battery JEEP RENEGADE 2018 Owner handbook (in English)

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
119) 120) 121)
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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IMPORTANT In the event of a
temporary failure it is anyway
recommended to contact a Jeep
Dealership as soon as possible.
IGNITION LOCK AND PARK
POSITION
Versions equipped with the Keyless
Enter-N-Go system: this function requires
the gear lever to be positioned to P (Park)
before bringing the ignition device to
position STOP.
Versions equipped with mechanical key:
this function requires the gear lever to be
positioned 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. To remove the key
manually see paragraph "Automatic
transmission lever unlock" in chapter "In
an emergency".
GEAR ENGAGEMENT DISABLING
SYSTEM WITHOUT BRAKE
PEDAL PRESSED
This system prevents you from moving
the gear lever from position P (Park) if
the brake pedal has not been previously
depressed.
To bring the gear lever to a position other
than P (Park), the ignition device must
be in position AVV (engine on or off) and
the brake pedal must be depressed.
WARNING
123)Never use position P instead of the
electric parking brake. Always engage the
electric parking brake when parking the
vehicle to avoid the accidental movement
of the vehicle.
124)If the P position is not engaged, the
vehicle could move and injure people.
Before leaving the vehicle, make sure that
the gear lever is in position P and that the
electric parking brake is engaged.125)Do not shift the gear lever to N and
do not stop the engine when driving on a
downhill road. This type of driving is
dangerous and reduces the possibility of
intervening in the case of variation of the
road traffic or surface. You risk losing
control of your vehicle and causing
accidents.
126)Before moving the gear lever from
position P, bring the ignition device to
position MAR and press the brake pedal.
Otherwise, the gear lever may get
damaged.
127)Engage reverse only with the car
stationary, engine at idling speed and
accelerator fully released.
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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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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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LPG versions
The LPG system components are
protected by specific fuses. Contact a
Jeep Dealership for replacement.
ENGINE COMPARTMENT FUSE
BOX
The fuse box is located by the side of the
battery fig. 163.
Releasing fixing screw and removing fuse
box cover
Proceed as follows:
fully tighten screw A fig. 164, usingthe dedicated screwdriver provided;
slowly rotate the screw anticlockwise,
until resistance is encountered (do not
overtighten);
slowly release the screw;opening is indicated by the entire
screw head coming out of its housing;
remove cover B fig. 164, sliding it
completely upwards, as indicated in the
figure.
The number identifying the electrical
component corresponding to each fuse is
shown on the cover. After replacing a
fuse, make sure that you have closed
cover B correctly.
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IMPORTANT
79)The sealant is effective with external
temperatures of between -40°C and
+55°C. The sealant has an expiry date. It
is possible to repair tyres which have been
damaged on tread up to a diameter of
6 mm. Show the cartridge and the label to
the personnel charged with handling the
tyre treated with the tyre repair kit.
IMPORTANT
3)Dispose of the bottle and the sealant
liquid properly. Have them disposed of in
compliance with national and local
regulations.
JUMP STARTING
If the battery is flat, a jump starting can
be performed using the battery and the
cables of another vehicle, or using a
booster battery.
IMPORTANT
When using booster battery is used,
comply with the utilisation and
precaution instructions specified by the
producer.
Do not use the booster battery or any
other source of external supply with a
voltage above 12 V: the battery, the
starter, the alternator and the electrical
system of the vehicle could be damaged.
Do not attempt jump starting if the
battery is wet. The battery could break
and explode!
PREPARATION TO JUMP
STARTING
170) 171) 172)80)
IMPORTANT The positive terminal (+)
of the battery is shielded by a
protective cover. Lift the cover to
access the positive terminal.
Proceed as follows:operate the parking brake, move the
automatic transmission lever to P (Park)or, for versions with manual gearbox, to
neutral and bring the ignition device to
STOP;
switch off all the other electrical
appliances in the vehicle;
if another vehicle is ready for
emergency starting, park the vehicle
within the reach of the cables to be used
for starting, operate the parking brake
and make sure that the ignition is
deactivated.
IMPORTANT Avoid contact between
the two vehicles since this could cause
a connection to earth and may result in
serious injury to any people nearby.
PROCEDURE FOR JUMP
STARTING
IMPORTANT If the procedure below is
carried out incorrectly can cause
severe injuries to people or damage the
recharging system of one or both
vehicles. Carefully follow the
instructions given below.
Cable connection
Proceed as follows to carry out a jump
starting:
connect one end of the cable used for
positive (+) to the positive terminal (+) of
the vehicle with flat battery;
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connect the other end of the cable
used for positive (+) to the positive
terminal (+) of the auxiliary battery;
connect one end of the cable used for
negative (–) to the negative terminal (–)
of the auxiliary battery;
Connect the other end of the cable
used for negative (–) to an engine earth
(the visible metal part of the vehicle
engine with flat battery) away from the
battery and the fuel injection system;
start the vehicle engine with the
auxiliary battery, let it run for a few
minutes at idling. Start the engine of the
vehicle with flat battery.
Cable disconnection.
Once the engine has been started,
remove the cables proceeding as follows:
disconnect the end of the cable used
for negative (–) from the engine earth of
the vehicle with flat battery;
disconnect the other end of the cable
used for negative (–) to the negative
terminal (–) of the auxiliary battery;
disconnect the end of the cable used
for positive (+) to the positive terminal
(+) of the auxiliary battery;
disconnect one end of the cable used
for positive (+) from the positive terminal
(+) of the vehicle with flat battery;
If it is often necessary to perform an
emergency starting, have the vehiclebattery and the recharging system
checked by a Jeep Dealership.
IMPORTANT Any accessories (e.g.
mobile phones, etc.) connected to the
vehicle current sockets, draw current
even if they are not used. These
devices, if left connected too much
time with engine off, may cause the
battery to drain with following
reduction of its life and/or failure to
start the engine.
WARNING
170)Do not get too close to the radiator
cooling fan: the electric fan may start;
danger of injury. Scarves, ties and other
loose clothing might be pulled by moving
parts.
171)Remove any metal objects (e.g.
rings, watches, bracelets), that might
cause an accidental electrical contact and
cause serious injury.
172)The batteries contain acid that can
burn skin or eyes. Batteries produce
hydrogen, which is easily flammable and
explosive. Thus keep away flames or
devices which may cause sparks.
IMPORTANT
80)Do not connect the cable to the
negative terminal (–) of the flat battery.
The following spark could lead to battery
explosion and cause serious harm. Only
use the specific earth point; do not use
any other exposed metallic part.
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FUEL CUT-OFF SYSTEM
173)
This intervenes in the case of an impact
causing:
the interruption of the fuel supply with
the engine consequently cutting out;
the automatic unlocking of the doors;turning on the lights inside the car;deactivation of climate control system
ventilation;
switching on the hazard warning lights
(to disable the lights, perform the “reset”
procedure as described below).
On some versions, the intervention of the
system is indicated by a message shown
on the display. In the same way, a
dedicated message on the display warns
the driver if system operation is
compromised.
IMPORTANT Carefully check the
vehicle for fuel leaks, for instance in
the engine compartment, under the
vehicle or near the tank area. After a
collision, bring the ignition device to
STOP to prevent the battery from
running down.
Reset procedure
To restore correct operation of the
vehicle, carry out the following procedure(this procedure must be started and
completed within less than one minute):
bring the ignition device to MAR;turn on the direction indicators on the
right, then on the left, then again on the
right and again on the left;
now deactivate the direction indicators
on the left;
bring the ignition device to STOP;move the ignition device to MAR.
LPG versions
In case of collision, the petrol feed is
immediately closed, the LPG safety
solenoid valves are closed and injection
is interrupted to stop the engine.
WARNING
173)If, after an impact, you smell fuel or
notice leaks from the fuel system, do not
reactivate the system to avoid the risk of
fire.
AUTOMATIC
TRANSMISSION GEAR
LEVER UNLOCKING
In the event of a fault, to move the gear
lever from P (Park), proceed as follows:
stop the engine and engage the
electric parking brake;
Left hand drive versions: lift up the
transmission gaiter A fig. 183 to access
hole B fig. 184.Right hand drive
versions: lift up the transmission gaiter A
fig. 183 and then remove the badge ,
pulling it from the inside with both hands
(you can access the badge once the
gaiter has been lifted up) to access hole
B fig. 184;
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