2017 JEEP RENEGADE Owners Manual

Headlight Delay Disable
The feature is disabled by turning on the headlights, the
parking lights or by placing the ignition in the RUN
position.
If you shut off the lights before the ignition is turned on,
they will turn off in the normal manner.
NOTE:The lights must be turned off within two minutes
of placing the ignition in the OFF position to activate this
feature.
Front Fog Lights — If Equipped
The front fog light switch is built into the headlight switch.
To activate the front fog lights, turn on the parking
lights or the low beam headlights and push the fog
light button on the headlight switch. To turn off the front
fog lights, push the fog light button on the headlight switch
a second time or turn off the headlight switch.
An indicator light in the instrument cluster illuminates
when the fog lights are turned on.
NOTE: The fog lights will operate with the low beam
headlights or parking lights on. Selecting the high beam
headlights will turn off the fog lights. Cornering Lights
The cornering lights are a feature to improve visibility at
night while turning the vehicle. When activated, a light
incorporated in the front fog light will illuminate on the
side of the vehicle the steering wheel is rotated or the turn
signal indicator is on. It can be activated through the
Uconnect System.
Refer to “Uconnect Settings” in “Multimedia” for further
information.
Turn Signals
Move the multifunction lever up or down and the arrows
on each side of the instrument cluster flash to show proper
operation of the front and rear turn signal lights.
NOTE:
When the Daytime Running Lights are on and a
turn signal is activated, the Daytime Running Lamp will
turn off on the side of the vehicle in which the turn signal
is flashing. The Daytime Running Lamp will turn back on
when the turn signal is turned off.
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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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CAUTION!
Always remove any buildup of snow that prevents the
windshield wiper blades from returning to the “park”
position. If the windshield wiper switch is turned off,
and the blades cannot return to the “park” position,
damage to the wiper motor may occur.
Front Wiper Operation
Rotate the windshield wiper knob to one of the two detent
positions for intermittent settings, the third detent for low
wiper operation and the fourth for high wiper operation.
Windshield Washer Operation
To use the washer, pull the lever toward you and hold
while spray is desired. If the lever is pulled while in the
intermittent setting, the wipers will turn on and operate for
several wipe cycles after the lever is released, and then
resume the intermittent interval previously selected.
If the lever is pulled while the wipers are in the off position,
the wipers will operate for several wipe cycles, then turn
off.
WARNING!
Sudden loss of visibility through the windshield could
lead to a collision. You might not see other vehicles or
other obstacles. To avoid sudden icing of the wind-
shield during freezing weather, warm the windshield
with the defroster before and during windshield
washer use.
Mist
Use this feature when weather conditions make occasional
usage of the wipers necessary. Push the lever upward to
the MIST position and release for a single wiping cycle.
NOTE: The Mist feature does not activate the washer
pump; therefore, no washer fluid will be sprayed on the
windshield. The wash function must be used in order to
spray the windshield with washer fluid.
Rain Sensing Wipers — If Equipped
This feature senses moisture on the windshield and auto-
matically activates the wipers for the driver. The feature is
especially useful for road splash or overspray from the
windshield washers of the vehicle ahead. Rotate the end of
the multifunction lever to one of the two detent positions
for intermittent settings, to activate this feature.
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