2017 JEEP RENEGADE electrical

Rear Tail Lamps
Contain the following:
•Position lights
• Stop lights
• Direction indicator
• REVERSE lights
To replace the bulbs proceed as follows:
1. Open the liftgate.
2. Using a suitable tool remove the door as shown. 3. Using a suitable tool remove fastener.
4. Disconnect the electrical connector by pushing the re-
lease.
Trim Panel Door
Rear Lamp Fastener and Electrical Connector
1 — Fastener
2 — Electrical Connector
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7. Replace the bulb as necessary.
8. Insert the new bulb, making sure it is properly locked.
9. Reassemble the lamp assembly on the rear tail lamphousing, tightening the screws.
10. Reposition the rear tail lamp on the car.
11. Secure the fastener of the rear tail lamp and reconnect the electrical connector. 12. Reinstall the door making sure of its correct locked.
13. Finally close the tailgate.
Center High Mounted Stop Lamp (CHMSL)
The CHMSL is LED. For replacement see your authorized
dealer.
License Plate Lights
To replace the bulbs proceed as follows:
1. Using a suitable tool remove the license plate lens.
Rear Tail Lamp Holder
1 — Tail Light
2 — Reverse Bulb
3 — Position Light/Stop Light/Turn Signal
License Plate Light Location
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2. Replace the bulb by removing it from the side contacts.
3. Insert the new bulb, locking it between the contacts.
4. Reinstall the dome light.
Interior Cargo Lights
To replace the bulbs proceed as follows:
1. Open the luggage compartment and remove the domelight assembly.
2. Open the light cover and replace the bulb. 3. Close the light cover over the bulb.
4. Reinstall the dome light in its correct position.
WARNING!
•Before proceeding with the replacement of the lamp wait
for the exhaust pipes are cool: DANGER OF BURNS!
• Modifications or repair of the electrical system per-
formed incorrectly and without taking into account
the technical characteristics can cause malfunctions
with the risk of fire.
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Bulb
Light Cover
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WARNING!(Continued)
•Halogen lamps contain gas under pressure, in the
event of breakage be careful of the projection of
fragments of glass.
• Halogen lamps must be handled by touching only
the metallic part. If the transparent bulb is in contact
with the fingers, reduces the intensity of the emitted
light and you can also affect the life of the lamp. In
case of accidental contact, rub the bulb with a cloth
dampened with alcohol and allow to dry.
FUSES
WARNING!
• When replacing a blown fuse, always use an appro-
priate replacement fuse with the same amp rating as
the original fuse. Never replace a fuse with another
fuse of higher amp rating. Never replace a blown
fuse with metal wires or any other material. Failure
to use proper fuses may result in serious personal
injury, fire and/or property damage.
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WARNING! (Continued)
•Before replacing a fuse, make sure that the ignition is
off and that all the other services are switched off
and/or disengaged.
• If the replaced fuse blows again, contact an autho-
rized dealer.
• If a general protection fuse for safety systems (air
bag system, braking system), power unit systems
(engine system, gearbox system) or steering system
blows, contact an authorized dealer.
General Information
The fuses protect electrical systems against excessive cur-
rent.
When a device does not work, you must check the electri-
cal circuit inside the fuse for a break/melt.
Also please be aware that when using power outlets for
extended periods of time with the engine off may result in
vehicle battery discharge.
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Fuse Removal
To replace a fuse use the extractor attached to the fuse
cover (located on the inside of the engine compartment
fuse cover.
Blade Fuses
1 — Electrical Circuit
2 — Blade Fuse With Good Electrical Circuit
3 — Blade Fuse With Bad Electrical CircuitFuse Extractor Location
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CavityMini FuseDescription
F31 7.5 Amp BrownFlashes/Electrical Movement Front
Seats/Fan Air Conditioning
F33 20 Amp YellowPower Window Front (Driver Side)
F34 20 Amp YellowPower Window Front (Passenger
Side)
F36 15 Amp BlueSupply Uconnect System, Air Condi-
tioning, Alarm, Power Folding Out-
side Mirrors, USB Port
F37 10 Amp RedSystem Power Forward Collision
Warning Plus, All Wheel Drive
(AWD), IPC
F38 20 Amp YellowCentral Locking
F42 7.5 Amp BrownPower Under Lock and Key
F43 20 Amp YellowBi-directional Pump Washer
F47 20 Amp YellowPower Rear Window (Driver Side)
F48 20 Amp YellowPower Rear Window (Passenger Side)
F49 7.5 Amp BrownSupply ParkSense, Spot Lights Front
Dome, Mirror, Electric Motor Retract-
able Roof, Heated Front Seats, Stabi-
lizer Battery, ESC System, ESL
F50 7.5 Amp BrownSupply Air Bag
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WARNING!
Store the sealant canister in its special compartment,
away from sources of heat. Failure to follow this
WARNING may result in sealant canister rupture and
serious injury or death.
JUMP STARTING
If your vehicle has a discharged battery it can be jump-
started using a set of jumper cables and a battery in another
vehicle or by using a portable battery booster pack. Jump
starting can be dangerous if done improperly so please
follow the procedures in this section carefully.
NOTE:When using a portable battery booster pack follow
the manufacturer ’s operating instructions and precautions.
WARNING!
Do not attempt jump-starting if the battery is frozen. It
could rupture or explode and cause personal injury.
CAUTION!
Do not use a portable battery booster pack or any other
booster source with a system voltage greater than
12 Volts or damage to the battery, starter motor, alter-
nator or electrical system may occur.
Tire Service Kit Expiration Date Location
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Preparations For Jump Start
The battery in your vehicle is located in the front of the
engine compartment, behind the left headlight assembly.
NOTE:The positive battery post is covered with a protec-
tive cap. Lift up on the cap to gain access to the positive
battery post.
WARNING!
• Take care to avoid the radiator cooling fan whenever
the hood is raised. It can start anytime the ignition
switch is ON. You can be injured by moving fan
blades.
• Remove any metal jewelry such as rings, watch
bands and bracelets that could make an inadvertent
electrical contact. You could be seriously injured.
• Batteries contain sulfuric acid that can burn your
skin or eyes and generate hydrogen gas which is
flammable and explosive. Keep open flames or
sparks away from the battery.
Proceed as follows:
1. Set the Electric Park Brake, shift the automatic transmis- sion into PARK (manual transmission in NEUTRAL)
and place the ignition OFF.
2. Turn off the heater, radio, and all unnecessary electrical accessories.
3. If using another vehicle to jump start the battery, park the vehicle within the jumper cables reach, set the
parking brake and make sure the ignition is OFF.
Battery Posts
1 — Positive Battery Post
2 — Negative Battery Post 362 IN CASE OF EMERGENCY