Jeep AVENGER 2023, Owner'S Handbook Manual

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STARTING AND DRIVING
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The state of the Electric Driving Unit
remains displayed on the instrument
panel for a few seconds after switching
off the ignition.
Park mode P
This mode locks the front wheels. It is
the recommended mode when starting
the propulsion system because the
vehicle cannot move easily.
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The electric drive unit automatically
shifts to P if:
the vehicle is stopped
the driver's door is opened while the
vehicle's speed is below 2 km/h
The vehicle will not shift into P if it is
moving too fast. Stop the vehicle and
shift into P.
To shift into P, press button P. The LED
on the button turns on.
To shift out of P: Depress the brake
pedal and select the desired mode.
Reverse gear R
To shift into and out of R, the vehicle
must be at standstill and the brake pedal
has to be depressed.
With the reverse gear engaged, the LED
on the button turns on.
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Neutral N
In this mode, the propulsion system does
not transfer torque to the wheels. To
restart the propulsion system when the
vehicle is already moving, use D only.
With the neutral engaged, the LED on
the button turns on.
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Drive mode D
With the D engaged, the LED on the
button turns on.
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WARNING In slippery conditions,
operate the vehicle in D for enhanced
riding and handling performance.
Regenerative braking mode B
Regenerative braking generates electrical
energy resulting from engine braking
to charge the high-voltage battery.
Regenerative power may be limited when
the high-voltage battery is fully charged.
If B mode is selected, energy is
regenerated when the accelerator pedal
is lifted. In this mode, vehicle speed is
significantly reduced by releasing the
accelerator pedal, without operating the
brake pedal.
Use B mode when driving down steep
hills, in deep snow, in mud or in stop-
and-go traffic.
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B can only be activated if D is selected.
Press button B. The LED on the button
turns on.
To deactivate B, press button B.
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Deactivating the automatic operation of P
mode for electric vehicles
The procedure for the deactivation of
the automatic operation of P mode also
deactivates the automatic operation of
the electric parking brake.
For this procedure, refer to the
description of the automatic parking
brake.
WARNING
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Never leave children unattended in
the vehicle. Always remove the ignition
key when leaving the vehicle and take it
out with you.
165) Never use P mode instead of the
electric parking brake. Always engage the
electric parking brake when parking the
car to avoid the accidental movement of
the vehicle.
166) Do not leave the vehicle when the
propulsion system is running, the vehicle
may move suddenly. You or others can be