is there a ( - ), next to it, or on the other side, if so, its probably to manually shift by bumping the gear lever to the left or right like most cars. just my guess
Quick Renegade Shifter Question
Just took possession of my first Jeep and it only sat on the dealer's lot for two hours, so the staff wasn't very well versed in it's features. I have the 9-speed auto and nowhere in the manual is there an explanation for the "+" symbol on the shifter. I can't say the manual is very well written, BTW.
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It almost seems like manuals generally have been thrown by the wayside. I think that companies just expect people to use the internet to find answers now.
The manual devotes probably 75% to the infotainment system. I guess I'm old enough to want to be better informed on the car's function and not Sirius Radio. So, if you have an automatic (haven't had one in years) what's the point of bump-shifting through gears? Seems like you'd be more prone to accidentally bumping it into neutral.
I would hope it could be used to downshift while descending a steep grade, rather than ride the brakes.
Also maybe a touch of manual fun, can't really do much time with a manual due to some knee injuries when I was young and not so wise.
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Also maybe a touch of manual fun, can't really do much time with a manual due to some knee injuries when I was young and not so wise.
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wait a second?!?!?! Do we have our first owner in the u.s.???just took possession of my first jeep and it only sat on the dealer's lot for two hours, so the staff wasn't very well versed in it's features. I have the 9-speed auto and nowhere in the manual is there an explanation for the "+" symbol on the shifter. I can't say the manual is very well written, btw.
Yes, I took delivery Monday night. Lattitude in Omaha Orange with the 2.4L/9-speed combo.
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In the copy of the Renegade manual I had downloaded, it is on pages 342-343. It is the Autostick and the manual has an Operation section.
I think I read somewhere that the full owners manual wasn't included with the vehicle. You can order one for free to be sent or download one from Jeep. I had come across this link on another thread a month or so ago:
http://www.jeep.com/en/owners/manuals/
http://www.jeep.com/en/owners/manuals/
I only see the option to download. Where does one go to have a hard copy mailed?I think I read somewhere that the full owners manual wasn't included with the vehicle. You can order one for free to be sent or download one from Jeep. I had come across this link on another thread a month or so ago:
http://www.jeep.com/en/owners/manuals/
At the above link there is also a User's Guide. I believe that comes with the vehicle. Just before the table of contents it states that there is also an included DVD with the manuals and warranties. Above that it give a phone number for the first registered owner to use to get a printed copy.I only see the option to download. Where does one go to have a hard copy mailed?
Yes, but is there a way to lock the shifter so it isn't accidentally bumped into +/-? Find that is a problem when sailing down the highway with a person or dog in the small front seat.
This is the biggest problem I have with the 9 speed transmission, even more so than the laggy shift points. My wife accidentally bumped it into manual mode twice on her test drive.Yes, but is there a way to lock the shifter so it isn't accidentally bumped into +/-? Find that is a problem when sailing down the highway with a person or dog in the small front seat.
It's just too easy to move into manual mode, why not use the trigger on the front as a lockout just like the other gears (reverse, etc). You press it to open the gate to enter manual mode.
That or just implement paddle shifters like the 9 speed on the Grand Cherokee...or even a 'S' sport mode in addition to 'D' that you have to be in before you can shift. That stuff seems pretty standard on most vehicles these days to prevent 'accidental' engagement of manual mode.
Can't lock it as far as I know. I do sometimes knock it over accidentally, but not very often. Probably should take a little more effort to go to "auto-stick."Yes, but is there a way to lock the shifter so it isn't accidentally bumped into +/-? Find that is a problem when sailing down the highway with a person or dog in the small front seat.
Auto Shifter
I agree with many of the comments regarding the auto shifter. It is for "playing" manual if you want, the only real use would be on a hill as stated by another. And as for the comment about people from the US, I am from the great state of Maine.
I agree with many of the comments regarding the auto shifter. It is for "playing" manual if you want, the only real use would be on a hill as stated by another. And as for the comment about people from the US, I am from the great state of Maine.
I use it for two main scenarios:
- Downshift when getting ready to accelerate to pass someone, making it shift a little sooner than it would normally.
- Shifting into 9th gear a little earlier than it would normally. It doesn't usually shift to 9th until the conditions have been prime to do so for a short while.
- Downshift when getting ready to accelerate to pass someone, making it shift a little sooner than it would normally.
- Shifting into 9th gear a little earlier than it would normally. It doesn't usually shift to 9th until the conditions have been prime to do so for a short while.
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