2018 JEEP RENEGADE Owner handbook (in English)

GETTING TO KNOW YOUR CAR
In-depth knowledge of your new vehicle
starts here.
The booklet that you are reading simply
and directly explains how it is made and
how it works.
That’s why we advise you to read it
seated comfortably on board, so that you
can see immediately what is described
here for yourself.THE KEYS.................16
IGNITION DEVICE.............17
SENTRY KEY®...............19
ALARM...................20
DOORS...................21
SEATS....................24
HEAD RESTRAINTS............27
STEERING WHEEL............28
REAR VIEW MIRRORS..........29
EXTERIOR LIGHTS............31
INTERIOR LIGHTS............35
WINDSCREEN/REAR WINDOW
WIPER...................35
CLIMATE CONTROL SYSTEM......38
ELECTRIC WINDOWS...........45
ELECTRIC SUN ROOF..........46
MySky SUN ROOF.............48
BONNET..................52
LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT.......54
VERSION WITH LPG SYSTEM.....56
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THE KEYS
KEY WITH REMOTE CONTROL
1)1)1)
The metal insert A fig. 4 of the key
operates:
the ignition switch;the door lock.
Press button B to open/close the metal
insert.
ELECTRONIC KEY(versions with "Keyless Enter-N-Go"
system)
On versions equipped with "Keyless
Enter-N-Go" system, the vehicle featuresan electronic keyfig. 5, of which two
copies are provided.
Briefly press button
: unlocking of
doors and luggage compartment, timed
switching-on of internal lights and double
flashing of direction indicators (where
provided).
Briefly press button
: lock of doors and
luggage compartment with roof lights off
and single flash of direction indicators
(where provided).
Press button
: remote opening of
the luggage compartment (to open the
luggage compartment press the button
twice in quick succession).
Press button
: remote switching onof the main beam headlights, for a
maximum of 90 seconds.
Pressing button
again or at the end
of the 90 seconds, the lights switched on
previously will go off (if the parking light
function was already active it will remain
so). If, when 90 seconds have passed,
button
is pressed, the main beam
headlights and the side lights will stay on
for further 30 seconds.
REQUEST FOR ADDITIONAL
KEYS
Should a new key with remote control or
a new electronic key be necessary, go to
a Jeep Dealership, taking an ID
document and the vehicle ownership
documents.
WARNING
1)Press button B only with the key away
from your body, especially your eyes and
from objects which could get damaged
(e.g. your clothes). Do not leave the key
unattended to avoid the button being
accidentally pressed while it is being
handled, e.g. by a child.4J0A0181C
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IMPORTANT
1)The electronic components inside the
key may be damaged if the key is
subjected to strong shocks. In order to
ensure complete efficiency of the
electronic devices inside the key, it should
never be exposed to direct sunlight.
IMPORTANT
1)Remote control used batteries may be
harmful to the environment if not disposed
of correctly. They must be disposed of as
specified by law in the special containers
or taken to a Jeep Dealership, which will
take care of their disposal.
IGNITION DEVICE
2) 3) 6) 7)
VERSIONS WITH MECHANICAL KEY
The key can be turned to three different
positions fig. 6:
STOP: engine off, key can be removed,
steering column locked (with key
removed). Some electrical devices (e.g.
central door locking system, alarm, etc.)
are still available;
MAR: driving position. All electrical
devices are available;
AVV: engine starting.
NOTE On versions with automatictransmission the ignition key can only be
removed when the gear lever is at P
(Park).
VERSIONS WITH ELECTRONIC KEY
(Keyless Enter-N-Go system)
To activate the ignition device the
electronic key must be inside the
passenger compartment. The ignition
device fig. 7 activates also if the
electronic key is inside the luggage
compartment or on the rear shelf.
The ignition device has the following
possible states:
STOP: engine off, steering column
locked. Some electrical devices (e.g.
central door locking system, alarm, etc.)
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MAR: driving position. All electrical
devices are available. This state can be
entered by pressing the ignition device
button once, without pressing the brake
pedal (versions with automatic
transmission) or the clutch pedal
(versions with manual gearbox);
AVV: engine starting.
Starting the engine (with electronic key
battery flat): in this case, rest the rounded
edge of the electronic key (the side
opposite the metal insert) on the ignition
device and press the button using the
electronic key.
Stopping the engine (with electronic key
battery flat): to switch off the engine in
this situation, hold down the ignition
device button for a while or press it
3 times in a row within a few seconds.
NOTE The ignition device does NOT
activate if the electronic key is inside the
boot and this is open.
NOTE With the ignition device at MAR, if
30 minutes pass with the vehicle
stationary (versions with manual gearbox)
or with the gear lever at P (Park)
(versions with automatic transmission)
and the engine off, the ignition device
will automatically move to the STOP
position.
NOTE If the device does switch off the
car, refer to the “Display” paragraph in
the “Knowing the instrument panel”chapter, where available, and contact the
Jeep Dealership as soon as possible.
For more information on the engine
start-up, see the description in the
"Starting the engine" paragraph, in the
"Starting and driving" chapter.STEERING LOCK
Activation
Versions with mechanical key: with the
device in the STOP position, remove the
key and turn the wheel until it locks.
WARNING Locking the steering wheel
can only be done after removing the
starter key if the key has been turned in
the starter from the position MAR to
STOP.
Versions with electronic key: the steering
lock is inserted into the driver's door with
the starter device button in the STOP
position and the speed is less than
3km/h.
Deactivation
Versions with mechanical key: move the
wheel lightly, turn the key to MAR
position.
Versions with electronic key: the steering
lock is removed when the starter button
is pressed and the electronic key is
recognised.
WARNING On automatic transmissionversions, to remove the key smoothly, we
advise you to position the gear shift to P,
release the brake in safe conditions and
then turn off the engine.
4) 5)
WARNING
2)If the ignition device has been
tampered with (e.g. an attempted theft),
have it checked over by a Jeep Dealership
before driving again.
3)Always take the key with you when you
leave your vehicle to prevent someone
from accidentally operating the controls.
Remember to engage the electric parking
brake. Never leave children unattended in
the vehicle.
4)It is absolutely forbidden to carry out
any after-market operation involving
steering system or steering column
modifications (e.g. installation of
anti-theft device) that could adversely
affect performance, invalidate the
warranty, cause serious safety problems
and also result in the car not meeting
type-approval requirements.
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5)Never extract the mechanical key while
the vehicle is moving. The steering wheel
will automatically lock as soon as it is
turned. This holds true for cars being
towed as well.
6)Before leaving the vehicle, ALWAYS
engage the handbrake. On versions
equipped with automatic transmission,
move the gear lever to STOP (Park) and
press the ignition device to set it to STOP.
When leaving the vehicle, always lock all
the doors by pressing the button on the
handle.
7)For versions equipped with the Keyless
Enter-N-Go system, do not leave the
electronic key inside or near the car or in
a place accessible to children. Do not
leave the vehicle with the ignition device
in MAR position. A child could activate
the electric window winders, other
controls or even start the vehicle.SENTRY KEY®
TheSentry Key®system, prevents
unauthorised use of the vehicle,
disabling engine starting.
The system does not need to be
enabled/activated: operation is
automatic, regardless of the fact that the
vehicle's doors are locked or unlocked.
When the ignition device is taken to
MAR, theSentry Key®system identifies
the code transmitted by the key. If the
code is recognised as valid, theSentry
Key®system enables engine starting.
When the ignition device is brought back
to STOP, theSentry Key®system
deactivates the control unit controlling
the engine, thus preventing its starting.
For the correct engine starting
procedures, see the instructions in the
"Starting the engine" paragraph, "Starting
and driving" chapter.
IRREGULAR OPERATION
If, during starting, the key code is not
correctly recognised, the
icon is
displayed on the instrument panel (see
the instructions in the "Warning lights
and messages" paragraph, "Knowing the
instrument panel" chapter). This
condition leads to the engine switching
off after 2 seconds. In this case, bringthe ignition device to STOP and then to
MAR; if it is still blocked, try with the
other keys provided. If it is still not
possible to start the engine, contact a
Jeep Dealership.
If the
icon is displayed while driving,
this means that the system is running a
self-diagnosis (e.g. due to a voltage
drop). If the displaying is still on, contact
a Jeep Dealership.
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ALARM
Activation of the alarm triggers the
acoustic warning and the direction
indicators.
IMPORTANT The alarm is adapted to
meet requirements in various
countries.
SWITCHING ON THE ALARM
With the doors, bonnet and tailgate
closed and the ignition device turned to
STOP, point the key with remote control
(or electronic key) towards the vehicle
and press and release button
.
Except for specific markets, the system
emits a visual and acoustic signal and
enables door locking.
With the alarm on, warning light A
fig. 8 flashes on the instrument panel.
TURNING THE ALARM OFF
Press thebutton.
IMPORTANT The alarm does not
switch off when the central opening is
activated using the metal insert in the
key.DISABLING THE ALARM
To completely deactivate the alarm (e.g.
during a long period of vehicle inactivity),
close the doors by turning the metal
insert of the key with remote control in
the door lock.
IMPORTANT If the batteries of the key
with the remote control run out or the
system fails, the alarm can be
switched off by placing the ignition
device to MAR. On versions equipped
with Keyless Enter-N-Go system,
manually open the doors by placing
the metal insert that is in the key in
the driver side door pawl and then
place the same electronic key on the
ignition device.
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DOORS
LOCKING/UNLOCKING DOORS
FROM THE INSIDE
8)
If all doors are closed properly, they will
automatically be locked once the vehicle
has exceeded 20 km/h ("Autoclose"
function).
Central locking/unlocking: press the
button
on the driver side door panel
trim fig. 9 or on the passenger side door
to lock the doors. With doors locked,
press button
to unlock them.
Manual locking/unlocking: use lever A
fig. 10 on the front door handle.Position 1: door unlocked /Position 2
:
door locked.
LOCKING/UNLOCKING DOORS
FROM THE OUTSIDE
2)
Door locking from outside: with the doors
closed, press thebutton on the key or
fit and then turn the metal insert
(located inside the key) in the driver side
door lock.
Door unlocking from outside: with the
doors closed, press the
button on the
key or fit and then turn the metal insert
(located inside the key) in the driver side
door lock.
PASSIVE ENTRY
3)
The Passive Entry system can identify the
presence of an electronic key near the
doors and the tailgate. Thanks to it, you
can unlock/lock the doors (or the
tailgate) without having to press any
button on the electronic key.
If the system identifies that the
electronic key found is valid, the owner
of the key can simply grasp one of the
front handles to release the alarm and
unlock the door and tailgate opening
mechanism.
After the unlocking, pulling the opening
handle all doors can be opened
depending on the mode set through the
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display menu or theUconnect™system.
Press the electric opening button A
fig. 11 (located under the handle) to
access the boot.
NOTE If there is an alarm system, the
latter will be temporarily disabled only
for the boot area. After closing the boot,
the alarm system will be reactivated
again.
NOTE Ensure that you always have the
electronic key with you (e.g. in your
pocket) so that the system recognises it
and lets you enter the passenger
compartment and start the engine.
Driver side door emergency opening
If the electronic key does not work (e.g.
because its battery does not workanymore, or the vehicle battery is flat),
the emergency metal insert, located
inside the key, can be used to unlock the
driver side door lock.
Removing the metal insert: operate on
device A fig. 12 and extract the metal
insert B pulling it outwards. Then fit the
metal insert in the driver side door lock
and rotate it to release the door lock.
Door locking: make sure that you have the
electronic key and are within the
1.5-metre operating range of the driver or
passenger side door handle. Press button
A fig. 13 on the handle: this will lock all
doors and the tailgate. Door locking will
also activate the alarm as well (where
provided).
IMPORTANT After pressing the "door
locking" button, wait two seconds
before the doors can be unlocked
again using the door handle. It is
therefore possible to check whether
the vehicle is locked correctly by
pulling the door handle within
2 seconds; the doors will not be
unlocked again.
IMPORTANT Do not simultaneously
lock and unlock by pulling the handle
(see fig. 14 ).
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