2015 JEEP RENEGADE key

IGNITION KEY REMOVAL OVERRIDE
This vehicle is equipped with a Key Ignition Park Inter-
lock which requires the transmission to be in PARK
before the ignition switch can be turned to the STOP/
OFF (key removal) position. To remove the key manually,
proceed as follows:
1. Make sure the vehicle is in a safe location and set the
Electric Park Brake.
2. Unlock the steering column, and pull the tilt/
telescoping control handle down.
3. Pull the steering wheel outward until it is in the end of
the travel position, then lock the steering column in
position and push the control handle up until fully
engaged.
4. Using the special tool supplied (located in the tool
bag), remove the screws in the lower steering column
trim cover and remove it.
Special Tool
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5. With one hand, pull down on the release tab and with
the other, pull out the ignition key.
Lower Steering Column Cover
1 — Trim Screws
Release Tab Location
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6. Once the key is removed, reinstall the steering column
cover.
FREEING A STUCK VEHICLE
If your vehicle becomes stuck in mud, sand or snow, it
can often be moved using a rocking motion. Turn the
steering wheel right and left to clear the area around the
front wheels. For vehicles with automatic transmission,
push and hold the lock button on the shift lever. Then
shift back and forth between DRIVE and REVERSE (with
automatic transmission) or 2ND GEAR and REVERSE
(with manual transmission), while gently pushing the
accelerator.
For Vehicles With Automatic Transmission:
Shifts between DRIVE and REVERSE can only be
achieved at wheel speeds of 5 mph (8 km/h) or less.
Whenever the transmission remains in NEUTRAL for
more than two seconds, you must push the brake pedal
to engage DRIVE or REVERSE.
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NOTE:Vehicles with a discharged battery or total elec-
trical failure when the Electric Park Brake (EPB) is
engaged, will need a wheel dolly or jack to raise the rear
wheels off the ground when moving the vehicle onto a
flatbed.
If you must use the accessories (wipers, defrosters, etc.)
while being towed, the ignition must be in the MAR/
RUN position. If the key fob is unavailable, or the
vehicle’s battery is discharged, refer to “Shift Lever
Override” in this section for instructions on shifting the
transmission out of PARK so that the vehicle can be
moved.
CAUTION!
•Do not use sling type equipment when towing.
Vehicle damage may occur.
•When securing the vehicle to a flat bed truck, do
not attach to front or rear suspension components.
Damage to your vehicle may result from improper
towing.
Front Wheel Drive (FWD)
The manufacturer recommends towing your vehicle with
all four wheels OFF the ground on a flatbed.
If flatbed equipment is not available, this vehicle must
towed with the front wheels OFF the ground (using a
towing dolly, or wheel lift equipment with the front
wheels raised).
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NOTE:For off-road recovery, it is recommended to use
both of the front tow hooks to minimize the risk of
damage to the vehicle.
Vehicles Equipped With RKE Transmitter With An
Integrated Vehicle Key
Turn the ignition key to the MAR/RUN and then STOP/
OFF position, without removing it. By extracting the key
this will automatically engage the steering wheel lock.
Place the transmission into NEUTRAL.
Front Tow Hook Locations
Rear Tow Hook Location
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Vehicles With Keyless Enter-N-Go™
Place the ignition in the RUN and subsequently on STOP,
without opening the door. During towing remember that
not having the aid of the power brakes and the electro-
mechanical power steering, greater force is needed in
applying the brakes and steering of the vehicle.
WARNING!
•Do not use a chain for freeing a stuck vehicle.
Chains may break, causing serious injury or death.
•Stand clear of vehicles when pulling with tow
hooks. Tow straps may become disengaged, caus-
ing serious injury.
CAUTION!
Tow hooks are for emergency use only, to rescue a
vehicle stranded off road. Do not use tow hooks for
tow truck hookup or highway towing. You could
damage your vehicle.
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•Flash Lights With Lock — If Equipped
When this feature is selected, the exterior lights will flash
when the doors are locked or unlocked with the Remote
Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter. This feature may be
selected with or without the Sound Horn on Lock feature
selected. To make your selection, press the “Flash Lights
w/Lock” button on the touchscreen, then choose “On” or
“Off.” Press the back arrow button on the touchscreen to
return to the previous menu.
Doors & Locks
After pressing the “Doors & Locks” button on the touch-
screen the following settings will be available.
•Auto Door Locks
When this feature is selected, all doors will lock auto-
matically when the vehicle reaches a speed of 12 mph
(20 km/h). To make your selection, press the “Auto Door
Locks” button on the touchscreen and select from “On”
or “Off.” Press the back arrow/Done button on the
touchscreen to return to the previous menu.
•Auto Unlock On Exit
When this feature is selected, all doors will unlock when
the vehicle is stopped and the transmission is in the
PARK or NEUTRAL position and the driver’s door is
opened. To make your selection, press the “Auto Unlock
on Exit” button on the touchscreen and select from “On”
or “Off.” Press the back arrow/Done button on the
touchscreen to return to the previous menu.
•Flash Lights With Lock
When this feature is selected, the exterior lights will flash
when the doors are locked or unlocked with the Remote
Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter or the Passive Entry
Feature. To make your selection, press the “Flash Lights
w/Lock” button on the touchscreen and select from “On”
or “Off.” Press the back arrow/Done button on the
touchscreen to return to the previous menu.
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•Horn With Lock
When this feature is selected, the horn will sound when
the Key Fob Lock button is pressed. To make your
selection, press the “Horn w/Lock” button on the touch-
screen and select from#Off,” “1st Press,” or “2nd Press”
press the back arrow/Done button on the touchscreen to
return to the previous menu.
•Horn With Remote Start — If Equipped
Press the “Horn w/Remote Start” button on the touch-
screen to change this display. When this feature is se-
lected, the horn will sound when the remote start is
activated. To make your selection, press the “Sound Horn
With Remote Start” button on the touchscreen and select
“ON” or “OFF.” Press the back arrow/Done button on
the touchscreen to return to the previous menu.
•Remote Door Unlock/Door Unlock
When “Driver” is selected, only the driver’s door will
unlock on the first push of the Remote Keyless Entry
(RKE) transmitter UNLOCK button, you must push the
RKE transmitter UNLOCK button twice to unlock the
passenger’s doors. When “All” is selected, all of the doors
will unlock on the first press of the RKE transmitter
UNLOCK button.
NOTE:If “All” is programmed, all doors will unlock no
matter which Passive Entry equipped door handle is
grasped. If “Driver” is programmed, only the driver ’s
door will unlock when the driver ’s door is grasped.
Touching the handle more than once will only result in
the driver ’s door opening once. If the driver door is
opened, the interior door lock/unlock switch can be used
to unlock all doors (or use RKE transmitter).
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