2015 JEEP RENEGADE wipers

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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•Hill Start Assist:
Activation/Deactivation of the Hill Start Assist system.
$Safety & Assistance$
By selecting the item#Safety & Assistance,#you can make
the following adjustments:
•FCW: a selection of operating modes of the system
Forward Collision Warning Plus
•FCW Sensitivity: a selection of the#readiness#of
intervention of the Forward Collision Warning Plus
system, based on the distance to the obstacle
•ParkSense: a selection of the type of information
provided by ParkSense
•Rear Parks. Vol.: selection of the volume of acoustic
signals provided by ParkSense
•ParkSense Vol.: a selection of the volume of acoustic
signals provided by ParkSense
•Front Parks. Vol.: selection of the volume of the beeps
provided by ParkSense
•Side Dist. Warn. Vol. (If equipped) : a selection of the
volume of the beeps of SideSense system
•Side Dist. Warn. (if Equipped) : Select the type of
reporting provided by SideSense system
•Auto Wipers: enabling/disabling the automatic opera-
tion of wipers in the event of rain
•LaneSense Warn.: a selection of the#readiness#of
intervention of LaneSense
•LaneSense Force: selection of the force to be applied to
the steering wheel to put the car in the roadway
through the system of electrical drive, in case of
operation of the system LaneSense
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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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Body Lubrication
Locks and all body pivot points, including such items as
seat tracks, door hinge pivot points and rollers, liftgate,
tailgate, decklid, sliding doors and hood hinges, should
be lubricated periodically with a lithium based grease,
such as MOPAR® Spray White Lube to assure quiet, easy
operation and to protect against rust and wear. Prior to
the application of any lubricant, the parts concerned
should be wiped clean to remove dust and grit; after
lubricating excess oil and grease should be removed.
Particular attention should also be given to hood latching
components to ensure proper function. When performing
other underhood services, the hood latch, release mecha-
nism and safety catch should be cleaned and lubricated.
The external lock cylinders should be lubricated twice a
year, preferably in the Fall and Spring. Apply a small
amount of a high quality lubricant, such as MOPAR®
Lock Cylinder Lubricant directly into the lock cylinder.
Wiper Blades
Clean the rubber edges of the wiper blades and the
windshield and rear window periodically with a sponge
or soft cloth and a mild nonabrasive cleaner. This will
remove accumulations of salt, waxes, or road film, and
help reduce streaking and smearing.
Operation of the wipers on dry glass for long periods
may cause deterioration of the wiper blades. Always use
washer fluid when using the wipers to remove salt or dirt
from a dry windshield or rear window.
Avoid using the wiper blades to remove frost or ice from
the windshield or rear window. Make sure that they are
not frozen to the glass before turning them on to avoid
damaging the blade. Keep the wiper blade out of contact
with petroleum products such as engine oil, gasoline, etc.
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NOTE:Life expectancy of wiper blades varies depending
on geographical area and frequency of use. Poor perfor-
mance of blades may be present with chattering, marks,
water lines or wet spots. If any of these conditions are
present, clean the wiper blades or replace as necessary.
Service Position Strategy
The service position allows the wiper blades to be placed
in a position that allows the wiper blades to be easily
changed.
To enable the Service Position Strategy the wipers must
be in the Park position before placing the ignition in the
STOP/OFF position.
Service mode must be activated within two minutes after
the ignition is placed in the STOP/OFF position.
To have a correct activation of strategy, the Service
Position command (antipanic) must be active for at least
half a second.
At every valid activation of Service Position command,
the wiper blades are activated for 250 ms.
The Service Position command can be repeated several
times to bring the brushes into the desired position, up to
a maximum of three times.
After three subsequent activations the strategy is dis-
abled.
Function Deactivation:
The functionality is reset if:
•Turn the ignition to the MAR/RUN position.
•Number of subsequent activations is three.
•Two minutes timer has expired after turning the
ignition OFF.
NOTE:When turning the ignition ON, the blades will go
into the parking position.
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press the “Daytime Running Lights” button on the touch-
screen, then choose “Yes” or “No.” The button will
highlight indicating that the setting has been selected.
Press the back arrow button on the touchscreen to return
to the previous menu.
•Cornering Lights
When this feature is selected, if the steering wheel
rotation angle is large or the turn signal indicators are on,
a light (incorporated in the fog light) will turn on, on the
relevant side to improve visibility at night. To change the
Cornering Lights setting, press the “On” or “Off” button
on the touchscreen to select your desired Cornering
Lights setting. Press the back arrow button on the touch-
screen 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. This feature may be
selected with or without the Sound Horn on Lock feature
selected. To make your selection, press the “Flash Lights
with Lock” button on the touchscreen, then choose “On”
or “Off.” Press the back arrow button on the touchscreen
to return to the previous menu.
•Steering Directed Headlights — If Equipped
When this feature is selected, the headlights turn relative
to a change in direction of the steering wheel. To make
your selection, press the “Steering Directed Headlights”
button on the touchscreen, then choose “On” or “Off.”
Press the back arrow button on the touchscreen to return
to the previous menu.
•Headlights With Wipers — If Equipped
When this feature is selected, and the headlight switch is
in the AUTO position, the headlights will turn on ap-
proximately 10 seconds after the wipers are turned on.
The headlights will also turn off when the wipers are
turned off if they were turned on by this feature. To make
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your selection, press the “Headlights With Wipers” but-
ton 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 15 mph
(24 km/h). To make your selection, press the “Auto
Lock” button on the touchscreen, then choose “Yes” or
“No.” The button will highlight indicating that the set-
ting has been selected. 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 Lock On
Exit” button on the touchscreen, then choose “Yes” or
“No.” The button will highlight indicating that the set-
ting has been selected. 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 with the Remote Keyless
Entry (RKE) transmitter. To make your selection, press
the “Flash Headlights With Lock” button on the touch-
screen, then choose “Yes” or “No.” The button will
highlight indicating that the setting has been selected.
Press the back arrow/Done button on the touchscreen to
return to the previous menu.
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