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How to Activate the Automatic Handbrake on the Jeep Renegade

Model: Jeep Renegade 520, MK 1, BU - Years 2014-2026
Part: Instrument cluster

On this model of vehicle, you can activate or deactivate the electronic handbrake. The following description provides guidance on how to proceed, and you can also refer to images in the video. First, access the driver's seat and turn on the ignition. Then, scroll through the menu button on the display of the onboard computer until you identify the 'Configuration' option. Select 'Vehicle Security' and then 'Auto Park Brake.' If you select 'ON,' you will activate the function, and the electronic handbrake will be enabled.

Updated on 9 July 2026 by ScegliAuto

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