2015 JEEP RENEGADE brake

Max Defrost
• Push the MAX Defrost button to change the current airflow setting to Defrost
mode. Performing this function will cause the ATC to change to manual mode, the
blower speed will increase to full, the A/C compressor is turned ON, the tempera-
ture controls are set to (HI), defrost mode is selected, rear defroster is turned ON,
and the air recirculation is turned OFF.
• If the MAX Defrost mode is turned OFF, the climate system will return to the
previous setting.
SYNC
• Push the SYNC button to synchronize the passenger temperature setting with the
driver temperature setting.
• Changing the passenger temperature setting while in Sync will automatically exit
this feature.
Mode Buttons
• The airflow distribution modes can be adjusted so air comes from the instrument
panel, floor, de-mist, and defrost outlets. One, two or all modes may be selected at
any one time.
Heated Mirrors
• The mirrors are heated to melt frost or ice. This feature is activated whenever you
turn on the rear window defroster.
ELECTRIC PARK BRAKE (EPB)
Your vehicle is equipped with a new Electric Park Brake System (EPB) that offers
greater convenience. The EPB switch is located in the center console.
Park Brake Switch
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To apply the park brake manually, pull up on the switch momentarily. The BRAKE
warning lamp in the instrument cluster and an indicator on the switch will illuminate.
To release the park brake manually, the ignition switch must be in RUN. Then put
your foot on the brake pedal and push the park brake switch down momentarily. Once
the park brake is fully disengaged, the BRAKE warning lamp and the switch indicator
will extinguish.
The park brake can also be automatically released. With the engine running and the
transmission in gear, release the brake pedal and depress the throttle pedal. For
safety reasons, your seat belt must also be fastened.
NOTE:
• You may hear a slight whirring sound from the back of the vehicle while the parking
brake engages or disengages.
• If your foot is on the brake pedal while you are engaging or disengaging the parking
brake, you may notice a small amount of brake pedal movement.
• The new Auto Park Brake feature can be used to apply the park brake automati-
cally every time you park the vehicle. Auto Park Brake can be enabled and disabled
in the Settings menu in Uconnect®or in “Safe Hold” conditions.
• The parking brake can be engaged even when the ignition switch is OFF, however,
it can only be disengaged when the ignition switch is in the ON/RUN position.
• Safehold is a new feature that will automatically apply the park brake under
certain conditions. The EPB monitors the status of the driver’s seat belt, driver’s
door and pedal positions to determine if the driver may have exited while the
vehicle is still capable of moving and will then automatically apply the park brake
to prevent the vehicle from rolling.
• The EPB fault lamp will illuminate if the EPB switch is held for longer than 20
seconds in either the released or applied position. The light will extinguish upon
releasing the switch.
• Refer to the Starting and Operating section of your vehicle’s Owner’s Manual on
the DVD for further details.
CAUTION!
If the Brake System Warning Light remains on with the parking brake released, a
brake system malfunction is indicated. Have the brake system serviced by an
authorized dealer immediately.
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WARNING!
• Never use the PARK position as a substitute for the parking brake. Always apply
the parking brake fully when parked to guard against vehicle movement and
possible injury or damage.
• When leaving the vehicle, always make sure the keyless ignition node is in the
“STOP/OFF” mode, remove the Key Fob from the vehicle and lock the vehicle.
• Never leave children alone in a vehicle, or with access to an unlocked vehicle.
Allowing children to be in a vehicle unattended is dangerous for a number of
reasons. A child or others could be seriously or fatally injured. Children should
be warned not to touch the parking brake, brake pedal or the shift lever.
• Do not leave the Key Fob in or near the vehicle, or in a location accessible to
children, and do not leave a vehicle equipped with Keyless Enter-N-Go™in the
MAR/RUN mode. A child could operate power windows, other controls, or move
the vehicle.
• Be sure the parking brake is fully disengaged before driving; failure to do so can
lead to brake failure and a collision.
• Always fully apply the parking brake when leaving your vehicle, or it may roll
and cause damage or injury. Also be certain to leave the transmission in PARK.
Failure to do so may allow the vehicle to roll and cause damage or injury.
BLIND SPOT MONITORING (BSM)
The Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) system uses two radar-based sensors, located
inside the rear bumper fascia, to detect highway licensable vehicles (automobiles,
trucks, motorcycles, etc.) that enter the blind spot zones from the rear/front/side of
the vehicle.
When the vehicle is started, the BSM warning light will momentarily illuminate in
both outside rear view mirrors to let the driver know that the system is operational.
The BSM system sensors operate when the vehicle is in any forward gear or REVERSE
and enters stand-by mode when the vehicle is in PARK.
The BSM detection zone covers approximately one lane width on both sides of the
vehicle, 10 ft (3 m). The zone length starts at the outside mirror and extends
approximately 20 ft (6 m) beyond the rear bumper of the vehicle. The BSM system
monitors the detection zones on both sides of the vehicle when the vehicle speed
reaches approximately 6 mph (10 km/h) or higher and will alert the driver of vehicles
in these areas.
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System Not Available
In the case of the system being temporary unavailable:
• BSM Mirror Warning Lights are turned on continuously.
• A chime will turn on.
• A instrument cluster message will display“Blind Spot Monitoring Temporary
Unavailable.”
In the case of the system being completely unavailable:
• A chime will turn on.
• A instrument cluster message will display“Blind Spot Monitoring Unavailable -
Service Required.”
NOTE:
Vehicle must be taken to the nearest authorized dealer for service.
FORWARD COLLISION WARNING (FCW) WITH
MITIGATION
Forward Collision Warning (FCW) With Mitigation Operation
The Forward Collision Warning (FCW) system with mitigation provides the driver with
audible warnings, visual warnings (within the EVIC/DID), and may apply a brake jerk
to warn the driver when it detects a potential frontal collision. The warnings and
limited braking are intended to provide the driver with enough time to react, avoid or
mitigate the potential collision.
NOTE:
FCW monitors the information from the forward looking sensors as well as the
Electronic Brake Controller (EBC), to calculate the probability of a forward colli-
sion. When the system determines that a forward collision is probable, the driver
will be provided with audible and visual warnings and may provide a brake jerk
warning.
If the driver does not take action based upon these progressive warnings, then the
system will provide a limited level of active braking to help slow the vehicle and
mitigate the potential forward collision. If the driver reacts to the warnings by braking
and the system determines that the driver intends to avoid the collision by braking
but has not applied sufficient brake force, the system will compensate and provide
additional brake force as required.
Vehicles With A Manual Transmission: After the end of the intervention of automatic
braking, the engine could stall, unless the driver can depress the clutch pedal.
Vehicles With Automatic Transmission: After the end of the intervention of automatic
braking, the transmission may remain in last gear stored: therefore the car could
lurch forward, once the brakes release a few seconds later.
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If a Forward Collision Warning with Mitigation event begins at a speed below 20 mph
(32 km/h), the system may provide the maximum braking possible to mitigate the
potential forward collision. If the Forward Collision Warning with Mitigation event
stops the vehicle completely, the system will hold the vehicle at standstill for two
seconds and then release the brakes.
When the system determines a collision with the vehicle in front of you is no longer
probable, the warning message will be deactivated.
NOTE:
• The minimum speed for FCW activation is 4 mph (7 km/h).
• The maximum speed for FCW activation is 124 mph (200 km/h).
• The FCW alerts may be triggered on objects other than vehicles such as guard rails
or sign posts based on the course prediction. This is expected and is a part of
normal FCW activation and functionality.
• The FCW system is intended for on-road use only. If the vehicle is taken off-road,
the FCW system should be deactivated to prevent unnecessary warnings to the
surroundings.
• If the vehicle enters 4WD Low Range, the FCW system will be automatically
deactivated.
• The system is active only if the front seat belts are fastened.
WARNING!
Forward Collision Warning (FCW) is not intended to avoid a collision on its own, nor
can FCW detect every type of potential collision. The driver has the responsibility
to avoid a collision by controlling the vehicle via braking and steering. Failure to
follow this warning could lead to serious injury or death.
Turning FCW ON And OFF
NOTE:
The default status of FCW is “On”, this allows the system to warn you of a pos-
sible collision with the vehicle in front of you.
The forward collision soft button is located in the Uconnect®settings.
• Changing the FCW status to “Off” prevents the system from warning you of a
possible collision with the vehicle in front of you.
• Changing the FCW sensitivity:
•Near:warns the driver later
•Medium:warns between the other two possible settings
•Far:warns the driver of a possible collision earlier
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• Changing the Active Braking to “Off” prevents the system from providing limited
active braking, or additional brake support if the driver is not braking adequately
in the event of a potential frontal collision, but maintains the audible and visual
warnings.
• Changing the status of the system is only possible with the vehicle at a complete
stop.
NOTE:
The FCW system state is not kept in memory from one key cycle to the next. If the
system is turned OFF, it will turn On when the vehicle is restarted.
Changing FCW And Active Braking Status
By changing the settings on the menu of the Uconnect®system, you can change the
sensitivity of the system by choosing one of the following three options: "Near",
"Medium" or "Far".
The default option is "Medium". This setting provides that the system notify the driver
of a possible accident with the vehicle ahead of it when the latter is at a standard
distance, intermediate between the other two possible settings.
By setting the sensitivity of the system to "Far", the system will warn the driver of a
possible accident with the vehicle in front when the latter is at a greater distance,
giving you the chance to act on the brakes in a more limited and gradual. This setting
gives the driver the maximum possible time of reaction to prevent a possible
accident.
By changing the option to "Near", the system will warn the driver of a possible
accident with the vehicle ahead of it when the latter is a reduced distance. This
setting offers a reaction time to the driver lower than the settings "Medium" and "Far",
in the case of a potential accident, while a more dynamic driving of the car.
The setting of the sensitivity of the system is maintained in memory when the engine
is switched off.
FCW Limited Warning
If the EVIC/DID displays “FCW Limited Functionality” or “FCW Limited Functionality
Clean Front Windshield” momentarily, there may be a condition that limits FCW
functionality. Although the vehicle is still drivable under normal conditions, the
active braking may not be fully available. Once the condition that limited the system
performance is no longer present, the system will return to its full performance state.
If the problem persists, see your authorized dealer.
Service FCW Warning
If the system turns off, and the EVIC/DID displays:
• FCW Unavailable Service Required
This indicates there is an internal system fault. Although the vehicle is still drivable
under normal conditions, have the system checked by an authorized dealer.
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• When the LaneSense system senses the lane has been approached and is in a lane
departure situation, the left thick lane line flashes yellow (on/off) and the left thin
line remains solid yellow. The LaneSense indicator changes from solid yellow to
flashing yellow. At this time torque is applied to the steering wheel in the opposite
direction of the lane boundary.
For example: If approaching the left side of the lane the steering wheel will turn to the
right.
NOTE:
The LaneSense system operates with the similar behavior for a right lane departure.
Changing LaneSense Status
The LaneSense system has settings to adjust the intensity of the torque warning and
the warning zone sensitivity (early/late) that you can configure through the
Uconnect®system screen.
NOTE:
• When enabled the system operates above 37 mph (60 km/h) and below 112 mph
(180 km/h).
• Use of the turn signal suppresses the warnings.
• The system will not apply torque to the steering wheel whenever a safety system
engages. (anti-lock brakes, traction control system, electronic stability control,
forward collision warning, etc.).
PARKSENSE® REAR PARK ASSIST
The ParkSense®Rear Park Assist system provides visual and audible indications of
the distance between the rear fascia and a detected obstacle when backing up, e.g.
during a parking maneuver.
ParkSense®will retain the last system state (enabled or disabled) from the last
ignition cycle when the ignition is changed to the MAR/RUN position.
ParkSense®can be active only when the shift lever/gear selector is in REVERSE. If
ParkSense®is enabled at this shift lever position, the system will remain active until
the vehicle speed is increased to approximately 7 mph (11 km/h) or above. When in
REVERSE and above the system's operating speed, a warning will appear within the
Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) or Driver Information Display (DID).
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Speed Belt Buzzer:
• This function is only viewable when the Seat Belt Reminder (SBR) system is
active.
Hill Start Assist:
• Activation/Deactivation of the Hill Start Assist system.
"Safety & Assistance"
By selecting the item "Safety & Assistance," you can make the following adjustments:
• FCW: a selection of operating modes of the system Forward Collision Warning Plus
• FCW Sensitivity: a selection of the "readiness" of intervention of the Forward
Collision Warning Plus system, based on the distance to the obstacle
• ParkSense: a selection of the type of reporting provided by ParkSense
• Rear Parks. Vol.: selection of the volume of acoustic signals provided by
ParkSense
• ParkSense Vol.: a selection of the volume of acoustic signals provided by
ParkSense
• Front Parks. Vol.: selection of the volume of the beeps provided by ParkSense
• Side Dist. Warn. Vol. (If equipped) : a selection of the volume of the beeps of
SideSense system
• Side Dist. Warn. (if Equipped) : Select the type of reporting provided by SideSense
system
• Auto Wipers: enabling/disabling the automatic operation of wipers in the event of
rain
• LaneSense Warn.: a selection of the "readiness" of intervention of LaneSense
• LaneSense Force: selection of the force to be applied to the steering wheel to put
the car in the roadway through the system of electrical drive, in case of operation
of the system LaneSense
• 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 following adjustments:
• Headlight Off Delay: setting the delay for headlight shutoff after engine shutoff
• Lights in the opening: activation of the direction indicators when opening the
doors
• Headlight Sensor: adjusting the sensitivity of headlight brightness
• Auto. High Beam: activation/deactivation of the automatic main beam headlights
(If Equipped)
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