2015 JEEP RENEGADE ECO mode

•Heated rear window
•System deactivation
NOTE:The Climate Control system detects the passenger
compartment temperature using a temperature sensor
located in the interior rearview mirror and protected by a
specific cover. Obstructing the field of view of this sensor
with any object could cause the climate control system to
operate with less than optimal efficiency.
Turning On The Climate Control System
The Climate Control system can be turned on in different
ways: it is recommended to push the AUTO button and
turn the Temperature Control knobs to set the desired
temperatures.
The system operates automatically to adjust the tempera-
ture, quantity and distribution of the air introduced into
the passenger compartment. It also manages the air
recirculation function and the activation of the air condi-
tioning compressor.
During automatic operation, you can change the set
temperatures, air distribution and blower speed at any
time by using the relevant buttons or knobs: the system
will automatically change the settings to adjust to the
new requirements.
During automatic operation (AUTO), varying the air
flow and/or distribution (which are not displayed)
causes the AUTO function LED to turn off and the system
to operate in MANUAL mode (displaying both the flow
and distribution requested).
When the compressor is deactivated, the AUTO opera-
tion remains active only if the system can guarantee
in-car comfort. Otherwise, the system changes to
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In automatic operation, recirculation is managed auto-
matically by the system according to outside environ-
mental conditions.
NOTE:
•Use of the recirculation system makes it possible to
reach the required heating/cooling conditions faster. It
is not recommended to use it on rainy/cold days as it
would considerably increase the possibility of the
windows misting up inside (especially if the Climate
Control system is off). When the outside temperature
is low, recirculation is forced off (air drawn in from the
outside) to prevent the windows from misting up.
•It is not recommended to use internal air recirculation
when the outside temperature is low, since the win-
dows could mist up rapidly.
Climate Control System Compressor
Push the A/C Control button to activate/deactivate the
compressor (activation is indicated by the LED on the
button turning on).
The system remembers that the compressor has been
turned off, even after the engine has stopped.
When the compressor is turned off, the system deacti-
vates air recirculation to prevent the windows from
misting up.
Pushing the A/C button will stop AUTO MODE (AUTO
LED will turn off). To restore automatic control of com-
pressor, push the AUTO button again.
NOTE:With the compressor off, air cannot be introduced
to the passenger compartment with a temperature lower
than the outside temperature. Under certain environmen-
tal conditions, windows could mist rapidly since the air
is not dehumidified.
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•In#night#mode the display, the graphics, and the
indexes are adjustable on 8 levels. Adjusted accord-
ingly even the light intensity of the display of the
automatic dual zone climate control system and the
Uconnect system
Odometer
The odometer display shows the total distance the ve-
hicle has been driven.
U.S. Federal regulations require that upon transfer of
vehicle ownership, the seller certify to the purchaser the
correct mileage that the vehicle has been driven. If your
odometer needs to be repaired or serviced, the repair
technician should leave the odometer reading the same
as it was before the repair or service. If s/he cannot do so,
then the odometer must be set at zero, and a sticker must
be placed in the door jamb stating what the mileage was
before the repair or service.
It is a good idea for you to make a record of the odometer
reading before the repair/service, so that you can be sure
that it is properly reset, or that the door jamb sticker is
accurate if the odometer must be reset at zero.
Tachometer
Reports the number of Revolutions Per Minute (RPM) of
the engine.
Fuel Gauge
The digital indicator on the display indicates the amount
of fuel in the fuel tank.
When the fuel tank level drops to 1.3-1.85 gallons (5-7
liters) remaining, a light will illuminate, a message will
display, and a chime will sound.
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The information that can be displayed is the connection
status of the mobile phone (phone connected or discon-
nected), the active telephone calls/incoming/on hold,
and the management of double calls (first incoming
second waiting, etc.).
Alerts (Messages Stored)
This menu item allows you to display the information
messages/malfunction stored.
Vehicles With Multi-Functional Display Reconfigu-
rable
The background color of the display varies according to
the priorities of the failure:
•Failed Messages with low priority
Displays in yellow
•Failed Messages with high priority
Displays in red
Display Setup
This menu item allows you to change the position of the
information on the display.
Display Gears (Vehicles With Reconfigurable Multi-
Functional Display And Automatic Transmission)
By selecting this item, you can select the display mode,
the particulars relating to the automatic transmission,
and choose between the following options:
•$Single digit$
The right side of the display will show the letter concern-
ing the automatic transmission shift lever (P,N,R or D)
position. After approximately two seconds, the letter will
be displayed in a central position.
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Restore Default Settings
Selecting this item, and you can reset and restore the
default settings.
Vehicle Setup
This menu item allows you to change the settings for the
following:
•Display
•Units of measure
•Clock and Data
•Safety
•Safety and Assistance
•Lights
•Doors and Locks
•Compass (If Equipped)
Vehicles Equipped With Multifunctional Display
Reconfigurable:Menu items#Display#(you can select
only the items#See Phone#and#See Navigation,##Secu-
rity,#and#Safety & Assistance#(only#Volume Alerts#is
selectable) are present.
All other entries are displayed and selected on the
display of the Uconnect® system.
“Display”
By selecting the#Display,#you can access the following
settings:
•Language: allows you to select the language in which
to display the information/warnings.
•See Phone:allows you to view, on the instrument
cluster display, the information relating to Phone
mode displayed on the display of the Uconnect®
system.
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•Engines may idle at higher speeds during warm-up,
which could cause rear wheels to spin and result in
loss of vehicle control. Be especially careful while
driving on slippery roads, in close-quarter maneuver-
ing, parking, or stopping.
•Do not drive too fast for road conditions, especially
when roads are wet or slushy. A wedge of water can
build up between the tire tread and the road. This
hydroplaning action can cause loss of traction, braking
ability, and control.
•After going through deep water or a car wash, brakes
may become wet, resulting in decreased performance
and unpredictable braking action. Dry the brakes by
gentle, intermittent pedal action while driving at very
slow speeds.
Traction Control System (TCS)
This system monitors the amount of wheel spin of each of
the driven wheels. If wheel spin is detected, brake
pressure is applied to the slipping wheel(s) and engine
power is reduced to provide enhanced acceleration and
stability. A feature of the TCS system, Brake Limited
Differential (BLD), functions similar to a limited slip
differential and controls the wheel spin across a driven
axle. If one wheel on a driven axle is spinning faster than
the other, the system will apply the brake of the spinning
wheel. This will allow more engine torque to be applied
to the wheel that is not spinning. This feature remains
active even if TCS and ESC are in the “Partial Off” mode
or the “Full Off” mode. Refer to “Electronic Stability
Control (ESC)” in this section for further information.
Brake Assist System (BAS)
The BAS is designed to optimize the vehicle’s braking
capability during emergency braking maneuvers. The
system detects an emergency braking situation by sens-
ing the rate and amount of brake application and then
applies optimum pressure to the brakes. This can help
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ESC Operation Modes
To disable ESC and other safety systems, follow the
instruction below.
There are three modes of active safety systems present on
the vehicle:
•ESC On
•Partial Off
•Full Off
ESC On
All active safety systems are enabled when operating the
vehicle in four-wheel drive.
This mode should be used for most driving situations.
The system will be in#ESC On#each time the engine is
started.
NOTE:It is recommended to select the mode#Partial Off#
or#Full Off#only for specific reasons.
Partial Off
By pushing the traction control button for less than five
seconds, while driving the vehicle, you can disable the
Traction Control System (TCS) and limit the intervention
of the TCS system only. Other systems remain enabled.
The activation of the mode is indicated by the illumina-
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NOTE:When driving on snow, with snow chains, it may
be useful to switch to the mode to#Partial Off#, starting in
this mode will allow greater traction.
Full Off
By pushing the button for more than five seconds, the
ESC system is switched off completely , in addition to
systems TSC, ERM, and the ESC system will be limited to
the single braking action on the individual drive wheels.
Other systems remain enabled.
The activation of the mode is highlighted from the
warning on the instrument panel.
WARNING!
In the ESC “Full Off” mode, the engine torque
reduction and stability features are disabled. There-
fore, enhanced vehicle stability offered by the ESC
(Continued)
WARNING!(Continued)
system is unavailable. In an emergency evasive ma-
neuver, the ESC system will not engage to assist in
maintaining stability. “ESC Off” mode is intended
for off-highway or off-road use only.
NOTE:Driving the vehicle above the speed of 40 mph
(65 km/h), the systems will behave as described for the
mode#Partial Off.”
To return to “ESC On” of operation, push the button
again.
Each time the ignition is turned ON, the ESC system will
be ON even if it was turned off previously.
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