2017 JEEP RENEGADE Owners Manual

NOTE:
•Do not load objects that weigh over 165 pounds (75 kg)
on top of the Roof Panel Bag.
• The bag is washable. Refer to the documentation that is
supplied with the bag.
Emergency Open/Close
If the Power My Sky switch fails, the retractable roof can be
operated manually as follows:
1. Remove the protective cap located on the inner lining.
Tie-Down Hook Locations
Tie-Down Straps
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2. Remove the Allen Key or My Sky Key that is supplied inthe tool bag in the cargo area.
3. Insert the Allen Key or My Sky Key into the key hole and turn it clockwise to open the roof or counter-
clockwise to close.CAUTION!
•When refitting panels, be careful to avoid fingers,
scarves, ties and items of clothing from getting
caught under the panels themselves.
• Do not open the roof in the presence of snow or ice.
There is risk of damage.
Wind Buffeting
Wind buffeting can be described as the perception of
pressure on the ears or a helicopter-type sound in the ears.
Your vehicle may exhibit wind buffeting with the windows
down, or the sunroof (if equipped) in certain open or
partially open positions. This is a normal occurrence and
can be minimized. If the buffeting occurs with the rear
windows open, then open the front and rear windows
together to minimize the buffeting. If the buffeting occurs
with the sunroof open, adjust the sunroof opening to
minimize the buffeting or open any window.
HOOD
To Open The Hood
Two latches must be released to open the hood.
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1. Pull the hood release lever located under the driver ’sside of the instrument panel.
2. 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
1 — Safety Latch Location
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Remove the support rod from the locking tab and insert it
into the seat located on the underside of the hood. Be sure
the rod is locked into position.
To Close The Hood
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 12 inches (30 cm) from
the engine compartment and drop. Make sure that the
hood is completely closed.
Locking Tab
Support Rod And Seat
1 — Support Rod
2 — Support Rod Seat
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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.
CAUTION!
To prevent possible damage, do not slam the hood to
close it. Lower hood to approximately 12 inches (30 cm)
and drop the hood to close. Make sure hood is fully
closed for both latches. Never drive vehicle unless
hood is fully closed, with both latches engaged.
LIFTGATE
Opening
To unlock the liftgate, use the key fob 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.
Liftgate Handle Location
1 — Liftgate Handle
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The Liftgate Passive Entry unlock feature is built into the
Electronic Liftgate release. With a valid Passive Entry key
fob within 5 ft (1.5 m) of the Liftgate, push the Electronic
Liftgate release to open with one fluid motion.
Emergency Opening
Proceed as follows:
1. Remove the rear shelf (if equipped).2. Fold the rear seats forward.
3. Using the supplied screwdriver (located under cargo
floor in tool kit), remove the yellow tab.
Passive Entry Liftgate Handle Location
1 — Electronic Liftgate Release
2 — Liftgate Passive Entry Location
Emergency Opening Tab Location
1 — Yellow Tab
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4. Insert the screwdriver into the release tab slot to triggerthe release tab of the liftgate.
Closing
Grasp the liftgate pull handle and initiate lowering the
liftgate. Release the handle when the liftgate reaches self
closing position. NOTE:
Before closing the liftgate, make sure to be in
possession of the key because the liftgate may be locked.
Emergency Release Tab Slot Location
1 — Release Tab Slot
Closing Liftgate
1 — Liftgate Pull Handle
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To Lock The Liftgate
With a valid Passive Entry key fob within 5 ft (1.5 m) of the
liftgate, pushing the Keyless Enter-N-Go — Passive Entry
lock button located to the right of the outside handle
release will lock the vehicle.
NOTE:The liftgate unlock feature is built into the elec-
tronic liftgate release.
Cargo Area Features
Removable Rear Shelf — If Equipped
To remove rear shelf, 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 thenremove the rear shelf pulling it upwards.
4. The rear shelf can be stored in the cargo area, or behind the front seatbacks.
Rear Shelf Support Links
1 — Links
2 — Eyelets
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