2023 JEEP RENEGADE ignition

38 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE
AUTOMATIC HEADLIGHTS — IF EQUIPPED
This system automatically turns the headlights on
or off according to ambient light levels. To turn the
system on, rotate the headlight switch clockwise to
the last detent (AUTO position) for automatic
headlight operation. To turn the automatic system
off, move the headlight switch out of the AUTO
position.
NOTE:
The ignition must be in the ON/RUN or START
positi on
before the headlights will come on in the
automatic mode.
Dusk Sensor
There is an infrared LED sensor that works with the
rain sensor, located on the windshield. It detects
changes in light intensity outside the vehicle,
based on the sensitivity of light set by using the
menu on the display or on the Uconnect system.
The higher the sensitivity, the lesser the amount of
exter n

al light required for controlling the lighting.
To turn the dusk sensor on, rotate the headlight
switch
to the AUTO position. To turn it off, rotate the
headlight switch to a position other than AUTO.
NOTE:
The dusk sensor can only be activated with the
ignit i
on in the ON/RUN position.
PARKING LIGHTS
Rotate the headlight switch to the first detent to
turn on the parking lights. The parking light
indicator in the instrument cluster display will
illuminate.
HEADLIGHT TIME DELAY
This feature provides the safety of headlight
illumination for up to 90 seconds when leaving
your vehicle in an unlit area.
The time delay of the headlights is programmable
betwe e

n 0, 30, 60 and 90 seconds within
Uconnect Settings Ú page 133.
Headlight Delay Activation
To activate the delay feature, place the ignition in
t he OF

F position while the headlights are still on.
The delay interval begins when the headlight
switch is turned off from the low beam position.
If the headlight switch is in AUTO and the
headli
ghts were on before the ignition was turned
off, the delay interval begins automatically.
Headlight Delay Deactivation
The feature is disabled by turning on the
h eadli

ghts, the parking lights or by placing the
ignition in the RUN position.
If you shut off the lights before the ignition is
turne d

on, they will turn off in the normal manner.
NOTE:
The lights must be turned off within two minutes of
placi n
g 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.

Fog Light Switch

To activate the front fog lights, turn on the parking
light s

or the low beam headlights and push the fog
light button on the headlight switch. The front fog
lights feature is latching, which means that every
time that the button is pressed and the fog lights
are activated, the vehicle memorizes the request
and reactivates the front fog lights every time that
the parking lights or low beams are active. To
deactivate the feature, push the front fog button

GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE 39
again. The front fog lights are deactivated each
time the parking or low beam lights are
deactivated or the ignition is placed in the OFF
position.
An indicator light in the instrument cluster
illumi

nates when the fog lights are turned on.
NOTE:
The fog lights will operate with the low beam head -
lights or parking lights on. Selecting the high beam
h eadl i

ghts will turn off the fog lights.
Cornering Lights
The cornering lights are a feature to improve
visib i

lity 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 Ú page 133.
TURN SIGNALS
Move the multifunction lever up or down to
activate the turn signals. The arrows on each side
of the instrument cluster display flash to show
proper operation.
LANE CHANGE ASSIST
Lightly push the multifunction lever up or down,
without moving beyond the detent, and the turn
signal will flash five times then automatically turn
off.
COURTESY LIGHTS
The courtesy lights feature allows you to activate
the low beam, parking lights, and sidemarker lights
for 25 seconds when the vehicle is unlocked
(through the key fob or the Passive Entry door
handles [if equipped]). The courtesy lights feature
can be activated or deactivated through the
Uconnect Settings. When a door is open with the
feature active, the activation of the lights is
extended for five seconds. The feature is disabled
when the vehicle is locked or when the ignition is
placed in the ON/RUN position.
INTERIOR LIGHTS
FRONT MAP/READING LIGHTS
The courtesy lights are mounted between the sun
visors above the rearview mirror. The light switches
are used to turn the lights on or off.
Driver’s Courtesy Lights
Courtesy Light Switches

To operate the courtesy lights, push either the
d rive
r

or passenger light switch.
1— Left Switch
2— Right Switch
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40 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE
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
ignit i
on is in the OFF position.
DIMMER CONTROLS
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. The instrument panel
dimmer has two positions at the top of the thumb
wheel. The first top detent position puts the interior
lighting into daytime mode and the very top detent
position illuminates all the interior lights. The
bottom detent position of the instrument panel
dimmer dims the internal backlights to their lowest
dimmable setting and disables the interior lights.
Dimmer Controls

REAR LIGHTS
On vehicles equipped with a sunroof, there are two
interior lights located above the grab handles of
the rear doors. When the ignition is in the ON/RUN
position, the lights come on when any door is
opened.
Push the button on the light once to turn the light
on man
u

ally, and push the button a second time to
turn the light off.
Rear Light Button (If Equipped With Sunroof)

On vehicles not equipped with a sunroof, a single
dome l i

ght is located in the center of the roof.

Rear Dome Light Buttons (Sunroof Not Equipped)

1 - Ambient Light Dimmer Control Switch
2 - Instrument Panel Dimmer Control Switch
1 — Dome Defeat Button
2 — Dome On Button

GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE 41
To operate the rear dome light, proceed as follows:
Push the switch to the on/right position from its
center position and the lights are always on.
Push the switch to the off/left position from its
center position and the lights are always off.
Leave the switch in the center position, and the
lights are turned on and off when the doors are
opened or closed.
DOME LIGHT TIMING
The dome light will automatically illuminate when
the doors are unlocked, the doors are opened or
after the doors are closed.
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
automatically shut off after approximately 27
seconds.
The timing stops once the ignition is placed in the
ON/RU N

position. The dome light will turn off under any of the
follow
i

ng conditions:
The dome light is disabled when the ignition is
placed in the ON/RUN position.
The dome lights will turn off automatically when
the doors are locked.
The dome lights will automatically turn off after
approximately 15 minutes of inactivity to
prese r
ve the battery.
Timing Exiting The Vehicle
The dome light will illuminate under the following
condit i

ons 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
a re
l
oc

ked.
WINDSHIELD WIPERS AND WASHERS
The windshield wiper/washer controls are located
on the windshield wiper/washer 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.
Windshield Wiper Lever

1 — Push Forward For Rear Washer
2 — Rotate For Rear Wiper Operation
3 — Rotate For Front Wiper Operation
4 — Pull For Front Washer
5 — Push Up For Mist
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.
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42 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE
WINDSHIELD 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 w h

ile 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
positi on

, the wipers will operate for several wipe
cycles, then turn off. Mist
Use this feature when weather conditions make
occasi
on

al 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.
For information on wiper care and replacement,
see Ú p

age 297 .
RAIN SENSING WIPERS — IF EQUIPPED
This feature senses rain or snow fall on the
windshield and automatically activates the wipers.
Rotate the end of the multifunction lever to one of
two detent positions to activate this feature.
The sensitivity of the system can be adjusted with
the mu

ltifunction lever. Wiper delay position one is
the least sensitive, and wiper delay position two is
the most sensitive. Place the wiper switch in the O
(off) position when not using the system.
NOTE:
If the end of the multifunction lever rotates from off
to the
first intermittent setting or from the first
intermittent setting to the second intermittent
setting, the wipers will perform a round up to clean
the windshield.
Rain Sensor

NOTE:
The Rain Sensing feature will not operate when
the wiper switch is in the low or high-speed posi
-
tion.
The Rain Sensing feature may not function prop -
erly when ice or dried salt water is present on
t h e
w
i
ndshield.
Use of Rain-X or products containing wax or sili-
cone may reduce Rain Sensing performance.
The Rain Sensing feature can be turned on or off
through Uconnect Settings Ú page 133.
The Rain Sensing system has protection features
f or the

wiper blades and arms, and will not operate
under the following conditions:
Change In Ignition Position — If the vehicle is in
Rain Sensing mode and the ignition is cycled
from OFF to ON, the auto wiper will be
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 windshield during freezing weather,
warm the windshield with the defroster before
and during windshield washer use.

GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE 43
suppressed until vehicle speed is greater than
3 mph (5 km/h), or the wiper switch is moved
out of a
nd back into the Intermittent wipe posi -
tion.
Transmission In NEUTRAL Position — The Rain
Sensing system will not operate if the NEUTRAL
gear is selected at speeds of 3 mph (5 km/h) or
less u

nless the wiper switch is moved or the
gear selector is moved out of NEUTRAL.
Remote Start Mode Inhibit — On vehicles
equipped with the Remote Start system, Rain
Sensing wipers are not operational when the
vehicle is in the Remote Start mode. Once the
operator is in the vehicle and has placed the
ignition switch in the ON/RUN position, Rain
Sensing wiper operation can resume, if it has
been selected, and no other inhibit conditions
(mentioned previously) exist.
REAR WINDOW WIPER/WASHER
The rear wiper/washer controls are located on the
windshield wiper/washer lever on the right side of
the steering column. The rear wiper/washer is
operated by rotating a switch, located at the
middle of the lever.
NOTE:
If the front wiper is moving and the vehicle is
shift e
d in REVERSE, the rear wiper will perform one
round up to clean the rear window. Rotate the center portion of the lever
upward to the first detent for intermittent
operat
i

on and to the second detent for
continuous rear wiper operation. If the
front wiper is set to Automatic mode (on the wiper
lever as well as enabled through Uconnect
Settings), placing the rear wiper in an intermittent
position will cause the front and rear wipers to sync
up. Turning the front wipers off will cause the rear
wipers to also stop.
To use the washer, push the lever
forward and hold while spray is desired. If
the l e

ver is pushed while the wiper is in
the off position, the wiper will operate for
several wipe cycles, then turn off.
If the lever is pushed while in the intermittent
settin
g, the wiper will turn on and operate for
several wipe cycles after the end of the lever is
released, and then resume the intermittent
interval previously selected.
NOTE:
As a protective measure, the pump will stop if the
switc h
is held for more than 30 seconds. Once the
lever is released, the pump will resume normal
operation.
WINDSHIELD WIPER DE-ICER —
I
F EQUIPPED
Your vehicle may be equipped with a Windshield
Wiper De-Icer feature that may be activated under
the following conditions:
Activation By Front Defrost — The Windshield
Wiper De-Icer will be activated automatically in
the case of a cold weather manual start with full
front defrost, and the ambient temperature is
below 40°F (4.4°C).
CAUTION!
Failure to follow these cautions can cause
damage to the heating elements:
Use care when washing the inside of the rear
window. Do not use abrasive window cleaners
on the interior surface of the window. Use a
soft cloth and a mild washing solution, wiping
parallel to the heating elements. Labels can
be peeled off after soaking with warm water.
Do not use scrapers, sharp instruments, or
abrasive window cleaners on the interior
surface of the window.
Keep all objects a safe distance from the
window.
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44 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE
Activation By Rear Defrost — The Windshield
Wiper De-Icer will be activated automatically
when the rear defrost is turned on and the
ambient temperature is below 40°F (4.4°C).
Activation By Remote Start Operation — When
Remote Start is active and the outside ambient
temperature is less than 40°F (4.4°C), the
Windshield Wiper De-Icer will activate. Exiting
Remote Start will resume its previous operation.
If the Windshield Wiper De-Icer was active, the
timer and operation will continue Ú page 133.
Auto-On Rear Window Defroster/Windshield Wiper
De-Ic e

r — If Equipped
When placing the vehicle’s ignition in the ON/RUN
position
, the Rear Window Defroster and
Windshield Wiper De-Icer will automatically turn on
when the outside ambient temperature is less than
40°F (4.4°C).
The Rear Window Defroster and Windshield Wiper
De-Ic e

r automatically turn off after approximately
20 minutes. To manually shut the defroster/
windsh
ield off, push the Rear Defrost button.
Auto On can be enabled or disabled through the
Uconnec
t Settings Ú page 133.
CLIMATE CONTROLS
The Climate Control system allows you to regulate
the temperature, air flow, and direction of air
circulating throughout the vehicle. The controls are located on the touchscreen (if equipped) and on
the instrument panel below the radio.
AUTOMATIC CLIMATE CONTROL
D
ESCRIPTIONS AND FUNCTIONS

Uconnect 4C NAV with 8.4-inch Display Automatic Climate
Controls

MAX A/C Button
Press and release the MAX A/C button on
the touchscreen to change the current
se t
ti
n
g to the coldest output of air. The
MAX A/C indicator illuminates when MAX
A/C is on. Pressing the button again will cause the
MAX A/C operation to exit.
NOTE:
The MAX A/C button is only available on the touch -
screen.
A/C Button
Press and release the A/C button on the
touchscreen, or push the button on the
facep l
ate to change the current setting.
The A/C indicator illuminates when A/C is
ON.
The Air Conditioning (A/C) button allows the
operator
to manually activate or deactivate the air
conditioning system. When the air conditioning
system is turned on, dehumidified air will flow
through the outlets into the cabin.
If your air conditioning performance seems lower
than e

xpected, check the front of the A/C
condenser (located in front of the radiator), for an
accumulation of dirt or insects. Clean with a gentle
water spray from the front of the radiator and
through the condenser. If the problem persists,
please contact an authorized dealer.
Recirculation Button
Press and release this button on the
touchscreen, or push the button on the
f a c
e p
l
ate, to change the system between
recirculation mode and outside air mode.
The Recirculation indicator and the A/C indicator
illuminate when the Recirculation button is
pressed. Recirculation can be used when outside
conditions such as smoke, odors, dust, or high
humidity are present. Recirculation can be used in
all modes. Recirculation may be unavailable

50 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE
USB/AUX CONTROL
This feature allows an external device to be
plugged into the USB port or AUX Jack.

Front USB Port And AUX Jack

Located below the heating ventilation and air
condit i

oning controls is the front USB port and AUX
jack.
Rear Center Console USB Port
Located on the rear of the center console is a
s econd

USB port.
NOTE:
Depending on vehicle configuration, the USB port
may b e
charge only, or media file capable.
Rear Center Console USB (Charge Only) Port — If Equipped

POWER OUTLETS
The front power outlet is located under the center
stack of the instrument panel. It only operates with
the ignition in the ON/RUN position. The power
outlet can power mobile phones, electronics and
other low power devices.

12 Volt Power Outlet
Models equipped with the optional "Smoker Kit”,
will h

ave a cigar lighter instead of the power outlet
Ú page 52.
1 — USB Port
2 — AUX Port
WARNING!
To avoid serious injury or death:
Only devices designed for use in this type of
outlet should be inserted into any 12 Volt
outlet.
Do not touch with wet hands.
Close the lid when not in use and while driving
the vehicle.
If this outlet is mishandled, it may cause an
electric shock and failure.
CAUTION!
Do not connect devices with power higher than
180 Watts (15 Amps) to the socket. Do not
damage the socket by using unsuitable
adaptors. If the 180 Watt (15 Amp) power rating
is exceeded the fuse protecting the system will
need to be replaced.