tow JEEP RENEGADE 2015 1.G User Guide

Table Tilt Load
In addition to the two positions described above, the load
floor can also be placed in a tilted position (slanted
toward the rear seatbacks as to ease the access to the
underlying zone of the luggage compartment (e.g. to pick
up the spare tire or the Tire Service Kit).
Place the load floor in a way that it rests at the supports
1 and 2 on the sides of the cargo area.
The load floor provides securing of any cargo inside this
position, so that the cargo will slide in the case of sudden
braking.
Load Floor
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NOTE:
•Do not insert objects in the glove compartment that
will not allow the compartment to fully close.
•The glove compartment should be completely closed
while the vehicle is in motion.
Sun Visors “Slide-On-Rod”
Sun visors are located on both sides of the rearview
mirror. The visors can be lowered or moved to the side to
help block sunlight from entering the windshield or door
glass.
To move the sun visor against the driver or passenger
door glass, remove the sun visor from the hook and turn
it toward the side window.
The visors also have illuminated vanity mirrors to allow
use in low light conditions.
Lift upward on the mirror cover to access the mirror.
Sun Visor Mirror
1 — Sun Visor Mirror Cover
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Extendible Sun Visor
To extend the sun visor, proceed as follows:
1. Place the sun visor against the door glass by detaching
it from the hook and turning it toward the side
window.
2. Slide the visor.
Sliding Sun Visor
1—SunVisor
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INSTRUMENT CLUSTER
Instrument Cluster With Multi-Functional Display (EVIC)
Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) Cluster
A — TachometerB—DigitalIndicatorEngineCoolantTemperatureWarningLightWith Maximum TemperatureC — Multi-functional Display
D — Digital Indicator Fuel Level Indicator With The Reserve (thetriangle symbol pointing toward the right indicates where thefuel filler door is located)E — Speedometer (speed indicator)
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Instrument Cluster With Reconfigurable Multi-Functional Display (DID)
Driver Information Display (DID) Cluster
A — TachometerB—DigitalIndicatorEngineCoolantTemperatureC — Multi-functional Display
D — Digital Indicator Fuel Level (the triangle symbol pointingtoward the right indicates where the fuel filler door is located)E — Speedometer (speed indicator)
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Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge
The temperature gauge shows engine coolant tempera-
ture. Any reading within the normal range indicates that
the engine cooling system is operating satisfactorily.
The gauge pointer will likely indicate a higher tempera-
ture when driving in hot weather, up mountain grades,
or when towing a trailer. It should not be allowed to
exceed the upper limits of the normal operating range.
In the normal use of the car, the digital scale may move in
different positions.
Instrument Cluster With EVIC/DID
The indicator light will illuminate, a message will dis-
play, and a chime will sound to indicate an excessive rise
in the temperature of the engine coolant.
In the case of excessive rises in the temperature of the
engine coolant, the engine may shut down. See an
authorized dealer.
CAUTION!
Driving with a hot engine cooling system could
damage your vehicle. If the temperature gauge reads
“H” pull over and stop the vehicle. Idle the vehicle
with the air conditioner turned off until the pointer
drops back into the normal range. If the pointer
remains on the “H” and you hear continuous chimes,
turn the engine off immediately and call an autho-
rized dealer for service.
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What To Do
Properly close the door(s).
Hood Open Warning Light
•What Does It Mean
The light will illuminate when the engine
hood is not completely closed. With the
hood open and the vehicle in motion, a
chime will sound.
•What To Do
Properly close the hood.
Liftgate Open Warning Light
•What Does It Mean
This light will illuminate when the liftgate
is open. With the tailgate open and the
vehicle in motion, a chime will sound.
•What To Do
Properly close the liftgate.
Electronic Throttle Control (ETC)
•What Does It Mean
The light will illuminate when the ignition is
first placed in the MAR/RUN or AVV/
START position and remain on briefly as a
bulb check. If the light does not come on during starting,
have the system checked by an authorized dealer.
If a problem is detected, the light will come on while
the engine is running. Bring the vehicle to a complete
stop and place it into PARK. Cycle the ignition to the
STOP/OFF position; the light should turn off.
If the light remains lit with the engine running, your
vehicle will usually be drivable. However, see an
authorized dealer for service as soon as possible.
If the light is flashing when the engine is running,
immediate service is required. You may experience
reduced performance, an elevated/rough idle or en-
gine stall, and your vehicle may require towing.
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Transmission Over Temperature
•What Does It Mean
This light indicates that the automatic
transmission fluid temperature is running
hot. This may occur with heavy usage, such
as trailer towing.
•What To Do
Safely pull over and stop the vehicle. Shift the trans-
mission to PARK. Keep the engine off or at idle speed
until the light turns off.
Towing Hook Breakdown
•What Does It Mean
The light illuminates to indicate the failure
of the tow hook.
•What To Do
Please contact an authorized dealer.
Power Steering System Warning
•What Does It Mean
This light will illuminate to indicate a fail-
ure in the Electronic Power Steering System
(EPS). Although it will still be possible to
steer the car, additional effort may be needed to
operate the steering wheel.
•What To Do
Please contact an authorized dealer as soon as pos-
sible.
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NOTE:TSC cannot stop all trailers from swaying. Al-
ways use caution when towing a trailer and follow the
trailer tongue weight recommendations. Refer to “Trailer
Towing” in this section for further information. When
TSC is functioning, the “ESC Activation/Malfunction
Indicator Light” will flash, the engine power may be
reduced and you may feel the brakes being applied to
individual wheels to attempt to stop the trailer from
swaying. TSC is disabled when the ESC system is in the
“Partial Off” mode.
WARNING!
If TSC activates while driving, slow the vehicle
down, stop at the nearest safe location, and adjust the
trailer load to eliminate trailer sway.
Ready Alert Braking (RAB)
Ready Alert Braking may reduce the time required to
reach full braking during emergency braking situations.
It anticipates when an emergency braking situation may
occur by monitoring how fast the throttle is released by
the driver. When the throttle is released very quickly,
Ready Alert Braking applies a small amount of brake
pressure. This brake pressure will not be noticed by the
driver. The brake system uses this brake pressure to allow
a fast brake response if the driver applies the brakes.
Dynamic Steering Torque (DST)
The DST function uses the integration of the ESC system
with the electric power steering to increase the safety
level of the whole car. In critical situations (understeer-
ing, oversteering, braking with different grip conditions),
through the DST function the ESC system controls the
steering to implement an additional torque contribution
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respective seat belts are buckled. The driver should
instruct all other occupants to buckle their seat belts. If an
outboard front seat belt is unbuckled while traveling at
speeds greater than 5 MPH (8 km/h), BeltAlert will
provide both audio and visual notification. The sequence
is interrupted when the reverse gear is selected or speed
is under 5 mph (8 km/h). In case of interruption, the
sequence will restart when speed is again over 5 mph
(8 km/h).
The outboard front passenger seat BeltAlert is not active
when the outboard front passenger seat is unoccupied.
BeltAlert may be triggered when an animal or heavy
object is on the outboard front passenger seat or when the
seat is folded flat (if equipped). It is recommended that
pets be restrained in the rear seat (if equipped) in pet
harnesses or pet carriers that are secured by seat belts,
and cargo is properly stowed.
In addition to the BeltAlert warning sequence that begins
when the vehicle speed is over 5MPH (8km/h), when the
ignition switch is turned to ON/RUN from OFF position
with the vehicle stopped, only for the driver (if unbelted),
an audible chime will sound for a few seconds.
BeltAlert can be activated or deactivated by your autho-
rized dealer. Chrysler Group LLC does not recommend
deactivating BeltAlert.
NOTE:If BeltAlert has been deactivated, the Seat Belt
Reminder Light will continue to illuminate while the
driver ’s or outboard front passenger ’s (if equipped with
BeltAlert) seat belt remains unbuckled. Even though
BeltAlert is deactivated, the initial warning cycle (both
the chime and the light) could be executed for few
seconds.
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