2023 JEEP RENEGADE ECU

60 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE
3. Reposition the load floor.

Cargo Area Storage

Displacement Load Floor
To position the load floor from the lower to the
u pper

position, proceed as follows:

1. Grab the load floor handle and lift up the load floor.

2.

Correctly place the load floor on the side panel
guide
s and on the rear cross member. Access To Tire Service Kit Or Spare Tire
To access the Tire Service Kit or spare tire and
c
ontai n

er carrier, proceed as follows:

1. Grab the load floor handle and remove the floor.

2.

Pull the tab and lift up on the carpet.
Anchor
ing Of The Load
The cargo tie-downs, located on the cargo area
f loor, s

hould be used to safely secure loads when
the vehicle is moving.

Tie-Downs

The side panels may be equipped with three
grocery
hooks (one on the left side and two on the
right side) for securing loads that are not
excessively heavy.
Grocery Hook
Grocery Hooks

CAUTION!
The load floor must be arranged in a central
position with respect to cargo area.

GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE 61
Cargo Box — If Equipped
The cargo area contains a preformed cargo box
that can be used for the storage of objects that
allows you to obtain a uniform level when loading.

Cargo Box

NOTE:
The cargo box is sized for a maximum capacity of
distr i
buted weight equal to 242 lb (110 kg).
ROOF LUGGAGE RACK — IF EQUIPPED
Your vehicle may be equipped with a Roof Luggage
Rack for transporting accessories.
Crossbars should always be used whenever cargo
is pla
ced on the Roof Luggage Rack. Check the
straps frequently to be sure that the load remains
securely attached.
NOTE:
Crossbars can be purchased at an authorized
deale r
through Mopar® parts. External racks do
not increase the total load carrying capacity of the
vehicle. Be sure that the total occupant and
luggage load inside the vehicle, plus the load on
the Roof Luggage Rack, do not exceed the
maximum vehicle load capacity.
The load carried on the roof, when equipped with a
lugga g

e rack, must not exceed 150 lb (68 kg), and
it should be uniformly distributed over the cargo
area.
Do not use the retractable roof when using the
crossba
rs.
WARNING!
Cargo must be securely tied down before driving
your vehicle. Improperly secured loads can fly off
the vehicle, particularly at high speeds, resulting
in personal injury or property damage. Follow
the roof rack cautions when carrying cargo on
your roof rack.
CAUTION!
To avoid damage to the roof rack and vehicle,
do not exceed the maximum roof rack load
capacity. Always distribute heavy loads as
evenly as possible and secure the load appro -
priately.
Long loads, which extend over the windshield,
should be secured to both the front and rear of
the vehicle.
Place a blanket or other protection between
the surface of the roof and the load.
Travel at reduced speeds and turn corners
carefully when carrying large or heavy loads
on the roof rack. Wind forces, due to natural
causes or nearby truck traffic, can add sudden
upward lift. It is recommended to not carry
large flat loads, such as wood panels or surf -
boards, which may result in damage to the
c argo or

your vehicle.
Load should always be secured to crossbars
first, with tie down loops used as additional
securing points if needed. Tie loops are
intended as supplementary tie down points
only. Do not use ratcheting mechanisms with
the tie loops. Check the straps frequently to be
sure that the load remains securely attached.
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GETTING TO KNOW YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 67
Audio
Push and release the up or down arrow
button until the Audio menu title is displayed in the
instr u
ment cluster display.
Stored Messages
Push and release the up or down arrow
button until the Messages Menu Icon is highlighted
in th e
instrument cluster display. This feature
shows the number of stored warning messages.
Pushing the left
or right arrow button will
all ow

you to scroll through the stored messages.
Screen Setup
This menu item allows you to change the position
of the information on the display.
Display Gears (Vehicles With Reconfigurable
Multi-
Functional Display And Automatic
Transmission)
By selecting this item, you can select the display
mode, t

he particulars relating to the automatic
transmission, and choose between the following
options:
“Single digit”
The right side of the display will show the letter
concer n

ing the automatic transmission gear
selector (P,R,N or D) position. After approxi -
mately two seconds, the letter will be displayed
in a c

entral position.
“Full PRND”
The letters PRND will display on the right side,
the p o

sition assumed by the gear selector will
be highlighted in the display. During the opera -
tion in sequential mode (“AutoStick”), in place
of the

letter D, the gear will be will be displayed.
In The Upper Left/Top Right
The information relating to the following can be
displ a

yed:
External temperature
Ignition Button — If Equipped
Compass — If Equipped
Date (Month/Day)
Time (Hours/Minutes)
In the central area of the display, you can view all
of t
h e


information listed above as well as the
following:
Compass — If Equipped
Speed Display — If Equipped
Date (Day/Month/Year)
Time
Compass — If Equipped
Ignition Button — If Equipped
External Temp — If equipped
Menu Item
Distance Traveled A (Trip A)
Distance Traveled B (Trip B)
Restore Default Settings
Selecting this item, and you can reset and restore
t he de

fault settings.
Settings
This menu item allows you to change the settings
for the following:
Display
Units
Clock and Date
Security
Safety and Assistance
Lights
Doors and Locks
NOTE:
Some items may be displayed and managed
throug h
the Uconnect system.
Vehicles Equipped With Multi-functional Display
Reconfi
gurable:
The following menu/submenu items are available
in the
cluster display.
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68 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL
“Vehicle Shut Off (If Equipped)”
By selecting the item “Vehicle Shut Off”, you can
turn of

f the engine from the instrument cluster.
This feature is available in the event of an ignition
switch failure, and will display instructions for
turning off the engine via the instrument cluster
display controls.
“Display”
By selecting the “Display,” you can access the
follow i

ng setting:
Language : allows you to select the language in
which to display the information/warnings.
“Units Of Measure”
By selecting the item “Units of Measure,” you can
selec t

the unit of measure to use for displaying
various magnitudes.
Possible options are:
US
Metric
Custom
“Clock & Date”
By selecting the item, “Clock & Date” you can
a djust

the clock.
Possible options are:
Set Time: adjust hours/minutes
Set Format: adjust the time format “12h”
(12 hours) or “24h” (24 hours)
Set Date: adjust day/month/year
“Security”
By selecting the item “Security,” you can make the
f ollowi

ng adjustments:
Speed Warning:
Set the vehicle speed limit, which the driver is
notifi e

d through a visual and acoustic signaling
(display of a message and a symbol on the
display).
When the speed warning is set, the icon should
remain
visualized for the same duration time of
the pop-up. If the driver exceeded the set speed,
the icon should remain for however long the
vehicle is over the set speed.
Driver may also turn the Speed Warning “OFF”
should

you choose not to use this feature.
Seat Belt Reminder:
This function is only viewable when the Seat Belt
Remin d

er (SBR) system is active.
Hill Start Assist:
Activation/Deactivation of the Hill Start Assist
syste m

.
Passenger Air Bag — If Equipped
Front passenger air bag may be enabled or
disab l

ed. “Lights”
By selecting the item “Lights,” you can make the
followi
n

g adjustments:
Headlight Off Delay: set the delay for headlight
shutoff after engine shutoff
Headlight Sensitivity: adjust the sensitivity of
headlight brightness
Daytime Running Lights: activate/deactivate
the daytime running lights
Cornering lights: activate/deactivate the
cornering lights (If Equipped)
Interior Ambient lights: adjust the level of inte-
rior ambient lights
Greeting Lights: activate / deactivate greeting
lights
“Doors & Locks”
By selecting the item “Doors & Locks,” you can
make t

he following adjustments:
Auto Door Lock: activate/deactivate the auto -
matic locking of the doors with the vehicle
m ov i
n g
Auto Unlock On Exit: automatic unlocking of the
doors when exiting the vehicle
Flash Light with Lock: activate the direction indi
-
cators when closing the doors

72 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL
Oil Pressure Sensor Failure Warning Light
This light will illuminate if there is a
failure of the oil pressure sensor. If this
light
illuminates, take it to an authorized
dealer and have them inspect it.
Oil Temperature Warning Light
This warning light will illuminate to
indicate the engine oil temperature is
high.
If the light turns on while driving,
stop the vehicle and shut off the engine
as soon as possible. Wait for oil temperature to
return to normal levels.
Seat Belt Reminder Warning Light
This warning light indicates when the
driver or passenger seat belt is
unbuc k
led. When the ignition is first
placed in the ON/RUN or ACC/ON/RUN
position and if the driver’s seat belt is unbuckled,
a chime will sound and the light will turn on. When
driving, if the driver or front passenger seat belt
remains unbuckled, the Seat Belt Reminder Light
will flash or remain on continuously and a chime
will sound Ú page 240.
Vehicle Security Warning Light —
If Equipped
This light will flash at a fast rate for
approximately 15 seconds when the v
e h
ic
l e security system is arming, and then will
flash slowly until the vehicle is disarmed.
Transmission Fault Warning Light — If
Equipped
This light will illuminate (together with a
message in the instrument cluster
d is
p l
a
y and a buzzer) to indicate a
transmission fault. Contact an authorized
dealer if the message remains after restarting the
engine.
YELLOW WARNING LIGHTS
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) Fault
Warning Light — If Equipped
This warning light will illuminate to
indicate a fault in the ACC system.
C on t
a c
t
a local authorized dealer for
service Ú page 97.
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) Warning
Light
This warning light monitors the ABS. The
light will turn on when the ignition is
p
la
ce
d
in the ON/RUN or ACC/ON/RUN
position and may stay on for as long as
four seconds.
If the ABS light remains on or turns on while
drivin
g, then the Anti-Lock portion of the brake
system is not functioning and service is required as soon as possible. However, the conventional brake
system will continue to operate normally,
assuming the Brake Warning Light is not also on.
If the ABS light does not turn on when the ignition
is pl
a

ced in the ON/RUN or ACC/ON/RUN position,
have the brake system inspected by an authorized
dealer.
Audio System Failure Light — If Equipped
This light will illuminate to report a failure
of the Audio System. Contact an
author i
zed dealership as soon as
possible.
Electronic Park Brake Warning Light
This warning light will illuminate to
indicate the Electronic Park Brake is not
funct i
oning properly and service is
required. Contact an authorized dealer.
Forward Collision Warning (FCW) Off
Indicator Light — If Equipped
This indicator light illuminates to indicate
that Forward Collision Warning is off.
Icy Road Condition Indicator Light —
If Equipped
This light will illuminate during an icy road
condition.

76 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL
at speeds greater than 30 mph (48 km/h), see an
authori
zed dealer as soon as possible to have the
problem diagnosed and corrected.
The ESC OFF Indicator Light and the ESC Indi -
cator Light come on momentarily each time the
ignit i
on is placed in the ON/RUN or ACC/ON/
RUN position.
The ESC system will make buzzing or clicking
sounds when it is active. This is normal; the
sounds will stop when ESC becomes inactive.
This light will come on when the vehicle is in an
ESC event.
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) OFF
Warning Light — If Equipped
This warning light indicates the ESC is off.
Each time the ignition is turned to ON/
RUN or

ACC/ON/RUN, the ESC system
will be on, even if it was turned off previously.
Exterior Bulb Failure Indicator Light —
If Equipped
This light will illuminate when there is a
malfunction in one of the exterior bulbs.
Fuel Cutoff Warning Light — If Equipped
This warning light will illuminate after an
accident has occurred, and the system
has s h
ut the fuel off.
Fuel Cutoff Failure Light — If Equipped
This light will illuminate if there is a fuel
cutoff failure. If this light illuminates, take
it to a
n authorized dealer and have them
inspect it.
Immobilizer Fail / VPS Electrical Alarm
Indicator Light
This telltale will illuminate when the
vehicle security system has detected an
a tt
e m
p
t to break into the vehicle.
NOTE:
After cycling the ignition to the ON/RUN position,
the V e
hicle Security Warning Light could illuminate
if a problem with the system is detected. This
condition will result in the engine being shut off
after two seconds.
GREEN INDICATOR LIGHTS
Automatic High Beam Indicator Light —
If Equipped
This indicator shows that the automatic
high beam headlights are on.
Cruise Control Set Indicator Light
This light will turn on when the cruise
control is set to the desired speed
Ú page 95.
Front Fog Indicator Light — If Equipped
This indicator light will illuminate when
the front fog lights are on Ú page 36.
Hazard Warning Lights
The hazard warning indicators light up
when the vehicles Hazard Warning
flash e
r switch has been pushed.
Parking/Headlights On Indicator Light
This indicator light will illuminate when
the parking lights or headlights are
tu r
n e
d
on Ú page 36.
Sport Mode Indicator Light — If Equipped
This light will turn on when Sport Mode is
active.
Stop/Start Active Indicator Light —
If Equipped
This indicator light will illuminate when
the Stop/Start function is in “Autostop”
mode.
Turn Signal Indicator Lights
When the left or right turn signal is
activated, the turn signal indicator will
f la
sh

independently and the
corresponding exterior turn signal lamps

78 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL
ONBOARD DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM
(OBD II) C
YBERSECURITY
Your vehicle is required to have an OBD II and a
connection port to allow access to information
related to the performance of your emissions
controls. Authorized service technicians may need
to access this information to assist with the
diagnosis and service of your vehicle and
emissions system Ú page 133.
EMISSIONS INSPECTION AND
MAINTENANCE PROGRAMS
In some localities, it may be a legal requirement to
pass an inspection of your vehicle's emissions
control system. Failure to pass could prevent
vehicle registration.
For states that require an Inspection and
Maintenance (I/M), this check verifies
the Ma

lfunction Indicator Light (MIL) is
functioning and is not on when the
engine is running, and that the OBD II system is
ready for testing.
Normally, the OBD II system will be ready. The
OBD II system may n
ot be r
eady if your vehicle was
recently serviced, recently had a depleted battery
or a battery replacement. If the OBD II system
should be determined not ready for the I/M test,
your vehicle may fail the test.
CAUTION!
Prolonged driving with the MIL on could cause
further damage to the emission control
system. It could also affect fuel economy and
driveability. The vehicle must be serviced
before any emissions tests can be performed.
If the MIL is flashing, while the engine is
running, severe catalytic converter damage
and power loss will soon occur. Immediate
service is required.
WARNING!
ONLY an authorized service technician should
connect equipment to the OBD II connection
port in order to read the VIN, diagnose, or
service your vehicle.
If unauthorized equipment is connected to the
OBD II connection port, such as a
driver-behavior tracking device, it may:
Be possible that vehicle systems,
including safety related systems, could be
impaired or a loss of vehicle control could
occur that may result in an accident
involving serious injury or death.
Access, or allow others to access, infor -
mation stored in your vehicle systems,
inclu d
ing personal information.

STARTING AND OPERATING 81
COLD WEATHER OPERATION
To ensure reliable starting under extreme cold
conditions an externally powered electric block
heater (if equipped) is required for the 1.3L Turbo
engine below -20°F (-29°C). To prevent possible engine damage while starting
at low


temperatures, this vehicle will inhibit engine
cranking when the ambient temperature is less
than -20°F (-29°C) for the 1.3L Turbo engine, and
the oil temperature sensor reading indicates an
engine block heater has not been used. The
message “plug in engine heater” will be displayed
in the instrument cluster when the ambient
temperature is below -4°F (-20°C) at the time the
engine is shut off as a reminder to avoid possible
crank delays at the next cold start.
EXTENDED PARK STARTING
NOTE:
Extended Park condition occurs when the vehicle
has n ot
been started or driven for at least 30 days.

1. Install a battery charger or jumper cables to the ba
ttery to ensure a full battery charge
during the crank cycle.

2. Press the START/STOP ignition button and relea

se it when the engine starts.
3. If the engine fails to start within 10 seconds, place
the ignition in the OFF position, wait
10 to 15 seconds to allow the starter to cool,
t hen r

epeat the Extended Park Starting
procedure.
4. If the engine fails to start after eight attempts, allow

the starter to cool for at least
10 minutes, then repeat the procedure.
AFTER STARTING — WARMING UP THE
E
NGINE
Proceed as follows:
Travel slowly, letting the engine run at a reduced
RPM, without accelerating suddenly.
It is recommended to wait until the engine
coolant temperature gauge starts to rise for
maximum performance.
STOPPING THE ENGINE
To shut off the engine with a vehicle speed greater
than 5 mph (8 km/h), you must push and hold the
ignit i
on or push the START/STOP button three
times consecutively within a few seconds. The
engine will shut down, and the ignition will be
placed in the RUN position.
Vehicles Equipped With Electronic Key
(Keyless Enter ‘n Go™)
Turning off the car (cycle the ignition from the RUN
p ositi on

to the OFF position), the power supply to
the accessories are maintained for a period of
three minutes.
Do not attempt to push or tow your vehicle to
get it started. Vehicles equipped with an auto -
matic transmission cannot be started this
w ay. U

nburned fuel could enter the catalytic
converter and once the engine has started,
ignite and damage the converter and vehicle.
If the vehicle has a discharged battery,
booster cables may be used to obtain a start
from a booster battery or the battery in
another vehicle. This type of start can be
dangerous if done improperly Ú page 278.
CAUTION!
To prevent damage to the starter, do not
continuously crank the engine for more than

10 seconds at a time. Wait 10 to 15 seconds
before
trying again.
WARNING!CAUTION!
To prevent damage to the starter, do not crank
continuously for more than 10 seconds at a
time. Wait 10 to 15 seconds before trying again.
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