How To Use Remote Start - Jeep RENEGADE 2021 Owner's Manual

H T U R S
OW O SE EMOTE TART
Push and release the Remote Start button on
the key fob twice within five seconds. The
vehicle doors will lock, the parking lights will
flash, and the horn will chirp twice (if
programmed). Then, the engine will start, and
the vehicle will remain in the Remote Start
mode for a 15 minute cycle. Pushing the
Remote Start button a third time shuts the
engine off.
NOTE:
With Remote Start, the engine will only run

for 15 minutes.
Remote Start can only be used twice.

If an engine fault is present or fuel level is

low, the vehicle will start and then shut down
in 10 seconds.
The park lamps will turn on and remain on

during Remote Start mode.
For security, power window and power

sunroof operation (if equipped) are disabled
when the vehicle is in the Remote Start
mode.
The ignition must be placed in the ON/RUN

position before the Remote Start sequence
can be repeated for a third cycle.
All of the following conditions must be met
before the engine will remote start:
Gear selector in PARK

Doors closed
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Hood closed
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Liftgate closed
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Hazard switch off
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Brake switch inactive (brake pedal not

pressed)
Battery at an acceptable charge level

PANIC button not pushed
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GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE
System not disabled from previous remote

start event
Vehicle Security system indicator flashing

Ignition in OFF position

Fuel level meets minimum requirement

Vehicle Security system is not signaling an

intrusion
Malfunction Indicator Light is not illuminated

WARNING!
Do not start or run an engine in a closed

garage or confined area. Exhaust gas
contains Carbon Monoxide (CO) which is
odorless and colorless. Carbon Monoxide is
poisonous and can cause serious injury or
death when inhaled.
Keep key fobs away from children. Opera-

tion of the Remote Start System, windows,
door locks or other controls could cause
serious injury or death.
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