2016 JEEP RENEGADE Owners Manual

Heated Seats — If Equipped
The heated seat switches are located on the instrument
panel.
You can choose between two heating levels:
•Push the heated seat button
once to turn the HI
setting ON.
•Push the heated seat buttona second time to turn
the LO setting ON.
•Push the heated seat buttona third time to turn
the heating elements OFF.
If the HI-level setting is selected, the system will auto-
matically switch to LO-level after approximately 145
minutes of continuous operation. At that time, the dis-
play will change from HI to LO, indicating the change.
The LO-level setting will turn OFF automatically after
approximately 60 minutes.NOTE:The engine must be running for the heated seats
to operate.
Vehicles Equipped With Remote Start
Vehicles equipped with Remote Start, the heated seats
can be programed to come on during a Remote Start.
This feature can be programmed through the Uconnect
system. Refer to “Uconnect Settings” in “Multimedia” for
further information.
Auto Comfort Systems — If Equipped
Vehicles equipped with Auto on Comfort, turning on the
car the driver ’s heated seat will automatically turn ON
when temperatures are below 40° F (4.4° C).
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WARNING!
•Persons who are unable to feel pain to the skin
because of advanced age, chronic illness, diabetes,
spinal cord injury, medication, alcohol use, exhaus-
tion or other physical condition must exercise care
when using the seat heater. It may cause burns
even at low temperatures, especially if used for
long periods of time.
•Do not place anything on the seat or seatback that
insulates against heat, such as a blanket or cushion.
This may cause the seat heater to overheat. Sitting
in a seat that has been overheated could cause
serious burns due to the increased surface tempera-
ture of the seat.
Rear Seats
The split rear seat has the ability to fold flat which
increases the storage of the rear cargo area.
NOTE:
•Prior to folding the rear seat down, it may be necessary
to position the front seat to its mid-track position. Be
sure that the front seats are fully upright and posi-
tioned forward, this will allow the rear seat to fold
down easily.
•Prior to folding the rear seat, you must secure the rear
armrest in up position.
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WARNING!
•It is extremely dangerous to ride in a cargo area,
inside or outside of a vehicle. In a collision, people
riding in these areas are more likely to be seriously
injured or killed.
•Do not allow people to ride in any area of your
vehicle that is not equipped with seats and seat
belts.
•Be sure everyone in your vehicle is in a seat and
using a seat belt properly.
Removing Shelf — If Equipped
Proceed as follows:
1. Disconnect the two links that support the shelf at the
eyelets.
2. Lift the rear part of the overhead luggage shelf.
3. Clear the pins placed outside of the shelf, and then
remove the rear shelf pulling it upwards.
Rear Shelf Support Links
1 — Links
2 — Eyelets
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4. The rear shelf can be stored in the cargo area, or
behind the front seatbacks.
Adjusting The Rear Shelf
Rear Shelf Pin
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Partial Enlargement Of Cargo Area
Enlargement of the left side of the cargo area allows you
to carry a single passenger on the right side of the rear
seat, while the enlargement of the right side allows you to
carry two passengers.
Proceed as follows:
1. Remove the rear shelf (if equipped).
2. Fully lower the rear seat head restraints.
3. Move the safety belts to the outboard side of the seat
and rest them on the seat belt guide.
4. Pull the seatback release lever to fold the left or right
rear seatback completely forward.
Rear Seat Release
1 — Seatback Release Lever
2 — Seat Belt Guide
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Cargo Area Enlargement
Folding both sides of the rear seat provides additional
storage in the rear cargo area.
Proceed as follows:
1. Fully lower the rear seat head restraints.
2. Move the safety belts to the outboard side of the seat.
3. Pull the seatback release lever to fold both sides of the
rear seatbacks completely forward.
Seatback Repositioning
NOTE:If interference from the cargo area prevents the
seatback from fully locking, you will have difficulty
returning the seat to its proper position.
1. Move the safety belts to the seat belt guides on the top
edge of the seat to ensure the seatbacks properly latch.2. Lift the seatbacks, pushing them back until they lock
on both the latches. Verify the red notches are no
longer visible on the release lever. If the red notches
are visible, the seatback is not secure.
Rear Seat Latch
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Unfolding The Rear Armrest 40/20/40
Tilt the head restraint forward and pull the rear armrest
tab to release it from the seat and pull forward.The center part of the rear seat can also be used as rear
armrest with cupholders.
Rear Seat Center Armrest — If Equipped
Rear Armrest
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WARNING!
Be certain that the seatback is securely locked into
position. If the seatback is not securely locked into
position the seat will not provide the proper stability
for child seats and/or passengers. An improperly
latched seat could cause serious injury.
HEAD RESTRAINTS
Head restraints are designed to reduce the risk of injury
by restricting head movement in the event of a rear
impact. Head restraints should be adjusted so that the top
of the head restraint is located above the top of your ear.
WARNING!
The head restraints for all occupants must be prop-
erly adjusted prior to operating the vehicle or occu-
pying a seat. Head restraints should never be ad-
justed while the vehicle is in motion. Driving a
vehicle with the head restraints improperly adjusted
or removed could cause serious injury or death in the
event of a collision.
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