ABS JEEP RENEGADE 2015 1.G User Guide

• Do not drive your vehicle after the air bags have deployed. If you are involved in
another collision, the air bags will not be in place to protect you.
• If it is necessary to modify the air bag system for persons with disabilities, contact
your authorized dealer.
• Refer to the Owner's Manual on the DVD regarding the Supplemental Restraint
System (SRS) for further information.
Supplemental Knee Air Bags
This vehicle is equipped with a Supplemental Driver Knee Air Bag mounted in the
instrument panel below the steering column. The Supplemental Driver Knee Air Bag
provides enhanced protection during a frontal impact by working together with the
seat belts, pretensioners, and Advanced Front Air Bags.
WARNING!
• Relying on the air bags alone could lead to more severe injuries in a collision.
The air bags work with your seat belt to restrain you properly. In some
collisions, the air bags won't deploy at all. Always wear your seat belts even
though you have air bags.
• Being too close to the steering wheel or instrument panel during Advanced
Front Air Bag deployment could cause serious injury, including death. Air bags
need room to inflate. Sit back, comfortably extending your arms to reach the
steering wheel or instrument panel.
• No objects should be placed over or near the air bag on the instrument panel
or steering wheel because any such objects could cause harm if the vehicle is
in a collision severe enough to cause the air bag to inflate.
Supplemental Side Air Bags
• This vehicle is equipped with Supplemental Seat-Mounted Side Air Bags (SABs)
located in the outboard side of the front seats. The SABs are marked with a SRS
AIRBAG or AIRBAG label sewn into the outboard side of the seats.
• This vehicle is equipped with Supplemental Side Air Bag Inflatable Curtains
(SABICs) located above the side windows. The trim covering the SABICs is labeled
SRS AIRBAG or AIRBAG. The SABICs may help reduce the risk of partial or
complete ejection of vehicle occupants through side windows in certain side
impact events.
• The SABICs and SABs (“Side Air Bags”) are designed to activate in certain side
impacts and certain rollover events. The Occupant Restraint Controller (“ORC”)
determines whether the deployment of the Side Air Bags in a particular side
impact or rollover event is appropriate, based on the severity and type of collision.
Vehicle damage by itself is not a good indicator of whether or not Side Air Bags
should have deployed.
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3. Align the colored guide tabs to ensure the panel(s) close properly. Front panel is
labeled with yellow guide tabs. Rear panel is labeled with blue guide tabs.
4. From inside the vehicle, pull the handle down and toward the stowed position,
locking it into place.
Guide Tabs
Closing Panel Handle
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2.Uconnect® Access Via Mobile(if equipped) — Via Mobile uses the Uconnect®
Access app and your smartphone's data plan to access your personal Pandora®,
iHeartRadio, Aha™ by HARMAN and Slacker Radio accounts from the vehicle
and control them using the vehicle touchscreen. Customer’s data plan charges
will apply. Available on the Uconnect®6.5AN Radio (if equipped).
Get started with your Uconnect®Access apps by pressing the Uconnect®“Apps”
button on the menu bar at the bottom right corner of the radio touchscreen. Available
apps and features are organized by the tabs on the left of the screen:
Favorite Apps— This is the default screen when you first press the “Apps” button on
the touchscreen, and is a good place to put the apps you use most frequently. To
make an App a “favorite,” press the “favorite” button on the touchscreen to the right
of the app until the star is illuminated making the App a favorite.
All Apps— Organizes your Uconnect®Access apps (when available).
Running Apps— Press this tab to see which apps are currently running.
Favorite Apps
1 — Favorite Apps Tab2 — Favorite Button
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ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE
Dial toll-free 1-800-521-2779 for U.S. Residents or 1-800-363-4869 for Canadian
Residents.
• Provide your name, vehicle identification number, license plate number, and your
location, including the telephone number from which you are calling.
• Briefly describe the nature of the problem and answer a few simple questions.
• You will be given the name of the service provider and an estimated time of arrival.
If you feel you are in an “unsafe situation”, please let us know. With your consent,
we will contact local police or safety authorities.
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER WARNING LIGHTS
- Low Fuel Warning Light
This warning light indicates when the fuel level reaches approximately 2.0 gal (7.8 L).
This light will turn on and a single chime will sound.
-ChargingSystemLight
This light shows the status of the electrical charging system. If the charging system
light remains on, it means that the vehicle is experiencing a problem with the
charging system.
We recommend you do not continue driving if the charging system light is on. Have
the vehicle serviced immediately.
- Oil Pressure Warning Light
This light indicates low engine oil pressure. If the light turns on while driving, stop
the vehicle and shut off the engine as soon as possible. A chime will sound for four
minutes when this light turns on.
We recommend you do not operate the vehicle or engine damage will occur. Have the
vehicle serviced immediately.
- Anti-Lock Brake (ABS) Light
This light monitors the Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS). The light will turn on when the
ignition switch is turned to the MAR/RUN position and may stay on for as long as four
seconds.
If the ABS light remains on or turns on while driving, it indicates that the Anti-Lock
portion of the brake system is not functioning and that service is required. However,
the conventional brake system will continue to operate normally if the BRAKE
warning light is not on.
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If the ABS light is on, the brake system should be serviced as soon as possible to
restore the benefits of Anti-Lock brakes. If the ABS light does not turn on when the
ignition switch is turned to the MAR/RUN position, have the light inspected by an
authorized dealer.
- Air Bag Warning Light
This light will turn on for four to eight seconds as a bulb check when the ignition
switch is first turned to the MAR/RUN position. If the light is either not on during
starting, stays on, or turns on while driving, have the system inspected at an
authorized dealer as soon as possible. Refer to “Occupant Restraints” in “Safety” in
your Owner’s Manual on the DVD for further information.
NOTE:
The Air Bag System is designed to be maintenance free.
- Electronic Throttle Control (ETC) Light
This light informs you of a problem with the Electronic Throttle Control (ETC) system.
If a problem is detected, the light will come on while the engine is running. Cycle the
ignition key when the vehicle has completely stopped and the shift lever/gear selector
is placed in the PARK position; the light should turn off.
If the light remains lit with the engine running, your vehicle will usually be drivable.
However, see an authorized service center immediately. If the light is flashing when
the engine is running, immediate service is required and you may experience reduced
performance, an elevated/rough idle or engine stall and your vehicle may require
towing.
-TirePressureMonitoringSystem(TPMS)Light
Each tire, including the spare (if provided), should be checked monthly, when cold
and inflated to the inflation pressure recommended by the vehicle manufacturer on
the vehicle placard or tire inflation pressure label. (If your vehicle has tires of a
different size than the size indicated on the vehicle placard or tire inflation pressure
label, you should determine the proper tire inflation pressure for those tires.)
As an added safety feature, your vehicle has been equipped with a Tire Pressure
Monitoring System (TPMS) which display in the Electronic Vehicle Information
Center (EVIC) or Driver Information Display (DID) when one or more of your tires is
significantly under-inflated. Accordingly, when the low tire pressure EVIC or DID
display illuminates, you should stop and check your tires as soon as possible, and
inflate them to the proper pressure. Driving on a significantly under-inflated tire
causes the tire to overheat and can lead to tire failure. Under-inflation also reduces
fuel efficiency and tire tread life, and may affect the vehicle’s handling and stopping
ability.
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- Brake Warning Light
This light monitors various brake functions, including brake fluid level and parking
brake application. If the brake light turns on, it may indicate that the parking brake
is applied, that the brake fluid level is low, or that there is a problem with the
anti-lock brake system reservoir.
If the light remains on when the parking brake has been disengaged, and the fluid
level is at the full mark on the master cylinder reservoir, it indicates a possible brake
hydraulic system malfunction or that a problem with the Brake Booster has been
detected by the Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)/Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
system. In this case, the light will remain on until the condition has been corrected.
If the problem is related to the brake booster, the ABS pump will run when applying
the brake, and a brake pedal pulsation may be felt during each stop.
The dual brake system provides a reserve braking capacity in the event of a failure to
a portion of the hydraulic system. A leak in either half of the dual brake system is
indicated by the Brake Warning Light, which will turn on when the brake fluid level
in the master cylinder has dropped below a specified level. The light will remain on
until the cause is corrected.
Vehicles equipped with the Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) are also equipped with
Electronic Brake Force Distribution (EBD). In the event of an EBD failure, the Brake
Warning Light will turn on along with the ABS Light. Immediate repair to the ABS
system is required.
Operation of the Brake Warning Light can be checked by turning the ignition switch
from the STOP/OFF position to the MAR/RUN position. The light should illuminate
for approximately two seconds. The light should then turn off unless the parking
brake is applied or a brake fault is detected. If the light does not illuminate, have the
light inspected by an authorized dealer.
The light also will turn on when the parking brake is applied with the ignition switch
in the MAR/RUN position.
NOTE:
This light shows only that the parking brake is applied. It does not show the degree
of brake application.
WARNING!
Driving a vehicle with the red brake light on is dangerous. Part of the brake system
may have failed. It will take longer to stop the vehicle. You could have a collision.
Have the vehicle checked immediately.
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WARNING!
• Do not attempt to seal a tire on the side of the vehicle closest to traffic. Pull far
enough off the road to avoid the danger of being hit when using the Tire Service
Kit.
• Do not use Tire Service Kit or drive the vehicle under the following circum-
stances:
• If the puncture in the tire tread is approximately 1/4” (6 mm) or larger.
• If the tire has any sidewall damage.
• If the tire has any damage from driving with extremely low tire pressure.
• If the tire has any damage from driving on a flat tire.
• If the wheel has any damage.
• If you are unsure of the condition of the tire or the wheel.
• Keep Tire Service Kit away from open flames or heat source.
• A loose Tire Service Kit thrown forward in a collision or hard stop could
endanger the occupants of the vehicle. Always stow the Tire Service Kit in the
place provided. Failure to follow these warnings can result in injuries that are
serious or fatal to you, your passengers, and others around you.
• Take care not to allow the contents of Tire Service Kit to come in contact with
hair, eyes, or clothing. Tire Service Kit sealant is harmful if inhaled, swallowed,
or absorbed through the skin. It causes skin, eye, and respiratory irritation.
Flush immediately with plenty of water if there is any contact with eyes or skin.
Change clothing as soon as possible, if there is any contact with clothing.
• Tire Service Kit Sealant solution contains latex. In case of an allergic reaction
or rash, consult a physician immediately. Keep Tire Service Kit out of reach of
children. If swallowed, rinse mouth immediately with plenty of water and drink
plenty of water. Do not induce vomiting! Consult a physician immediately.
Insert the power plug into the vehicle power outlet socket. Start the vehicle engine.
Push the Tire Service Kit power button to the “I” position. The electric compressor
will be turned on, sealant and air will inflate the tire.
Minimum 26 psi (1.8 bar) of pressure should be reached within 20 minutes. If the
pressure has not been reached turn off and remove the Tire Service Kit, drive the
vehicle 30 feet (10 meters) back and forth, to better distribute the sealant inside the
tire.
Attach the clear flexible filling tube of the compressor directly to the tire valve and
repeat the inflation process.
When the correct pressure has been reached, start driving the vehicle to uniformly
distribute the sealant inside the tire. After 10 minutes, stop and check the tire
pressure. If the pressure is below 19 psi (1.3 bar), do not drive the vehicle, as the tire
is too damaged, contact the nearest Authorized Dealer.
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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
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