Jeep RENEGADE 2016, User Manual

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FOUR WHEEL DRIVE — JEEP ACTIVE DRIVE (4WD)
AND JEEP 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.
Four Wheel Drive (4x4)
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 (4x4)
The buttons for the activation of four wheel drive are located on the device
Selec-Terrain and allow you to select the following:
• 4WD LOCK
• 4WD LOW — (Trailhawk models only)
OFF-ROAD CAPABILITIES
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