2014 JEEP RENEGADE wheel

Amber warning lights
Warning light What it means
TPMS SYSTEM
TPMS failure
The warning light switches on when a failure is detected in the TPMS. In this case, contact a Jeep
Dealership as soon as possible. Should one or more wheels be fitted without sensors, the display will show
a warning message until initial conditions are restored.
IMPORTANT Do not continue driving with one or more flat tyres as handling may be compromised. Stop
the vehicle, avoiding sharp braking and steering. Repair immediately using the dedicated tyre repair kit and
contact the dedicated Jeep Dealership as soon as possible.
Tyre pressure low
The warning light switches on and a message is displayed to indicate that the tyre pressure is lower than
the recommended value and/or that slow pressure loss is occurring. In these cases, optimal tyre duration
and fuel consumption may not be guaranteed.
Should two or more tyres be in the condition mentioned above, the display will show the indications
corresponding to each tyre in sequence.
In any situation in which the message on the display is "See manual", it is ESSENTIAL to refer to the
contents of the "Wheels" paragraph in the "Technical data" chapter, strictly complying with the indications
that you find there.
ABS FAILURE
The warning light switches on to indicate an ABS fault. In this case the braking system will work as normal,
but without the extra performance offered by the ABS. The display shows the dedicated message. Drive
carefully and contact a Jeep Dealership as soon as possible.
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Warning light What it means
ESC SYSTEM
ESC system activation
Intervention by the system is indicated by the flashing of the warning light: it indicates that the vehicle is in
critical stability and grip conditions.
ESC system failure
If the warning light does not switch off, or if it stays on with the engine running, a failure was found on the
ESC system. Contact a Jeep Dealership as soon as possible.
Hill Start Assist failure
The warning light switches on and the displays shows the dedicated message, informing about Hill Start
Assist system failure. Contact a Jeep Dealership as soon as possible.
PARTIAL / TOTAL DEACTIVATION OF ACTIVE SAFETY SYSTEMS
The warning light switches on to inform that some active safety systems have been partially or totally
deactivated. When the systems are reactivated, the warning light switches off.
REAR FOG LIGHT
The warning light switches on when the rear fog light is turned on.
FAULT OF THE ELECTRIC PARKING BRAKE
The warning light switches on when a fault about the electric parking brake is detected. The display shows
the dedicated message. Contact a Jeep Dealership as soon as possible.
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WARNING
30)If a fault is present with sharp braking, the rear wheels may lock and the vehicle may swerve.

Warning light What it means
FUEL RESERVE/LIMITED RANGE
This warning light (or the icon on the display) comes on when about 5 to 7 litres of fuel are left in the tank.
When the remaining range is lower than approx. 50 km (or equivalent value in miles), on some versions, the
display will show a warning message.
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GLOW PLUG PREHEATING FAILURE (Diesel versions)
The warning light will flash (a message will appear on the display, on some versions) to indicate a fault in
the glow plugs preheating system.
In this case, contact a Jeep Dealership as soon as possible.
LANESENSE SYSTEM
Versions with multifunction display
The warning light switches on as follows:
Warning light continuously on (white):the system is activated, but the lane limits were not detected (the
lane lines are grey).
Warning light on and flashing (amber):the vehicle has approached the lane line and is about to pass it.
Warning light switched on continuously (green):the system has detected the limits of both lanes. The
system will act on the steering wheel if the lane was passed unintentionally.
Versions with reconfigurable multifunction display
On versions equipped with reconfigurable multifunction display, the warning light shown at the side is
replaced with dedicated graphic icons, displayed in the upper left area of the display. These icons are
displayed according to the same logic described for versions equipped with multifunction display (see
previous description).
WARNING
15)If the warning light (or the icon on the display) flashes whilst driving, contact a Jeep Dealership.
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Messages on the display
Message on the display
SERV 4WDFOUR WHEEL DRIVE FAILURE
This indicator switches on to report a four wheel drive system failure. Contact a Jeep
Dealership as soon as possible.
BLIND-SPOT MONITORINGBLIND-SPOT MONITORING SYSTEM
Sensor locking: a dedicated message is displayed in the case of failure of the Blind-spot
Monitoring system sensor. In this case, the LEDs on the door mirrors are switched on
constantly. An acoustic signal is also issued.
Free the bumper of any obstacles, cleaning it.
System not available: a dedicated message is displayed if the Blind-spot Monitoring
system is not available. In this case, the LEDs on the door mirrors are switched on
constantly.
The failed operation of the system might be due to the insufficient voltage from the battery
or other failures on the electrical system. Contact a Jeep Dealership as soon as possible
to have the electrical system checked.
PARKSENSEPARKSENSE SYSTEM
(where provided)
Sensor locking: the message is displayed in the case of a failure of the ParkSense
system sensors. An acoustic signal is also issued.
Free the bumper of any obstacles, cleaning it.
System not available: a dedicated message is displayed if the Parksense system is not
available.
The failed operation of the system might be due to the insufficient voltage from the battery
or other failures on the electrical system. Contact a Jeep Dealership as soon as possible
to have the electrical system checked.
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ACTIVE SAFETY
SYSTEMS
ABS (Anti-lock Braking
System)
This system, which is an integral part of
the braking system, prevents one or
more wheels from locking and slipping
in all road surface conditions,
irrespective of the intensity of the
braking action, ensuring that the vehicle
can be controlled even during
emergency braking and optimising
stopping distances.
System intervention
The driver can feel that the ABS system
has come into action because the
brake pedal pulsates slightly and the
system gets noisier: this is entirely
normal with the system operating.
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DTC (Drag Torque
Control) SYSTEM
The system intervenes in the event of
sudden downshifting, or during ABS
braking, restoring torque to the engine
and thus preventing excessive drag
at the drive wheels, which may lead the
wheels to lock and a loss of vehicle
stability, above all in low-grip
conditions.
ESC (Electronic Stability
Control) SYSTEM
The ESC system improves the
directional control and stability of the
vehicle in various driving conditions,
correcting understeer and oversteer,
distributing the brake force on the
appropriate wheels.
System intervention
The intervention of the system is
indicated by the flashing of the
warning light on the instrument
panel, to inform the driver that
the vehicle is in critical stability and grip
conditions.
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TC (Traction Control)
SYSTEM
The system automatically operates in
the event of slipping, loss of grip on wet
roads (aquaplaning) and acceleration
on slippery, snowy or icy roads, etc. on
one or both drive wheels.
System intervention
The intervention of the system is
indicated by the flashing of the
warning light on the instrument
panel, to inform the driver that
the vehicle is in critical stability and grip
conditions.
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PBA (Panic Brake
Assist) SYSTEM
The PBA system is designed to
improve the vehicle’s braking capacity
during emergency braking.
The brake pedal should be pressed
continuously during braking, avoiding
intermittent presses, to get the most
out of the system. Do not reduce
pressure on the brake pedal until
braking is not necessary anymore.
The PBA system is deactivated when
the brake pedal is released.
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HSA (Hill Start Assist)
SYSTEM
This system is an integral part of the
ESC system and facilitates starting on
slopes.
System deactivation
The Hill Start Assist system can be
deactivated using the display Menu
(see the instructions in the "Display"
paragraph, "Knowing the instrument
panel" chapter).
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DST SYSTEM (Dynamic
Steering Torque)
The DST function uses the integration
of the ESC system with the electric
power steering to increase the safety
level of the whole vehicle.
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ERM (Electronic Rollover
Mitigation) SYSTEM
The system monitors the tendency of
the wheels to rise from the ground if the
driver performs extreme manoeuvres
like quick steering to avoid an obstacle,
especially in poor road conditions.
If these conditions occur, the system
intervenes on the brakes and engine
power to reduce the possibility that the
wheels are raised from the ground. It
is not possible to avoid tendency to roll
over if the phenomenon is due to
reasons such as driving on high side
gradients, collision with objects or other
vehicles.
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TSC (Trailer Sway
Control) SYSTEM
The system employs a series of
sensors located on the vehicle to
identify excessive swerving of the trailer
and take the necessary precautions
to eliminate it.
System intervention
When the system is active, the
warning light flashes on the
instrument panel, the engine power is
reduced and braking can be felt on the
individual wheels, following the attempt
to eliminate the swerving of the trailer.
The system is active only with ESC
engaged.
When the ESC system is deactivated
(by pressing the button on the central
tunnel), the TSC system is deactivated
as well.
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HDC (Hill Descent
Control) SYSTEM
(where provided)
It is an integral part of the ESC system
and is aimed at keeping the vehicle at a
constant speed during a descent,
operating autonomously on the brakes
in various ways at the same time.
In this way the vehicle stability and
completely safe driving are guaranteed,
above all in poor grip conditions and
steep descents.
Enabling the system
To enable the system, press the button
fig. 53:
The system is enabled if the following
conditions are met:❒theSelec-Terrain™device is in
4WD LOW mode;
❒the vehicle speed is below 25 km/h;
❒the electric parking brake (EPB) is
deactivated;
❒the driver side door is closed.
Activation of the system
Once enabled, the HDC system will
activate automatically if the vehicle
is driven downhill on a steep slope,
higher than 8%.
The speed set for the HDC system can
be adjusted using the brake pedal
and the accelerator pedal (in the
1–25 km/h range). Once the desired
speed is reached, when both pedals
are released the HDC system will
maintain the set speed.
In this way, the driver can adjust the
speed and, if necessary, reassume
control of the vehicle.
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With gear lever in neutral, speed
adjustment using the accelerator pedal
is not available.
The driver can cancel the intervention of
the HDC system at any time by
completely depressing the accelerator
pedal or the brake pedal.
System deactivation
The HDC system is deactivated, but
remains available, if one of the following
conditions is met:
❒the speed of the vehicle exceeds
25 km/h but remains below 40 km/h;
❒the vehicle is on a descent with
insufficient gradient, below 8%, or a
level surface, or is going uphill;
❒the gear lever is in P (Park) position.
Disabling the system
The system is deactivated and disabled
if one of the following conditions is
met:
❒button press fig. 53;
❒activation of mode other than 4WD
LOW;
❒electric parking brake (EPB)
engagement;
❒driver side door open;
❒speed of 40 km/h exceeded
(immediate exit from HDC function).
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DISABLING ACTIVE
SAFETY SYSTEMS
Depending on the versions, there are 3
configurations for the active safety
systems on the vehicle:
❒systems enabled;
❒systems partially disabled;
❒systems disabled.
Systems enabled
All active safety systems are enabled.
This is the normal operating mode
when driving a four-wheel-drive vehicle.
This mode should be used in most
driving conditions. The system will be in
"Systems enabled" mode every time
the engine is started.
IMPORTANT You are advised to select
"Systems partially disabled" or
"Systems disabled" modes only for
specific driving requirements.
Systems partially disabled
By pressing thebutton on the central
tunnel fig. 54 for fewer than 5 seconds
when driving, the TSC system can
be disabled and the intervention of the
TC system can be limited to braking
action on the individual drive wheels.
The other systems remain enabled.Activation of this mode is indicated by
the
warning light on the instrument
panel switching on (on some versions,
together with a message on the
display).
To restore "All systems enabled"
operating mode, press the button on
the central tunnel again.
"Systems completely enabled" mode
will automatically reactivate every time
the engine is started.
IMPORTANT When travelling on snowy
roads with snow chains, it may be
helpful to activate "Systems partially
disabled" mode: in these conditions,
slipping of the drive wheels when
moving off makes it possible to obtain
better traction.
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Systems disabled
Pressing thebutton on the central
tunnel for more than 5 seconds
completely deactivates the ESC
system, as well as the TSC and ERM
systems; the TC system will be limited
to braking action on the individual
drive wheels. The other systems remain
enabled.
Activation of this mode is highlighted by
the
warning light on the instrument
panel switching on (on some versions,
together with a message on the
display).
IMPORTANT If a speed of
approximately 65 km/h (40 mph) is
exceeded, the systems will behave as
described for "Systems partially
disabled" mode.
To restore "Systems enabled" operating
mode, press the button on the central
tunnel again.
"Systems enabled" mode will
automatically reactivate every time the
engine is started.
Versions withSelec-Terrain™
device
On versions withSelec-Terrain™
device, the activation of certain driving
modes partially or totally deactivates
certain active safety systems in order to
optimise performance in the specific
mode.When active safety systems are partially
or totally deactivated, the
warning
light will turn on in the instrument panel.
In "SAND" and "MUD" modes, the
active safety systems are partially
disabled and fine-tuned to ensure
maximum performance in the specific
operating modes. It is in any case
possible to reactivate them completely
at any time by pressing the
button on
the central tunnel should you wish to
favour safety over "off-road"
performance.
IMPORTANT In 4WD LOW modes, the
active safety systems are completely
disabled in order to ensure maximum
off-road driving performance and it will
not be possible to reactivate them.
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WARNING
31)When the ABS intervenes and you feel
the brake pedal pulsating, do not reduce
the pressure, but hold it down firmly and
confidently; in doing so you will brake
in the shortest distance possible,
depending on the current road conditions.
32)For maximum efficiency of the braking
system, a bedding-in period of about
500 km is required: during this period it is
advisable to avoid sharp, repeated and
prolonged braking.33)If the ABS intervenes, this indicates
that the grip of the tyres on the road is
nearing its limit: you must slow down to a
speed compatible with the available grip.
34)The ABS can’t overrule the natural laws
of physics, and can’t increase the grip
available according to the condition of the
road.
35)The ABS cannot prevent accidents,
including those due to excessive speed on
corners, driving on low-grip surfaces or
aquaplaning.
36)The capability of the ABS must never
be tested irresponsibly and dangerously, in
such a way as to compromise personal
safety and the safety of others.
37)For the correct operation of the ABS,
the tyres must of necessity be the same
make and type on all wheels, in perfect
condition and, above all, of the prescribed
type and size.
38)The ESC system cannot alter the
natural laws of physics, and cannot
increase grip, which depends on the
condition of the road.
39)The ESC system cannot prevent
accidents, including those due to excessive
speed on corners, driving on low-grip
surfaces or aquaplaning.
40)The capability of the ESC system must
never be tested irresponsibly and
dangerously, in such a way as to
compromise personal safety and the safety
of others.
41)For the correct operation of the ESC
system, the tyres must of necessity be the
same make and type on all wheels, in
perfect condition and, above all, of the
prescribed type and size.
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