ECU JEEP RENEGADE 2015 1.G Owner's Manual

JACKING AND TIRE CHANGING
WARNING!
• Do not attempt to change a tire on the side of the vehicle close to moving
traffic. Pull far enough off the road to avoid the danger of being hit when
operating the jack or changing the wheel.
• Being under a jacked-up vehicle is dangerous. The vehicle could slip off the
jack and fall on you. You could be crushed. Never put any part of your body
under a vehicle that is on a jack. If you need to get under a raised vehicle, take
it to a service center where it can be raised on a lift.
• Never start or run the engine while the vehicle is on a jack.
• The jack is designed to be used as a tool for changing tires only. The jack
should not be used to lift the vehicle for service purposes. The vehicle should
be jacked on a firm level surface only. Avoid ice or slippery areas.
Jack Location/Spare Tire Stowage
The jack and tools are located in the rear storage compartment if equipped, inside a
special container.
1. Open the liftgate.
2. Lift the access cover using the load
floor pull strap.
3. Remove the fastener securing the
spare tire.
4. Remove the chocks.
5.Remove the jack and wheel bolt wrench.
6. Remove the spare tire.
WARNING!
A loose tire or jack thrown forward in a collision or hard stop could endanger the
occupants of the vehicle. Always stow the jack parts and the spare tire in the
places provided. Have the deflated (flat) tire repaired or replaced immediately.
Jack And Tools
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Jacking Instructions
WARNING!
Carefully follow these tire changing warnings to help prevent personal injury or
damage to your vehicle:
• Always park on a firm, level surface as far from the edge of the roadway as
possible before raising the vehicle.
• Turn on the Hazard Warning flasher.
• Chock the wheel diagonally opposite the wheel to be raised.
• Apply the parking brake and place an automatic transmission in PARK.
• Never start or run the engine with the vehicle on a jack.
• Do not let anyone sit in the vehicle when it is on a jack.
• Do not get under the vehicle when it is on a jack. If you need to get under a
raised vehicle, take it to a service center where it can be raised on a lift.
• Only use the jack in the positions indicated and for lifting this vehicle during
a tire change.
• If working on or near a roadway, be extremely careful of motor traffic.
• To assure that spare tires, flat or inflated, are securely stowed, spares must be
stowed with the valve stem facing the ground.
CAUTION!
Do not attempt to raise the vehicle by jacking on locations other than those
indicated in the Jacking Instructions for this vehicle.
1. Remove the spare tire, jack, and wheel bolt wrench.
2. If equipped with wheels where the center cap covers the wheel bolts, use the
wheel bolt wrench to pry the center cap off carefully before raising the vehicle.
3. Before raising the vehicle, use the wheel bolt wrench to loosen, but not remove,
the wheel bolts on the wheel with the flat tire. Turn the wheel bolts counterclock-
wise one turn while the wheel is still on the ground.
4. Place the jack underneath the lift area that is closest to the flat tire. Turn the jack
screw clockwise to firmly engage the jack saddle with the lift area of the sill
flange, centering the jack saddle inside the cutout in the sill cladding.
Jack Warning Label
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9. Lower the vehicle to the ground by turning the jack handle counterclockwise.
10. Finish tightening the wheel bolts. Push down on the wrench while at the end of
the handle for increased leverage. Tighten the wheel bolts in a star pattern until
each wheel bolt has been tightened twice. The correct torque specification for
the wheel bolts is 63 Ft-Lbs (86 Nm) for steel wheels and 89 Ft-Lbs (120 Nm)
for aluminum wheels. If in doubt about the correct tightness, have them
checked with a torque wrench by your authorized dealer or at a service station.
11. Securely stow the jack, tools, chocks and flat tire.
WARNING!
A loose tire or jack thrown forward in a collision or hard stop could endanger the
occupants of the vehicle. Always stow the jack parts and the spare tire in the
places provided. Have the deflated (flat) tire repaired or replaced immediately.
Road Tire Installation
1. Mount the road tire on the axle.
2. Install the remaining wheel bolts with the threaded end of the wheel bolt toward
the wheel. Lightly tighten the wheel bolts.
WARNING!
To avoid the risk of forcing the vehicle off the jack, do not tighten the lug nuts fully
until the vehicle has been lowered. Failure to follow this warning may result in
serious injury.
3. Lower the vehicle to the ground by turning the jack handle counterclockwise.
4. Finish tightening the wheel bolts. Push down on the wrench while at the end ofthe handle for increased leverage. Tighten the wheel bolts in a star pattern untileach wheel bolt has been tightened twice. The correct torque specification for thewheel bolts is 63 Ft-Lbs (86 Nm) for steel wheels and 89 Ft-Lbs (120 Nm) foraluminum wheels. If in doubt about the correct tightness, have them checkedwith a torque wrench by your authorized dealer or at a service station.
5. Lower the jack until it is free. Remove the wheel chocks. Stow the jack and tools
back in the proper storage location. Release the Electric Park Brake before driving
the vehicle.
6. After 25 miles (40 km) check the wheel bolt torque with a torque wrench to
ensure that all wheel bolts are properly seated against the wheel.
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TOWING A DISABLED VEHICLE
This section describes procedures for towing a disabled vehicle using a commercial
towing service.
FWD MODELSFOUR WHEEL DRIVE
TowingCondition
WheelsOFF theGround
AUTOMATICTRANSMISSIONMANUAL TRANSMIS-SIONAUTOMATIC/MANUALTRANSMISSION 4X4
Flat Tow NONENOT ALLOWED NOT ALLOWED NOT ALLOWED
WheelLift orDolly Tow
RearNOT ALLOWED NOT ALLOWED NOT ALLOWED
Front OKOKNOT ALLOWED
FlatbedALL BEST METHOD BEST METHODOK
Proper towing or lifting equipment is required to prevent damage to your vehicle. Use
only tow bars and other equipment designed for this purpose, following equipment
manufacturer’s instructions. Use of safety chains is mandatory. Attach a tow bar or
other towing device to main structural members of the vehicle, not to bumpers or
associated brackets. State and local laws regarding vehicles under tow must be
observed.
NOTE:
Vehicles with a discharged battery or total electrical failure when the Electric Park
Brake (EPB) is engaged, will need a wheel dolly or jack to raise the rear wheels off the
ground when moving the vehicle onto a flatbed.
If you must use the accessories (wipers, defrosters, etc.) while being towed, the
ignition must be in the MAR/RUN position. If the key fob is unavailable, or the
vehicle’s battery is discharged, refer to “Shift Lever Override” in this section for
instructions on shifting the transmission out of PARK so that the vehicle can be
moved.
CAUTION!
• Do not use sling type equipment when towing. Vehicle damage may occur.
• When securing the vehicle to a flat bed truck, do not attach to front or rear
suspension components. Damage to your vehicle may result from improper
towing.
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TO OPEN AND CLOSE THE HOOD
Opening
Two latches must be released to open the hood.
Pull the hood release lever located under the drivers side of the instrument panel.
Move to the outside of the vehicle and push the safety latch release lever toward the
passenger side of the vehicle. The hood release lever is located behind the center
front edge of the hood.
Remove the support rod from the locking tab and insert it into the seat located on the
underside of the hood.
Closing
Hold up the hood with one hand and with the other hand remove the support rod from
its seat and reinsert it into the locking tab.
Lower the hood to approximately 6 inches (15 cm) from the engine compartment and
drop it. Make sure that the hood is completely closed.
CAUTION!
To prevent possible damage, do not slam the hood to close it. Lower the hood until
it is open approximately 6 inches (15 cm), and then drop it. This should secure
both latches. Never drive your vehicle unless the hood is fully closed, with both
latches engaged.
WARNING!
Be sure the hood is fully latched before driving your vehicle. If the hood is not fully
latched, it could open when the vehicle is in motion and block your vision. Failure
to follow this warning could result in serious injury or death.
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NOTE:
• A street address is required when ordering manuals (no P.O. Boxes).
• The Owner's Manual and User Guide electronic files are also available on the
Chrysler, Jeep, Ram Truck, Dodge and SRT websites.
• Click on the “For Owners” tab, select “Owner/Service Manuals”, then select your
desired model year and vehicle from the drop down lists.
REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS IN THE UNITED
STATES
If you believe that your vehicle has a defect that could cause a collision or cause
injury or death, you should immediately inform the National Highway Traffic Safety
Administration (NHTSA) in addition to notifying the manufacturer.
If NHTSA receives similar complaints, it may open an investigation, and if it finds
that a safety defect exists in a group of vehicles, it may order a recall and remedy
campaign. However, NHTSA cannot become involved in individual problems be-
tween you, your authorized dealer and the manufacturer.
To contact NHTSA, you may either call the Auto Safety Hotline toll free at
1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov; or write
to: Administrator, NHTSA, 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE., West Building,
Washington, D.C. 20590. You can also obtain other information about motor vehicle
safety from http://www.safercar.gov.
In Canada
If you believe that your vehicle has a safety defect, you should contact the Customer
Service Department immediately. Canadian customers who wish to report a safety
defect to the Canadian government should contact Transport Canada, Motor Vehicle
Defect Investigations and Recalls at 1-800-333-0510 or go to
http://www.tc.gc.ca/roadsafety/.
French Canadian customers who wish to report a safety defect to the Canadian
government should contact Transport Canada, Motor Vehicle Defect Investigations
and Recalls at 1-800-333-0510 or go to http://www.tc.gc.ca/securiteroutiere/ .
CUSTOMER ASSISTANCE
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Access
Uconnect®.............75
Access, Uconnect®...........75
Adding Engine Coolant (Antifreeze)..187
Adding Fuel..............199
Adding Washer Fluid.........187
Air Bag
Advanced Front Air Bag . . . . . .19
Advance Front Air Bag . . . . . .18
Air Bags . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18Air Bag Warning Light . . . .18, 157Driver Knee Air Bag........20Front Air Bag . . . . . . . . . . . .18Passenger Knee Air Bag......20Rollover...............18Side Air Bags . . . . . . . . . . . .20Side Impact Curtains.......20Side Impacts . . . . . . . . . . . .18Air Cleaner, Engine (Engine Air CleanerFilter)................187Air Conditioner Maintenance....187Air Conditioning Refrigerant.....187Air Conditioning System.......187AlarmArm The System..........13Disarm The System........13Vehicle Security Alarm......13Alarm, Panic..............11Alarm (Security Alarm).....13,162Antifreeze (Engine Coolant) . .186, 187Disposal . . . . . . . . . . . . . .187Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) . . .156APPUconnect®Access . . . . . . . . .77Appearance Care...........187Assistance Towing..........156Audio Systems (Radio)......72,96Automatic Headlights.........35Automatic TransmissionAdding Fluid...........187Fluid Type . . . . . . . . . . . .187Axle Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .187Axle Lubrication............187
Battery.................187Charging System Light.....156Blind Spot Monitoring.........47Body Mechanism Lubrication....187
Brake Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . .187
Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .187
Brake System.............187
Fluid Check . . . . . . . . . . . .187
Master Cylinder.........187
Warning Light..........160
Break-In Recommendations, New
Vehicle................34
Camera, Rear..............62Capacities, Fluid...........186Caps, FillerOil (Engine)............187Car Washes . . . . . . . . . . . . . .187Change Oil Indicator.........163Changing A Flat Tire . . . . . . . . .168Charging System Light........156Check Engine Light (Malfunction Indi-cator Light).............161Child Restraint...........21,22Child RestraintsCenter Seat LATCH . . . . . . . . .23Lower Anchors And Tethers For Chil-dren . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22, 23
Using The Top Tether Anchorage..23CleaningWheels..............187Windshield Wiper Blades....187Climate ControlAutomatic..............44Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43Clock...................94Clock Setting..............94Cluster Warning/Indicator LightsAir Bag Warning Light . . . . . .157Brake Warning Light.......160Electronic Speed Control ONIndicator..............162Electronic Speed Control SET Indi-cator................162Front Fog Light Indicator....162High Beam Indicator......162Park/Headlight ON Indicator . .162Seat Belt Reminder Light . . . .159Turn Signal Indicator......161Vehicle Security Light......162Clutch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .187Clutch Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . .187
INDEX
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Compact Spare Tire..........201
Cooling System............187
Adding Coolant (Antifreeze) . .187
Coolant Capacity.........186
Coolant Level...........187
Disposal of Used Coolant....187
Drain, Flush, and Refill.....187
Inspection............187
Points to Remember . . . . . . .187
Pressure Cap...........187Selection of Coolant(Antifreeze)........186, 187Corrosion Protection.........187Customer Assistance.........204
Customer Programmable Features..146
Daytime Running Lights........35Defects, Reporting..........205Defroster, Rear Window........38Dimmer Switch, Headlight......36Disabled Vehicle Towing....156, 179Disarming, Security System......13DisposalAntifreeze (Engine Coolant) . . .187Driver Cockpit..............6Driver's Seat Back Tilt.........27
Electric Park Brake...........45Electric Parking Brake.........45ElectronicsYour Vehicle's Sound System . . .72Electronic Speed Control (CruiseControl)................40Electronic Throttle Control WarningLight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .157Electronic Vehicle Information Center(EVIC) . . . . . . . . . . . . .62, 138Emergency, In Case ofBrake Warning Light.......159Jacking..............168Jump Starting..........174Overheating............164Tow Hooks............177To w i n g . . . . . . . . . . .156, 179EngineAir Cleaner . . . . . . . . . . . .187Break-In Recommendations . . .34Checking Oil Level........187
Compartment........182, 184
Coolant (Antifreeze).......186
Cooling...............187
Jump Starting..........174
Malfunction Indicator (Check En-
gine) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .161
Oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . .186, 187
Oil Filler Cap...........187
Oil Selection........186, 187
Overheating............164Exhaust System............187Exterior Lighting............34Exterior Lights.............34
FA Q . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 0 7FiltersAir Cleaner............187Engine Oil . . . . . . . . .186, 187Engine Oil Disposal.......187FlashersTu r n S i g n a l . . . . . . . . . 3 7 , 1 6 1Flash-To-Pass..............36Flexible Fuel Vehicles........187Fluid, Brake..............187Fluid Capacities............186Fluids, Lubricants and GenuineParts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .186Fog Lights . . . . . . . . . . . .35, 162Folding Rear Seat . . . . . . . . . . .30Forward Collision Warning.......51Freeing A Stuck Vehicle.......176Frequently Asked Questions.....207FuelAdding..............199OctaneRating..........186Specifications..........186Tank Capacity..........186Fuel, Flexible . . . . . . . . . . . . .187
Gasohol................187Gasoline (Fuel)............187Gear Select Lever Override......178General Maintenance.........187Glass Cleaning............187
Hands-Free Phone (Uconnect®). . .128HeadlightsAutomatic.............35
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Cleaning.............187
Delay . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36
High Beam/Low Beam Select
Switch...............36
Lights On Reminder . . . . . . . .35
Passing...............36
Switch...............34
Time Delay.............36
Head Restraints............25
Head Rests . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25Heated Mirrors...........43,45High Beam Indicator.........162High Beam/Low Beam Select (Dimmer)Switch................36Hood Prop . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .181Hood Release.............181
Identifying Your Radio.........74Instrument Cluster............8
Instrument Cluster Warning Lights..161Instrument Panel Cover.......187Instrument Panel Lens Cleaning . .187Interior and Instrument Lights.....7Interior Appearance Care.......187Intermittent Wipers (Delay Wipers) . .37Introduction...............2In Vehicle FeaturesUconnect®Access . . . . . . . . .82Inverter Outlet (115V)........146Inverter, Power............146iPod®/USB/MP3 ControlBluetooth®Streaming Audio . .128
Jacking Instructions.........170Jack Location.............168Jack Operation.........168, 170Jump Starting.............174
Key Fob . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10Arm The Alarm...........13Disarm The Alarm.........13Keyless Enter-N-GoLock/Unlock . . . . . . .14, 15, 16Keyless Enter-N-Go™.........14Key Fob . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14Passive Entry............14Remote Control...........14
Lane Change and Turn Signals . . . .37
LaneSense . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55
Lap/Shoulder Belts...........17
Liftgate Window Wiper/Washer....38
Lights
Automatic Headlights.......35
Daytime Running.........35
Dimmer Switch, Headlight....36
Engine Temperature Warning . .159
Fog . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35, 162Headlights.............34Headlights On Reminder.....35Headlight Switch.........34High Beam . . . . . . . . . . . . .36High Beam Indicator......162High Beam/Low Beam Select . .36
Hill Descent Control Indicator..162Instrument Cluster........34Lights On Reminder........35Low Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . .156Passing...............36Security Alarm..........162Tu r n S i g n a l . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 7Lubrication, Body...........187
Maintenance Free Battery......187Maintenance, General........187Maintenance Procedures.......187Maintenance Record.........193Maintenance Schedule........187Malfunction Indicator Light (CheckEngine) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .161Master Cylinder (Brakes).......187MirrorsHeated.............43,45MOPAR®Accessories.........206
Navigation...............114New Vehicle Break-In Period.....34
Octane Rating, Gasoline (Fuel) . . .186Oil Change Indicator.........163Oil, Engine . . . . . . . . . . .186, 187Capacity..............186Change Interval.........187Checking.............187Disposal..............187Filter............186, 187
INDEX
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Filter Disposal..........187
Materials Added to........187
Recommendation.....186, 187
Viscosity..........186, 187
Oil Filter, Selection..........187
Outlet
Power...............147
Overheating, Engine.........164
Paint Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .187Panic Alarm...............11Parking Brake..............45ParkSense®System, Rear.......58Phone, Hands-Free (Uconnect®)..128Phone (Uconnect®). . . . . . . . . .128Placard, Tire and LoadingInformation.............200PowerInverter..............146Outlet (Auxiliary ElectricalOutlet)..............147Preparation for Jacking........169Programmable Electronic Features..146Purchase AppsUconnect®Access.........78
Radio Operation............96Radio (Sound Systems)........96Rear Camera . . . . . . . . . . . . . .62Rear Cross Path.............49Rear ParkSense System........58Rear Seat, Folding...........30Rear Window Defroster.........38Rear Wiper/Washer...........38Recreational Towing.........154Refrigerant...............187Reminder, Lights On . . . . . . . . . .35Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)Arm The Alarm...........13Disarm The Alarm.........13Remote Starting System........12Reporting Safety Defects.......205Restraint, Head.............25Roll Over Warning . . . . . . . . . . . .4
Schedule, Maintenance.......187Seat Belt Maintenance . . . . . . . .187Seat Belts................17
Adjustable Shoulder Belt.....17
Pretensioners...........17
Seat Belt Warning . . . . . . . . .18
Seats...................27
Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . .27
Head Restraints..........25
Rear Folding............30
Seatback Release.........27
Tilting................27
Security Alarm............162Arm The System..........13Disarm The System........13Security Alarm...........13Selection of Coolant (Antifreeze) . .186Set Up Your Via Mobile ProfileUconnect®.............78Shift Lever Override.........178Signals, Turn...........37,161Spare Tire . . . . . . . . . . . .201, 202Spark Plugs . . . . . . . . . . . . . .186SpecificationsFuel (Gasoline)..........186Oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .186Speed Control (Cruise Control)....40StartingRemote . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12SteeringTi l t C o l u m n . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 3Wheel, Heated...........32Wheel, Tilt.............33Steering Wheel Audio Controls . . .138Stuck, Freeing.............176Supplemental Restraint System - AirBag . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
Telescoping Steering Column.....33Tether Anchor, Child Restraint....24Text Messaging..........98,136Tilt Steering Column..........33Time Delay, Headlight.........36TiresAir Pressure...........200Changing . . . . . . . . . . . . .168Compact Spare..........201Jacking..............168Pressure Warning Light.....157Tire Service Kit............165Tow Hooks, Emergency........177
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