2014 JEEP RENEGADE transmission

IMPORTANT In the event of a
temporary failure it is anyway
recommended to contact a Jeep
Dealership as soon as possible.
IGNITION LOCK AND
PARK POSITION
Versions equipped with the Keyless
Enter-N-Go system: this function
requires the gear lever to be positioned
to P (Park) before bringing the ignition
device to position STOP.
Versions equipped with mechanical
key: this function requires the gear
lever to be positioned to P (Park) before
extracting the key from the ignition
device.
If the vehicle battery is flat and the
ignition key is engaged, the latter is
locked in position. To remove the key
manually see paragraph "Automatic
transmission lever unlock" in chapter "In
an emergency".
GEAR ENGAGEMENT
DISABLING SYSTEM
WITHOUT BRAKE PEDAL
PRESSED
This system prevents you from moving
the gear lever from position P (Park) if
the brake pedal has not been previously
depressed.
To bring the gear lever to a position
other than P (Park), the ignition device
must be in position AVV (engine on
or off) and the brake pedal must be
depressed.
WARNING
116)Never use position P instead of the
electric parking brake. When the vehicle is
parked, always engage the electric parking
brake to prevent accidental movements
of the vehicle.
117)If position P is not engaged the
vehicle might move and hurt people.
Before leaving the vehicle make sure that
the gear lever is in position P and the
electric parking brake is engaged.
118)Do not position the gear lever to N,
nor switch off the engine to travel
downhills. This type of driving is dangerous
and reduces the possibility of intervening
in the case of variation of the road traffic or
surface. You risk to lose control of your
vehicle and cause accidents.119)Before moving the gear lever from
position P, bring the ignition device to
position MAR and press the brake pedal.
Otherwise the gear lever might be
damaged.
120)Engage the reverse gear only with
vehicle at a standstill, engine idling and
accelerator completely released.
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STOP/START
SYSTEM
The Stop/Start system automatically
stops the engine each time the vehicle
is stationary and starts it again when
the driver wants to move off.
In this way, the vehicle efficiency is
increased, by reducing consumption,
dangerous gas emissions and noise
pollution.
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OPERATING MODES
Engine stopping mode
Versions with manual gearbox
With the vehicle stopped, the engine
stops with gearbox in neutral and
clutch pedal released.
Versions with automatic transmission
With vehicle at a standstill and brake
pedal pressed, the engine switches off
if the gear lever is in a position other
than R.
In the event of stops uphill, the engine
switching off is disabled to activate
the "Hill Start Assist" function (works
only with running engine).
The
warning light on the instrument
panel switches on to signal that the
engine was stopped.
Engine restarting mode
Versions with manual gearbox
To restart the engine, press the clutch
pedal.
If the vehicle does not start pressing the
clutch, place the gear lever in neutral
and repeat the procedure. If the
problem persists, contact a Jeep
Dealership.
Versions with automatic transmission
To restart the engine, release the brake
pedal.
With brake pressed, if the gear lever is
in automatic mode - D (Drive) - the
engine can be restarted moving the
lever to R (Reverse) or N (Neutral)
or "AutoStick".
With brake pressed, if the gear lever is
in "AutoStick" mode, the engine can be
restarted moving the lever to "+" or
"–", or R (Reverse) or N (Neutral).
When the engine has been stopped
automatically, keeping the brake pedal
pressed, the brake can be released
keeping the engine off by quickly
shifting the gear lever to P (Park).
To restart the engine, just move the
lever out of position P.
SYSTEM MANUAL
ACTIVATION/
DEACTIVATION
To activate/deactivate the system
manually, press the
button on the
central tunnel fig. 90.
❒LED off: system deactivated;
❒LED on: system deactivated.
WARNING
121)When replacing the battery, always
contact a Jeep Dealership. The
replacement battery should be of the same
type (HEAVY DUTY) and should have the
same characteristics.
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STARTING AND DRIVING

DEACTIVATING THE
DEVICE
The device is deactivated by pressing
button
or bringing the ignition
device to STOP.
WARNING
123)While travelling with the device
activated, do not move the gear lever to
neutral.
124)In the event of device faults or failures,
go to a Jeep Dealership.
125)The electronic Cruise Control can be
dangerous if the system cannot keep a
constant speed. In specific conditions
speed may be excessive, resulting in the
risk of losing control of the vehicle and
causing accidents. Do not use the device
in heavy traffic or on winding, icy, snowy or
slippery roads.
FOUR WHEEL DRIVE
JEEP ACTIVE
DRIVE (4WD) and
JEEP ACTIVE DRIVE
LOW (4WD LOW)
ALL-WHEEL DRIVE
The four wheel drive (4WD) is fully
automatic in standard driving mode.
IMPORTANT Changing mode is not
possible when the vehicle speed is over
120 km/h.
Four wheel drive activation
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The buttons to activate the four wheel
drive are located on the device
Selec-Terrain™and can select:
❒4WD LOCK (fig. 93 versions with
manual gearbox and automatic
translation): deactivates the function for
disconnecting the propeller shaft,
guaranteeing the immediate availability
of the torque to the rear coupling.
This function can be selected in AUTO
mode and in the other driving modes.
❒4WD LOW (fig. 94 versions with
automatic transmission): it enhances
the "off-road" performance of the
vehicle in all driving modes;The 4WD LOCK function can be
activated by pressing the dedicated
button or when the selector is rotated
from AUTO to SNOW/SAND/MUD
or ROCK (Trailhawk versions) and 4WD
LOW was not selected before.
The engagement of one function (e.g.
4WD LOW) deactivates the other one
automatically.
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IMPORTANT On some versions,
pressing the button 4WD LOW
it automatically activates the 4WD
LOCK function as well. If the 4WD LOW
button is pressed again, the 4WD
LOCK function will be activated. If,
however, the 4WD LOCK button is
pressed again, both functions will be
deactivated.
IMPORTANT The 4WD LOW function is
recommended for irregular and slippery
terrain only.
4WD LOW MODE
ENGAGEMENT/RELEASE
4WD LOW mode
engagement
With vehicle at a standstill, ignition
device in MAR position or with engine
on, move the gear lever to position
D (Drive), R (Reverse) or N (Neutral) and
press the 4WD LOW button.
On some versions, with mode
engaged, the display shows "4WD
LOW". The LED on theSelec-
Terrain™device may flash until the
end of the engagement.
4WD LOW mode release
The release can occur at any speed
ranging from 0 to 120 km/h.
On some versions, "4WD LOW" on the
display switches off at the end of the
release procedure.
In this case, the LED on the 4WD LOW
button is off.
WARNING
40)The correct operation of the 4WD
function depends on the tyres: all of them
must have the same size, the same type
and the same circumference. The use
of tyres of the wrong size could interfere
with gear changes and damage
transmission components.41)Do not drive at speeds exceeding
those permitted by the conditions of the
road.
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SELEC-TERRAIN
DRIVING MODE
SELECTION
Turn knob A fig. 95 to select the wished
mode.
IMPORTANT Changing mode is not
possible when the vehicle speed is over
120 km/h.❒AUTO (Automatic): the 4WD mode
with continuous and automatic
operation can be used while driving on
road and off-road. This mode reduces
fuel consumption, because the
propeller shaft can be disconnected,
whenever required.
❒SNOW: this mode can achieve more
stability on slippery or snow-covered
grounds. To be used for driving on-road
and off-road in the case of grounds
with poor grip, such as roads covered
by snow.
❒SAND: off-road driving mode to be
used on grounds with poor grip, such
as muddy surfaces. The transmission is
set to offer a maximum traction.
❒MUD: off-road driving mode for
surfaces with poor grip, such as
mud-covered grounds or wet grass.
❒ROCK(where provided, for Trailhawk
versions only): this mode is only
available if the 4WD LOW mode is
activated. The device sets the vehicle to
maximise traction and give the highest
steering capacity on off-road surfaces
featuring a high grip. This mode offers
the best performance when driving
"off-road". This mode must be used to
pass over obstacles at slow speed,
such as large rocks, deep cracks, etc.When the engine is started, the AUTO
mode is automatically selected (LED on
close to the AUTO wording).
Turning the knob A fig. 95 the LED
close to the AUTO wording comes on
solid. The other LEDs switch on
sequentially, depending on the
positions set on the knob, so that the
driver can understand which is the new
required mode.
Once the required mode is set (LED
close to the wording switched on), just
keep the knob in that position so that
theSelec-Terrain™system actuates
to engage the wished mode.
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IN AN EMERGENCY
A punctured tyre or a burnt-out bulb?
At times, a problem may interfere
with our journey.
The pages on emergencies can help
you to deal with critical situations
independently and with calm.
In an emergency we recommend that
you call the freephone number found in
the Warranty Booklet.
It is also possible to call the national or
international universal freephone
number to search for the nearest
Dealership.HAZARD WARNING LIGHTS...........124
REPLACING A BULB ......................124
REPLACING FUSES........................130
CHANGING A WHEEL ...................135
TIREKIT ...........................................139
JUMP STARTING ............................141
FUEL CUT-OFF SYSTEM ................143
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
GEAR LEVER UNLOCKING.............143
TOWING THE VEHICLE ..................145
BROKEN-DOWN VEHICLE
TOWING .........................................146
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WARNING
136)If the fuse blows again contact a Jeep
Dealership.
137)Never replace a fuse with another with
a higher amp rating; DANGER OF FIRE.
138)If a general protection fuse (MAXI-
FUSE, MEGA-FUSE, MIDI-FUSE) blows,
contact a Jeep Dealership.
139)Before replacing a fuse, make sure
that the ignition device has been taken to
STOP, that the ignition key, if mechanical,
has been removed and that all the other
services are switched off and/or
deactivated.
140)Contact a Jeep Dealership if a safety
system (airbags, brakes), power unit
system (engine, gearbox) or steering
system general protection fuse blows.
WARNING
53)Never replace a fuse with metal wires
or anything else.
54)If it is necessary to wash the engine
compartment, take care not to directly hit
the junction unit and the window wiper
motors with the water jet.
CHANGING A WHEEL
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CHANGING PROCEDURE
Proceed as follows:
❒stop the vehicle in a position that is
not dangerous for oncoming traffic
where you can change the wheel safely,
as far as possible from the side of the
road. The ground should be flat if
possible, and sufficiently firm;
❒engage the hazard warning lights and
the electric parking brake;
❒engage first gear or reverse or, for
versions with automatic transmission,
move the lever to position P (Park);
❒stop the engine and put on the
reflective safety jacket (for your own
safety and in compliance with national
laws) before getting out of the vehicle.
The engine must stay off while the
vehicle is raised from the ground.
The spare wheel or, depending on the
version, space-saver wheel is located
under the luggage compartment carpet
fig. 130.
To access the wheel or space-saver
wheel, proceed as follows:
❒open the tailgate, grip handle A fig.
131 and raise load platform B, holding
it with one hand;❒pull tab C fig. 132 and lift the carpet;
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WARNING
3)Dispose of the bottle and the sealant
properly. Dispose of the components
in compliance with national and local
regulations.
JUMP STARTING
If the battery is flat, a jump starting can
be performed using the battery and
the cables of another vehicle, or using a
booster battery.
IMPORTANT
When using booster battery is used,
comply with the utilisation and
precaution instructions specified by the
producer.
Do not use the booster battery or any
other source of external supply with
a voltage above 12 V: the battery, the
starter, the alternator and the electrical
system of the vehicle could be
damaged.
Do not attempt jump starting if the
battery is wet. The battery could break
and explode!
PREPARATION TO JUMP
STARTING
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IMPORTANT The positive terminal (+) of
the battery is shielded by a protective
cover. Lift the cover to access the
positive terminal.
Proceed as follows:❒operate the parking brake, move the
automatic transmission lever to P
(Park) or, for versions with manual
gearbox, to neutral and bring the
ignition device to STOP;
❒switch off all the other electrical
appliances in the vehicle;
❒if another vehicle is ready for
emergency starting, park the vehicle
within the reach of the cables to be
used for starting, operate the parking
brake and make sure that the ignition is
deactivated.
IMPORTANT Avoid contact between
the two vehicles since this could cause
a connection to earth and may result
in serious injury to any people nearby.
PROCEDURE FOR JUMP
STARTING
IMPORTANT If the procedure below is
carried out incorrectly can cause severe
injuries to people or damage the
recharging system of one or both
vehicles. Carefully follow the
instructions given below.
Cable connection
Proceed as follows to carry out a jump
starting:
❒connect one end of the cable used
for positive (+) to the positive terminal
(+) of the vehicle with flat battery;
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