or, together with
the left indicator, when the hazard warning light button is pressed.
STOP/START SYSTEM INTERVENTION
The warning light comes on in the event of Stop/Start system intervention (engine switching off). Restarting
the engine, the warning light switches off.
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Blue warning lights
Warning light What it means
MAIN BEAM HEADLIGHTS
The warning light switches on when the main beam headlights are turned on.
SYMBOLS ON THE DISPLAY
Red symbols on the display
Symbol What it means
LOW ENGINE OIL PRESSURE
The symbol switches on, together with a message on the display, if there is insufficient engine oil pressure.
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IMPORTANT Do not use the vehicle until the failure has been solved. The switching on of the symbol does
not show the quantity of oil in the engine: the oil level must be checked manually.
AIRBAG FAILURE
If the symbol switches on constantly, this indicates a failure in the airbag system. The display shows the
dedicated message. Contact a Jeep Dealership as soon as possible.
ALTERNATOR FAILURE
The switching on of the symbol with engine on corresponds to an alternator failure. Contact a Jeep
Dealership as soon as possible.
WARNING
16)If thesymbol switches on when driving, stop the engine immediately and contact a Jeep Dealership.
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Symbol What it means
LANESENSE SYSTEM FAILURE
Camera obstructed: the symbol lights up in the case of dirt on the windscreen, which may adversely
affect correct operation of the camera. On versions equipped with reconfigurable multifunction display the
vehicle icon is shown in the upper right area of the display. In this case clean the windscreen using a soft
clean cloth, taking care not to scratch it. Should the failure persist, contact a Jeep Dealership as soon as
possible.
LaneSense system failure: the symbol also lights up in the case of failure to the LaneSense system. In
this case contact a Jeep Dealership as soon as possible.
AUTOMATIC MAIN BEAM HEADLIGHTS FAILURE
The symbol switches on to report a failure of the automatic main beam headlights. Contact a Jeep
Dealership as soon as possible.
Symbol What it means
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FLUID OVERHEATING
The symbol switches on in the case of transmission overheating, after a particularly demanding use. In this
case an engine performance limitation is carried out. With engine off or at idle speed, wait until the symbol
switches off.
TOW HOOK FAILURE
The symbol switches on to report a failure of the tow hook. Contact a Jeep Dealership as soon as
possible.
AUDIO SYSTEM FAILURE
The symbol switches on to report a failure of the audio system. Contact a Jeep Dealership as soon as
possible.
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