2016 JEEP RENEGADE hood release

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.Move to the outside of the vehicle and push the safety
latch release lever toward the passenger side of the
vehicle. The hood release lever is located behind the
center front edge of the hood.
Hood Release Lever
Safety Latch
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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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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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Hill Descent Control Indicator................247
Hill Start Assist...........................246
Hitches
Trailer Towing.........................420
Holder, Coin.............................171
Holder, Cup.............................172
Hood Prop..............................150
Hood Release............................150
Ignition
Key..................................41
Ignition Key Removal......................509
Immobilizer (Sentry Key)....................50
Inside Rearview Mirror...................83, 435
Instrument Cluster...........179, 191, 194, 207, 211
Instrument Cluster......................221
Instrument Panel Cover.....................563
Instrument Panel Lens Cleaning...............564
Interior And Instrument Lights................102Interior Appearance Care....................562
Interior Lights...........................102
Intermittent Wipers (Delay Wipers).............108
Introduction..............................4
Inverter, Power...........................168
Jacking Instructions........................486
Jack Location............................484
Jack Operation.....................483, 486, 565
Jump Starting............................499
Key Fob
Arm The Alarm.........................52
Keyless Entry...........................58
Programming Additional Key Fobs...........40
Programming Additional Transmitters.........40
Keyless Enter-N-Go........................58
Enter The Trunk.........................58
KeyFob...............................58
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