2018 JEEP RENEGADE parking sensors

ERM (Electronic Rollover
Mitigation) SYSTEM
The system monitors the tendency of the
wheels to rise from the ground if the
driver performs extreme manoeuvres like
quick steering to avoid an obstacle,
especially in poor road conditions.
If these conditions occur, the system
intervenes on the brakes and engine
power to reduce the possibility that the
wheels are raised from the ground. It is
not possible to avoid tendency to roll over
if the phenomenon is due to reasons
such as driving on high side gradients,
collision with objects or other vehicles.
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TSC (Trailer Sway Control)
SYSTEM
The system employs a series of sensors
located on the vehicle to identify
excessive swerving of the trailer and take
the necessary precautions to eliminate it.
System intervention
When the system is active, the
warning light flashes on the
instrument panel, the engine power is
reduced and braking can be felt on the
individual wheels, following the attempt
to eliminate the swerving of the trailer.
The system is active only with ESC
engaged.When the ESC system is deactivated (by
pressing the button on the central
tunnel), the TSC system is deactivated as
well.
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HDC (Hill Descent Control)
SYSTEM
(where provided)
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On cars equipped in this way, this
function is an integral part of the ESC
system and is aimed at keeping the car
at a constant speed during a descent,
operating autonomously and in different
ways on the brakes.
In this way the vehicle stability and
completely safe driving are guaranteed,
above all in poor grip conditions and
steep descents.
Enabling the system
To enable the system, press the button
fig. 70.The system is enabled if the following
conditions are met:
theSelec-Terrain™device is in 4WD
LOW mode;
the vehicle speed is below 12 km/h;the electric parking brake (EPB) is
deactivated;
the driver side door is closed.
The system activation is reported by the
continuous switching-on of the icon
on
the display along with a dedicated
message.
Activation of the system
Once enabled, the HDC system will
activate automatically if the vehicle is
driven downhill on a steep slope, higher
than 8%.
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AUXILIARY DRIVING
SYSTEMS
BSM (Blind Spot Monitoring)
SYSTEM
(where provided)
The system uses two radar sensors,
located in the rear bumper (one for each
side - see fig. 72) to detect the presence
of vehicles (cars, trucks, motorbikes,
etc.) in the rear side blind spots of the
vehicle.
The system warns the driver about the
presence of cars in the detection area by
lighting up, on the relevant side, the
warning light located on the door mirror
fig. 73, along with an acoustic warning.
When the ignition device is in MAR
position, or when the engine is started,the warning light turns on to signal the
driver that the system is active.
Sensors
The sensors are activated by shifting to
any forward gear at a speed higher than
about 10 km/h, or when reverse is
engaged. The sensors are temporarily
deactivated with vehicle at a standstill
and the gear lever in position P (Park)
(versions with automatic transmission),
or with vehicle at a standstill and electric
parking brake engaged (versions with
manual gearbox).
The detection area of the system covers
about a lane on both sides of the vehicle
(around 3 metres). This area begins from
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the door mirror and extends for about
6 metres towards the rear part of the
vehicle.
With the sensors active, the system
monitors the detection areas on both
sides of the vehicle and warns the driver
about the possible presence of vehicles
in these areas.
While driving the system monitors the
detection area from three different input
points (side, rear and front) to check
whether a warning needs to be sent to
the driver. The system can detect the
presence of a vehicle in one of these
three areas.
Important notes
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The system does not signal the presence
of fixed object (e.g. safety barriers, poles,
walls, etc.). However, in some
circumstances, the system may activate
in the presence of these objects. This is
normal and does not indicate a system
malfunction.
The system does not warn the driver
about the presence of cars coming from
the opposite direction, in the adjacent
lanes.
If a trailer is hitched to the car, the
system automatically deactivates.
For correct system operations, the rearbumper area where the radar sensors are
located must stay free from snow, ice and
dirt gathered from the road surface.
Do not cover the rear bumper area where
the radar sensors are located with any
object (e.g. adhesives, bike rack, etc.).
If a tow hook has to be installed after
purchasing the vehicle, the system must
be deactivated from the display Menu or
through theUconnect™system.
Rear view: the system detects vehicles
approaching to the rear part of your
vehicle on both sides and entering the
rear detection area with a speed delta
lower than 50 km/h with respect to your
vehicle.
Overtaking vehicles: if another vehicle is
overtaken slowly (with a speed delta
lower than about 25 km/h) and this stays
in the blind spot for about 1.5 seconds,
the warning light on the door mirror of
the corresponding side lights up. If the
speed delta between the two vehicles is
higher than about 25 km/h, the warning
light does not light up.
RCP (Rear Cross Path detection) system
This system helps during reverse
manoeuvres in the case of reduced
visibility. During "RCP" operating mode,
the system produces acoustic and visual
indications when if the presence of an
object is detected. When an acousticwarning is sent, theUconnect™volume is
lowered.
The system can be activated/deactivated
through the display Menu or the
Uconnect™system.
The system monitors the rear detection
areas on both sides of the vehicle, to
detect objects moving towards the sides
of the vehicle at a minimum speed
comprised between about 1 km/h and
3 km/h and objects moving at a
maximum speed of 35 km/h, as generally
happens in the parking areas. The system
activation is signalled to the driver by
means of a visual and acoustic warning.
IMPORTANT If the sensors are covered
by objects or vehicles, the system will
not warn the driver.
"Blind spot alert", "Visual" mode: when this
mode is active, the BSM system sends a
visual warning to the door mirror relating
to the object detected. When operating in
RCP mode, the system sends visual and
acoustic warnings when the presence of
an approaching object is detected. When
an acoustic warning is sent,
theUconnect™volume is lowered.
"Blind spot alert", "Sound & Display" mode:
when this mode is active, the BSM
system sends a visual warning to the door
mirror relating to the object detected. If
the direction indicator on the side where
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Important notesThe system has not been designed to
prevent impacts and cannot detect
possible conditions leading to anaccident in advance. Failure to take into
account this warning may lead to serious
or fatal injuries.
The system may be activated,
assessing the trajectory of the car, in
case of reflecting metal objects different
from other cars, such as safety barriers,
road signs, barriers before parking lots,
tollgates, level crossings, gates, railways,
objects near road constructions sites or
higher than the car (e.g. a flyover). In the
same way, the system may intervene
inside multi-storey car parks or tunnels,
or due to a glare on the road surface.
These possible activations follow the
normal operating logic of the system and
must not be regarded as faults.
The system has been designed for
road use only. If the car is driven
off-road, the system must be deactivated,
to avoid unnecessary warnings. By
selecting the 4WD LOW mode, the
system is automatically deactivated.
Automatic deactivation is indicated by
the dedicated warning light/icon
switching on in the instrument panel.
The system is only active if a trailer
has not been connected with the original
tow hook.
TPMS (Tyre Pressure Monitoring
System)
(where provided)
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The TPMS (Tyre Pressure Monitoring
System) reports low tyre pressure based
on the cold pressure indicated in the
"Technical specifications” chapter.
The system consists of a radio-frequency
transmitter sensor fitted to each wheel
(on the rim inside the tyre), which sends
information on the inflation pressure of
each tyre to the control unit.
The system automatically updates and
warning light
switches off each time
the system receives the updated inflation
pressures. The vehicle might need to be
driven at a speed higher than about
25 km/h up to 20 minutes for the TPMS
to receive this information.
IMPORTANT The TPMS is designed for
original tyres and wheels. The
pressures and alarms reported by the
TPMS are defined according to the
size of the tyres fitted on the vehicle.
Using spare wheels of a different sizes,
types and/or designs from the original
ones may cause the system to operate
incorrectly and damage the sensors.
Aftermarket fitted wheels may damage
the sensors. Using aftermarket tyre
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40)Do not wash with high-pressure jets in
the bumper lower area: in particular do not
operate on the system's electrical
connector.
41)Be careful in the case of repairs and
new paintings in the area around the
sensor (panel covering the sensor on the
left side of the bumper). In the event of a
frontal impact the sensor may
automatically deactivate and display a
warning to indicate that the sensor needs
to be repaired. Even without a malfunction
warning, deactivate the system operation if
you think that the position of the radar
sensor has changed (e.g. due to low-speed
frontal impact as during parking
manoeuvres). In these cases, go to a Jeep
Dealership to have the radar sensor
realigned or replaced.
42)The tyre quick repair kit (TireKit),
provided with the vehicle, is compatible
with the TPMS sensors. Using sealants
different from that in the original kit may
compromise its operation. If sealants not
equivalent with the original ones are used,
it is recommended to have the TPMS
sensor operation checked by a qualified
repair centre.OCCUPANT PROTECTION
SYSTEMS
Some of the most important safety
equipment of the vehicle comprise the
following protection systems:
seat belts;SBR (Seat Belt Reminder) system;head restraints;child restraint systems;Front airbags and side bags.
Read the information given the following
pages with the utmost care. It is of
fundamental importance that the
protection systems are used in the
correct way to guarantee the maximum
possible safety level for the driver and
the passengers.
For the description of the head restraint
adjustment see the "Head restraints"
paragraph in the "Knowing your vehicle"
chapter.The most important safety equipment of
the vehicle comprise the following
protection systems:
seat belts;SBR (Seat Belt Reminder) system;head restraints;child restraint systems;front airbags and side bags.
Read the information given the following
pages with the utmost care. It is of
fundamental importance that the
protection systems are used in the
correct way to guarantee the maximum
possible safety level for the driver and
the passengers.
For the description of the head restraint
adjustment see paragraph "Head
restraints" in chapter "Knowing your
vehicle".
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PARKSENSE SYSTEM
(where provided)
VERSIONS WITH 4 SENSORS
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The parking sensors, located in the rear
bumper fig. 119, are used to detect the
presence of any obstacles near the rear
part of the car.
The sensors warn the driver with acoustic
signals and, where provided, with visual
signals on the instrument panel screen.On/off
To disengage the system press button
fig. 120.
Changing the system's status, from
engagement to disengagement and vice
versa, is always accompanied by a visual
message on the instrument panel screen.
System on: LED off.
System off: LED lighted continuously.
The LED lights up even if the
ParkSense®system does not. If the
button is pressed with a system failure,
the LED flashes for about 5 seconds,
then it stays on constantly.
IMPORTANT After theParkSense®hasbeen disengaged, it will stay in this
condition until the following
engagement, even if the ignition
device passes from MAR to STOP and
then again to MAR.
IMPORTANT Using wheels with
different sizes from those mounted at
the time the car was purchased could
affect the system, not allowing it to
function properly.
System activation/deactivation
If it was engaged correctly, the system is
enabled by putting the gear into reverse
while it deactivates by moving the gear to
a different position to reverse.
Operation with a trailer
The operation of the sensors is
automatically deactivated when the
trailer electric cable plug is inserted in
the tow hook socket of the car. The
sensors are automatically reactivated
when the trailer's cable plug is removed.
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VERSIONS WITH 12 SENSORS
The parking sensors, located in the front
(fig. 121 ) and rear (fig. 122 ) bumpers,
are used to detect the presence of any
obstacles near the front and rear part of
the vehicle.
The sensors warn the driver about the
presence of obstacles with an
intermittent acoustic signal and, where
provided, also with visual indications on
the instrument panel display.
On/off
To disengage the system press button
fig. 120.
When the system passes from engaged to
disengaged and vice versa, it is always
accompanied by a dedicated message on
the instrument panel display.
System on: LED off.
System off: LED lighted continuously.
The LED lights up even if the
ParkSense®system does not. If the
button is pressed with a system failure,the LED flashes for about 5 seconds,
then it stays on constantly.
IMPORTANT After theParkSense®has
been disengaged, it will stay in this
condition until the following
engagement, even if the ignition
device passes from MAR to STOP and
then again to MAR.
System activation/deactivation
When the reverse gear is engaged and
the system is on, the front and rear
sensors are activated. If a different gear
is engaged, the rear sensors are
deactivated, while the front sensors
remain active until a speed of 15 km/h is
exceeded.
Operation with a trailer
The operation of the rear sensors is
automatically deactivated when the
trailer's electric cable plug is inserted in
the tow hook socket of the car, while the
front sensors stay active and can provide
acoustic and visual warnings. The rear
sensors are automatically reactivated
when the trailer's cable plug is removed.
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GENERAL WARNINGS
Some conditions may influence the
performance of the parking system:
reduced sensor sensitivity and a
reduction in the parking assistance
system performance could be due to the
presence of: ice, snow, mud, thick paint,
on the surface of the sensor;
the sensor may detect a non-existent
obstacle ("echo interference") due to
mechanical interference, for example
when washing the vehicle, in rain (strong
wind), hail;
the signals sent by the sensor can
also be altered by the presence of
ultrasonic systems (e.g. pneumatic brake
systems of trucks or pneumatic drills)
near the vehicle;
Parking assistance system
performance can also be influenced by
the position of the sensors, for example
due to a change in the ride setting
(caused by wear to the shock absorbers,
suspension), or by changing tyres,
overloading the vehicle or carrying out
specific tuning operations that require
the vehicle to be lowered.
the presence of a tow hook without
trailer, which may interfere with the
correct operation of the parking sensors.
Before using theParkSense®system, it
is recommended to remove the
removable tow hook ball assembly andthe relevant attachment from the vehicle
when the latter is not used for towing
operations. Failure to comply with this
prescription may cause personal injuries
or damage to vehicles or obstacles since,
when the continuous acoustic signal is
emitted, the tow hook ball is already in a
position that is much closer to the
obstacle than the rear bumper. If you
wish to leave the tow hook fitted without
towing a trailer, it is advisable to contact
a Jeep Dealership for the relevant system
update operations because the tow hook
could be detected as an obstacle
ParkSense®by the central sensors.
the presence of adhesives on the
sensors. Thus take care not to place
adhesives on the sensors.
WARNING
140)Parking and other potentially
dangerous manoeuvres are, however,
always the driver’s responsibility. When
performing these operations, always make
sure that there are no other people
(especially children) or animals on the
route you want to take. The parking
sensors are an aid for the driver, but the
driver must never allow their attention to
lapse during potentially dangerous
manoeuvres, even those executed at low
speeds.
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