2016 JEEP RENEGADE ECU

ONBOARD DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM (OBD II)
Your vehicle is equipped with a sophisticated onboard
diagnostic system called OBD II. This system monitors
the performance of the emissions, engine, and automatic
transmission control systems. When these systems are
operating properly, your vehicle will provide excellent
performance and fuel economy, as well as engine emis-
sions well within current government regulations.
If any of these systems require service, the OBD II system
will turn on the “Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL).” It
will also store diagnostic codes and other information to
assist your service technician in making repairs. Al-
though your vehicle will usually be drivable and not
need towing, see your authorized dealer for service as
soon as possible.
CAUTION!
•Prolonged driving with the MIL on could cause
further damage to the emission control system. It
could also affect fuel economy and driveability.
The vehicle must be serviced before any emissions
tests can be performed.
•If the MIL is flashing, while the engine is running,
severe catalytic converter damage and power loss
will soon occur. Immediate service is required.
Onboard Diagnostic System (OBD II)
Cybersecurity
Your vehicle is required to have an Onboard Diagnostic
system (OBD II) and a connection port to allow access to
information related to the performance of your emissions
controls. Authorized service technicians may need to
access this information to assist with the diagnosis and
service of your vehicle and emissions system.
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WARNING!
•ONLY an authorized service technician should con-
nect equipment to the OBD II connection port in
order to diagnose or service your vehicle.
•If unauthorized equipment is connected to the
OBD II connection port, such as a driver-behavior
tracking device, it may:
•Be possible that vehicle systems, including
safety related systems, could be impaired or a
loss of vehicle control could occur that may result
in an accident involving serious injury or death.
•Access, or allow others to access, information
stored in your vehicle systems, including per-
sonal information.For further information, refer to “Privacy Practices” and
“Uconnect CyberSecurity” in “ All About Uconnect Ac-
cess” in your Owner ’s Manual Radio Supplement and
“Cybersecurity” in “Multimedia” in your Owner ’s
Manual on the DVD.
ELECTRONIC VEHICLE INFORMATION CENTER
(EVIC) / DRIVER INFORMATION DISPLAY (DID)
EVIC/DID Description
The vehicle can be equipped with multifunctional dis-
play (EVIC), or a reconfigurable multifunctional display
(DID), which offers useful information to the driver.
With the ignition in the STOP/OFF position (and the key
removed, for vehicles with mechanical key), opening/
closing of a door will activate the display for viewing,
and display the total miles or kilometers in the odometer.
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•Date (Month/Day)
•Time (Hours/Minutes)
In the central area of the display, you can view all of the
information listed above as well as the following:
•Audio Information
•Speed Display (If Equipped)
•Date (Day/Month/Year)
•Range To Empty
•Menu Item
•Average Consumption
•Current Consumption
•Distance Traveled (Trip)
•Distance Traveled B (Trip B)Restore Default Settings
Selecting this item, and you can reset and restore the
default settings.
Settings
This menu item allows you to change the settings for the
following:
•Display
•Units
•Clock and Date
•Security
•Safety and Assistance
•Lights
•Doors and Locks
•Compass (If Equipped)
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Vehicles Equipped With Multifunctional Display
Reconfigurable:
Menu itemsDisplay(you can select
only the itemsSee PhoneandSee Navigation,Secu-
rity,andSafety & Assistance(onlyVolume Alertsis
selectable) are present.
All other entries are displayed and selected on the
display of the Uconnect system.
“Display”
By selecting theDisplay,you can access the following
settings:
•Language: allows you to select the language in which
to display the information/warnings.
•Phone Repetition:allows you to view, on the instru-
ment cluster display, the information relating to Phone
mode displayed on the display of the Uconnect sys-
tem.•NAV Turn By Turn:allows you to view, on the
instrument cluster display, information relating to the
navigation mode.
Units Of Measure
By selecting the itemUnits of measure,you can select
the unit of measure to use for displaying various magni-
tudes.
Possible options are:
•US
•Metric
•Custom
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Clock & Data
By selecting the item,Clock & Datayou can adjust the
clock.
Possible options are:
•Set Time: adjust hours/minutes
•Set Format: adjust the time format12h(12 hours) or
24h(24 hours)
•Set Date: adjust day/month/year
Security
By selecting the item “Security,” you can make the
following adjustments:
•Speed Warning:
Set the vehicle speed limit (km/h or mph), which the
driver is notified through a visual and acoustic signaling
(display of a message and a symbol on the display).When the speed warning is set, the icon should remain
visualized for the same duration time of the pop up. If
the driver exceeded the speed set the icon should remain
for however long the vehicle is over the set speed.
Driver may also turn the Speed Warning “OFF” should
you choose not to use this feature.
•Seat Belt Reminder:
This function is only viewable when the Seat Belt Re-
minder (SBR) system is active.
•Hill Start Assist:
Activation/Deactivation of the Hill Start Assist system.
Safety & Assistance
By selecting the itemSafety & Assistance,you can make
the following adjustments:
•FCW: a selection of operating modes of the system
Forward Collision Warning Plus
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OCCUPANT RESTRAINT SYSTEMS
Some of the most important safety features in your
vehicle are the restraint systems:
•Seat Belt Systems
•Supplemental Restraint Systems (SRS) Air Bags
•Child Restraints
Important Safety Precautions
Please pay close attention to the information in this
section. It tells you how to use your restraint system
properly, to keep you and your passengers as safe as
possible.
Here are some simple steps you can take to minimize the
risk of harm from a deploying air bag:
1. Children 12 years old and under should always ride
buckled up in a vehicle with a rear seat.2. If a child from 2 to 12 years old (not in a rear-facing
child restraint) must ride in the front passenger seat,
move the seat as far back as possible and use the
proper child restraint. (Refer to “Child Restraints”)
3. Children that are not big enough to wear the vehicle
seat belt properly (Refer toChild Restraints) should
be secured in a vehicle with a rear seat in child
restraints or belt-positioning booster seats. Older chil-
dren who do not use child restraints or belt-
positioning booster seats should ride properly buckled
up in a vehicle with a rear seat.
4. Never allow children to slide the shoulder belt behind
them or under their arm.
5.
You should read the instructions provided with your
child restraint to make sure that you are using it properly.
6. All occupants should always wear their lap and
shoulder belts properly.
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Change Of Status
If the driver or outboard front seat passenger (if
equipped with outboard front passenger seat BeltAlert)
unbuckles their seat belt while the vehicle is traveling,
the BeltAlert warning sequence will begin until the seat
belts are buckled again. The outboard front passenger
seat BeltAlert is not active when the outboard front
passenger seat is unoccupied. BeltAlert may be triggered
when an animal or heavy object is on the outboard front
passenger seat or when the seat is folded flat (if
equipped). It is recommended that pets be restrained in
the rear seat (if equipped) in pet harnesses or pet carriers
that are secured by seat belts, and cargo is properly
stowed.
BeltAlert can be activated or deactivated by your autho-
rized dealer. FCA US LLC does not recommend deacti-
vating BeltAlert.NOTE:If BeltAlert has been deactivated and the driver
or outboard front seat passenger is unbuckled the Seat
Belt Reminder Light will turn on and remain on until the
driver and outboard front seat passenger seat belts are
buckled.
Lap/Shoulder Belts
All seating positions in your vehicle are equipped with
lap/shoulder belts.
The seat belt webbing retractor will lock only during very
sudden stops or collisions. This feature allows the shoul-
der part of the seat belt to move freely with you under
normal conditions. However, in a collision the seat belt
will lock and reduce your risk of striking the inside of the
vehicle or being thrown out of the vehicle.
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Position the lap belt snug and low below the abdomen
and across the strong bones of the hips. Place the
shoulder belt across the chest and away from the neck.
Never place the shoulder belt behind the back or under
the arm.
Seat Belt Pretensioner
The front seat belt system is equipped with pretensioning
devices that are designed to remove slack from the seat
belt in the event of a collision. These devices may
improve the performance of the seat belt by removing
slack from the seat belt early in a collision. Pretensioners
work for all size occupants, including those in child
restraints.
NOTE:These devices are not a substitute for proper seat
belt placement by the occupant. The seat belt still must be
worn snugly and positioned properly.The pretensioners are triggered by the Occupant Re-
straint Controller (ORC). Like the air bags, the preten-
sioners are single use items. A deployed pretensioner or
a deployed air bag must be replaced immediately.
Energy Management Feature
This vehicle has a seat belt system with an Energy
Management feature in the front seating positions that
may help further reduce the risk of injury in the event of
a collision. This seat belt system has a retractor assembly
that is designed to release webbing in a controlled
manner.
Switchable Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR)
The seat belts in the passenger seating positions are
equipped with a Switchable Automatic Locking Retractor
(ALR) which is used to secure a child restraint system.
For additional information, refer to “Installing Child
Restraints Using The Vehicle Seat Belt” under the “Child
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