2015 JEEP RENEGADE steering

INTRODUCTION
Congratulations on selecting your new Chrysler Group
LLC vehicle. Be assured that it represents precision
workmanship, distinctive styling, and high quality - all
essentials that are traditional to our vehicles.
This is a specialized utility vehicle. It can go places and
perform tasks that conventional passenger cars are not
intended. It handles and maneuvers differently from
many passenger cars both on-road and off-road, so take
time to become familiar with your vehicle.
The two-wheel drive version of this vehicle was designed
for on-road use only. It is not intended for off-road
driving or use in other severe conditions suited for a
four-wheel drive vehicle.
Before you start to drive this vehicle, read the Owner’s
Manual. Be sure you are familiar with all vehicle controls,
particularly those used for braking, steering, transmis-
sion, and transfer case shifting. Learn how your vehicle
handles on different road surfaces. Your driving skills
will improve with experience. When driving off-road or
working the vehicle, don’t overload the vehicle or expect
the vehicle to overcome the natural laws of physics.
Always observe federal, state, provincial and local laws
wherever you drive.
As with other vehicles of this type, failure to operate this
vehicle correctly may result in loss of control or a
collision. Refer to “Driving Tips/Off-Road Driving Tips”
in “Starting And Operating” for further information.
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INSTRUMENT PANEL
Instrument Panel
1 — Headlight Switch2—AirVents3 — Instrument Cluster4 — Multifunction Lever5 — Windshield Wiper Lever
6—AirVents7—HandGrip8—GloveCompartment9 — Steering Wheel
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▫Disabling............................53
!DOORS..............................53
▫Manual Door Locks.....................53
▫Power Door Locks......................55
▫Keyless Enter-N-Go™...................56
▫Child Locks..........................64
!SEATS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .65
▫Manual Front Seats.....................66
▫Power Seats — If Equipped...............68
▫Heated Seats — If Equipped...............69
▫Rear Seats............................71
!HEAD RESTRAINTS.....................77
▫Front Head Restraints...................77
▫Rear Head Restraints....................78
!TILT/TELESCOPING STEERING COLUMN....79
!HEATED STEERING WHEEL — IF EQUIPPED . .80
!REAR-VIEW MIRRORS...................81
▫Inside Day/Night Mirror................81
▫Dimming Mirror — If Equipped............82
▫Outside Mirrors.......................83
▫Heated Mirrors — If Equipped............85
!BLIND SPOT MONITORING (BSM) — IF
EQUIPPED............................85
▫Rear Cross Path (RCP)..................91
▫Mode Of Operation.....................93
▫Blind Spot Monitoring Fault Warnings.......94
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1 — STOP/OFF
•The engine is stopped.
•The key can be removed from the IGNM.
•The steering column can be locked (with the ignition
key removed).
•Some electrical devices (e.g. power locks, alarm, etc.)
are still available.
2 — MAR/RUN
•Driving position.
•Electrical devices are available.
3 — AVV/START
•Start the engine.
The ignition switch is provided with a safety mechanism.
If the engine fails to start, the IGNM will return to the
STOP/OFF position prior to repeating the starting pro-
cedure.
On models equipped with an automatic transmission, the
ignition key is only removable when the shift lever is in
PARK.
Ignition Node Module (IGNM)
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WARNING!(Continued)
•Do not leave children or animals inside parked
vehicles in hot weather. Interior heat build-up may
cause serious injury or death.
CAUTION!
An unlocked car is an invitation to thieves. Always
remove key from the ignition and lock all doors
when leaving the vehicle unattended.
NOTE:For further information, refer to#Starting the
Engine,#in#Starting And Operating.#
REMOTE STARTING SYSTEM — IF EQUIPPED
This system uses the Remote Keyless Entry
(RKE) transmitter to start the engine conve-
niently from outside the vehicle while still
maintaining security. The system has a range of
at least 300 ft (91 m).
The Remote Starting System also activates the Climate
Control and (if equipped) the optional heated seats and
optional heated steering wheel depending on tempera-
tures outside and inside the car.
NOTE:
•The vehicle must be equipped with an automatic
transmission to be equipped with Remote Start.
•Obstructions between the vehicle and RKE transmitter
may reduce this range.
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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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To lower the head restraint, push the adjustment button,
located at the base of the head restraint, and push
downward on the head restraint.
NOTE:The head restraints should only be removed by
qualified technicians, for service purposes only. If either
of the head restraints require removal, see your autho-
rized dealer.
TILT/TELESCOPING STEERING COLUMN
This feature allows you to tilt the steering column
upward or downward. It also allows you to lengthen or
shorten the steering column. The tilt/telescoping lever is
located below the steering wheel at the end of the
steering column.
Adjustment Button
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To unlock the steering column, push the tilt/telescoping
lever downward (toward the floor). To tilt the steering
column, move the steering wheel upward or downward
as desired. To lengthen or shorten the steering column,
pull the steering wheel outward or push it inward as
desired.
To lock the steering column in position, pull the tilt/
telescoping lever upward until fully engaged.
WARNING!
Do not adjust the steering column while driving.
Adjusting the steering column while driving or driv-
ing with the steering column unlocked, could cause
the driver to lose control of the vehicle. Failure to
follow this warning may result in serious injury or
death.
HEATED STEERING WHEEL — IF EQUIPPED
The steering wheel contains a heating element that helps
warm your hands in cold weather. The heated steering
wheel has only one temperature setting. Once the heated
steering wheel switchhas been turned on, it will
operate for up to 80 minutes before automatically
shutting off. The heated steering wheel can shut off
Tilt Steering Wheel Lever
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