2014 JEEP RENEGADE four wheel drive

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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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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SAFETY

STARTING AND DRIVING
Let’s get to the "heart" of the vehicle:
seeing how you can exploit all of its
potential to the full.
We’ll look at how to drive it safely in any
situation, so that it can be a welcome
companion, with our comfort and
our wallets in mind.STARTING THE ENGINE ................. 99
ELECTRIC PARKING BRAKE (EPB).100
MANUAL GEARBOX .......................103
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION.........103
STOP/START SYSTEM ...................106
SPEED LIMITER ..............................107
ELECTRONIC CRUISE CONTROL ..108
FOUR WHEEL DRIVE - JEEP
ACTIVE DRIVE (4WD) AND JEEP
ACTIVE DRIVE LOW (4WD LOW) ....109
SELEC-TERRAIN ............................111
PARKSENSE SYSTEM ....................112
LANESENSE SYSTEM (LANE
CROSSING WARNING) ...................114
REAR CAMERA (PARKVIEW®
REAR BACKUP CAMERA) ..............115
TOWING TRAILERS ........................117
REFUELLING THE VEHICLE ...........120
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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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163)The front and rear tow hooks should
be used only for emergencies on the road.
You are allowed to tow the vehicle for
short distances using an appropriate
device in accordance with the highway
code (a rigid bar), to move the vehicle on
the road in readiness for towing or
transport via a breakdown vehicle. Tow
hooks MUST NOT be used to tow vehicles
off the road or where there are obstacles
and/or for towing operations using ropes or
other non-rigid devices. Respecting the
above conditions, towing must take place
with two vehicles (one towing, the other
towed) aligned as much as possible along
the same centre line.BROKEN-DOWN
VEHICLE TOWING
It is recommended to tow the vehicle
with all four wheels lifted from the
ground on the platform of a rescue
vehicle.
VERSIONS WITH FOUR-WHEEL
DRIVE (4WD) AND AUTOMATIC
TRANSMISSION
IMPORTANT Avoid lifting the front (or
rear) wheels only. Lifting the front (or
rear) wheels only while towing might
damage the transmission or the transfer
unit.
IMPORTANT If a vehicle is towed
without complying with the above
requirements, the transmission and/or
the transfer unit might be seriously
damaged. Damage due to an incorrect
towing will not be covered by the
warranty.
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IN AN EMERGENCY

MINIMUM GROUND CLEARANCE/TYPICAL ANGLES
"Minimum ground clearance" (reference A fig. 158)
The clearance value is measured next to the lower edge of the differential. This value also defines those for the "Approach
angle" the "Departure angle" and the "Breakover angle".
Dimensions are expressed in mm and refer to the vehicle equipped with its standard-supplied tyres.
Front wheel drive (FWD) versions: 171 mm
Four wheel drive (4WD) versions: 201 mm
Trailhawk versions with four wheel drive (4WD LOW): 225 mm
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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

"Approach angle" (reference B fig. 158)
The approach angle is determined by the horizontal line of the road surface and by the tangent line passing between the front
wheel and the most projecting low point of the vehicle.
The wider the angle, the lower the chance to hit an obstacle with the body or chassis, climbing a steep slope or overcoming an
obstacle.
Front wheel drive (FWD) versions: 17.9°
Four wheel drive (4WD) versions: 21°
Trailhawk versions with four wheel drive (4WD LOW): 30.5°
"Departure angle" (reference C fig. 158)
The departure angle is determined by the same lines of the "Approach angle", and refers to the rear part of the vehicle.
Front wheel drive (FWD) versions: 29.7°
Four wheel drive (4WD) versions: 32.1°
Trailhawk versions with four wheel drive (4WD LOW): 34.3°
"Breakover angle" (reference D fig. 158)
The value of the "Breakover angle" is linked to the ground clearance of the vehicle and indicates the attitude of the vehicle to
overcome a wedge, more or less steep, preventing the vehicle from resting on the ground with the body or chassis after
touching the wedge with its lowest and most projecting parts (usually the underbody), this would highly reduce wheel grip.
The wheels, without a suitable grip to the ground, will not have sufficient hold to move the vehicle, and will surge.
The higher the ground clearance, the wider the breakover angle. Always bear in mind that the higher the ground clearance, the
lower the stability, due to a higher centre of gravity which reduces the side tipping angle.
Front wheel drive (FWD) versions: 21.2°
Four wheel drive (4WD) versions: 24°
Trailhawk versions with four wheel drive (4WD LOW): 25.7°
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