Stop/Start System; Operating Modes; Engine Stopping Mode; Engine Restarting Mode - Jeep Renegade Owner's Handbook Manual

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 instrument
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panel 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.
SYSTEM MANUAL
ACTIVATION/
DEACTIVATION
To activate/deactivate the system
manually, press the button on the
central tunnel fig 100.
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LED off: system deactivated;
LED on: system deactivated.
WARNING
123) 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.
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