2018 JEEP RENEGADE engine

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
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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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On some versions, with mode engaged,
the display shows "4WD LOW". The LED
on theSelec-Terrain™device may flash
until the end of the engagement.
4WD LOW mode release
The release can occur at any speed
ranging from 0 to 120 km/h.
On some versions, "4WD LOW" on the
display switches off at the end of the
release procedure.
In this case, the LED on the 4WD LOW
button is off.
IMPORTANT
51)The correct operation of the 4WD
function depends on the tyres: all of them
must have the same size, the same type
and the same circumference. Using tyres
with different sizes has negative effects on
the gear change and damages the
components of the transmission.
52)Do not drive at speeds exceeding those
that the road conditions allow for.
SELEC-TERRAIN
DRIVING MODE SELECTION
Turn knob A fig. 111 to select the
desired mode.
IMPORTANT Changing mode is not
possible when the vehicle speed is
over 120 km/h.
AUTO (Automatic): the 4WD mode with
continuous and automatic operation can
be used while driving on road and
off-road. This mode reduces fuel
consumption, because the propeller shaft
can be disconnected, whenever required.
SNOW: this mode can achieve more
stability on slippery or snow-covered
grounds. To be used for driving on-road
and off-road in the case of grounds with
poor grip, such as roads covered by snow.
SAND: off-road driving mode to be
used on surfaces with poor grip, such as
sandy surfaces. The transmission is set
to offer a maximum traction.
MUD: off-road driving mode for
surfaces with poor grip, such as
mud-covered grounds or wet grass.
ROCK(where provided, for Trailhawk
versions only): this mode is only available
if the 4WD LOW mode is activated. The
device sets the car to maximise traction
and give the highest steering capacity on
off-road surfaces featuring a high grip.
This mode guarantees the best "off-road"
performance. This mode must be used to
pass over obstacles at slow speed, such
as large rocks, deep cracks, etc.
When the engine is started, the AUTO
mode is automatically selected (LED on
close to the AUTO wording).
Turning the knob A fig. 111 the LED
close to the AUTO wording comes on
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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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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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IMPORTANT It is dangerous to leave
the device activated when it is not
used. There is a risk of inadvertently
activating it and losing control of the
vehicle due to unexpected excessive
speed.
Deactivation
With the device active, to deactivate it
press and release the
button. The
display will show a dedicated message.
SETTING THE DESIRED SPEED
The device can be set only with speeds
above 30 km/h (or 20 mph for markets
with instrument panels giving mph) and
under 160 km/h (or 100 mph for
markets with instrument panels
giving mph).
When the vehicle reaches the desired
speed, press and release the button SET
+ or SET to set the speed to the current
speed. The display will show the set
speed. Then take your foot off the
accelerator pedal.
The system cannot be set
when pressing the brake pedal;when the brakes are overheated;when the electric parking brake is
engaged;
when the shift lever is in the P (park),
R (reverse) or N (neutral) positions
(versions with automatic transmission orautomatic transmission with double
clutch);
when the shift lever is in the R
(reverse), neutral or in 1st (first gear
engaged) positions (versions with manual
transmission);
when the clutch is pressed (versions
with manual transmission);
when the engine speed exceeds a
maximum threshold (versions with
manual transmission and versions with
automatic transmission/automatic
transmission with double clutch) or goes
below a minimum threshold (only
versions with manual transmission);
when the car speed is not within the
settable speed range;
when the ESC (or ABS or other
stability control systems) are operating or
have just operated;
when the ESC system is off;during automatic braking by the
Forward Collision Warning Plus system
(where provided);
when the Speed Limiter is active;when the electronic Cruise Control is
active;
in case of failure of the device;when the engine is off;in case of obstruction of the radar
sensor (in this case the bumper area
where it is located must be cleaned).
IMPORTANT The device does not
deactivate on reaching speeds higher
than those that can be set (160 km/h
or 100 mph for instrument panel set
to mph) with the accelerator pedal
pressed. In these conditions, the
device may not work correctly and it is
advisable to deactivate it.
CHANGING SPEED
Speed increase
After having set the device, the stored
speed can be stored by holding the SET
+ button pressed.
Press the SET + button once: the set
speed will increase by 1 km/h (or by
1 mph when the measurement unit is set
to mph). Each touch of the button once
will increase the speed by 1 km/h (or by
1 mph, the latter for instrument panels
set to miles per hour).
Hold the SET + button pressed: the set
speed will increase in 10 km/h steps (or
in 5 mph steps when the measurement
unit is set to mph) until the button is
released. The set speed increase is
shown on the display.
Decreasing speed
After having set the device, the stored
speed can be reduced by holding the
SET – button pressed.
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ACTIVATION/DEACTIVATION
To insert the system, press the button
fig. 125: the instructions needed to carry
out the manoeuvre are shown on the
instrument panel screen.
System on: LED light on steady/System
off: LED off.
The LED lights up also in the case of a
failure to theActive ParkSense®system.
If the button is pressed with the system
faulty, the LED flashes for about
5 seconds, then it stays off.
IMPORTANT The use of wheels of a
different size to those at the time of
vehicle purchase could affect the
system and prevent correct operation.
OPERATION OF THE SYSTEM
When searching for a parking place, the
system uses the side sensors (fig. 126),
which are automatically activated with
engine on and speed below 30 km/h.During the manoeuvre the driver is also
assisted by information from the parking
sensors (4 front and 4 rear) which
provide further distance information
when approaching obstacles in front of
and behind the vehicle.
If theActive ParkSense®function is
activated after having previously
deactivated theParkSense®function, the
sensors are activated once more and stay
in this condition only during the parking
movement.
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LANESENSE SYSTEM (lane
crossing warning)
DESCRIPTION
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The LaneSense system makes use of a
camera located on the windscreen to
detect the lane limits and calculate the
position of the vehicle within such limits,
in order to make sure that it remains
inside the lane.
When both limits of the lane are detected
and the vehicle crosses one of them
without the awareness of the driver
(direction indicator off), the system
provides a tactile warning by applying
torque to the steering wheel, signalling
the driver that he must take an action to
remain into the lane.
If the vehicle continues going beyond the
line of the lane without any intervention
from the driver, the
warning light (or
the corresponding graphic icon on the
reconfigurable multifunction display) will
be displayed on the instrument panel to
urge the driver to bring the vehicle back
into the limits of the lane.
IMPORTANT The system monitors the
presence of the driver's hands on the
steering wheel. If they are not detected,the system emits an acoustic signal and
deactivates until it is reactivated by
pressing the dedicated button.
When one limit of the lane is detected
and the vehicle crosses it (direction
indicator off), warning light
(or the
icon on the reconfigurable multifunction
display) will be displayed on the
instrument panel to urge the driver to
bring the vehicle back into the lane. In
this case, the tactile warning (torque on
the steering wheel) is not provided.
SYSTEM ON/OFF
When the engine is started the system is
activated (LED on buttonfig. 129 off).
Each time the engine is started, the
system keeps the activation status there
was when it was previously switched off.Activation conditions
Once switched on, the system becomes
active only if the following conditions are
met:
the driver always keeps at least one
hand on the steering wheel;
vehicle speed ranges within 60 km/h
and 180 km/h (or equivalent values in
miles);
the lane limit lines are perfectly
visible on both sides;
there are suitable visibility conditions;the road is straight or with wide radius
bends;
a suitable distance is kept from the
vehicle in front;
the direction indicator (for leaving the
lane) is not active;
the lane limit lines are perfectly
visible on both sides (for activation of the
tactile warning only).
NOTE The system does not apply torque
to the steering wheel every time a safety
system is activated (brakes, ABS, ASR
system, ESC system, Forward Collision
Warning Plus system, etc.).
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REFUELLING THE VEHICLE
Always stop the engine before refuelling.
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PETROL ENGINES
Only use unleaded petrol with a number
of octanes (R.O.N.) not lower than 95
(EN228 specification).
DIESEL ENGINES
75)
Only use Diesel for motor vehicles
(EN590 specification).
When using or parking the vehicle for a
long time in the mountains or cold areas,
it is advisable to refuel using locally
available diesel. In this case, it is also
advisable to keep the tank over 50% full.
PETROL/LPG ENGINES
LPG FILLER CAP
The gas filler is located next to the petrol
filler cap. It has a check valve, located in
the filler body itself.
To access the LPG filler, open the access
flap A fig. 132 and undo the cap B.Observe the following precautions during
the refuelling operation:
switch off the engine;engage the electric parking brake;put the ignition device in the STOP
position;
do not smoke;hand the special adapter A
fig. 133 over to the qualified LPG
refuelling personnel.
IMPORTANT Depending on the
country, there are various types of
adapters for LPG refuelling pumps.
Filler adapter, supplied with the
vehicle and located in a special case,
is specifically designed for the country
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