2017 JEEP RENEGADE light

INTERIOR LIGHTS
Courtesy Lights
Interior Lights Dimmer Switch
Rotate the ambient dimmer control upward or downward
to increase or decrease the brightness of the ambient light
located in the overhead console, door handle lights, lower
instrument panel lights, door map pocket lights, and cubby
bin lights.
With the parking lights or headlights on, rotate the instru-
ment panel dimmer control upward or downward to
increase or decrease the brightness of the instrument panel.
At the top detent of the instrument panel dimmer, all the
interior lights will also illuminate. At the bottom detent
position of the thumb wheel will turn the internal back-
lights to their lowest dimmable setting.
Headlight Switch
1 — Ambient Light Control
2 — Instrument Panel Dimmer
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Front Lights
The courtesy lights are mounted between the sun visors
above the rear view mirror. The light switches are used to
turn the lights on or off.
Courtesy Lights
1 — Driver ’s Courtesy Lights
Courtesy Light Switches
1— Left Switch
2— Right Switch
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To operate the courtesy lights, push either the driver or
passenger light switch.
NOTE:
•Before exiting the vehicle, make sure that the interior
lights are turned off. This will prevent the battery from
discharging once the doors are closed.
• If a light is left on, it will automatically be turned off
after approximately 15 minutes after the ignition is in the
OFF position.
Rear Lights
Push the button on the rear dome light once to turn the
light on, the light will remain on at all times. Push the
button a second time to turn the light off, the lights will
remain off at all times.Rear Dome Light
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Vehicles With Retractable Roof
For vehicles equipped with a retractable roof, there are two
interior lights located above the grab handles of the rear
doors.The lights come on by opening any of the doors.
Dome Light Timing
The Dome Light will automatically illuminate when the
doors are unlocked, the doors are opened or after the doors
are closed.
Rear Interior Light
Interior Light Locations
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Timing Entering The Vehicle
The dome lights illuminate in the following ways:
•When the doors are unlocked, the dome light will
illuminate for approximately 27 seconds.
• When one of the doors is opened, the dome light will
illuminate for approximately three minutes.
• When the doors are closed, the dome light will automati-
cally shut off after approximately 27 seconds.
The timing stops once the ignition is placed in the RUN or
ON position.
The dome light will turn off under any of the following
conditions:
• The dome light is disabled when the ignition is placed in
the RUN or ON position.
• The dome lights will turn off automatically when the
doors are locked.
• The dome lights will automatically turn off after ap-
proximately fifteen minutes of inactivity to preserve the
battery. Timing Exiting The Vehicle
The dome light will illuminate under the following condi-
tions when the ignition is placed to the OFF position and
the key is removed:
•
The dome light will illuminate for 27 seconds after the
ignition is placed in the OFF position.
• The opening of one of the doors (approximately three
minutes).
• After closing a door (approximately 27 seconds).
The dome light timing is disabled when the doors are
locked.
Internal Compartment Lights
Illuminated Vanity Mirrors — If Equipped
An illuminated vanity mirror is located on each sun visor.
To use the mirror, rotate the sun visor down and swing the
mirror cover upward. The lights will turn on automatically.
Closing the mirror cover will turn the light off.
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Cargo Area Lights
Two interior lights are located in the cargo area on the side
trim panels.
These lights automatically turn on/off when the liftgate is
opened and closed, regardless of the position of the igni-
tion.
WIPERS AND WASHERS
The windshield wiper/washer controls are located on the
lever on the right side of the steering column. The front
wipers are operated by rotating a switch, located on the
end of the lever.
Vanity Mirror
1 — Mirror Light
2 — Mirror Cover
Windshield Wiper Stalk
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Manual Climate Control Descriptions
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MAX A/C Setting
MAX A/C sets the system for maximum cooling performance. Rotate the temperature control
adjust knob counterclockwise to the MAX A/C setting. In MAX A/C, the blower speed and
mode position can be adjusted to desired user settings.
A/C Button
Push this button to engage the Air Conditioning. A light will illuminate when the Air Condi-
tioning system is engaged.
Recirculation Button
Push this control button to change the system between recirculation mode and outside air
mode. Recirculation can be used when outside conditions such as smoke, odors, dust, or high
humidity are present.
NOTE:
•Continuous use of the Recirculation mode may make the inside air stuffy and window fog-
ging may occur. Extended use of this mode is not recommended.
•The use of the Recirculation mode in cold or damp weather could cause windows to fog on
the inside, because of moisture buildup inside the vehicle. Select the outside air position for
maximum defogging.
•Recirculation can be used in all modes except for Defrost.
•The A/C can be deselected manually without disturbing the mode control selection.
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Panel Mode
Panel Mode
Air is directed through the outlets in the instrument panel. These outlets can be adjusted to di-
rect airflow. The center instrument panel outlets can be adjusted so that they are directed to-
ward the rear seat passengers for maximum airflow to the rear.
Bi-Level Mode
Bi-Level Mode
Air comes from the instrument panel outlets and floor outlets. A slight amount of air is directed
through the defrost and side window demister outlets.
Floor Mode
Floor Mode
Air is directed through the floor outlets with a small amount flowing through the defrost and
side window demister outlets.
Mix Mode
Mix Mode
Air is directed through the floor, defrost, and side window demister outlets. This setting works
best in cold or snowy conditions that require extra heat to the windshield. This setting is good
for maintaining comfort while reducing moisture on the windshield.
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