2015 JEEP RENEGADE User Guide

CAUTION!
Failure to follow these cautions can cause damage to the heating elements:
• Use care when washing the inside of the rear window. Do not use abrasivewindow cleaners on the interior surface of the window. Use a soft cloth and amild washing solution, wiping parallel to the heating elements. Labels can bepeeled off after soaking with warm water.
• Do not use scrapers, sharp instruments, or abrasive window cleaners on theinterior surface of the window.
• Keep all objects a safe distance from the window.
Windshield Wiper De-Icer — If Equipped
Your vehicle may be equipped with a Windshield Wiper De-Icer feature that may be
activated under the following conditions:
•Activation By Front Defrost— The Windshield Wiper De-Icer will be activated
automatically in the case of a cold weather manual start with full front defrost, and
the ambient temperature is below 41° F (5° C).
•Activation By Rear Defrost— The Windshield Wiper De-Icer will be activated
automatically when the rear defrost is turned on and the ambient temperature is
below 41° F (5° C).
•Activation By Remote Start Operation— When Remote Start is active and the
outside ambient temperature is less than 41° F (5° C), the Windshield Wiper
De-Icer will be enabled. Upon exiting remote start mode the Windshield Wiper
De-Icer will remain on.
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ELECTRONIC SPEED CONTROL
When engaged, the Electronic Speed Control takes over accelerator operations at
speeds greater than 25 mph (40 km/h).
The Electronic Speed Control buttons are located on the right side of the steering
wheel.
NOTE:
• In order to ensure proper operation,
the Electronic Speed Control System
has been designed to shut down if
multiple Speed Control functions are
operated at the same time. If this oc-
curs, the Electronic Speed Control
System can be reactivated by pushing
the Electronic Speed Control ON/OFF
button and resetting the desired ve-
hicle set speed.
• The Electronic Speed Control function
will not work in 4WD Low Range.
To A c t i v a t e
Push the ON/OFF button to activate the
Electronic Speed Control. The Cruise In-
dicator Light in the Electronic Vehicle
Information Center (EVIC) or Driver Infor-
mation Display (DID) will illuminate. To
turn the system off, push the ON/OFF button a second time. The Cruise Indicator
Light will turn off. The system should be turned off when not in use.
WARNING!
Leaving the Electronic Speed Control system on when not in use is dangerous. You
could accidentally set the system or cause it to go faster than you want. You could
lose control and have an accident. Always leave the system OFF when you are not
using it.
Electronic Speed Control Buttons
1 — SET+/ACCEL 4 — SET-/DECEL2 — RESUME 5 — CANCEL3 — ON/OFF
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To Set A Desired Speed
Turn the Electronic Speed Control ON.
NOTE:
The vehicle should be traveling at a steady speed and on level ground before pushing
the SET (+) or SET (-) button.
When the vehicle has reached the desired speed, push the SET (+) or SET (-) button
and release. Release the accelerator and the vehicle will operate at the selected
speed.
To Deactivate
A soft tap on the brake pedal, pushing the CANCEL button, or normal brake pressure
while slowing the vehicle will deactivate the Electronic Speed Control without erasing
the set speed from memory.
Pushing the ON/OFF button or turning the ignition switch OFF erases the set speed
from memory.
To Resume Speed
To resume a previously set speed, push the RES button and release. Resume can be
used at any speed above 20 mph (32 km/h).
To Vary The Speed Setting
To Increase Speed
When the Electronic Speed Control is set, you can increase speed by pushing the SET
+button.
The drivers preferred units can be selected through the Uconnect®system if
equipped. The speed increment shown is dependant on the chosen speed unit of
U.S. (mph) or Metric (km/h):
U.S. Speed (mph)
• Pushing the SET+button once will result in a 1 mph increase in set speed. Each
subsequent tap of the button results in an increase of 1 mph.
• If the button is continually pushed, the set speed will continue to increase until
the button is released, then the new set speed will be established.
Metric Speed (km/h)
• Pushing the SET+button once will result in a 1 km/h increase in set speed. Each
subsequent tap of the button results in an increase of 1 km/h.
• If the button is continually pushed, the set speed will continue to increase until
the button is released, then the new set speed will be established.
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To Decrease Speed
When the Electronic Speed Control is set, you can decrease speed by pushing the
SET-button.
The drivers preferred units can be selected through the Uconnect®system if
equipped. The speed increment shown is dependant on the chosen speed unit of
U.S. (mph) or Metric (km/h):
U.S. Speed (mph)
• Pushing the SET-button once will result in a 1 mph decrease in set speed. Each
subsequent tap of the button results in a decrease of 1 mph.
• If the button is continually pushed, the set speed will continue to decrease until
the button is released, then the new set speed will be established.
Metric Speed (km/h)
• Pushing the SET-button once will result in a 1 km/h decrease in set speed. Each
subsequent tap of the button results in a decrease of 1 km/h.
• If the button is continually pushed, the set speed will continue to decrease until
the button is released, then the new set speed will be established.
To A c c e l e r a t e F o r P a s s i n g
Push the accelerator as you would normally. When the pedal is released, the vehicle
will return to the set speed.
Using Electronic Speed Control On Hills
The transmission may downshift on hills to maintain the vehicle set speed.
NOTE:
The Electronic Speed Control system maintains speed up and down hills. A slight
speed change on moderate hills is normal.
On steep hills, a greater speed loss or gain may occur so it may be preferable to drive
without Electronic Speed Control.
WARNING!
Electronic Speed Control can be dangerous where the system cannot maintain a
constant speed. Your vehicle could go too fast for the conditions, and you could
lose control and have an accident. Do not use Electronic Speed Control in heavy
traffic or on roads that are winding, icy, snow-covered or slippery.
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MANUAL CLIMATE CONTROLS
Air Recirculation
• Use Recirculation for maximum A/C operation.
• For window defogging, turn the recirculation off.
• Recirculation is not allowed in defrost, floor, defrost/floor (mix) modes.
Heated Mirrors
• The mirrors are heated to melt frost or ice. This feature is activated whenever you
turn on the rear window defroster.
Manual Climate Controls
1 — Blower Control2 — Temperature Control3 — Mode Control
4 — Rear Defroster5 — A/C Control6 — Air Recirculation Control
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AUTOMATIC TEMPERATURE CONTROLS (ATC)
Automatic Operation
• Push the AUTO button.
• Select the desired temperature by rotating temperature control knobs.
• The system will maintain the set temperature automatically.
Air Recirculation
• Use Recirculation for maximum A/C operation.
• For window defogging, turn the recirculation off.
• Recirculation is not allowed in defrost, floor, defrost/floor (mix) modes.
Automatic Temperature Controls (ATC)
1 — Driver Temperature Control2 — A/C Control3 — MAX Front Defrost Control4 — Blower Control5 — LED Blower Speed Indicator6 — AUTO Control7 — Passenger Temperature Control
8 — Passenger Temperature Display9 — SYNC Control10 — Rear Defroster11 — Mode Control12 — Climate On/Off Control13 — Air Recirculation Control14 — Driver Temperature Display
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Max Defrost
• Push the MAX Defrost button to change the current airflow setting to Defrost
mode. Performing this function will cause the ATC to change to manual mode, the
blower speed will increase to full, the A/C compressor is turned ON, the tempera-
ture controls are set to (HI), defrost mode is selected, rear defroster is turned ON,
and the air recirculation is turned OFF.
• If the MAX Defrost mode is turned OFF, the climate system will return to the
previous setting.
SYNC
• Push the SYNC button to synchronize the passenger temperature setting with the
driver temperature setting.
• Changing the passenger temperature setting while in Sync will automatically exit
this feature.
Mode Buttons
• The airflow distribution modes can be adjusted so air comes from the instrument
panel, floor, de-mist, and defrost outlets. One, two or all modes may be selected at
any one time.
Heated Mirrors
• The mirrors are heated to melt frost or ice. This feature is activated whenever you
turn on the rear window defroster.
ELECTRIC PARK BRAKE (EPB)
Your vehicle is equipped with a new Electric Park Brake System (EPB) that offers
greater convenience. The EPB switch is located in the center console.
Park Brake Switch
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To apply the park brake manually, pull up on the switch momentarily. The BRAKE
warning lamp in the instrument cluster and an indicator on the switch will illuminate.
To release the park brake manually, the ignition switch must be in RUN. Then put
your foot on the brake pedal and push the park brake switch down momentarily. Once
the park brake is fully disengaged, the BRAKE warning lamp and the switch indicator
will extinguish.
The park brake can also be automatically released. With the engine running and the
transmission in gear, release the brake pedal and depress the throttle pedal. For
safety reasons, your seat belt must also be fastened.
NOTE:
• You may hear a slight whirring sound from the back of the vehicle while the parking
brake engages or disengages.
• If your foot is on the brake pedal while you are engaging or disengaging the parking
brake, you may notice a small amount of brake pedal movement.
• The new Auto Park Brake feature can be used to apply the park brake automati-
cally every time you park the vehicle. Auto Park Brake can be enabled and disabled
in the Settings menu in Uconnect®or in “Safe Hold” conditions.
• The parking brake can be engaged even when the ignition switch is OFF, however,
it can only be disengaged when the ignition switch is in the ON/RUN position.
• Safehold is a new feature that will automatically apply the park brake under
certain conditions. The EPB monitors the status of the driver’s seat belt, driver’s
door and pedal positions to determine if the driver may have exited while the
vehicle is still capable of moving and will then automatically apply the park brake
to prevent the vehicle from rolling.
• The EPB fault lamp will illuminate if the EPB switch is held for longer than 20
seconds in either the released or applied position. The light will extinguish upon
releasing the switch.
• Refer to the Starting and Operating section of your vehicle’s Owner’s Manual on
the DVD for further details.
CAUTION!
If the Brake System Warning Light remains on with the parking brake released, a
brake system malfunction is indicated. Have the brake system serviced by an
authorized dealer immediately.
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