coolant level JEEP RENEGADE 2015 1.G User Guide

FLUID CAPACITIES
U.SMetric
Fuel (Approximate)
1.4L Turbo/2.4L Engine12.7 Gallons 48 Liters
Engine Oil With Filter
1.4L Turbo Engine (SAE 5W-40 Synthetic, API Cer-tified)3.7 Quarts 3.5 Liters
2.4L Engine (SAE 0W-20, API Certified)5.5 Quarts 5.2 Liters
Cooling System *
1.4L Turbo Engine (MOPAR®Antifreeze/EngineCoolant 10 Year/150,000 Mile Formula)10.2 Quarts 9.7 Liters
2.4L Engine (MOPAR®Antifreeze/Engine Coolant10 Year/150,000 Mile Formula) 6.8 Quarts 6.5 Liters
* Includes heater and coolant recovery bottle filled to MAX level.
FLUIDS, LUBRICANTS AND GENUINE PARTS
Engine
ComponentFluid, Lubricant, or Genuine Part
Engine CoolantWe recommend you use MOPAR®
Antifreeze/Coolant 10 Year/150,000 MileFormula OAT (Organic Additive Technol-ogy) or equivalent meeting the require-ments of Chrysler Material StandardMS.90032.
Engine Oil – 1.4L Turbo Engine We recommend you use SAE 5W-40 APICertified Synthetic Engine Oil, meeting therequirements of Chrysler Material StandardMS-12991 such as MOPAR®, Pennzoil®,and Shell Helix®. Refer to your engine oilfiller cap for correct SAE grade.
Engine Oil – 2.4L Engine We recommend you use SAE 0W-20 APICertified Engine Oil, meeting the require-ments of Chrysler Material Standard MS-6395 such as MOPAR®, Pennzoil®,andShell Helix®. Refer to your engine oil fillercap for correct SAE grade.
Engine Oil Filter We recommend you use a MOPAR®EngineOil Filter.
Spark Plugs We recommend you use MOPAR®SparkPlugs.
Fuel Selection – 1.4L Turbo Engine 91 Octane, 0-10% Ethanol
Fuel Selection – 2.4L Engine 87 Octane, 0-10% Ethanol
Fuel Selection – 2.4L Engine — Flex Fuel(E85) Models Only87 Octane, up to 85% Ethanol
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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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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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