Check oil JEEP RENEGADE 2015 1.G User Guide

Your authorized dealer will reset the oil change indicator message after completing
the scheduled oil change. If a scheduled oil change is performed by someone other
than your authorized dealer, the message can be reset by referring to the steps
described under “Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)/Driver Information
Display (DID)” in “Getting To Know Your Instrument Panel” in your Owners Manual
on the DVD for further information.
NOTE:
Under no circumstances should oil change intervals exceed 10,000 miles
(16,000 km) or one year, whichever comes first.
Severe Duty All Models
Change Engine Oil at 4000 miles (6,500 km) if the vehicle is operated in a dusty and
off road environment. This type of vehicle use is considered Severe Duty
NOTE:
The Oil Change Indicator will not illuminate under these conditions.
Once A Month Or Before A Long Trip:
• Check engine oil level.
• Check windshield washer fluid level.
• Check the tire inflation pressures and look for unusual wear or damage.
• Check the fluid levels of the coolant reservoir, and brake master cylinder reservoir,
and fill as needed.
• Check function of all interior and exterior lights.
Required Maintenance Intervals.
At Every Oil Change Interval As Indicated By Oil Change Indicator System:
Change oil and filter.
Inspect battery and clean and tighten terminals as required.
Inspect brake pads, shoes, rotors, drums, and hoses.
Inspect engine cooling system protection and hoses.
Check and adjust hand brake.
Inspect exhaust system.
Inspect engine air filter if using in dusty or off-road conditions.
Refer to the “Maintenance Chart” on the following page for the required maintenance
intervals.
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Mileage or time passed(whichever comes first)
10,000
20,000
30,000
40,000
50,000
60,000
70,000
80,000
90,000
100,000
110,000
120,000
130,000
140,000
150,000
Years 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Or Kilometers
16,000
32,000
48,000
64,000
80,000
96,000
112,000
128,000
144,000
160,000
176,000
192,000
208,000
224,000
240,000
Check operation of windshield washersystem and adjust jets if necessary.
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Check cleanliness of hood and tail-gate locks and cleanliness and lubri-cation of linkages.
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Visually check the condition and wearof the front and rear brakes.
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Check the front suspension, tie rods,CV joints and replace if necessary.
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Visual inspect the condition of theaccessory drive belt.
•• •
Check the tension of the accessorydrive belt.
•••• • • •
Visual inspect the condition of thetiming belt.
•• •
Replace the accessory drive belt.
•
Inspect and replace PCV valve if nec-essary.
•
Change engine oil and replace oil fil-ter (*).Inspect the PTU fluid level. • • •Inspect the rear differential fluidlevel.
•• •
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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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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
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