2015 JEEP RENEGADE engine

•Transmission Temperature
Display the temperature of the automatic transmission (if
equipped).
•Engine Oil Temperature
View the engine oil temperature.
•Battery Voltage
View the voltage value (state of charge) of the battery.
Driver Assist
This menu item allows you to change the settings (#No-
tice LaneSense#and#Intensity LaneSense#) relating to the
LaneSense system (if equipped).
•Notice LaneSense
By selecting this function, you can select the#readiness#
of LaneSense, choosing between the options#Near,##Me-
dium,#or#Far.#
•Intensity LaneSense
Using this function, you can select the force applied to
the steering wheel to keep the car in the roadway through
the electrical drive system due to LaneSense.
Fuel Consumption
This menu item allows you to set the unit of measure-
ment for the#Fuel Consumption and Range.#
•Average Consumption/Instantaneous Consumption
By selecting these options, you can choose the unit of
measurement of the average consumption and the instan-
taneous, choosing between#MPG#or#l/100 km#or
#km/l.#
•Range
By selecting this option, you can choose the unit of
measurement for Range, choosing between#km#or
#miles.”
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•Buzzer Volume
•Maintenance Brakes (If Equipped): activation of the
procedure to carry out braking system maintenance
•Auto Park Brake (If Equipped): enable/disable auto-
insertion of the Electric Parking Brake
$Lights$
By selecting the item#Lights,#you can make the follow-
ing adjustments:
•Headlight Off Delay: set the delay for headlight shut-
off after engine shutoff
•Lights in the opening: activate the direction indicators
when opening the doors
•Headlight Sensor: adjust the sensitivity of headlight
brightness
•Auto. High Beam: activate/deactivate the automatic
main beam headlights (If Equipped)
•Daytime Lights: activate/deactivate the daytime run-
ning lights
•Cornering lights: activate/deactivate the cornering
lights (If Equipped)
$Doors & Safety$
By selecting the item#Doors & Safety,#you can make the
following adjustments:
•Auto Door Lock: activate/deactivate the automatic
locking of the doors with the vehicle moving
•Auto Unlock On Exit: automatic unlocking of the
doors when exiting the vehicle
•Flash Light with Lock: activate the direction indicators
when closing the doors
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•Sound Horn With Lock: activate/deactivate the horn
when pressing the LOCK button on the RKE. The
options are#Off,##First Press,” and#Second Press.#
•Horn With Remote Start: activate/deactivate the horn
at the Remote Starting of the engine with the RKE.
•Unlock On First Press Of Key Fob (vehicles without
Passive Entry): allows you to choose whether to un-
lock all the doors or only the driver’s side door on the
first push of the UNLOCK button on the RKE
•Remote Door Unlock: allows you to open the driver
door only on the first push of the UNLOCK button on
the RKE
•Passive Entry (If Equipped) : activate the automatic
locking of the doors
$Compass$
By selecting the item#Compass,#you can view and
change the following settings:
•Calibration
•Variance
Calibration
The compass calibrates itself automatically, so you may
not need any initial calibration. It is required to confirm
the calibration by pressing the OK button and drive in
one or more 360–degree turns (in an area free from large
metal or metallic objects). The compass will now function
normally.
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BRAKE SYSTEM
Your vehicle is equipped with dual hydraulic
brake systems. If either of the two hydraulic
systems loses normal capability, the remaining
system will still function. However, there will
be some loss of overall braking effectiveness. This will be
evident by increased pedal travel during application and
greater pedal force required to slow or stop the vehicle. In
addition, if the malfunction is caused by a leak in the
hydraulic system, the “Brake Warning Light” will turn on
as the brake fluid level drops in the master cylinder.
In the event power assist is lost for any reason (i.e.,
repeated brake applications with the engine OFF) the
brakes will still function. However, the effort required to
brake the vehicle will be much greater than that required
with the power system operating.
WARNING!
•Riding the brakes can lead to brake failure and
possibly a collision. Driving with your foot resting
or riding on the brake pedal can result in abnor-
mally high brake temperatures, excessive lining
wear, and possible brake damage. You would not
have your full braking capacity in an emergency.
•Driving a vehicle with the “Brake Warning Light”
on is dangerous. A significant decrease in braking
performance or vehicle stability during braking
may occur. It will take you longer to stop the
vehicle or will make your vehicle harder to control.
You could have a collision. Have the vehicle
checked immediately.
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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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reduce braking distances. The BAS complements the
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS). Applying the brakes very
quickly results in the best BAS assistance. To receive the
benefit of the system, you must apply continuous brak-
ing pressure during the stopping sequence, (do not
“pump” the brakes). Do not reduce brake pedal pressure
unless braking is no longer desired. Once the brake pedal
is released, the BAS is deactivated.
WARNING!
The Brake Assist System (BAS) cannot prevent the
natural laws of physics from acting on the vehicle,
nor can it increase the traction afforded by prevailing
road conditions. BAS cannot prevent collisions, in-
cluding those resulting from excessive speed in
turns, driving on very slippery surfaces, or hydro-
planing. The capabilities of a BAS-equipped vehicle
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must never be exploited in a reckless or dangerous
manner, which could jeopardize the user’s safety or
the safety of others.
Electronic Roll Mitigation (ERM)
This system anticipates the potential for wheel lift by
monitoring the driver ’s steering wheel input and the
speed of the vehicle. When ERM determines that the rate
of change of the steering wheel angle and vehicle’s speed
are sufficient to potentially cause wheel lift, it then
applies the appropriate brake and may also reduce
engine power to lessen the chance that wheel lift will
occur. ERM will only intervene during very severe or
evasive driving maneuvers. ERM can only reduce the
chance of wheel lift occurring during severe or evasive
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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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WARNING!
•When in “Partial Off” mode, the TCS functionality
of ESC, (except for the limited slip feature de-
scribed in the TCS section), has been disabled and
the “ESC Off Indicator Light” will be illuminated.
When in “Partial Off” mode, the engine power
reduction feature of TCS is disabled, and the
enhanced vehicle stability offered by the ESC sys-
tem is reduced.
•Trailer Sway control (TSC) is disabled when the
ESC system is in the “Partial Off” mode.
To reset the mode#ESC On#operation, push the button
again.
The mode#ESC On#is automatically each time the engine
is started.
ESC OFF Button
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