Jeep RENEGADE 2017, User Manual

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Operation of the wipers on dry glass for long
periods may cause deterioration of the wiper
blades. Always use washer fluid when using
the wipers to remove salt or dirt from a dry
windshield.
Avoid using the wiper blades to remove frost
or ice from the windshield. Keep the blade
rubber out of contact with petroleum prod-
ucts such as engine oil, gasoline, etc.
NOTE:
Life expectancy of wiper blades varies de-
pending on geographical area and frequency
of use. Poor performance of blades may be
present with chattering, marks, water lines or
wet spots. If any of these conditions are
present, clean the wiper blades or replace as
necessary.
Service Position Strategy
The service position allows the wiper blades
to be placed in a position that allows the
wiper blades to be easily changed.
To enable the Service Position Strategy, the
wipers must be in the Park position before
placing the ignition in the STOP/OFF posi-
tion.
Service mode must be activated within two
minutes after the ignition is placed in the
STOP/OFF position.
To have a correct activation of strategy, the
Service Position command (antipanic) must
be active for at least half a second.
At every valid activation of Service Position
command, the wiper blades are activated for
250 ms.
The Service Position command can be re-
peated several times to bring the blades into
the desired position, up to a maximum of
three times.
After three subsequent activations the strat-
egy is disabled.
Function Deactivation:
The functionality is reset if:
• The ignition is turned to the MAR/RUN
position.
• Number of subsequent activations is three.
• Two minutes timer has expired after turning
the ignition OFF.
NOTE:
When turning the ignition ON, the blades will
go into the parking position.
Front Wiper Blade Removal/Installation
1. Lift the front wiper arm upward to raise
the wiper blade off of the windshield.
2. Push the release button on the arm of the
wiper blade.
3. Push the wiper blade up and remove it.
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