engine oil JEEP RENEGADE 2015 1.G User Guide

ENGINE BREAK-IN RECOMMENDATIONS
A long break-in period is not required for the engine and drivetrain (transmission and
axle) in your vehicle.
Drive moderately during the first 300 miles (500 km). After the initial 60 miles
(100 km), speeds up to 50 or 55 mph (80 or 90 km/h) are desirable.
While cruising, brief full-throttle acceleration within the limits of local traffic laws
contributes to a good break-in. Wide-open throttle acceleration in low gear can be
detrimental and should be avoided.
The engine oil installed in the engine at the factory is a high-quality energy
conserving type lubricant. Oil changes should be consistent with anticipated climate
conditions under which vehicle operations will occur. Refer to “Maintaining Your
Vehicle” for the recommended viscosity and quality grades.
NOTE:
A new engine may consume some oil during its first few thousand miles (kilometers)
of operation. This should be considered a normal part of the break-in and not
interpreted as an indication of an engine problem or malfunction.
CAUTION!
Never use Non-Detergent Oil or Straight Mineral Oil in the engine or damage may
result.
EXTERIOR LIGHTS
Headlights
The headlight switch is located on the left side of the instrument panel. The
headlight switch controls the operation of the headlights, side marker lights, daytime
running lights, fog lights and the dimming of the instrument cluster and interior
lighting.
Turning on the headlights will illuminate
the instrument cluster and the controls
located on the instrument panel.
Headlight Switch
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Vehicle Info (Information About The Status Of The Car)
Push and release the UP or DOWN arrow button until "Vehicle Info" is highlighted in
the EVIC/DID. Push and release the RIGHT arrow button and Coolant Temp will be
displayed. Push the RIGHT or LEFT arrow button to scroll through the following
information displays:
Tire Pressure
• View the information relating to the TPMS system (if equipped).
Engine Coolant Temperature
• View the engine coolant temperature.
Tr a n s m i s s i o n Te m p e r a t u r e
• Display the temperature of the automatic transmission (if equipped).
Engine Oil Temperature
• View the engine oil temperature.
Battery Voltage
• View the voltage value (state of charge) of the battery.
Driver Assist
This menu item allows you to change the settings ("Notice LaneSense" and "Intensity
LaneSense") relating to the LaneSense system (if equipped).
Notice LaneSense
• By selecting this function, you can select the "readiness" of LaneSense, choosing
between the options "Near," "Medium," or "Far."
Intensity LaneSense
• Using this function, you can select the force applied to the steering wheel to keep
the car in the roadway through the electrical drive system due to LaneSense.
Fuel Consumption
This menu item allows you to set the unit of measurement for the "Fuel Consumption
and Range."
Average Consumption/Instantaneous Consumption
• By selecting these options, you can choose the unit of measurement of the average
consumption and the instantaneous, choosing between "MPG" or "l/100 km" or
"km/l."
Range
• By selecting this option, you can choose the unit of measurement for Range,
choosing between “miles” or "km."
Trip
This menu item allows you to view information about the "Trip Computer."
The information displayed, for Trip A and for Trip B, are:
Distance
• (Miles or Km)
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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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- Engine Temperature Warning Light
• This light warns of an overheated engine condition.
• If the light turns on and a warning chime sounds while driving, safely pull over and
stop the vehicle. If the A/C system is on, turn it off. Also, shift the transmission into
NEUTRAL and idle the vehicle. If the temperature reading does not return to
normal, turn the engine off immediately.
• We recommend that you do not operate the vehicle or engine damage will occur.
Have the vehicle serviced immediately.
WARNING!
A hot engine cooling system is dangerous. You or others could be badly burned by
steam or boiling coolant.
-Transmission Temperature Warning Light
This light indicates that there is excessive transmission fluid temperature that might
occur with severe usage such as trailer towing. If this light turns on, stop the vehicle
and run the engine at idle, with the transmission in NEUTRAL, until the light turns
off. Once the light turns off, you may continue to drive normally.
CAUTION!
Continuous driving with the Transmission Temperature Warning Light illuminated
will eventually cause severe transmission damage or transmission failure.
WARNING!
If you continue operating the vehicle when the Transmission Temperature Warning
Light is illuminated you could cause the fluid to boil over, come in contact with hot
engine or exhaust components and cause a fire.
- Seat Belt Reminder Light
When the ignition switch is first turned to MAR/RUN, this light will turn on if the
driver’s seat belt is unbuckled, and a chime will sound. When driving, if the driver’s
seat belt remains unbuckled, the Seat Belt Reminder Light will illuminate, and the
chime will sound.
Please have your vehicle serviced immediately should the Seat Belt Reminder Light
remain on.
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• To turn the FCW system OFF, push the forward collision button once to turn the
system OFF (led turns on).
• Refer to “Electronic Speed Control ” in “Operating Your Vehicle” for further
information on Forward Collision Warning (FCW) operation and proper use.
- Liftgate Ajar Indicator — If Equipped
This indicator will illuminate when the liftgate is left ajar and not fully closed.
-OILCHANGEREQUIRED
Your vehicle is equipped with an engine oil change indicator system. The Oil Change
telltale and message (Oil Change Required) will display in the EVIC/DID display for
approximately 10 seconds, after a single chime has sounded, to indicate the next
scheduled oil change interval. The engine oil change indicator system is duty-cycle
based, which means the engine oil change interval may fluctuate dependent upon
your personal driving style.
Unless reset, this message will continue to display each time you turn the ignition
switch to the MAR/RUN position for vehicles not equipped with Keyless Enter-N-
Go™, or cycle the ignition to the ON/RUN position for vehicles equipped with Keyless
Enter-N-Go™. To turn off the message temporarily, push and release the MENU
button. To reset the oil change indicator system (after performing the scheduled
maintenance), refer to the following procedure:
Vehicles Equipped With Keyless Enter-N-Go™
1. Without pushing the brake pedal, push the ENGINE START/STOP button and
cycle the ignition to the ON/RUN position (do not start the engine).
2. Fully depress the accelerator pedal, slowly, three times within 10 seconds.
3. Without pushing the brake pedal, push the ENGINE START/STOP button once to
return the ignition to the OFF/LOCK position.
Vehicles Not Equipped With Keyless Enter-N-Go™
1. Turn the ignition switch to the MAR/RUN position (do not start the engine).
2. Fully depress the accelerator pedal, slowly, three times within 10 seconds.
3. Turn the ignition switch to the STOP/OFF position.
NOTE:
If the indicator message illuminates when you start the engine, the oil change
indicator system did not reset. If necessary, repeat these steps.
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ENGINE COMPARTMENT — 1.4L TURBO
1. Engine Air Filter
2. Engine Oil Dipstick
3. Engine Oil Fill
4. Brake Fluid Reservoir
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ENGINE COMPARTMENT — 2.4L
1. Engine Air Filter
2. Engine Oil Dipstick
3. Engine Oil Fill
4. Brake Fluid Reservoir
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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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E85 FLEXIBLE FUEL — 2.4L ENGINE ONLY
Refer to your Owner's Manual on the DVD for further details.
CAUTION!
Only vehicles with the E-85 fuel filler door label or a yellow gas cap can operate on
E-85.
Chassis
ComponentFluid, Lubricant, or Genuine Part
Manual TransmissionWe recommend you use MOPAR®C SeriesManual & Dual Dry Clutch TransmissionFluid.
Automatic TransmissionUse only MOPAR®ZF 8&9 Speed ATF™Automatic Transmission Fluid, or equiva-lent. Failure to use the correct fluid mayaffect the function or performance of yourtransmission.
Power Transfer Unit (PTU) – If Equipped We recommended you use of synthetic lu-bricant SAE 75W-90 API GL5
Rear Differential (RDM) – If Equipped We recommended you use of synthetic lu-bricant SAE 75W-90 API GL5
Brake Master CylinderWe recommend you use MOPAR®DOT 4. IfDOT 4 brake fluid is not available, thenDOT 3 is acceptable.
MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES
For information on the maintenance procedures for your vehicle, please refer to
“Maintenance Procedures” in “Maintaining Your Vehicle” in your Owner’s Manual or
applicable supplement on the DVD for further details.
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE
Your vehicle is equipped with an automatic oil change indicator system. The oil
change indicator system will remind you that it is time to take your vehicle in for
scheduled maintenance.
Based on engine operation conditions, the oil change indicator message will
illuminate in the instrument cluster. This means that service is required for your
vehicle. Operating conditions such as frequent short-trips, trailer tow and extremely
hot or cold ambient temperatures will influence when the “Change Oil” or “Oil
Change Required” message is displayed. Severe Operating Conditions can cause the
change oil message to illuminate as early as 3,500 miles (5,600 km) since last reset.
Have your vehicle serviced as soon as possible, within the next 500 miles (805 km).
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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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