2018 JEEP RENEGADE ignition

TWIN CLUTCH
TRANSMISSION
GEAR LEVER
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49) 50)
The fig. 105 lever has the following
positions:
P= ParkR= ReverseN= NeutralD= Drive, (automatic forward speed)"AutoStick": "+" shifting to higher gear
in sequential driving mode or "–" shifting
to lower gear in sequential driving mode.To select the "sequential" mode, shift the
lever from D (Drive) towards the left. The
reachable positions are + (higher gear) or
- (lower gear). These positions are
unstable: the lever always returns to
central position.
The lever has a button A fig. 107, which
must be pressed to move the lever to P or
R.
Shifting from P to any other position of
the selector lever, with ignition key in
MAR-ON position, must be made
pressing the brake pedal and using the
button on A fig. 107.
To shift from R to P, it is necessary to
push button A fig. 107 when engine is at
idle speed.
To shift from position N to D or R, you
need to press the brake pedal. It is
advisable not to accelerate and to make
sure that the engine is stabilised at idle
speed.
Shifting from D to N is free, while
shifting from D to R or P can only be
made by the button A fig. 107.
AUTOMATIC DRIVING MODE
D can be selected from sequential
operation in any driving conditions.“Kick-Down” function
To resume speed quickly, when the
accelerator pedal is pressed fully, the
transmission control system downshifts
(kick-down function).
IMPORTANT When driving on roads
with poor grip conditions (snow, ice,
etc.) avoid activating the kick-down
function.
STARTING THE ENGINE
Starting the engine is allowed only when
the gear lever is in position P or N. On
starting, the system is at N or P (the
latter means neutral, but with the car’s
wheels locked mechanically).
The engine restarts automatically if:
the brake pedal is released (and the
lever is not at N or P);
the lever is shifted to an unstable
position "+", "−" or R;
the lever is shifted from D to the left
in "Sequential mode".
IMPORTANT Under certain conditions
(for example with small gradients and
brake pedal not fully pressed),
switching off the engine by pressing
the button near the steering wheel (see
fig. 108 ) is not deactivated. In this
case, fully depress the brake pedal to
make the "Hill Start Assist" function
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available and restart the engine, using
the gear lever as described previously.
MOVING THE CAR
To move the car, from P press the brake
pedal and, using the button on the gear
lever, move the lever to the desired
position (D, R or "Sequential mode"). The
display will show the gear engaged.
When the brake pedal is released, the car
starts moving forwards or backwards, as
soon as the manoeuvre is activated
("creeping" effect). The accelerator
should not be pressed in this case.
IMPORTANT The inconsistency
between the speed actually engaged
(shown on the display) and the
position of the gear lever is indicated
by the letter corresponding to the
position of the lever flashing on the
trim (also accompanied by an acoustic
signal).
This condition should not be interpreted
as an operational fault, but simply as a
request by the system to repeat the
manoeuvre.
IMPORTANT With engine running and
car stationary, in "Sequential mode",
the request for engaging 2
ndgear is
not accepted by the system (whether
the brake pedal is pressed or not).
If, with 1stgear or reverse (R) engaged,
the following conditions occur:
road slope over 5%;clutch overheated;engine torque constant for a given
period (e.g. if the car hits the pavement
or is parked downhill/uphill);
car movement is achieved by pressing
the accelerator pedal.
IMPORTANT With the electric parking
brake released and brake pedal
released, engine at idling speed and
gear lever in position D, R or
sequential, pay the utmost care
because the car can move even
without the operation of the
accelerator pedal. This condition can
be used with the car on a level surface
during tight parking manoeuvres using
the brake pedal only.
VEHICLE SHUTDOWN
Versions equipped with a Keyless Go
system: shift the gear lever to P (Park)
before shutting down the vehicle by
pressing the button next to the steering
wheel (see fig. 108 ).Versions equipped with key without remote
control: shift the gear lever to P (Park)
before extracting the key from the
ignition device.
If the vehicle battery is flat and the
ignition key is engaged, the latter is
locked in position.
Versions with a Start&Stop system: in order
to switch off the engine, the vehicle
needs to be stopped by applying
appropriate pressure on the brake pedal.
If the pressure is not sufficient, the
engine will not switch off. This feature
can be exploited so that the engine does
not switch off in particular traffic
conditions.
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Ignition key removal
The ignition key can be removed only if
the gear lever is in position P:
if the engine is switched off with the
gear lever in position P: the ignition key
can be removed within 30 seconds;
if the engine is switched off with the
gear lever in position other than P:move
the lever to P within 5 seconds. Once
this operation is completed, it will be
possible, for about 30 seconds, to extract
the ignition key.
In both cases, if the described conditions
and times are not respected, the ignition
key will be automatically locked.
To remove the key, turn it to MAR and
then to STOP, repeating the procedure
described above.
"RECOVERY" FUNCTIONS
In case of a gear lever failure, the
instrument panel display could show a
dedicated message recommending that
the driver continues driving without
shifting the lever to the P position.
In this case, the transmission will
maintain the forward gear (with reduced
performance) even if the lever is
positioned at R or N.
Once the lever is positioned at P, or after
shutting down the vehicle, selecting R or
any other forward gear will no longer be
possible. In this case, contact a Jeep
Dealership.WARNING
128)Never leave children unattended in
the car. Always remove the ignition key
when leaving the car and take the key with
you.
IMPORTANT
49)If the car is on a gradient, always
engage the electric parking brake BEFORE
placing the gear lever in P.
50)Engage reverse only with the car
stationary, engine at idling speed and
accelerator pedal fully released.
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FOUR WHEEL DRIVE -
JEEP ACTIVE DRIVE (4WD)
and JEEP ACTIVE DRIVE
LOW (4WD LOW)
FOUR-WHEEL DRIVE
The four wheel drive (4WD) is fully
automatic in standard driving mode.
IMPORTANT Changing mode is not
possible when the vehicle speed is
over 120 km/h.
Four-wheel-drive activation
51) 52)
The buttons to activate the four-wheel
drive are located on theSelec-Terrain™
device and can select:
4WD LOCK (fig. 109 versions with
manual gearbox and automatic
transmission): deactivates the function
for disconnecting the propeller shaft,
guaranteeing the immediate availability
of the torque to the rear coupling. This
function can be selected in AUTO mode
and is automatic in the other driving
modes.
4WD LOW (fig. 110 versions with
automatic transmission): it enhances the
"off-road" performance of the vehicle in
all driving modes;The 4WD LOCK function can be
activated by pressing the dedicated
button or when the selector is rotated
from AUTO to SNOW/SAND/MUD or
ROCK (Trailhawk versions) and 4WD LOW
was not selected before.
The engagement of one function (e.g.
4WD LOW) deactivates the other one
automatically.
IMPORTANT On some versions,
pressing the button 4WD LOW the
4WD LOCK function is automatically
activated as well. If the 4WD LOW
button is pressed again, the 4WD
LOCK function will be activated. If,
however, the 4WD LOCK button is
pressed again, both functions will be
deactivated.
IMPORTANT The 4WD LOW function is
recommended for irregular and
slippery terrain only.
4WD LOW MODE ENGAGEMENT/
RELEASE
4WD LOW mode engagement
With vehicle at a standstill, ignition
device in MAR position or with engine
on, move the gear lever to position D
(Drive), R (Reverse) or N (Neutral) and
press the 4WD LOW button.
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SYSTEM MANUAL ACTIVATION/
DEACTIVATION
To activate/deactivate the system
manually, press thebutton on the
central tunnel fig. 112.
LED off: system deactivated;LED on: system deactivated.
WARNING
129)When replacing the battery, always
contact a Jeep Dealership. Replace the
battery with one of the same type (HEAVY
DUTY) and with the same specifications.130)Before opening the bonnet, make
sure that the engine is off and that the
ignition device is in the STOP position.
Follow the indications on the plate
underneath the bonnet. We recommend
that you remove the key from the ignition
if other people remain in the vehicle. The
vehicle should always be left after the key
has been removed or turned to the STOP
position. During refuelling, make sure that
the engine is off (ignition device in the
STOP position).
IMPORTANT
53)If climate comfort is to be favoured,
the Stop/Start system can be deactivated,
for a continuous operation of the climate
control system.
SPEED LIMITER
DESCRIPTION
This device allows the speed of the
vehicle to be limited to values which can
be set by the driver.
The maximum speed can be set both
with vehicle stationary and in motion.
The minimum speed that can be set is
30 km/h.
When the device is active, the vehicle
speed depends on the pressure at the
accelerator pedal, until the set speed
limit is reached.
ACTIVATING THE DEVICE
To activate the device press button Afig. 113 on the steering wheel.112J0A0134C
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SETTING THE DESIRED SPEED
Activate the device and then, when the
vehicle has reached the desired speed,
press button SET + (or SET –) and
release it to activate the device. When
the accelerator is released, the vehicle
will proceed at the selected speed.
If needed (when overtaking for instance),
you can accelerate simply by pressing the
accelerator; when you release the pedal,
the vehicle goes back to the speed stored
previously.
When travelling downhills with the device
active, the vehicle speed may slightly
exceed the stored one.
IMPORTANT Before pressing buttons
SET + (or SET –) the vehicle must be
travelling at a constant speed on a flat
surface.
INCREASING/DECREASING
SPEED
Once the electronic Cruise Control has
been activated, the speed can be
increased by pressing button SET + or
decreased by pressing button SET – .
ACCELERATING WHEN
OVERTAKING
Depress the accelerator pedal: when this
is released the vehicle will gradually go
back to the stored speed.
IMPORTANT The device keeps the
speed stored even uphill and downhill.
A slight variation in the speed on slight
rises is completely normal.
RECALLING THE SPEED
Versions with automatic
transmission(operating in Drive mode -
automatic): press and release the RES
button.
Versions with manual gearbox or
automatic transmission in Autostick
(sequential) mode: before recalling the
previously set speed you should
accelerate until getting close to it, then
press and release the RES button.
DEACTIVATING THE DEVICE
Pressing the CANC button or pressing the
brake pedal as the vehicle is slowing
down deactivates the electronic Cruise
Control without deleting the stored
speed.
The Cruise Control can also be
deactivated if the electric parking brake(EPB) is activated or if the braking
system intervenes (e.g. the ESC system).
DEACTIVATING THE DEVICE
The device is deactivated by pressing
buttonor bringing the ignition device
to STOP.
WARNING
131)When travelling with the device
active, never move the gear lever to
neutral.
132)In case of a malfunction or failure of
the device, contact a Jeep Dealership.
133)The electronic Cruise Control can be
dangerous if the system cannot keep a
constant speed. In specific conditions
speed may be excessive, resulting in the
risk of losing control of the vehicle and
causing accidents. Do not use the device
in heavy traffic or on winding, icy, snowy
or slippery roads.
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The setting is 4 (maximum) the first time
the device is used. After the distance has
been modified by the driver, the new
distance will be stored also after the
system is deactivated and reactivated.
To decrease the distance
Press and release the
button to
decrease the distance setting.
The distance setting decreases by one
bar (shorter) every time the button is
pressed.
The set speed is held if there are no
vehicles ahead. Once the shortest
distance has been reached, a further
press of the button will set the longest
distance.
The vehicle holds the set distance until:
the vehicle ahead accelerates to a
speed higher than the set speed;
the vehicle ahead leaves the lane or
the detection field of the Adaptive Cruise
Control device sensor;
the distance setting is changed;the Adaptive Cruise Control device is
deactivated/cancelled.
IMPORTANT The maximum breaking
applied by the device is limited. The
driver may apply the brakes in all
cases, if needed.IMPORTANT If the device predicts that
the braking level is not sufficient to
hold the set distance, the warning
message “BRAKE!” will blink on the
display while approaching the vehicle
ahead. An acoustic signal is also
emitted. In this case, it is advisable to
brake immediately as necessary to hold
a safe distance from the vehicle ahead.
IMPORTANT The driver is responsible
for ensuring that there are no
pedestrians, other vehicles or
objectives along the direction of the
vehicle. Failure to comply with these
precautions may cause serious
accidents and injuries.
IMPORTANT The driver is fully
responsible for holding a safe distance
from the vehicle ahead respecting the
highway code in force in the respective
country.
DEACTIVATION
The device is deactivated and the set
speed is cancelled if:
thebutton is pressed on the
Adaptive Cruise Control;
thebutton is pressed on the
electronic Cruise Control;
the Speed Limiter button is pressed;
the ignition device is in the STOP
position;
4WD LOW mode is activated.
The device is cancelled (the set speed
and distance are stored):
when the CANC button is pressed;when the conditions shown in the
“Setting the desired speed” paragraph
occur;
when the vehicle speed drops under
the minimum set speed (e.g. in presence
of slow vehicles).
If these conditions occur while the
system is decelerating with respect to a
vehicle ahead, the system could continue
the deceleration, if necessary, also after
it is cancelled or deactivated within the
minimum speed settable on the system.
ELECTRONIC CRUISE CONTROL
MODE
Electronic Cruise Control mode is
available for travelling at constant speed
in addition to the Adaptive Cruise Control
(ACC) mode.
If the Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC)
function is implemented on the vehicle,
the electronic Cruise Control works in the
same manner as the ACC (by pressing
the
button of the Cruise Control) with
the difference that:
it does not hold the distance from the
vehicle ahead;
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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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