Jeep Renegade (2022 year). Manual in english

STARTING AND OPERATING

RANSMISSION

IMP

OME

ODE

Transmission function is electronically monitored

for abnormal conditions. If a condition is detected

that could result in transmission damage,

Transmission Limp Home Mode is activated. In this

mode, the transmission may operate only in a fixed

gear, or may remain in neutral. The Malfunction

Indicator Light (MIL) may be illuminated. Limp

Home Mode may allow the vehicle to be driven to

an authorized dealer for service without damaging

the transmission.
In the event of a momentary problem, the

transmission can be reset to regain all forward

gears by performing the following steps:
1. Stop the vehicle.
2. Shift the transmission into PARK, if possible. If

not, shift the transmission to NEUTRAL.

3. Push and hold the ignition switch until the

engine turns off.

4. Wait approximately 30 seconds.
5. Restart the engine.
6. Shift into the desired gear range. If the

problem is no longer detected, the

transmission will return to normal operation.

NOTE:

Even if the transmission can be reset, we

recommend that you visit an authorized dealer at

your earliest possible convenience. An authorized

dealer has diagnostic equipment to determine if

the problem could recur. If the transmission

cannot be reset, authorized dealer service is

required.

GNITION

ARK

NTERLOCK

EYLESS

EHICLE

)

This vehicle is equipped with an Ignition Park

Interlock, which requires the transmission to be in

PARK before the ignition can be turned to the OFF

position. Also, the transmission is locked in PARK

whenever the ignition is in the OFF position.

RAKE

RANSMISSION

HIFT

NTERLOCK

(BTSI) S

YSTEM

This vehicle is equipped with a BTSI that holds the

transmission gear selector in PARK unless the

brakes are applied. To shift the transmission out of

PARK, the ignition must be in the RUN position

(engine running or not) and the brake pedal must

be pressed.
The brake pedal must also be pressed before

pushing the button on the gear selector to shift

from NEUTRAL into DRIVE or REVERSE when the

vehicle is stopped or moving at low speeds.

FOUR-WHEEL DRIVE

Active Drive (4WD) And Active Drive Low (4WD

LOW)
Your vehicle may be equipped with a Power

Transfer Unit (PTU). This system is automatic with

no driver inputs or additional driving skills

required. Under normal driving conditions, the

front wheels provide most of the traction. If the

front wheels begin to lose traction, power is shifted

automatically to the rear wheels. The greater the

front wheel traction loss, the greater the power

transfer to the rear wheels.
Additionally, on dry pavement under heavy throttle

input (where one may have no wheel spin), torque

will be sent to the rear in a preemptive effort to

improve vehicle launch and performance

characteristics.

CAUTION!

All wheels must have the same size and type

tires. Unequal tire sizes must not be used.

Unequal tire size may cause failure of the power

transfer unit.

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OUR

-W

HEEL

RIVE

(4WD)

The four-wheel drive (4WD) is fully automatic in

normal driving mode.
NOTE:

It is not possible to carry out the change of mode

when the vehicle exceeds the speed of 75

mph

(120

km/h).

Enabling Four-Wheel Drive (4WD)
The buttons for the activation of four-wheel drive

are located on the Selec-Terrain switch and allow

you to select the following:



4WD LOCK



4WD LOW — (Trailhawk models only)

Active Drive Control — If Equipped

4WD LOCK Button

The Power Transfer Unit (PTU) is locked to ensure

immediate availability of torque to the rear drive

axles. This feature is selectable in AUTO mode and

automatic in the other driving mode. 4WD LOCK

can be enabled by the following ways:



When the 4WD LOCK button is pushed.



When the Selec-Terrain switch is rotated from

AUTO to any other off-road modes.

Active Drive With Low Control

(Trailhawk Models Only)

4WD LOW Button (Trailhawk)

The 4WD LOW mode helps to improve the off-road

performance in all modes. To enable 4WD LOW,

please follow the steps below:
Enabling 4WD LOW
With the vehicle stationary, the ignition in RUN

position or with the engine running, shift the

transmission into NEUTRAL and push the 4WD

LOW button once. The instrument cluster will

display the message "4WD LOW" once the shift is

complete.
NOTE:



Both LOCK and LOW LED lights will blink and

then become active on the Selec-Terrain switch

until the shift is complete.



The instrument cluster display will illuminate the

"4WD LOW" icon.

Disabling 4WD LOW
To disable the 4WD LOW mode, the vehicle must

be stationary and the transmission shifted into

NEUTRAL. Push the 4WD LOW button once.

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SELEC-TERRAIN

Selec-Terrain combines the capabilities of the

vehicle control systems, along with driver input, to

provide the best performance for all terrains.

ODE

ELECTION

UIDE

Rotate the Selec-Terrain knob to select the desired

mode.

Selec-Terrain Switch

Selec-Terrain Switch (Trailhawk)



AUTO: This four-wheel drive operation is a

continuous operation, is fully automatic and can

be used on and off-road. This mode balances

traction to ensure maneuverability and acceler

ation improvement compared to a vehicle with

two-wheel drive. This mode also reduces fuel

consumption, since it allows the disconnect of

the drive shaft where conditions permit.



SNOW: This mode allows you to have greater

stability under conditions of bad weather. It's

used on and off-road and on surfaces with poor

traction, such as roads covered with snow.

When in SNOW mode (depending on certain

operating conditions), the transmission will use

SECOND gear (rather than FIRST gear) during

launches, to minimize wheel slippage, except

for in 4WD LOW (Trailhawk models only).



SAND: For off-road driving or use on surfaces

with poor traction, such as sandy bottoms. The

transmission is set to provide maximum trac

tion. This mode allows more wheel spin and

higher shift points to help motor through loose

areas.



MUD: For off-road driving or use on surfaces

with poor traction, such as roads covered by

mud or wet grass.



ROCK (Trailhawk only): This mode is only avail

able in 4WD LOW. The device sets the vehicle to

maximize traction and allow the highest

steering capacity for off-road surfaces. This

mode gives you the maximum performance

off-road. Use for low speed obstacles such as

large rocks, deep ruts, etc.

NOTE:



ROCK mode is only available on the vehicles

equipped with the Trailhawk package.



Activate the Hill Descent Control or Selec-Speed

Control for steep downhill control

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ACTIVE GRILLE SHUTTERS — IF EQUIPPED

Your vehicle may be equipped with Active Grille

Shutters. Active Grille Shutters is an automatic

system with mobile flaps applied in front of the

cooling module that aims to improve vehicle

aerodynamic efficiency with its automatic

opening/closing movement. The opening/closing

movement of the Active Grill Shutters reduces

consumption while ensuring optimal engine

operating temperature conditions.
When a greater air flow is required for cooling (e.g.

when driving in urban traffic) the flaps open,

whereas when temperature is low or air flow is

enough (example when driving on highways), the

flaps close.

POWER STEERING

The electric power steering system will provide

increased vehicle response and ease of

maneuverability. The power steering system

adapts to different driving conditions.

If the “SERVICE POWER STEERING” OR “POWER

STEERING ASSIST OFF - SERVICE SYSTEM”

message and a steering wheel icon are displayed

on the instrument cluster screen, it indicates that

the vehicle needs to be taken to the dealer for

service. It is likely the vehicle has lost power

steering assistance

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64.

NOTE:



Even if the power steering assistance is no

longer operational, it is still possible to steer the

vehicle. Under these conditions there will be a

substantial increase in steering effort, espe

cially at low speeds and during parking maneu

vers.



If the condition persists, see an authorized

dealer for service.

STOP/START SYSTEM

The Stop/Start function was developed to reduce

fuel consumption. The system will stop the engine

automatically during a vehicle stop if the required

conditions are met. Releasing the brake pedal or

pressing the accelerator pedal will automatically

restart the engine.

UTOSTOP

ODE

The Stop/Start feature is enabled after every

normal customer engine start. At that time, the

system will go into STOP/START READY and if all

other conditions are met, can go into a STOP/

START AUTOSTOP ACTIVE “Autostop” mode.
To Activate The Autostop Mode, The Following

Must Occur:



The system must be in STOP/START READY

state. A STOP/START READY message will be

displayed in the instrument cluster display

within the Stop/Start section

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64.



The vehicle must be completely stopped.



The gear selector must be in a forward gear and

the brake pedal pressed.

The engine will shut down, the tachometer will

move to the zero position and the Stop/Start

telltale will illuminate indicating you are in

Autostop. Customer settings will be maintained

upon return to an engine running condition.

WARNING!

Continued operation with reduced assist could

pose a safety risk to yourself and others. Service

should be obtained as soon as possible.

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OSSIBLE

EASONS

NGINE

OES

UTOSTOP

Prior to engine shut down, the system will check

many safety and comfort conditions to see if they

are fulfilled. Detailed information about the

operation of the Stop/Start system may be viewed

in the instrument cluster display Stop/Start

Screen. In the following situations the engine will

not stop:



Driver’s seat belt is not buckled.



Driver’s door is not closed.



Battery temperature is too warm or cold.



Battery charge is low.



The vehicle is on a steep grade.



Cabin heating or cooling is in process and an

acceptable cabin temperature has not been

achieved.



HVAC is set to full defrost mode at a high blower

speed.



HVAC is set to MAX A/C.



Engine has not reached normal operating

temperature.



The transmission is not in a forward gear.



Hood is open.



Vehicle is in 4WD LOW transfer case mode (if

equipped with 4WD).



Brake pedal is not pressed with sufficient pres

sure with vehicle in DRIVE position.



Accelerator pedal input.



Engine temp is too high.



mph (8

km/h) threshold not achieved from

previous AUTOSTOP.



Steering angle is beyond threshold.

It may be possible for the vehicle to be driven

several times without the Stop/Start system going

into a STOP/START READY state under more

extreme conditions of the items listed above.

TART

NGINE

HILE

UTOSTOP

ODE

While in a forward gear, the engine will start when

the brake pedal is released or the throttle pedal is

pressed. The transmission will automatically

re-engage upon engine restart.
Conditions That Will Cause The Engine To Start

Automatically While In Autostop Mode:



The transmission gear selector is moved out of

DRIVE except in the PARK and NEUTRAL posi

tion.



To maintain cabin temperature comfort.



HVAC is set to full defrost mode.



HVAC system temperature or fan speed is

manually adjusted.



Battery voltage drops too low.



Stop/Start OFF switch is pushed.



A Stop/Start system error occurs.



4WD system is put into 4WD LOW mode (if

equipped with 4WD).



A system fault is present.

Conditions That Force An Application Of The

Electric Park Brake While In Autostop Mode:



The driver’s door is open and brake pedal

released.



The driver’s door is open and the driver’s seat

belt is unbuckled.



The engine hood has been opened.



A Stop/Start system error occurs.

If the Electric Park Brake is applied with the engine

off, the engine may require a manual restart and

the Electric Park Brake may require a manual

release (press brake pedal and push Electric Park

Brake switch)

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64.

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ANUALLY

URN

TOP

TART

YSTEM

Stop/Start OFF Switch

Push the Stop/Start OFF switch (located on the

center console). The light on the switch will

illuminate. The “STOP/START OFF” message will

appear in the instrument cluster display and the

Autostop mode will be disabled

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64.

NOTE:

The Stop/Start system will reset itself back to an

ON condition every time the ignition is turned off

and back on.

ANUALLY

URN

TOP

TART

YSTEM

Push the Stop/Start OFF switch (located on the

switch bank). The light on the switch will turn off.

YSTEM

ALFUNCTION

If there is a malfunction in the Stop/Start system,

the system will not shut down the engine. A

“SERVICE STOP/START SYSTEM” message and a

yellow Stop/Start telltale will appear in the

instrument cluster display

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64.

If the “SERVICE STOP/START SYSTEM” message

appears in the instrument cluster display, have the

system checked by an authorized dealer.

CRUISE CONTROL SYSTEMS — IF EQUIPPED

Your vehicle may be equipped with the Cruise

Control system, or the Adaptive Cruise Control

(ACC) system:



Cruise Control for cruising at a constant preset

speed.



Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) for maintaining a

set distance between you and the vehicle ahead

using Fixed Speed Cruise Control to automati

cally adjust the preset speed.

NOTE:



In vehicles equipped with ACC, if ACC is not

enabled, Fixed Speed Cruise Control will not

detect vehicles directly ahead of you. Always be

aware of the feature selected.



Only one Cruise Control feature can operate at a

time. For example, if Fixed Speed Cruise Control

is enabled, Adaptive Cruise Control will be

unavailable, and vice versa.

RUISE

ONTROL

When engaged, the Cruise Control takes over

accelerator operations at speeds greater than

mph (32

km/h).

The Cruise Control buttons are located on the right

side of the steering wheel.

Cruise Control Buttons

1 — SET (+)/Accel
2 — CANC/Cancel
3 — SET (-)/Decel
4 — On/Off
5 — RES/Resume

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NOTE:

The Cruise Control function will not work in 4WD

Low.

Activation

Push the on/off button to activate the Cruise

Control. The Cruise Indicator Light in the

instrument cluster display will illuminate. To turn

the system off, push the on/off button a second

time. The Cruise Indicator Light will turn off. The

system should be turned off when not in use.

Setting A Desired Speed

Turn the Cruise Control on. When the vehicle has

reached the desired speed, push and release the

SET (+) or SET (-) button. Release the accelerator

and the vehicle will operate at the selected speed.

The Cruise Indicator Light, along with set speed will

also appear and stay on in the instrument cluster

when the speed is set.

To Vary The Speed Setting

To Increase Or Decrease The Set Speed
When the Cruise Control is set, you can increase

speed by pushing the SET (+) button, or decrease

speed by pushing the SET (-) button.
U.S. Speed (mph)



Pushing the SET (+), or SET (-) button once will

result in a 1

mph speed adjustment. Each

subsequent tap of the button results in an

adjustment of 1

mph.



If the button is continually pushed, the set

speed will continue to adjust until the button is

released, then the new set speed will be estab

lished.

Metric Speed (km/h)



Pushing the SET (+), or SET (-) button once will

result in a 1

km/h speed adjustment. Each

subsequent tap of the button results in an

adjustment of 1

km/h.



If the button is continually pushed, the set

speed will continue to adjust until the button is

released, then the new set speed will be estab

lished.

Accelerating For Passing

While the Cruise Control is set, press the

accelerator to pass as you would normally. When

the pedal is released, the vehicle will return to the

set speed.

USING CRUISE CONTROL ON HILLS

The transmission may downshift on hills to

maintain the vehicle set speed.
The Cruise Control system maintains speed up and

down hills. A slight speed change on moderate hills

is normal. On steep hills, a greater speed loss or

gain may occur so it may be preferable to drive

without Cruise Control.

WARNING!

Cruise Control can be dangerous where the

system cannot maintain a constant speed. Your

vehicle could go too fast for the conditions, and

you could lose control and have an accident. Do

not use Cruise Control in heavy traffic or on

roads that are winding, icy, snow-covered or

slippery.

WARNING!

Leaving the Cruise Control system on when not

in use is dangerous. You could accidentally set

the system or cause it to go faster than you

want. You could lose control and have an

accident. Always leave the system OFF when you

are not using it.

WARNING!

Cruise Control can be dangerous where the

system cannot maintain a constant speed. Your

vehicle could go too fast for the conditions, and

you could lose control and have an accident. Do

not use Cruise Control in heavy traffic or on

roads that are winding, icy, snow-covered or

slippery.

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(Continued)

Resume Speed

To resume a previously set speed, push the RES

button and release. Resume can be used at any

speed above 20

mph (32

km/h).

Deactivation

A soft tap on the brake pedal, pushing the CANC

button, or normal brake pressure while slowing the

vehicle will deactivate the Cruise Control without

erasing the set speed from memory.
Pushing the on/off button or placing the ignition in

the OFF position erases the set speed from

memory.

DAPTIVE

RUISE

ONTROL

(ACC)

Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) increases the driving

convenience provided by Cruise Control while

traveling on highways and major roadways.

However, it is not a safety system and not designed

to prevent collisions. The Cruise Control function

performs differently if your vehicle is not equipped

with ACC

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95.

ACC will allow you to keep Cruise Control engaged

in light to moderate traffic conditions without the

constant need to reset your speed. ACC utilizes a

radar sensor and a forward facing camera

designed to detect a vehicle directly ahead of you

to maintain a set speed.

NOTE:



If the ACC sensor detects a vehicle ahead, ACC

will apply limited braking or accelerate (not to

exceed the original set speed) automatically to

maintain a preset following distance, while

matching the speed of the vehicle ahead.



Any chassis/suspension or tire size modifica

tions to the vehicle will affect the performance

of the Adaptive Cruise Control and Forward Colli

sion Warning system.



Fixed Speed Cruise Control (ACC not enabled)

will not detect vehicles directly ahead of you.

Always be aware of the feature selected

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WARNING!



Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) is a convenience

system. It is not a substitute for active driver

involvement. It is always the driver’s responsi

bility to be attentive of road, traffic, and weather

conditions, vehicle speed, distance to the

vehicle ahead and, most importantly, brake

operation to ensure safe operation of the

vehicle under all road conditions. Your

complete attention is always required while

driving to maintain safe control of your vehicle.

Failure to follow these warnings can result in a

collision and death or serious personal injury.



The ACC system:



Does not react to pedestrians, oncoming

vehicles, and stationary objects (e.g., a

stopped vehicle in a traffic jam or a

disabled vehicle).



Cannot take street, traffic, and weather

conditions into account, and may be

limited upon adverse sight distance condi

tions.



Does not always fully recognize complex

driving conditions, which can result in

wrong or missing distance warnings.

You should turn the ACC system off:



When driving in fog, heavy rain, heavy snow,

sleet, heavy traffic, and complex driving situa

tions (i.e., in highway construction zones).



When entering a turn lane or highway

off-ramp; when driving on roads that are

winding, icy, snow-covered, slippery, or have

steep uphill or downhill slopes.



When towing a trailer up or down steep slopes.



When circumstances do not allow safe driving

at a constant speed.

WARNING!

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Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) Operation

The Cruise Control buttons (located on the right

side of the steering wheel) operate the ACC

system.

Adaptive Cruise Control Buttons

Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) Menu

The instrument cluster display will show the

current ACC system settings. The information it

displays depends on ACC system status.
Push the Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) on/off

button until one of the following appears in the

instrument cluster display:
Adaptive Cruise Control Off
When ACC is deactivated, the display will read

“Adaptive Cruise Control Off.”
Adaptive Cruise Control Ready
When ACC is activated, but the vehicle speed

setting has not been selected, the display will read

“Adaptive Cruise Control Ready.”
Adaptive Cruise Control Set
When the SET (+) or the SET (-) button is pushed,

the display will read “ACC SET.”
When ACC is set, the set speed will show in the

instrument cluster display.
The ACC screen may display once again if any of

the following ACC activity occurs:



System Cancel



Driver Override



System Off



ACC Proximity Warning



ACC Unavailable Warning

The instrument cluster display will return to the last

display selected after five seconds of no ACC

display activity.

Activating Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC)

The minimum set speed for the ACC system is

mph (32

km/h).

When the system is turned on and in the ready

state, the instrument cluster display will read “ACC

Ready.”
When the system is off, the instrument cluster

display will read “Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC)

Off.”
NOTE:

You cannot engage ACC under the following condi

tions:



When in 4WD Low.



When you apply the brakes.



When the parking brake is applied.



When the gear selector is in PARK, REVERSE or

NEUTRAL.



When the vehicle speed is outside of the speed

range.



When the brakes are overheated.



When driver switches Electronic Stability Control

(ESC) to Full Off mode.

1 — SET (+)/Accel
2 — CANC/Cancel
3 — SET (-)/Decel
4 — Distance Setting Decrease
5 — Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) On/Off
6 — Fixed Speed Cruise Control On/Off
7 — RES/Resume
8 — Distance Setting Increase

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To Activate/Deactivate

Push and release the Adaptive Cruise Control

(ACC) on/off button. The ACC menu in the

instrument cluster display will read “ACC Ready.”
To turn the system off, push and release the

Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) on/off button again.

At this time, the system will turn off and the

instrument cluster display will read “Adaptive

Cruise Control (ACC) Off.”

To Set A Desired Speed

When the vehicle reaches the speed desired, push

the SET (+) button or the SET (-) button and

release. The instrument cluster display will show

the set speed.
NOTE:

Fixed Speed Cruise Control can be used without

ACC enabled. To change between the different

modes, push the ACC on/off button which turns

the ACC and the Fixed Speed Cruise Control off.

Pushing the Fixed Speed Cruise Control on/off

button will result in turning on (changing to) Fixed

Speed Cruise Control mode.

ACC or Fixed Speed Cruise Control is set when the

vehicle speed is above 20

mph (32

km/h), the set

speed shall be the current speed of the vehicle.

Neither system cannot be set below 20

mph

(32

km/h).

NOTE:



Keeping your foot on the accelerator pedal can

cause the vehicle to continue to accelerate

beyond the set speed. If this occurs, the

message “DRIVER OVERRIDE” will display in the

instrument cluster display.



If you continue to accelerate beyond the set

speed while ACC is enabled, the system will not

be controlling the distance between your vehicle

and the vehicle ahead. The vehicle speed will

only be determined by the position of the accel

erator pedal.

To Cancel

The following conditions cancel the system:



The brake pedal is applied.



The CANC button is pushed.



An Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) event occurs.



The gear selector is removed from the DRIVE

position.



The braking temperature exceeds normal range

(overheated).



The Electronic Stability Control/Traction Control

System (ESC/TCS) activates.



The vehicle parking brake is applied.



The driver switches ESC to Full Off mode.

To Turn Off

The system will turn off and clear the set speed in

memory if:



The Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) on/off button

is pushed



The Fixed Speed Cruise Control on/off button is

pushed



The ignition is placed in the OFF position



4WD Low is engaged

WARNING!

Leaving the Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC)

system on when not in use is dangerous. You

could accidentally set the system or cause it to

go faster than you want. You could lose control

and have a collision. Always ensure that the

system is off when you are not using it.

WARNING!

In Fixed Speed Cruise Control mode, the system

will not react to vehicles ahead. In addition, the

proximity warning does not activate and no

alarm will sound even if you are too close to the

vehicle ahead since neither the presence of the

vehicle ahead nor the vehicle-to-vehicle distance

is detected. Be sure to maintain a safe distance

between your vehicle and the vehicle ahead.

Always be aware which mode is selected.

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To Resume

If there is a set speed in memory, push the RES

(resume) button and remove your foot from the

accelerator pedal. The instrument cluster display

will show the last set speed.
ACC or Fixed Speed Cruise Control can only be

resumed at speeds above 20

mph (32

km/h).

NOTE:

ACC cannot be resumed if there is a stationary

vehicle in front of your vehicle in close proximity.

To Vary The Speed Setting

To Increase Or Decrease The Set Speed
After setting a speed, you can increase the set

speed by pushing the SET (+) button, or decrease

speed by pushing the SET (-) button.

U.S. Speed (mph)



Pushing the SET (+), or SET (-) button once will

result in a 1

mph speed adjustment. Each

subsequent tap of the button results in an

adjustment of 1

mph.



If the button is continually pushed, the set

speed will continue to adjust in 5

mph incre

ments until the button is released. The new set

speed is reflected in the instrument cluster

display.

Metric Speed (km/h)



Pushing the SET (+), or SET (-) button once will

result in a 1

km/h speed adjustment. Each

subsequent tap of the button results in an

adjustment of 1

km/h.



If the button is continually pushed, the set

speed will continue to adjust in 10

km/h incre

ments until the button is released. The new set

speed is reflected in the instrument cluster

display.

NOTE:

When you override and push the SET (+) button or

SET (-) button, the new set speed will be the current

speed of the vehicle.

When ACC Is Active:



When you use the SET (-) button to decelerate, if

the engine’s braking power does not slow the

vehicle sufficiently to reach the set speed, the

brake system will automatically slow the

vehicle.



The ACC system maintains set speed when

driving uphill and downhill. However, a slight

speed change on moderate hills is normal. In

addition, downshifting may occur while climbing

uphill or descending downhill. This is normal

operation and necessary to maintain set speed.

When driving uphill and downhill, the ACC

system will cancel if the braking temperature

exceeds normal range (overheated).

Setting The Following Distance In ACC

The specified following distance for ACC can be set

by varying the distance setting between four bars

(longest), three bars (long), two bars (medium) and

one bar (short). Using this distance setting and the

vehicle speed, ACC calculates and sets the

distance to the vehicle ahead. This distance

setting will show in the instrument cluster display.

WARNING!

The Resume function should only be used if

traffic and road conditions permit. Resuming a

set speed that is too high or too low for

prevailing traffic and road conditions could

cause the vehicle to accelerate or decelerate too

sharply for safe operation. Failure to follow these

warnings can result in a collision and death or

serious personal injury.

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Distance Settings

To increase the distance setting, push the

Distance Increase button and release. Each time

the button is pushed, the distance setting

increases by one bar (longer).
To decrease the distance setting, push the

Distance Decrease button and release. Each time

the button is pushed, the distance setting

decreases by one bar (shorter).
If a slower moving vehicle is detected in the same

lane, the instrument cluster display will show the

ACC Set With Target Detected Light. The system

will then adjust vehicle speed automatically to

maintain the distance setting, regardless of the set

speed.
The vehicle will then maintain the set distance until:



The vehicle ahead accelerates to a speed above

the set speed.



The vehicle ahead moves out of your lane or

view of the sensor.



The distance setting is changed.



The system disengages

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The maximum braking applied by ACC is limited;

however, the driver can always apply the brakes

manually, if necessary.
NOTE:

The brake lights will illuminate whenever the ACC

system applies the brakes.
A Proximity Warning will alert the driver if ACC

predicts that its maximum braking level is not

sufficient to maintain the set distance. If this occurs,

a visual alert “BRAKE!” will flash in the instrument

cluster display and a chime will sound while ACC

continues to apply its maximum braking force.
NOTE:

The “BRAKE!” screen in the instrument cluster

display is a warning for the driver to take action

and does not necessarily mean that the Forward

Collision Warning system is applying the brakes

autonomously.

Overtake Aid

When driving with Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC)

engaged and following a vehicle, the system will

provide an additional acceleration up to the ACC

set speed to assist in passing the vehicle. This

additional acceleration is triggered when the driver

utilizes the left turn signal and will only be active

when passing on the left hand side.

Display Warnings And Maintenance

“FRONT RADAR SENSOR TEMPORARILY

BLOCKED” WARNING

The “ACC Front Radar Sensor Temporarily

Blocked” warning will display and a chime will

sound when conditions temporarily limit system

performance.
This most often occurs at times of poor visibility,

such as in snow or heavy rain. The ACC system may

also become temporarily blinded due to

obstructions, such as mud, dirt or ice. In these

cases, the instrument cluster display will read

“ACC Front Radar Sensor Temporarily Blocked”

and the system will deactivate.
The “ACC Front Radar Sensor Temporarily

Blocked” message can sometimes be displayed

while driving in highly reflective areas (i.e. tunnels

with reflective tiles, or ice and snow). The ACC

system will recover after the vehicle has left these

1 — Longest Distance Setting (Four Bars)
2 — Medium Distance Setting (Two Bars)
3 — Long Distance Setting (Three Bars)
4 — Short Distance Setting (One Bar)

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areas. Under rare conditions, when the radar is not

tracking any vehicles or objects in its path this

warning may temporarily occur.
NOTE:

If the “ACC Front Radar Sensor Temporarily

Blocked” warning is active, Fixed Speed Cruise

Control is still available.
If weather conditions are not a factor, the driver

should examine the sensor. It may require cleaning

or removal of an obstruction. The sensor is located

in the center of the fascia/bumper.
To keep the ACC System operating properly, it is

important to note the following maintenance

items:



Always keep the sensor clean. Carefully wipe the

sensor lens with a soft cloth. Be cautious not to

damage the sensor lens.



Do not use solvents or abrasive pastes. The

radar is equipped with a defrost system, so in

some climatic conditions it could reach high

temperatures. Wait at least 30 seconds after

the engine has been placed in the OFF mode

before touching the sensor.



Do not remove any screws from the sensor.

Doing so could cause an ACC system malfunc

tion or failure and require a sensor realignment.



If the sensor or front end of the vehicle is

damaged due to a collision, see your authorized

dealer for service.



Do not attach or install any accessories near the

sensor, including transparent material. Doing so

could cause an ACC system failure or malfunc

tion.

When the condition that deactivated the system is

no longer present, the system will return to the

“Adaptive Cruise Control Off” state and will resume

function when reactivated.
NOTE:



If the “ACC Front Radar Sensor Temporarily

Blocked” message occurs frequently (e.g. more

than once on every trip) without any snow, rain,

mud, or other obstruction, have the radar

sensor realigned at your authorized dealer.



Installing a snow plow or front-end protector is

not recommended. Doing so may block the

sensor and inhibit ACC/FCW operation.

“CLEAN FRONT WINDSHIELD” WARNING

The “ACC/FCW Limited Functionality Wipe Front

Windshield” warning will display to indicate when

conditions temporarily limit system performance.

This most often occurs at times of poor visibility,

such as in snow or heavy rain and fog. The ACC

system may also become temporarily blinded due

to obstructions, such as mud, dirt, or ice on

windshield and fog on the inside of glass. In these

cases, the instrument cluster display will read

“ACC/FCW Limited Functionality Wipe Front

Windshield” and the system will have degraded

performance.
The “ACC/FCW Limited Functionality Wipe Front

Windshield” message can sometimes be displayed

while driving in adverse weather conditions. The

ACC/FCW system will recover after the vehicle has

left these areas. Under rare conditions, when the

camera is not tracking any vehicles or objects in its

path this warning may temporarily occur.
If weather conditions are not a factor, the driver

should examine the windshield and the camera

located on the back side of the inside rearview

mirror. They may require cleaning or removal of an

obstruction.
When the condition that created limited

functionality is no longer present, the system will

return to full functionality.
NOTE:

If the “ACC/FCW Limited Functionality Wipe Front

Windshield” message occurs frequently (e.g. more

than once on every trip) without any snow, rain,

mud, or other obstruction, have the windshield and

forward facing camera inspected at an authorized

dealer.

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SERVICE ACC/FCW WARNING

If the system turns off, and the instrument cluster

display reads “ACC/FCW Limited Functionality

Frontal Camera Service Required”, “Cruise Control

Service Required”, or “Cruise Control Temporarily

Unavailable", there may be an internal system fault

or a temporary malfunction that limits ACC

functionality. Although the vehicle is still drivable

under normal conditions, ACC will be temporarily

unavailable. If this occurs, try activating ACC again

later, following an ignition cycle. If the problem

persists, see an authorized dealer.

Precautions While Driving With ACC

In certain driving situations, ACC may have

detection issues. In these cases, ACC may brake

late or unexpectedly. The driver needs to stay alert

and may need to intervene. The following are

examples of these types of situations:

TOWING A TRAILER

Towing a trailer is not advised when using ACC.

OFFSET DRIVING

ACC may not detect a vehicle in the same lane that

is offset from your direct line of travel, or a vehicle

merging in from a side lane. There may not be

sufficient distance to the vehicle ahead. The offset

vehicle may move in and out of the line of travel,

which can cause your vehicle to brake or

accelerate unexpectedly.

Offset Driving Condition Example

TURNS AND BENDS

When driving on a curve with ACC engaged, the

system may increase or decrease the vehicle

speed for stability, with no vehicle ahead detected.

Once the vehicle is out of the curve, the system will

resume your original set speed. This is a part of

normal ACC system functionality.
NOTE:

On tight turns ACC performance may be limited.

USING ACC ON HILLS

ACC performance may be limited when driving on

hills. ACC may not detect a vehicle in your lane

depending on the speed, vehicle load, traffic

conditions, and the steepness of the hill.

ACC Hill Example

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LANE CHANGING

ACC may not detect a vehicle until it is completely

in the lane in which you are traveling. In the

following lane changing example, ACC has not yet

detected the vehicle changing lanes and it may not

detect the vehicle until it's too late for the ACC

system to take action. ACC may not detect a

vehicle until it is completely in the lane. There may

not be sufficient distance to the lane-changing

vehicle. Always be attentive and ready to apply the

brakes if necessary.

Lane Changing Example

NARROW VEHICLES

Some narrow vehicles traveling near the outer

edges of the lane or edging into the lane are not

detected until they have moved fully into the lane.

There may not be sufficient distance to the vehicle

ahead.

Narrow Vehicle Example

STATIONARY OBJECTS AND VEHICLES

ACC does not react to stationary objects or

vehicles. For example, ACC will not react in

situations where the vehicle you are following exits

your lane and the vehicle ahead is stopped in your

lane. It will consider this stopped vehicle a

stationary object as it did not previously detect

movement from it. Always be attentive and ready

to apply the brakes if necessary.

Stationary Object And Stationary Vehicle Example

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PARKSENSE FRONT/REAR PARK ASSIST

SYSTEM — IF EQUIPPED

The ParkSense Park Assist system provides visual

and audible indications of the distance between

the rear and/or front fascia and a detected

obstacle when backing up or moving forward (e.g.

during a parking maneuver).
For limitations of this system and

recommendations, see

page

108.

ParkSense will retain the last system state

(enabled or disabled) from the last ignition cycle

when the ignition is changed to the ON/RUN

position.
ParkSense is active when the gear selector is

shifted to REVERSE or to a forward gear and an

obstacle is detected, as long as the system is on.

When the gear selector is shifted to NEUTRAL (or

PARK in case of automatic gearbox), the system

becomes inactive. When the vehicle is moving

forward, the system will remain active until the

vehicle speed remains below approximately

mph (18

km/h). Reducing the speed

approximately below 9

mph (15

km/h), the system

will come back active. When the vehicle is moving

in REVERSE, the system will remain active as long

as the speed remains below the maximum

operating speed of 7

mph (11

km/h). When the

maximum speed limit is exceeded, the system is

disabled and the ParkSense switch LED with

illuminate. The system will become active again if

the vehicle speed reduces below approximately

mph (9

km/h).

ARK

ENSE

ENSORS

On vehicles equipped with both Front and Rear

ParkSense, there are six sensors located in the

rear fascia/bumper. Vehicles only equipped with

Rear ParkSense have four sensors located in the

rear fascia/bumper.
The sensors monitor the area behind the vehicle

that is within the sensors’ field of view. The sensors

can detect obstacles from approximately

inches (30 cm) up to 59

inches (150 cm) from

the rear fascia/bumper in the horizontal direction,

depending on the location, type and orientation of

the obstacle.
NOTE:

For information on ParkSense Active Park Assist,

see

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111.

The six ParkSense sensors, located in the front

fascia/bumper, monitor the area in front of the

vehicle that is within the sensors’ field of view. The

sensors can detect obstacles from approximately

inches (30 cm) up to 39

inches (100 cm) from

the front fascia/bumper in the horizontal direction,

depending on the location, type and orientation of

the obstacle.

ARK

ENSE

ARNING

ISPLAY

The ParkSense Warning screen will only be

displayed if “Sound and Display” is selected from

the Customer - Programmable Features section of

the Uconnect system

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The ParkSense Warning screen is located within

the instrument cluster display

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64. It

provides visual warnings to indicate the distance

between the rear fascia/bumper and/or front

fascia/bumper and the detected obstacle.

ARK

ENSE

ISPLAY

The warning display will turn on indicating the

system status when the vehicle is in REVERSE or

when the vehicle is in DRIVE and an obstacle has

been detected.
The system will indicate a detected obstacle by

showing a single arc in the left and/or right front or

rear regions based on the object’s distance and

location relative to the vehicle.
If an object is detected in the left and/or right rear

region, the display will show a single arc in the left

and/or right rear region and the system will

produce a tone. As the vehicle moves closer to the

object, the display will show the single arc moving

closer to the vehicle, and the audible chime will

increase as the object gets closer to the vehicle.

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