2018 JEEP RENEGADE warning light

112)If the ignition device is at MAR, even
if the engine is switched off, airbags may
be deployed when the vehicle is stationary
and hit by another vehicle. Therefore,
even if the vehicle is stationary, when an
active front passenger airbag is fitted, DO
NOT install rearward facing child restraint
systems on the front passenger seat.
Deployment of the airbag following an
impact could cause fatal injuries to the
child. Therefore, always deactivate the
passenger side airbag when a rearward
facing child restraint system is installed
on the front passenger seat. The front
passenger seat must also be positioned
back as far as possible in order to prevent
the child restraint system from coming
into contact with the dashboard.
Immediately reactivate the passenger
airbag as soon as the child restraint
system has been removed. Also remember
that, if the ignition device is set to STOP,
none of the safety devices (airbags or
pretensioners) will be deployed in the
event of collision. Non-deployment in
such cases does not indicate a system
malfunction.113)Malfunction of the airbag failure
warning light is indicated by the activation
of an airbag failure icon and a dedicated
message on the instrument panel display.
The pyrotechnic charges are not disabled.
Before continuing, contact a Jeep
Dealership immediately to have the
system checked.
114)The airbag deployment threshold is
higher than that of the pretensioners. For
collisions in the range between the two
thresholds, it is normal for only the
pretensioners to be activated.
115)The airbag does not replace seat
belts but increases their efficiency.
Because front airbags are not deployed for
low-speed crashes, side collisions,
rear-end shunts or rollovers, occupants are
protected, in addition to any side bags,
only by their seat belts, which must
therefore always be fastened.
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STARTING THE ENGINE
116) 117) 118)44) 45) 46) 47)
Before starting the engine, adjust the
seat, the interior rear view mirrors, the
door mirrors and fasten the seat belt
correctly.
Never press the accelerator pedal for
starting the engine.
If necessary, messages indicating the
starting procedure can be shown on the
display.
LPG versions
The engine always starts up on petrol
independently of the previously selected
mode.
There must therefore always be some
petrol in the tank to protect the petrol
pump and to guarantee temporary
switching from Methane or LPG to petrol
operation, if high performance is
required.
PROCEDURE FOR VERSIONS
WITH MANUAL GEARBOX
Proceed as follows:engage the electric parking brake and
place the gear lever in neutral;
bring the ignition device to MAR. On
Diesel versions, waning lightlights upin the instrument panel: wait for the
warning light to switch off;
fully depress the clutch pedal without
touching the accelerator;
turn the ignition device to AVV and
release it as soon as the engine starts;
if the engine does not start within
10 seconds, bring the ignition device
back to STOP and wait for
10-15 seconds before repeating the
starting procedure.
PROCEDURE FOR VERSIONS
WITH AUTOMATIC
TRANSMISSION
Proceed as follows:engage the electric parking brake and
place the gear lever to P (Park) or N
(Neutral);
fully depress the brake pedal without
touching the accelerator;
place the ignition device to AVV;if the engine does not start, bring the
ignition device back to STOP and wait for
10-15 seconds before repeating the
starting procedure.
IMPORTANT If, with the ignition
device at MAR, thesymbol on the
instrument panel stays on together
with warning light
, turn the
ignition device to STOP and then back
to MAR. If the warning light (or thesymbol on the display) remains on, try
with the other keys provided with the
vehicle. Contact a Jeep Dealership if
the engine still does not start.
ENGINE STARTING FAILURE
Starting the engine with electronic key
battery (Keyless Enter-N-Go) run down or
flat
If the ignition device does not respond
when the relevant button is pressed the
electronic key battery might be run down
or flat. Therefore, the system does not
detect the presence of the electronic key
on board the vehicle and displays a
dedicated message.
In this case, rest the rounded edge of the
electronic key (the side opposite the
metal insert) on the ignition device and
press the button by the electronic key.
The ignition device is thus activated and
the engine can be started.
STOPPING THE ENGINE
Proceed as follows:park the car in a position that is not
dangerous for oncoming traffic; engage a
gear (versions with manual gearbox) or
position the gear lever to P (Parking)
(versions with automatic transmission);
turn the ignition device to STOP with
the engine idling.
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Cars equipped with electronic key (Keyless
Enter-N-Go):at a car speed over 8 km/h
(5 mph) it is possible to switch the
engine off, also with automatic
transmission lever in a position other
than P (Parking). To switch off the engine
in this situation, hold down the ignition
device button for a while or press it
3 times in a row within a few seconds. In
this case the engine will stop and the
ignition device will switch to MAR.
WARNING
116)It is dangerous to run the engine in
enclosed areas. The engine takes in
oxygen and releases carbon dioxide,
carbon monoxide and other toxic gases.
117)The brake servo is not active until
the engine is started, so you would need
to apply much more force than usual to
the brake pedal.
118)Do not start the engine by pushing,
towing or driving downhill. These
manoeuvres may damage the catalytic
converter.
IMPORTANT
44)We recommend that during the initial
period, or during the first 1600 km
(1000 miles), you do not drive to full car
performance (e.g. excessive acceleration,
long journeys at top speed, sharp braking,
etc.).
45)When the engine is switched off never
leave the ignition device in the MAR
position to prevent useless current
absorption from draining the battery.
46)A quick burst on the accelerator before
turning off the engine serves absolutely no
practical purpose; it wastes fuel and is
damaging for the engine.
47)Warning light
will flash after
starting or during prolonged cranking to
indicate a fault with the glow plug heating
system. If the engine starts, the vehicle
can be regularly used, but a Jeep
Dealership must be contacted as soon as
possible.
PARKING THE VEHICLE
Always remove the ignition key when
leaving the car.
When parking and leaving the car,
proceed as follows:
engage a gear (1st gear if facing uphill
or reverse if facing downhill) and leave
the wheels turned;
stop the engine and engage the
handbrake.
Block the wheels with a wedge or a stone
if the car is parked on a steep slope.
On versions equipped with automatic
transmission or dual clutch automatic
transmission, wait for the letter P to be
displayed before releasing the brake
pedal.
IMPORTANT NEVER leave the car with
the gearbox in neutral (or, on versions
equipped with automatic transmission
or dual clutch automatic transmission,
before putting the shift lever in the P
position).
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ELECTRIC PARKING BRAKE
(EPB)
The electric parking brake (EPB)
guarantees better use and optimal
performance compared to a manually
operated parking brake.
The electric parking brake features a
switch, located on the central tunnel
fig. 104, a motor with caliper for each
rear wheel and an electronic control
module.
IMPORTANT Always engage the
electric parking brake before leaving
the car.IMPORTANT In addition to always
parking the car with the parking brake
engaged, the steering wheel turned,
chocks or stones positioned in front of
the wheels (when on a steep slope),
always engage a gear (first gear with
the car parked facing uphill or reverse
gear with the car parked facing
downhill). On versions with automatic
transmission, place the gear lever at P
(Park).
IMPORTANT Should the vehicle
battery be faulty, to unlock the electric
parking brake the battery must be
replaced.
The electric parking brake can be
engaged in two ways:
manually, by pressing the
fig. 104 switch on the central tunnel;
automaticallyin "Safe Hold" or "Auto
Park Brake" conditions.
Engaging the parking brake manually
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Briefly pull the switch located on the
central tunnel to manually engage the
electric parking brake when the car is
stationary.
Noise may be heard from the rear of the
vehicle when engaging the electric
parking brake.A slight movement of the brake pedal
may be detected when engaging the
electric parking brake with the brake
pedal pressed.
With the electric parking brake engaged,
the
warning light on the instrument
panel and the switch LED turn on.
IMPORTANT With the EPB failure
warning light on, some functions of the
electric parking brake are deactivated.
In this case the driver is responsible
for brake activation and vehicle
parking in complete safety conditions.
If, under exceptional circumstances, the
use of the brake is required with the
vehicle in motion, keep the switch on the
central tunnel pulled as long as the brake
action is necessary.
The
warning light may switch on with
the hydraulic system temporarily
unavailable; in this case braking is
controlled by the motors.
The brake lights (stop) will also
automatically switch on in the same way
as for normal braking with the use of the
brake pedal.
Release the switch on the central tunnel
to stop the braking action with the car in
motion.
If, through this procedure, the vehicle is
braked until a speed below 3 km/h is
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reached and the switch is kept pulled,
the parking brake will definitively
engage.
IMPORTANT Driving the vehicle with
the electric parking brake engaged, or
using it several times to slow down the
vehicle, may cause severe damage to
the braking system.
Releasing the electric parking brake
manually
The ignition device must be in the MAR
position in order to manually release the
parking brake. Moreover, you need to
press the brake pedal, then press the
switch on the central tunnel briefly.
Noise may be heard from the rear of the
vehicle and a slight movement of the
brake pedal may be detected during
disengagement.
After disengaging the electric parking
brake, the
warning light on the
instrument panel and the LED on the
switch will turn off.
If the
warning light on the instrument
panel remains on with the electric
parking brake disengaged, it indicates a
fault. In this case contact a Jeep
Dealership.
IMPORTANT On versions with
automatic transmission never use theP (Park) position instead of the electric
parking brake. Always engage the
electric parking brake when parking
the vehicle to prevent injury or damage
caused by the unexpected movement
of the vehicle.
IMPORTANT For versions with manual
transmission, if the clutch pedal is
pressed all the way and then released
at the same time as pressing the
accelerator pedal, the electric parking
brake will be released automatically.
OPERATING THE ELECTRIC
PARKING BRAKE
The electric parking brake can operate in
the following ways:
“Dynamic operating mode”: this
mode is enabled by pulling the switch
continuously whilst driving;
“Static engagement and release
mode”: with the car stationary, the
electric parking brake can be activated
by pulling the switch on the central
tunnel once. On the other hand, press
the switch and the brake pedal at the
same time to disengage the brake;
“Drive Away Release” (where
provided): the electric parking brake will
automatically disengage with the
detection of the driver’s intention to
move the car forward or in reverse. Onversions with automatic transmission, it
is also necessary for the driver side safety
belt to be properly fastened;
“Safe Hold”: if the car speed is lower
than 3 km/h and, for the versions with
automatic transmission, the gear lever is
not in P (Park) position, and the driver’s
intention to leave the car is detected, the
electric parking brake will automatically
engage to hold the car in safety
conditions;
“Auto Park Brake”: if the car speed is
lower than 3 km/h, the electric parking
brake will automatically engage when the
gear lever is moved to P (Park) position
(versions with automatic transmission),
or with the ignition device at STOP
(versions with manual transmission). The
fig. 104 switch LED on the central
tunnel turns on together with the
warning light on the instrument panel
when the parking brake is engaged and
applied to the wheels. Each automatic
parking brake engagement can be
cancelled by pressing the switch on the
central tunnel and at the same time
moving the gear lever for the automatic
transmission to position P (Park) or the
ignition device to STOP (versions with
manual gearbox). This way can be
handled by using the system Menu
Uconnect™.
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Versions 1.4 Turbo Multi Air / 1.6 Multijet /
2.0 Multijet: to engage reverse R from
neutral, lift ring A fig. 105 and at the
same time move the lever to the left and
then forwards.
Versions 1.6 E.Torq: o engage reverse gear
R from the neutral position, lift up ring A
fig. 105 and simultaneously move the
lever to the right and then backwards.
IMPORTANT Reverse can only be
engaged when the vehicle is
completely stationary. With the engine
running, wait for at least 2 seconds
with the clutch pedal fully pressed
before engaging reverse to prevent
damage to the gears and grating.
IMPORTANT The clutch pedal should
be used only for gear changes. Do not
drive with your foot resting on the
clutch pedal, however lightly. In some
circumstances, the electronic clutch
control could cut in by interpreting the
incorrect driving style as a fault.
WARNING
122)Depress the clutch pedal fully to
change gear correctly. It is therefore
essential that there is nothing under the
pedals: make sure the mats are lying flat
and do not get in the way of the pedals.
IMPORTANT
48)Do not drive with your hand resting on
the gear lever as the force exerted, even if
slight, could lead over time to premature
wear of the gearbox internal components.
AUTOMATIC
TRANSMISSION
The vehicle can be equipped with a
9-speed automatic transmission.
The transmission can operate in two
different modes: "Automatic mode" or
"Sequential mode".
GEAR LEVER
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The lever has the following positions:P= ParkR= ReverseN= NeutralD= Drive, (automatic forward speed)AutoStick: + shifting to higher gear in
sequential driving mode; – shifting to
lower gear in sequential driving mode.
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solid. The other LEDs switch on
sequentially, depending on the positions
set on the knob, so that the driver can
understand which is the new required
mode.
Once the required mode is set (LED close
to the wording switched on), just keep
the knob in that position so that the
Selec-Terrain™system actuates to
engage the wished mode.STOP/START SYSTEM
The Stop/Start system automatically
stops the engine each time the vehicle is
stationary and starts it again when the
driver wants to move off.
In this way, the vehicle efficiency is
increased, by reducing consumption,
dangerous gas emissions and noise
pollution.
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OPERATING MODES
Engine stopping mode
Versions with manual gearbox
With the vehicle stopped, the engine
stops with gearbox in neutral and clutch
pedal released.
Versions with automatic transmission
With vehicle at a standstill and brake
pedal pressed, the engine switches off if
the gear lever is in a position other than
R.
In the event of stops uphill, the engine
switching off is disabled to activate the
"Hill Start Assist" function (works only
with running engine).
The
warning light on the instrumentpanel switches on to signal that the
engine was stopped.
Engine restarting mode
Versions with manual gearbox
To restart the engine, press the clutch
pedal.
If the vehicle does not start pressing the
clutch, place the gear lever in neutral
and repeat the procedure. If the problem
persists, contact a Jeep Dealership.
Versions with automatic transmission
To restart the engine, release the brake
pedal.
With brake pressed, if the gear lever is in
automatic mode - D (Drive) - the engine
can be restarted moving the lever to R
(Reverse) or N (Neutral) or "AutoStick".
With brake pressed, if the gear lever is in
"AutoStick" mode, the engine can be
restarted moving the lever to "+" or "–", or
R (Reverse) or N (Neutral).
When the engine has been stopped
automatically, keeping the brake pedal
pressed, the brake can be released
keeping the engine off by quickly shifting
the gear lever to P (Park).
To restart the engine, just move the lever
out of position P.
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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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