instrument cluster JEEP RENEGADE 2017 1.G User Guide

Instrument Cluster Descriptions
1. Tachometer•Indicates the engine speed in revolutions per minute
(RPM x 1000). 2. Temperature Gauge
•The temperature gauge shows engine coolant tem-
perature. Any reading within the normal range indi-
cates that the engine cooling system is operating
satisfactorily.
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•The gauge will likely indicate a higher temperature
when driving in hot weather or up mountain grades. It
should not be allowed to exceed the upper limits of the
normal operating range.
WARNING!
A hot engine cooling system is dangerous. You or
others could be badly burned by steam or boiling
coolant. You may want to call an authorized dealer for
service if your vehicle overheats.
CAUTION!
Driving with a hot engine cooling system could dam-
age 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”, turn the engine off immediately and call an
authorized dealer for service. 3. Instrument Cluster Display
•The instrument cluster display features a driver-
interactive display. Refer to “Instrument Cluster Dis-
play” in “Getting To Know Your Instrument Panel” for
further information.
4. Fuel Gauge •The fuel gauge shows the level of fuel in the fuel tank
when the ignition is in the ON/RUN position
•
The fuel pump symbol points to the side of the
vehicle where the fuel door is located.
5. Speedometer
•Indicates vehicle speed
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER DISPLAY
Your vehicle may be equipped with an instrument cluster
display, which offers useful information to the driver. With
the ignition in the STOP/OFF position, opening/closing of
a door will activate the display for viewing, and display
the total miles, or kilometers, in the odometer. Your instru-
ment cluster display is designed to display important
information about your vehicle’s systems and features.
Using a driver interactive display located on the instru-
ment panel, your instrument cluster display can show you
how systems are working and give you warnings when
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they aren’t. The steering wheel mounted controls allow
you to scroll through and enter the main menus and
submenus. You can access the specific information you
want and make selections and adjustments.
Instrument Cluster Display Location And Controls
The instrument cluster display features a driver-interactive
display that is located in the instrument cluster.The instrument cluster display menu items consist of the
following:
•
Speedometer
• Driver Assist
• Vehicle Info
• Fuel Economy
• Trip
• Stop And Start — If Equipped
• Audio
• Messages
• Screen Setup
• Settings
Instrument Cluster Display Location
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Setting the system allows the driver to select information
by pushing the following buttons mounted on the steering
wheel:•
UP Arrow Button
Push and release the uparrow button to scroll
upward through the main menu and submenus.
• DOWN Arrow Button
Push and release the downarrow button to scroll
downward through the main menu and
submenus.
• RIGHT Arrow Button
Push and release the rightarrow button to access
the information screens or submenu screens of a
main menu item.
• BACK/LEFT Arrow Button
Push and release the leftarrow button to access
the information screens or submenu screens of a
main menu item.
• OK Button
The OKbutton may be used for the following:
• Select
• Reset (hold)
Instrument Cluster Display Control Buttons
1 — Arrow Up/Down Scroll Through Menus And Submenus
2 — Arrow Right/Left Access Information/Submenu Screens
3 — OK Button For Selecting And Resetting Information
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Oil Change Reset
Oil Change Due
Your vehicle is equipped with an engine oil change indi-
cator system. The “Oil Change Due” message will display
in the instrument cluster display for five seconds after a
single chime has sounded to indicate the next scheduled oil
change interval. The engine oil change indicator system is
duty cycle based, which means the engine oil change
interval may fluctuate, dependent upon your personal
driving style.
Unless reset, this message will continue to display each
time you turn the ignition is cycled to the ON or RUN
position. To reset the oil change indicator system (after
performing the scheduled maintenance), refer to the fol-
lowing procedure.
1. Without pushing the brake pedal, push the ENGINESTART/STOP button and cycle the ignition to the ON/
RUN position (do not start the engine).
2. Fully push the accelerator pedal, slowly, three times within 10 seconds.
3. Without pushing the brake pedal, push the ENGINE START/STOP button once to return the ignition to the
OFF/LOCK position. NOTE:
If the indicator message illuminates when you
start the vehicle, the oil change indicator system did not
reset. See your authorized dealer to have the oil life reset.
Instrument Cluster Display Menu Items
NOTE: The instrument cluster display menu items display
in the center of the instrument cluster. Menu items may
vary depending on your vehicle features.
Speedometer
Push and release the upordown arrow button until the
speedometer menu icon is displayed in the instrument
cluster display. Push and release the OKbutton to toggle
units (mph or km/h) of the speedometer.
Vehicle Info
Push and release the up or down arrow button until
Vehicle Info is highlighted in the instrument cluster
display. Push and release the right arrow button and
Coolant Temp will be displayed. Push the right or left
arrow button to scroll through the following information
displays:
• Tire Pressure — View the information relating to the
TPMS system (If Equipped).
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•Coolant Temperature — View the engine coolant tem-
perature.
• Trans Temperature — View the trans oil temperature.
• Battery Voltage — View the voltage value (state of
charge) of the battery.
• Service — If Equipped — View the service status mes-
sage(s).
Fuel Economy
This menu item allows you to set the unit of measurement
for the Fuel Economy and Range.
• Range (Miles or km)
• Current Consumption (mpg or L/100km or km/l)
• Average Consumption (mpg or L/100km or km/l )
Reset procedure shown at the bottom of the display.
Trip Info
Push and release the upordown arrow button until the
Trip menu title is displayed in the instrument cluster
display. Toggle the leftorright arrow button to select Trip
A or Trip B. The Trip information will display the follow-
ing: •
Distance – Shows the total distance (mi or km) traveled
for Trip A or Trip B since the last reset.
• Average Fuel Economy – Shows the average fuel
economy (MPG or L/100 km) of Trip A or Trip B since
the last reset.
• Elapsed Time – Shows the total elapsed time of travel
since Trip A or Trip B has been reset.
Hold the OKbutton to reset feature information.
Stored Messages
Push and release the upordown arrow button until the
Messages Menu Icon is highlighted in the instrument
cluster display. This feature shows the number of stored
warning messages. Pushing the leftorright arrow button
will allow you to scroll through the stored messages.
Screen Setup
This menu item allows you to change the position of the
information on the display.
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Settings
This menu item allows you to change the settings for the
following:
•Display
• Units
• Clock and Date
• Security
• Safety and Assistance
• Lights
• Doors and Locks
• Compass
Vehicles Equipped With Multifunctional Display Re-
configurable:
The following menu/submenu items are
available in the cluster display.
“Display”
By selecting the Display,you can access the following
settings:
• Language: allows you to select the language in which to
display the information/warnings. •
Phone
• Navigation
Units Of Measure
By selecting the item Units of Measure,you can select the
unit of measure to use for displaying various magnitudes.
Possible options are:
• US
• Metric
• Custom
Clock & Data
By selecting the item, Clock & Dateyou can adjust the
clock.
Possible options are:
• Set Time: adjust hours/minutes
• Set Format: adjust the time format 12h(12 hours) or
24h (24 hours)
• Set Date: adjust day/month/year
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Liftgate Open Warning Light
Red TelltaleLight What It Means
Liftgate Open Warning Light
This indicator will turn when the liftgate is open.
Transmission Fault Warning Light
Red Telltale
Light What It Means
Transmission Fault Warning Light
This light will illuminate (together with a message in the instrument cluster display and a
buzzer) to indicate a transmission fault. Contact your authorized dealer if the message remains
after restarting the engine.
WARNING!
If you continue operating the vehicle when the Trans-
mission Temperature Warning Light is illuminated you
could cause the fluid to boil over, come in contact with
hot engine or exhaust components and cause a fire.
CAUTION!
Continuous driving with the Transmission Tempera-
ture Warning Light illuminated will eventually cause
severe transmission damage or transmission failure.
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Electronic Stability Control (ESC) Indicator Light
Yellow TelltaleLight What It Means
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) Indicator Light — If Equipped
The “ESC Indicator Light” in the instrument cluster will come on when the ignition is placed in
the ON/RUN position. It should go out when the engine is running. If the “ESC Indicator Light”
comes on continuously with the engine running, a malfunction has been detected in the ESC sys-
tem. If this light remains on after several ignition cycles, and the vehicle has been driven several
miles (kilometers) at speeds greater than 30 mph (48 km/h), see your authorized dealer as soon
as possible to have the problem diagnosed and corrected.
•
The “ESC Off Indicator Light” and the “ESC Indicator Light” come on momentarily each
time the ignition switch is placed in the ON/RUN position.
• Each time the ignition is placed in the ON/RUN position, the ESC system will be ON, even
if it was turned off previously.
• The ESC system will make buzzing or clicking sounds when it is active. This is normal; the
sounds will stop when ESC becomes inactive following the maneuver that caused the ESC
activation.
NOTE: This telltale indicates that an ESC event is active.
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Hazard Warning Lights
Green TelltaleLight What It Means
Hazard Warning Lights
The hazard warning indicators light up when the vehicles Hazard Warning flasher switch has
been pushed.
Park/Headlight ON Indicator Light
Green Telltale
Light What It Means
Park/Headlight ON Indicator Light
This indicator will illuminate when the park lights or headlights are turned on.
Turn Signal Warning Lights
Green Telltale
Light What It Means
Turn Signal Indicator Lights
The instrument cluster arrow will flash independently for the left or right turn signal as selected,
as well as the exterior turn signal lamp(s) (front and rear) as selected when the multifunction le-
ver is moved down (left) or up (right).
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