2017 JEEP RENEGADE Owners Manual

To retract the front panel to the open position, push the
open/close button.
From the fully open position, pull the open/close switch:
the front panel will close completely.
Venting The Front Panel
To vent the front panel push and release the vent switch.During the vent operation any push on the open/close
switch will stop the closing of the panel.
NOTE:
If the My Sky is in open position, the vent switch
must be held until the panel vents.
Auto-Reverse Feature
The front panel of the retractable roof is equipped with a
auto-reverse safety system that is able to detect the pres-
ence of an obstacle during the opening and closing motion
of the panel.
When this event occurs, the front panel stops and reverses
immediately.
NOTE: With both panels removed the retractable roof
cannot be opened or closed.Removing And Installing Panels
NOTE:
• Remove the panels only when the vehicle is stationary.
• The rear panel can be removed only when the front
panel is completely closed or removed.
Removing Panels
1. Front panel must be in the closed position to remove panels.
Operation Switch
1 — Front Panel Open/Close Switch
2 — Front Panel Vent Switch
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2. Locate the My Sky Key inside the panel storage bag inthe cargo area. 3. From inside of the passenger compartment, insert the
My Sky Key into the latch key hole.
My Sky KeyLatch Key Hole
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4. Rotate and keep the key turned to the symbol to releasethe lock. 5. Pull the panel handle down and away from the stowed
position, unlocking the panel.
Rotating My Sky KeyUnlocking Panel Handle
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6. Remove the key from the latch key hole.7. Push panel up and away from latch to create a small
gap.
Removing Key
Push Panel Up
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8. Remove the panel from the outside of the vehicle.
9. Place the panel inside of the provided bag for storage inthe cargo area. Repeat the process for the rear panel.
NOTE: An air deflector is available on the Jeep accessory
line. This deflector may be used to avoid the “wind
buffeting” inside the vehicle, if the front panel is removed.
Installing Panel
NOTE: Rear panel must be installed before the front panel.
1. From outside the vehicle, place the panel on the slides. 2. Gently slide the front panel forward, or the rear panel
backwards.
3. Align the colored guide tabs to ensure the panel(s) close properly. Front panel is labeled with yellow guide tabs.
Rear panel is labeled with blue guide tabs.
Removing Panel
Guide Tabs
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4. From inside the vehicle, pull the handle down andtoward the stowed position, locking it into place.
5. Make sure that the panel has been properly refitted. From inside the passenger compartment, push upward
on the panel from the bottom, in order to verify that it is
properly latched to the clamping locks.
Closing Panel Handle
Push To Lock Panel
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Bag For Housing Panels — If Equipped
After the panels have been removed, store the roof panels
inside of the bag located inside the storage compartment.
NOTE:It is recommended to do this procedure outside of
the vehicle. For proper housing, proceed as follows:
1. Open the Roof Panel Bag and lift the panel dividers
toward the outside.
Roof Panel Bag
Panel Dividers
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2. Place the front panel into the bag and fold the paneldividers down.
3. Place the rear panel into the bag on top of dividers. 4. Close the bag and place it on the inside the cargo area.
5. Open the Velcro straps provided on the bag. Anchor
them firmly at the tie-down hooks located in the cargo
area.
First Panel In Storage Bag
Second Panel In Storage Bag
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