tow JEEP RENEGADE 2016 1.G Workshop Manual

Models With Four-Wheel Drive (4WD)
Recreational towing (with all four wheels on the ground,
or using a towing dolly) is NOT ALLOWED. This vehicle
may be towed on a flatbed or vehicle trailer provided all
four wheels are OFF the ground.
CAUTION!
Towing this vehicle with ANY of its wheels on the
ground can cause severe transmission and/or power
transfer unit damage. Damage from improper towing
is not covered under the New Vehicle Limited War-
ranty.
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CONTENTS
HAZARD WARNING FLASHERS...........435
ASSIST AND 9–1–1 — IF EQUIPPED........435
BULB REPLACEMENT...................442
▫General Information....................442
▫Replacement Bulbs.....................443
▫Replacing Exterior Bulbs................445
▫Replacing Interior Bulbs.................463
FUSES...............................469
▫General Information....................470
▫Access To The Fuses...................471▫Engine Compartment Fuses/Distribution
Unit...............................472
▫Body Computer Fuse Center..............476
▫Rear Cargo Fuse/Relay Distribution Unit.....480
JACKING AND TIRE CHANGING..........483
▫Jack Location/Spare Tire Stowage.........484
▫Preparations For Jacking................486
▫Jacking Instructions...................486
▫Road Tire Installation...................494
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TIRE SERVICE KIT STORAGE..............495
▫Tire Service Kit — If Equipped............495
JUMP STARTING......................499
▫Preparations For Jump Start..............500
▫Jump Starting Procedure................502
Enhanced Accident Response System.........504
▫System Reset Procedure.................504
REFUELING IN EMERGENCY.............506
IF YOUR ENGINE OVERHEATS............506SHIFT LEVER OVERRIDE................507
IGNITION KEY REMOVAL OVERRIDE.......509
FREEING A STUCK VEHICLE.............512
TOWING A DISABLED VEHICLE...........514
▫Front Wheel Drive (FWD)................515
▫Four-Wheel Drive (4WD)................516
EMERGENCY TOW HOOKS —
IF EQUIPPED.........................516
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WARNING!
ALWAYS obey traffic laws and pay attention to the
road. Some Uconnect Access services, including 9-1-1
and Assist, will NOT work without an operable 1X
(voice/data) or 3G (data) network connection.
NOTE:
•Your vehicle may be transmitting data as authorized
by the subscriber.
•The ASSIST and 9–1–1 features operate through the
Uconnect Access service. These buttons will only op-
erate as long as your Uconnect Access service is active.
Refer to your “Uconnect Radio supplement” for fur-
ther information.ASSIST Call
The ASSIST Button is used to automatically connect you
to any one of the following support centers:
•Roadside Assistance – If you get a flat tire, or need a
tow, just push the Assist button and you’ll be con-
nected to someone who can help. Roadside Assistance
will know what vehicle you’re driving and its location.
Additional fees may apply for Roadside Assistance.
•Uconnect Access Customer Care – In-vehicle support
for Uconnect Access and Uconnect Access Via Mobile
features.
•Vehicle Customer Care – Total support for all other
vehicle issues.
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Side Indicators
Front Side Indicators
To replace the bulb proceed as follows:
1. Operating from inside the engine compartment using
a suitable tool release the retaining clip.2. Remove lamp assembly by sliding it toward the out-
side.
Lamp Retaining Clip
Lamp Assembly
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5. Remove the rear tail lamp, sliding it toward the
outside as shown.6. Unscrew the screws and remove the rear tail lamp
holder.
Tail Lamp Removal
Rear Lamp Assembly
1 — Mounting Screws 460 IN CASE OF EMERGENCY

Rear Cargo Fuse/Relay Distribution Unit
To access the fuses, remove the access door from the left
rear panel of the rear cargo area.
The fuses may be contained in two units. fuse holder No.
1 is located closest to the rear of the vehicle and fuse
holder No. 2 (if equipped with trailer towing) is located
closest to the front of the vehicle.
Rear Cargo Fuse Cavities
1 — Fuse Holder No. 1
2 — Fuse Holder No. 2 480 IN CASE OF EMERGENCY

Jack Location/Spare Tire Stowage
The jack and tools are located in the rear storage com-
partment if equipped, inside a special container.
Jack And Tools
1 — Wheel Bolt Wrench
2 — Jack
3 — Emergency Funnel
4 — Wheel Chocks
5 — Screwdriver
6 — Emergency Allen Key 484 IN CASE OF EMERGENCY

1. Open the liftgate.
2. Lift the access cover using the load floor pull strap.3. Remove the fastener securing the spare tire.
4. Remove the chocks.
5. Remove the jack and wheel bolt wrench.
6. Remove the spare tire.
WARNING!
A loose tire or jack thrown forward in a collision or
hard stop could endanger the occupants of the ve-
hicle. Always stow the jack parts and the spare tire in
the places provided. Have the deflated (flat) tire
repaired or replaced immediately.
Load Floor Pull Strap
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WARNING!(Continued)
•Turn on the Hazard Warning flasher.
•Chock the wheel diagonally opposite the wheel to
be raised.
•Apply the parking brake and place an automatic
transmission in PARK.
•Never start or run the engine with the vehicle on a
jack.
•Do not let anyone sit in the vehicle when it is on a
jack.
•Do not get under the vehicle when it is on a jack. If
you need to get under a raised vehicle, take it to a
service center where it can be raised on a lift.
•Only use the jack in the positions indicated and for
lifting this vehicle during a tire change.
•If working on or near a roadway, be extremely
careful of motor traffic.
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WARNING!(Continued)
•To assure that spare tires, flat or inflated, are
securely stowed, spares must be stowed with the
valve stem facing the ground.
CAUTION!
Do not attempt to raise the vehicle by jacking on
locations other than those indicated in the Jacking
Instructions for this vehicle.
Jack Warning Label8
IN CASE OF EMERGENCY 487