2015 JEEP RENEGADE Electronic vehicle

NOTE:
•The current setting can be changed within the Elec-
tronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) menu or in
the Uconnect® Settings so that the system will allow/
inhibit the ability to lock the doors when one or more
of them are open.
•For more information, refer to “Multi-Functional Dis-
play (EVIC)” in “Getting To Know Your Instrument
Panel,” subsection “Electronic Vehicle Information
Center (EVIC)/ Driver Information Display (DID),” or
“Uconnect® Settings” in “Multimedia.”
Replacing The Battery In The Key Fob With
Remote Control
The recommended replacement battery is one CR2032
battery.
NOTE:
•Perchlorate Material — special handling may apply.
See www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate
•Do not touch the battery terminals that are on the back
housing or the printed circuit board.
Key Fob With Remote Control
1. Separating RKE halves requires screw removal (if
equipped) and gently prying the two halves of the
RKE transmitter apart using a screwdriver or similar
tool. Make sure not to damage the seal during re-
moval.
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4. To assemble the RKE transmitter case, snap the two
halves together and insert the emergency key.
Programming Additional Transmitters
Programming Key Fobs or RKE transmitters may be
performed at an authorized dealer.
Request For Additional Key Fobs
NOTE:Only Key Fobs that are programmed to the
vehicle electronics can be used to start and operate the
vehicle. Once a Key Fob is programmed to a vehicle, it
cannot be programmed to any other vehicle.
CAUTION!
•Always remove the Key Fobs from the vehicle and
lock all doors when leaving the vehicle unat-
tended.
•For vehicles equipped with Keyless Enter-N-Go™,
always remember to place the ignition in the OFF
position.
Keyless Enter-N-Go™ Battery Replacement
B — Battery
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At the time of purchase, the original owner is provided
with a four-digit Personal Identification Number (PIN).
Keep the PIN in a secure location. This number is
required for authorized dealer replacement of Key Fobs.
Duplication of Key Fobs may be performed at an autho-
rized dealer. This procedure consists of programming a
blank Key Fob to the vehicle electronics. A blank Key Fob
is one that has never been programmed.
NOTE:When having the Sentry Key® Immobilizer Sys-
tem serviced, bring all vehicle keys with you to an
authorized dealer.
IGNITION SWITCH
Operation
Your vehicle uses either a key start ignition system or
keyless ignition system. The key start ignition system
consists of a Key Fob with a Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)
transmitter and an Ignition Node Module (IGNM). The
keyless ignition system consists of a Key Fob with
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter and a Keyless
Ignition Node (KIN).
Models With Integrated Vehicle Key
The Ignition Node Module (IGNM) operates similar to an
ignition switch. It has three operating positions, two with
detents and one that is spring-loaded. The detent posi-
tions are STOP/OFF, MAR/RUN, and AVV/START. The
AVV/START position is a spring-loaded momentary
contact position. When released from the AVV/START
position, the switch automatically returns to the MAR/
RUN position.
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To Exit Remote Start Mode Without Driving The
Vehicle
Push and release the REMOTE START button one time or
allow the engine to run for the entire 15-minute cycle.
NOTE:To avoid unintentional shutdowns, the system
will disable the one time push of the REMOTE START
button for two seconds after receiving a valid Remote
Start request.
To Exit Remote Start Mode And Drive The Vehicle
Before the end of 15-minute cycle, push and release the
UNLOCK button on the RKE transmitter to unlock the
doors and disarm the Vehicle Security Alarm (if
equipped). Then, prior to the end of the 15-minute cycle,
push and release the START/STOP button.
NOTE:For vehicles equipped with the Keyless Enter-N-
Go™ feature, the message “Remote Start Active — Push
Start Button” will display in the Electronic Vehicle Infor-
mation Center (EVIC) or the Driver Information Dispay
(DID) until you push the START button.
Remote Start Comfort Systems — If Equipped
When Remote Start is activated, the heated steering
wheel and driver heated seat features will automatically
turn on in cold weather. These features will stay on
through the duration of Remote Start or until the ignition
switch is cycled to the MAR/RUN position.
NOTE:The Remote Start Comfort System can be acti-
vated and deactivated through the Uconnect® Settings.
For more information on Remote Start Comfort System
operation, refer to “Uconnect® SETTINGS” in “Multime-
dia.”
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When any of these situations occur, after all ajar doors are
shut, the FOBIK-Safe search will be executed. If it finds a
Passive Entry RKE transmitter inside the car, and it does
not find any Passive Entry RKE transmitters outside the
car, then the car will unlock and alert the customer.
NOTE:The vehicle will only unlock the doors when a
valid Passive Entry RKE transmitter is detected inside the
vehicle, and no valid Passive Entry RKE transmitter is
detected outside the vehicle. The vehicle will not unlock
the doors when any of the following conditions are met:
•The doors are manually locked using the door lock
knobs.
•There is a valid Passive Entry RKE transmitter outside
the vehicle and within 5 ft (1.5 m) of either Passive
Entry door handle.
•Three attempts are made to lock the doors using the
door panel switch and then the doors close.
To Unlock/Enter The Liftgate
The liftgate Passive Entry unlock feature is built into the
electronic liftgate release. With a valid Passive Entry RKE
transmitter within 3 ft (1.0 m) of the liftgate, push the
Electronic Liftgate release to open with one fluid motion.
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NOTE:If “Unlock All Doors 1st Press” is programmed in
EVIC/DID, if equipped, all doors will unlock when you
push the Electronic Release. If#Unlock Driver Door 1st
Press#is programmed in Uconnect®, the liftgate will
unlock when you push the electronic lock/unlock button
on the liftgate. For further information, refer to
“Uconnect® SETTINGS” in “Multimedia.”
Liftgate Release/Passive Entry
A — Electronic Liftgate Release/Liftgate Passive Entry LocationB — Electronic Liftgate Lock/Liftgate Passive Lock Location
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To Lock The Liftgate
With a valid Passive Entry RKE transmitter within 3 ft
(1.0 m) of the liftgate, push the Passive Entry LOCK
button located to the right of electronic liftgate release.
NOTE:The liftgate Passive Entry lock button will only
lock the liftgate. The liftgate unlock feature is built into
the Electronic Liftgate release.
Liftgate Release/Passive Entry
A — Electronic Liftgate Release/Liftgate Passive Entry LocationB — Electronic Liftgate Lock/Liftgate Passive Lock Location
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The timing of the headlights is adjustable between 0, 30,
60 and 90 seconds. Refer to “Uconnect® Settings” in
“Multimedia” for further information.
NOTE:The engine must be running before the head-
lights will come on in the automatic mode.
Daytime Running Lights (DRL) — If Equipped
The Daytime Running Lights (DRLs) will turn on when
the engine is started and remain on unless the headlights
are turned on, the electronic parking brake is applied, or
the engine is shut off.
The DRLs will be disabled during turn signal operation
and resume operation when the turn signal operation has
ended.
Front Fog Lights — If Equipped
The front fog light switch is built into the headlight
switch.
To activate the front fog lights, turn on the parking
lights or the low beam headlights and push the
headlight switch. To turn off the front fog lights, push the
headlight switch a second time or turn off the headlight
switch.
An indicator light in the instrument cluster illuminates
when the fog lights are turned on.
NOTE:The fog lights will operate with the low beam
headlights or parking lights on. Selecting the high beam
headlights will turn off the fog lights.
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