Jeep AVENGER 2023, Owner'S Handbook Manual

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SAFETY
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certain slope conditions are met
the driver’s door is closed
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NOTE The Hill Start Assist function
cannot be deactivated. However, using
the parking brake to immobilise the
vehicle interrupts its operation.
Operation
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Facing uphill, with the vehicle stationary,
the vehicle is held for a short time when
the driver releases the brake pedal if
mode D is selected on the Electric Drive
Unit.
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JJ000728
Facing downhill, with the vehicle
stationary and reverse gear engaged, the
vehicle is held for a short time when the
driver releases the brake pedal.
Malfunction
If the event of a malfunction, warning
lamps
and light up on the
instrument panel. Have it checked by a
Jeep Dealership.
HDC SYSTEM (Hill Descent
Control)
(Where provided)
86) 87)
Hill Descent Control system for medium
to steep slopes, on tarmac or other road
surfaces (e.g. gravel, mud).
This system reduces the risk of slip
or loss of control of the vehicle when
descending, whether going forward or in
reverse.
During a descent, the system assists the
driver in maintaining a constant speed,
depending on the gear engaged, while
progressively releasing the brakes.
NOTE For the system to activate, the
gradient must be greater than 5%. The
system can be used with the gear lever
in gear engaged position (for manual
gearbox) or with the gear selector at N, D
or R (for Electric Drive Unit).
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Switching on
By default, the system is not selected.
The state of the function is not saved
when the ignition is switched off.
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To select the system, at speeds below
50 km/h (31 mph), press the button
fig. 128 until its indicator lights up; this
lamp appears in green in the instrument
panel. The system becomes active at
speeds below 30 km/h (19 mph).
When the vehicle begins its descent,
the driver can release the accelerator and
brake pedals; the system regulates the
speed:
If the gearbox is in a position