2015 JEEP RENEGADE hood open

!RETRACTABLE ROOF (My Sky)............133
▫Retractable Roof — IF Equipped...........133
▫Power My Sky — If Equipped............134
▫Removing And Installing Panels...........136
▫Bag For Housing Panels — If Equipped......142
▫Emergency Open/Close.................145
!TO OPEN AND CLOSE THE HOOD.........146
!LIFTGATE...........................149
▫Opening............................149
▫Closing.............................152
▫Liftgate Initialization...................153
▫Cargo Area Features....................153
!INTERNAL EQUIPMENT.................161
▫Glove Compartment...................161
▫Sun Visors “Slide-On-Rod”..............162
▫Front Power Outlet....................164
▫Power Inverter — If Equipped............165
▫Cigar Lighter — Optional................166
▫Ashtray — Optional....................168
▫Front Armrest.......................169
▫Cupholders.........................170
▫Handle Grip.........................171
!ROOF LUGGAGE RACK — IF EQUIPPED . . . .172
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CAUTION!
•When refitting panels, be careful to avoid fingers,
scarves, ties and items of clothing from getting
caught under the panels themselves.
•Do not open the roof in the presence of snow or ice.
There is risk of damage.
TO OPEN AND CLOSE THE HOOD
Opening
Two latches must be released to open the hood.
Pull the hood release lever located under the drivers side
of the instrument panel.
Emergency Key And Key Hole
1—KeyHole2 — Allen Key
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Closing
Hold up the hood with one hand and with the other hand
remove the support rod from its seat and reinsert it into
the locking tab.
Lower the hood to approximately 6 inches (15 cm) from
the engine compartment and drop it. Make sure that the
hood is completely closed.
CAUTION!
To prevent possible damage, do not slam the hood to
close it. Lower the hood until it is open approxi-
mately 6 inches (15 cm), and then drop it. This should
secure both latches. Never drive your vehicle unless
the hood is fully closed, with both latches engaged.
WARNING!
Be sure the hood is fully latched before driving your
vehicle. If the hood is not fully latched, it could open
when the vehicle is in motion and block your vision.
Failure to follow this warning could result in serious
injury or death.
LIFTGATE
Opening
To unlock the liftgate, use the Remote Keyless Entry
(RKE) transmitter or activate the power door lock
switches located on the driver door handle.
To open the liftgate, squeeze the electronic liftgate release
and pull the liftgate open with one fluid motion.
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Do not operate the vehicle until the cause is cor-
rected. This light does not show how much oil is in
the engine. The engine oil level must be checked
under the hood.
NOTE:If the symbol comes on while driving, stop the
engine immediately and see an authorized dealer as soon
as possible.
Air Bag Warning Light
•What Does It Mean
Illumination of the Air Bag Warning Light
indicates a failure of the air bag system
when the ignition switch is placed in the
MAR/RUN position.
The display shows the message dedicated.
•What To Do
If the light is either not on during starting, stays on,
or turns on while driving, have the system inspected
at an authorized dealer as soon as possible.
Charging System Light
•What Does It Mean
This light shows the status of the electrical
charging system. If the light stays on or comes on
while driving, turn off some of the vehicle’s non-
essential electrical devices or increase engine speed
(if at idle). If the charging system light remains on, it
means that the vehicle is experiencing a problem with
the charging system.
•What To Do
Have your vehicle serviced immediately. See an au-
thorized dealer.
Door Ajar
•What Does It Mean
This light will illuminate to indicate that
one or more doors may be ajar. With the
doors open and the vehicle in motion, a
chime will sound.
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What To Do
Properly close the door(s).
Hood Open Warning Light
•What Does It Mean
The light will illuminate when the engine
hood is not completely closed. With the
hood open and the vehicle in motion, a
chime will sound.
•What To Do
Properly close the hood.
Liftgate Open Warning Light
•What Does It Mean
This light will illuminate when the liftgate
is open. With the tailgate open and the
vehicle in motion, a chime will sound.
•What To Do
Properly close the liftgate.
Electronic Throttle Control (ETC)
•What Does It Mean
The light will illuminate when the ignition is
first placed in the MAR/RUN or AVV/
START position and remain on briefly as a
bulb check. If the light does not come on during starting,
have the system checked by an authorized dealer.
If a problem is detected, the light will come on while
the engine is running. Bring the vehicle to a complete
stop and place it into PARK. Cycle the ignition to the
STOP/OFF position; the light should turn off.
If the light remains lit with the engine running, your
vehicle will usually be drivable. However, see an
authorized dealer for service as soon as possible.
If the light is flashing when the engine is running,
immediate service is required. You may experience
reduced performance, an elevated/rough idle or en-
gine stall, and your vehicle may require towing.
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WARNING!
•Take care to avoid the radiator cooling fan when-
ever the hood is raised. It can start anytime the
ignition switch is ON. You can be injured by
moving fan blades.
•Remove any metal jewelry such as rings, watch
bands and bracelets that could make an inadvertent
electrical contact. You could be seriously injured.
•Batteries contain sulfuric acid that can burn your
skin or eyes and generate hydrogen gas which is
flammable and explosive. Keep open flames or
sparks away from the battery.
Proceed as follows:
1. Set the Electric Park Brake, shift the automatic trans-
mission into PARK (manual transmission in NEU-
TRAL) and turn the ignition to STOP/OFF.
2. Turn off the heater, radio, and all unnecessary electri-
cal accessories.
3. If using another vehicle to jump-start the battery, park
the vehicle within the jumper cables reach, set the
parking brake and make sure the ignition is STOP/
OFF.
WARNING!
Do not allow vehicles to touch each other as this
could establish a ground connection and personal
injury could result.
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IF YOUR ENGINE OVERHEATS
In any of the following situations, you can reduce the
potential for overheating your engine by taking the
appropriate action.
•On the highways — slow down.
•In city traffic — while stopped, put transmission in
NEUTRAL, but do not increase engine idle speed.
CAUTION!
Driving with a hot cooling system could damage
your vehicle. If the temperature gauge reads “H,”
pull over and stop the vehicle. Idle the vehicle with
the air conditioner turned off until the pointer drops
back into the normal range. If the pointer remains on
the “H” and you hear continuous chimes, turn the
engine off immediately and call for service.
NOTE:There are steps that you can take to slow down
an impending overheat condition:
•If your air conditioner (A/C) is on, turn it off. The A/C
system adds heat to the engine cooling system and
turning the A/C off can help remove this heat.
•You can also turn the temperature control to maximum
heat, the mode control to floor and the blower control
to high. This allows the heater core to act as a
supplement to the radiator and aids in removing heat
from the engine cooling system.
WARNING!
You or others can be badly burned by hot engine
coolant (antifreeze) or steam from your radiator. If
you see or hear steam coming from under the hood,
do not open the hood until the radiator has had time
to cool. Never try to open a cooling system pressure
cap when the radiator or coolant bottle is hot.
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•Do not idle the engine with any spark plug wires
disconnected or removed, such as when diagnostic
testing, or for prolonged periods during very rough
idle or malfunctioning operating conditions.
Cooling System
WARNING!
•When working near the radiator cooling fan, dis-
connect the fan motor lead or turn the ignition
switch to the OFF position. The fan is temperature
controlled and can start at any time the ignition
switch is in the ON position.
•You or others can be badly burned by hot engine
coolant (antifreeze) or steam from your radiator. If
you see or hear steam coming from under the hood,
do not open the hood until the radiator has had
time to cool. Never try to open a cooling system
pressure cap when the radiator is hot.
Coolant Checks
Check engine coolant (antifreeze) protection every 12
months (before the onset of freezing weather, where
applicable). If the engine coolant (antifreeze) is dirty or
rusty in appearance, the system should be drained,
flushed and refilled with fresh engine coolant (anti-
freeze). Check the front of the A/C condenser for any
accumulation of bugs, leaves, etc. If dirty, clean by gently
spraying water from a garden hose vertically down the
face of the condenser.
Cooling System — Drain, Flush And Refill
NOTE:Some vehicles require special tools to add coolant
properly. Failure to fill these systems properly could lead
to severe internal engine damage. If any coolant is
needed to be added to the system please contact your
local authorized dealer.
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