snow chains JEEP RENEGADE 2015 1.G Owners Manual

NOTE:When driving on snow, with snow chains, it may
be useful to switch to the mode to#Partial Off#, starting in
this mode will allow greater traction.
Full Off
By pushing the button for more than five seconds, the
ESC system is switched off completely , in addition to
systems TSC, ERM, and the ESC system will be limited to
the single braking action on the individual drive wheels.
Other systems remain enabled.
The activation of the mode is highlighted from the
warning on the instrument panel.
WARNING!
In the ESC “Full Off” mode, the engine torque
reduction and stability features are disabled. There-
fore, enhanced vehicle stability offered by the ESC
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WARNING!(Continued)
system is unavailable. In an emergency evasive ma-
neuver, the ESC system will not engage to assist in
maintaining stability. “ESC Off” mode is intended
for off-highway or off-road use only.
NOTE:Driving the vehicle above the speed of 40 mph
(65 km/h), the systems will behave as described for the
mode#Partial Off.”
To return to “ESC On” of operation, push the button
again.
Each time the ignition is turned ON, the ESC system will
be ON even if it was turned off previously.
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display a#SERVICE TPM SYSTEM#message for a mini-
mum of five seconds and then display dashes (- -) in
place of the pressure value to indicate which sensor is not
being received.
If the ignition key is cycled, this sequence will repeat,
providing the system fault still exists. If the system fault
no longer exists, the “Tire Pressure Monitoring Telltale
Light” will no longer flash, and the “SERVICE TPM
SYSTEM” message will no longer display, and a pressure
value will display in place of the dashes. A system fault
can occur due to any of the following:
1. Jamming due to electronic devices or driving next to
facilities emitting the same radio frequencies as the
TPMS sensors.
2. Installing some form of aftermarket window tinting
that affects radio wave signals.
3. Lots of snow or ice around the wheels or wheel
housings.
4. Using tire chains on the vehicle.
5. Using wheels/tires not equipped with TPMS sensors.
Vehicles With Matching Full-Size Spare
1. The matching full size spare wheel and tire assembly
has a tire pressure monitoring sensor that can be
monitored by the TPMS.
2. If you install the full size spare in place of a road tire
that has a pressure below the low-pressure warning
limit, a chime will sound and the “TPMS Telltale
Light” will turn on upon the next ignition key cycle. In
addition, the EVIC/DID will display a Tire Low
message, an#Inflate to XX#message and a graphic
showing the low tire pressure value in a different
color.
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WARNING!(Continued)
•Never use a tire with a smaller load index or
capacity, other than what was originally equipped
on your vehicle. Using a tire with a smaller load
index could result in tire overloading and failure.
You could lose control and have a collision.
•Failure to equip your vehicle with tires having
adequate speed capability can result in sudden tire
failure and loss of vehicle control.
CAUTION!
Replacing original tires with tires of a different size
may result in false speedometer and odometer read-
ings.
TIRE CHAINS (TRACTION DEVICES)
Use of traction devices require sufficient tire-to-body
clearance. Follow these recommendations to guard
against damage.
•Traction device must be of proper size for the tire, as
recommended by the traction device manufacturer.
•Install on front tires only
•Due to limited clearance, the following traction de-
vices are recommended:
Front Wheel Drive (FWD) Models
•Original equipment 215/60R17 and 225/55R18 tire
sizes are not chainable.
•The use of 7mm snow chains is permitted with the use
of 215/60R16 tires.
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Four Wheel Drive (4WD) Non-Trailhawk Models with-
out a Two-Speed Power Takeoff Unit
•Original equipment 215/60R17 and 225/55R18 tire
sizes are not chainable.
•The use of 9mm snow chains is permitted with the use
of 215/60R16 tires.
Four Wheel Drive (4WD) Non-Trailhawk Models with a
Two-Speed Power Takeoff Unit
•The use of 7mm snow chains is permitted with the use
of 215/60R17 and 225/55R18 tires.
Four Wheel Drive (4WD) Trailhawk Models
•The use of 9mm snow chains is permitted with the use
of 215/60R17 tires.
CAUTION!
•Use on Front Tires Only
•Damage to Front Wheel Drive (FWD) Models may
result if tire chains or traction devices are used with
original equipment size tires.
•Damage to Four Wheel Drive (4WD) Models with-
out a Two-Speed Power Takeoff Unit may result if
tire chains or traction devices are used with origi-
nal equipment size tires.
•Damage to Four Wheel Drive (4WD) Trailhawk
Models may result if tire chains or traction devices
are used with original equipment size tires.
WARNING!
Using tires of different size and type (M+S, Snow)
between front and rear axles can cause unpredictable
handling. You could lose control and have a collision.
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Selection of Coolant (Antifreeze)...............593
SENTRY KEY®
FCC General Information..................50
Sentry Key (Immobilizer)....................49
Sentry Key Replacement.....................40
Service Assistance..........................10
Service Contract...........................12
Service Manuals...........................14
Shifting
Manual Transmission....................332
Shift Lever Override.......................499
Shoulder Belts...........................256
Side View Mirror Adjustment.................83
Signals, Turn.............................99
Snow Chains (Tire Chains)...................583
Snow Tires..............................578
Spark Plugs.............................593
Specifications
Fuel (Gasoline).........................593
Oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..593
Speed Control (Cruise Control)................348
Starting.................................45
Cold Weather..........................321
Engine Fails to Start.....................320
Remote...............................45
Starting and Operating.....................319
Starting Procedures........................319
Steering
Tilt Column............................79
Wheel, Heated..........................80
Wheel, Tilt.............................79
Steering Wheel Audio Controls...............636
Steering Wheel Mounted Sound System Controls . . .636
Stuck, Freeing............................503
Sun Visor Extension.......................162
Supplemental Restraint System - Airbag.........270
Sway Control, Trailer.......................239
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System, Remote Starting.....................45
Telescoping Steering Column..................79
Temperature Control, Automatic (ATC)..........125
Tilt Steering Column........................79
Time Delay, Headlight.......................98
Tip Start................................320
Tire and Loading Information Placard...........568
Tire Markings............................561
Ti re s . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 6
Aging (Life of Tires).....................581
Air Pressure...........................573
Chains...............................583
Changing.............................476
General Information.....................573
High Speed...........................576
Inflation Pressures.......................575
Jacking...............................476
Life of Tires...........................581
Load Capacity.........................568
Pressure Monitor System (TPMS)............378
Quality Grading.........................16
Radial...............................576
Replacement...........................581
Rotation..............................585
Safety...............................561
Sizes................................562
Snow Tires............................578
Spinning.............................579
Trailer Towing.........................416
Tread Wear Indicators....................580
Tire Safety Information.....................561
Tire Service Kit...........................488
Tongue Weight/Trailer Weight................413
Tow Hooks, Emergency.....................507
Towing................................408
Disabled Vehicle........................505
Guide...............................413
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