Windshield Wiper De-Icer; If Equipped; Climate Controls - Jeep RENEGADE 2021 Owner's Manual

If the lever is pushed while in the intermittent
setting, 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 switch is held for more than 30 seconds.
Once the lever is released, the pump will
resume normal operation.
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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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
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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).
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 be
enabled. Upon exiting remote start mode the
Windshield Wiper De-Icer will remain on.
Remote Start Operation can be enabled or
disabled within Uconnect Settings
Ú page 159.
GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE
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Auto-On Rear Window Defroster/Windshield
Wiper De-Icer — 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-Icer automatically turn off after
approximately 20 minutes. To manually shut
the defroster/windshield off, push the Rear
Defrost button.
Auto On can be enabled or disabled through the
Uconnect Settings Ú page 159.

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.
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