Jeep AVENGER 2023, Owner'S Handbook Manual

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STARTING AND DRIVING
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absorption from draining the conventional
battery.
49) 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.
50) 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.).
PARKING
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Always remove the key from the ignition
device when leaving the car.
When parking and leaving the car,
proceed as follows:
On versions equipped with the manual
transmission, engage the gear (on a
slope, engage 1st gear if the vehicle is
facing uphill or reverse if it is facing
downhill) and leave the wheels steered.
On versions equipped with an Electric
Drive Unit, put the PRND command on P
before releasing the brake pedal
stop the engine and apply the electric
parking brake
lock the vehicle
activate the anti-theft alarm system
Block the wheels with a wedge or a stone
if the car is parked on a steep slope.
The engine cooling fans may run after
the engine has been switched off
WARNING NEVER leave the car with the
transmission in neutral (or, on versions
with Electric Drive Unit before putting
the PRND command in P).
51)
WARNING In the event of an accident
with airbag deployment, the engine is
switched off automatically if the vehicle
comes to a standstill within a certain
time.
In countries with extremely low
temperatures it may be necessary to park
the vehicle without applied parking
brake. Make sure to park the vehicle on a
level surface.
WARNING
158) Do not park the vehicle on an easily
ignitable surface. The high temperature
of the exhaust system could ignite the
surface. Always apply the parking brake.
If the vehicle is on a level surface or
uphill slope, engage first gear or set the
PRND command to position P. If the
vehicle is on a downhill slope, engage
reverse gear or set the PRND command to
position P. Turn the front wheels towards
the kerb. Close the windows. Switch off
the engine. Remove the ignition key from
the ignition switch or switch off ignition
on vehicles with STOP START ENGINE
button. Turn the steering wheel until the
steering wheel lock is felt to engage.
159) Never leave children unattended in
the vehicle. Always remove the ignition
key when leaving the vehicle and take it
out with you.
IMPORTANT
51) After running at high engine speeds
or with high engine loads, operate the
engine briefly at a low load or run in
neutral for approx. 30 seconds before
switching off, in order to protect the
turbocharger.
PARKING BRAKE
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MANUAL PARKING BRAKE
The parking brake lever is located
between the front seats.
Engaging the parking brake
Pull lever upwards until the car is
secured. Four or five clicks are generally
enough when the car is on level ground
while ten or eleven may be required if