2018 JEEP RENEGADE instrument panel

IMPORTANT
29)The presence of water in the fuel system circuit may cause severe damage to the injection system and irregular engine operation. If thesymbol is displayed (along with a message in the display) contact a Jeep Dealership as soon as possible to bleed the system. If the
above indications come on immediately after refuelling, water has probably been poured into the tank: switch the engine off immediately
and contact a Jeep Dealership.
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Symbol What it means
EXTERIOR LIGHTS FAILURE
The symbol turns on to indicate a failure of the following lights: daytime running lights (DRLs); parking
lights; trailer direction indicators (if present); trailer lights (if present); side lights; direction indicators;
rear fog light; reversing light; brake lights; number plate lights.
The failure may be caused by a blown bulb, a blown protection fuse or an interruption of the electrical
connection.
ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL (ACC) FAILURE
The symbol turns on (together with a message on the display) to indicate an Adaptive Cruise Control
(ACC) system failure. In this case, contact a Jeep Dealership as soon as possible.
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Green symbols
Symbol What it means
RUNNING ON PETROL
The symbol turns on when running on petrol.
White symbols
Symbol What it means
SPEED LIMIT EXCEEDED
The symbol switches on when the limit is set through the display Menu. In markets where provided, the speed
limit is fixed and cannot be set from the Menu.
HILL DESCENT CONTROL (where provided)
System activation: symbol switched on continuously along with the display of a dedicated message.
System failed activation: LED on the button in the central tunnel switched on (see “Active Safety Systems”
paragraph in the “Safety” chapter).
ELECTRONIC CRUISE CONTROL
The symbol switches on if the electronic Cruise Control is activated.
SPEED LIMITER
The symbol switches on if the Speed Limiter device is activated.
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Message on the display
PARKSENSEPARKSENSE SYSTEM (where provided)
Sensor locking: the message is displayed in the case of a failure of the ParkSense system
sensors. Free the bumpers of any obstacles, cleaning them.
System not available: a dedicated message is displayed if the ParkSense system is not
available. The failed operation of the system might be due to the insufficient voltage
from the battery or other failures on the electrical system. Contact a Jeep Dealership as
soon as possible to have the electrical system checked.
ACTIVE PARKSENSEACTIVE PARKSENSE (where provided)
Sensor locking: the message is displayed in the case of a failure of the Active ParkSense
system sensors. Free the bumpers of any obstacles, cleaning them.
System not available: a dedicated message is displayed if the Active ParkSense system is
not available. The failed operation of the system might be due to the insufficient voltage
from the battery or other failures on the electrical system. Contact a Jeep Dealership as
soon as possible to have the electrical system checked.
SIDE DISTANCE WARNINGSIDE DISTANCE WARNING (where provided)
Sensor locking: the message is displayed in the case of a failure of the Side Distance
Warning system sensors. Free the bumpers of any obstacles, cleaning them.
System not available: a dedicated message is displayed if the Side Distance Warning
system is not available. The failed operation of the system might be due to the
insufficient voltage from the battery or other failures on the electrical system. Contact a
Jeep Dealership as soon as possible to have the electrical system checked.
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ACTIVE SAFETY SYSTEMS
ABS (Anti-lock Braking System)
This system, which is an integral part of
the braking system, prevents one or more
wheels from locking and slipping in all
road surface conditions, irrespective of
the intensity of the braking action,
ensuring that the vehicle can be
controlled even during emergency
braking and optimising stopping
distances.
System intervention
The driver can feel that the ABS system
has come into action because the brake
pedal pulsates slightly and the system
gets noisier: this is entirely normal with
the system operating.
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DTC (Drag Torque Control)
SYSTEM
The DTC (Drag Torque Control) System
prevents the locking of the drive wheels
that may occur in the event, for example,
of sudden release of the accelerator
pedal or abrupt downshifting in low-grip
conditions.
In such conditions, the braking effect of
the engine may cause slipping of the
drive wheels and consequent loss of
vehicle stability. In these situations, theDTC system intervenes by restoring
torque to the engine in order to preserve
stability and increase vehicle safety.
ESC (Electronic Stability Control)
SYSTEM
The ESC system improves the directional
control and stability of the vehicle in
various driving conditions, correcting
understeer and oversteer, distributing the
brake force on the appropriate wheels.
System intervention
The intervention of the system is
indicated by the flashing of the
warning light on the instrument panel,
to inform the driver that the vehicle is in
critical stability and grip conditions.
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TC (Traction Control) SYSTEM
The system automatically operates in the
event of slipping, loss of grip on wet
roads (aquaplaning) and acceleration on
slippery, snowy or icy roads, etc. on one
or both drive wheels.
System intervention
The intervention of the system is
indicated by the flashing of the
warning light on the instrument panel,
to inform the driver that the vehicle is in
critical stability and grip conditions.
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PBA (Panic Brake Assist) SYSTEM
The PBA system is designed to improve
the vehicle’s braking capacity during
emergency braking.
The brake pedal should be pressed
continuously during braking, avoiding
intermittent presses, to get the most out
of the system. Do not reduce pressure on
the brake pedal until braking is not
necessary anymore.
The PBA system is deactivated when the
brake pedal is released.
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HSA (Hill Start Assist)
It is an integral part of the ESC system
and facilitates starting on an incline.
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DST SYSTEM (Dynamic Steering
Torque)
The DST function uses the integration of
the ESC system with the electric power
steering to increase the safety level of
the whole vehicle.
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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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The speed set for the HDC system can be
adjusted using the brake pedal and the
accelerator pedal (in the 1-12 km/h
range). Once the desired speed is
reached, when both pedals are released
the HDC system will maintain the set
speed. In this way, the driver can adjust
the speed and, if necessary, reassume
control of the vehicle.
If the vehicle speed exceeds 12 km/h but
it is lower than 40 km/h, when both
pedals are released, the HDC system will
return the vehicle speed to 12 km/h.
With gear lever in neutral, speed
adjustment using the accelerator pedal is
not available.
The driver can cancel the intervention of
the HDC system at any time by
completely depressing the accelerator
pedal or the brake pedal.
System deactivation
The HDC system is deactivated, but
remains available, if one of the following
conditions is met:
the vehicle is on a descent with
insufficient gradient, below 8%, or a
level surface, or is going uphill;
the gear lever is in P (Park) position.Disabling the system
The system is deactivated and disabled if
one of the following conditions is met:
fig. 70 button pressed;activation of mode other than 4WD
LOW;
electric parking brake (EPB)
engagement;
driver side door open;speed of 40 km/h exceeded
(immediate exit from HDC function).
DISABLING ACTIVE SAFETY
SYSTEMS
Depending on the versions, there are
3 configurations for the active safety
systems on the vehicle:
systems enabled;systems partially disabled;systems disabled.
Systems enabled
All active safety systems are enabled.
This is the normal operating mode when
driving a four-wheel-drive vehicle.
This mode should be used in most
driving conditions. The system will be in
"Systems enabled" mode every time the
engine is started.
IMPORTANT You are advised to select
"Systems partially disabled" or "Systems
disabled" modes only for specific driving
requirements.Systems partially disabled
By pressing the
button on the central
tunnel fig. 71 for fewer than 5 seconds
when driving, the TSC system can be
disabled and the intervention of the TC
system can be limited to braking action
on the individual drive wheels. The other
systems remain enabled.
Activation of this mode is indicated by
the
warning light on the instrument
panel switching on (on some versions,
together with a message on the display).
To restore "All systems enabled"
operating mode, press the button on the
central tunnel again.
"Systems completely enabled" mode will
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automatically reactivate every time the
engine is started.
IMPORTANT When travelling on snowy
roads with snow chains, it may be helpful
to activate "Systems partially disabled"
mode: in these conditions, slipping of
the drive wheels when moving off makes
it possible to obtain better traction.
Systems disabled
Pressing the
button on the central
tunnel for more than 5 seconds
completely deactivates the ESC system,
as well as the TSC and ERM systems; the
TC system will be limited to braking
action on the individual drive wheels.
The other systems remain enabled.
Activation of this mode is highlighted by
the
warning light on the instrument
panel switching on (on some versions,
together with a message on the display).
IMPORTANT If a speed of approximately
65 km/h is exceeded, the systems will
behave as described for "Systems
partially disabled" mode.
To restore "Systems enabled" operating
mode, press the button on the central
tunnel again.
"Systems enabled" mode will
automatically reactivate every time the
engine is started.Versions with Selec-Terrain™ device
On versions withSelec-Terrain™device,
the activation of certain driving modes
partially or totally deactivates certain
active safety systems in order to optimise
performance in the specific mode.
When active safety systems are partially
or totally deactivated, the
warning light
will turn on in the instrument panel.
In "SAND" and "MUD" modes, the active
safety systems are partially disabled and
fine-tuned to ensure maximum
performance in the specific operating
modes. It is in any case possible to
reactivate them completely at any time
by pressing the
button on the central
tunnel should you wish to favour safety
over "off-road" performance.
IMPORTANT In 4WD LOW modes, the
active safety systems are completely
disabled in order to ensure maximum
off-road driving performance and it will
not be possible to reactivate them.
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WARNING
36)When the ABS intervenes and you feel
the brake pedal pulsating, do not reduce
the pressure, but hold it down firmly and
confidently; in doing so you will brake in
the shortest distance possible, depending
on the current road conditions.
37)To obtain the maximum efficiency of
the braking system, a bedding-in period of
about 500 km is needed: during this
period it is better to avoid sharp, repeated
and prolonged braking.
38)If the ABS intervenes, this indicates
that the grip of the tyres on the road is
nearing its limit: you must slow down to a
speed compatible with the available grip.
39)The ABS cannot overrule the natural
laws of physics, and cannot increase the
grip available according to the condition
of the road.
40)The ABS cannot prevent accidents,
including those due to excessive speed on
corners, driving on low-grip surfaces or
aquaplaning.
41)The capability of the ABS must never
be tested irresponsibly and dangerously,
in such a way as to compromise personal
safety and the safety of others.
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