2015 JEEP RENEGADE Owners Manual

Rear Dome Light — If Equipped
Push the button on the rear dome light once to turn the
light On, the light will remain On at all times. Push the
button a second time to turn the light Off, the lights will
remain Off at all times.
Vehicles With Retractable Roof
For vehicles equipped with a retractable roof, there are
two interior lights located above the grab handles of the
rear doors.
Rear Dome Light
Rear Interior Light
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The lights come on by opening any of the doors.
Cargo Area Lights
Two interior lights are located in the cargo area.
These lights automatically turn on/off when the liftgate
is opened and closed, regardless of the position of the
ignition.
Interior Light Locations
Cargo Light Locations
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Instrument Panel Dimmer And Ambient Light
Control
Rotate the ambient dimmer control upward or down-
ward to increase or decrease the brightness of the ambi-
ent light located in the overhead console, door handle
lights, lower instrument panel lights, door map pocket
lights, and cubby bin lights.
With the parking lights or headlights on, rotate the
instrument panel dimmer control upward or downward
to increase or decrease the brightness of the instrument
panel. At the top detent of the instrument panel dimmer,
all the interior lights will also illuminate. At the bottom
most setting of the thumb wheel will turn all the interior
lights to their lowest dimmable setting.
Headlight Switch
1—AmbientLightControl2—InstrumentPanelDimmer
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WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER
The windshield wiper/washer controls are located on the
lever on the right side of the steering column. The front
wipers are operated by rotating a switch, located on the
end of the lever.
CAUTION!
Always remove any buildup of snow that prevents
the windshield wiper blades from returning to the
“park” position. If the windshield wiper switch is
turned off, and the blades cannot return to the “park”
position, damage to the wiper motor may occur.
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
while spray is desired. If the lever is pulled while in the
intermittent setting, the wipers will turn on and operateWindshield Wiper Stalk
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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
position, the wipers will operate for several wipe cycles,
then turn off.
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.
Mist
Use this feature when weather conditions make occa-
sional 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.
Rear Window Wiper/Washer
The rear wiper/washer controls are located on the 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.
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Rotate the center portion of the lever upward to
the first detent for intermittent operation and to
the second detent for continuous rear wiper operation.
To use the washer, push the lever forward and
hold while spray is desired. If the lever is
pushed while in the intermittent setting, 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.
If the lever is pushed while the wiper is in the off
position, the wiper will operate for several wipe cycles,
then turn off.
NOTE:As a protective measure, the pump will stop if
the switch is held for more than 30 seconds. Once the
lever is released, the pump will resume normal opera-
tion.
If the rear wiper is operating when the ignition is turned
to the STOP/OFF position, the wiper will automatically
return to the “park” position.
Rear Window Defroster
The rear window defroster button is located with
the Climate Controls on the instrument panel.
Push this button to turn on the rear window defroster. An
indicator in the button will illuminate when the rear
window defroster is on. The rear window defroster
automatically turns off after approximately 20 minutes.
To manually shut the defroster off, push the button a
second time.
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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.
Windshield Wiper De-Icer — If 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 41° F (5° C).
•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 41° F (5° C).
•Activation By Remote Start Operation— When Re-
mote Start is active and the outside ambient tempera-
ture is less than 41° F (5° C), the Windshield Wiper
De-Icer will be enabled. Upon exiting remote start
mode the Windshield Wiper De-Icer will remain on.
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WINDOWS
Power Windows
The power window switch is located on the driver ’s door
panel. The driver ’s power window switch controls the
operation of all the windows.
There are single window controls on each passenger door
trim panel, which operate the passenger door windows.
Power Window Switches
1—Opening/ClosingLeft/RightFrontWindow2—Opening/ClosingLeft/RightRearWindow(IfEquipped)3—WindowLockoutSwitch(RearDoors)
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