JEEP RENEGADE 2018 Owner handbook (in English)

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Use the diagnosis socket to check supply/engine
management system operation, emissions and, where
provided, engine oil degradation
Visually inspect conditions of: exterior bodywork,
underbody protection, pipes and hoses (exhaust, fuel
system, brakes), rubber elements (gaiters, sleeves,
bushes, etc.)
Check windscreen/rear window wiper blade position/wear
Check operation of the windscreen wiper/washer system
and adjust jets, if necessary
Check cleanliness of bonnet and luggage compartment
locks, cleanliness and lubrication of linkage
Visually inspect conditions and wear of front and rear
disc brake pads and operation of pad wear indicator
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Visually inspect condition of the accessory drive belt(s)
(2)
Check tension of accessory drive belt (versions without
automatic tensioner)
Visually inspect conditions of toothed timing drive belt
(2)
Check oil level of electro-hydraulic actuator and top up if
necessary (1.6 16V Multijet versions with dual-clutch
automatic transmission)(3)
Check drive transmission idler unit (PTU) oil level (except
1.6 16V Multijet versions)
Check rear differential fluid level (except 1.6 16V
Multijet versions)
(2) The maximum mileage is 120,000 km. Regardless of the mileage, the belt must be replaced every 6 years. If the vehicle is used in
heavy conditions (dusty areas, cold climates, urban driving, long periods of idling), the maximum mileage is 60,000 km. The belt must
be replaced every 4 years regardless of the mileage.
(3) Check to be carried out every year for cars on the road in countries with particularly severe climates (cold countries).
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Change engine oil and replace oil filter(4)
Replace accessory drive belt/s(2)
Replace the toothed timing drive belt(2)
Replace fuel filter cartridge (5)
Replace air cleaner cartridge (6)
Change the brake fluid(7)
(4) The actual interval for changing engine oil and replacing the engine oil filter depends on the vehicle usage conditions and is signalled by
the warning light or message in the instrument panel. In any case, it must never exceed 2 years. Where the car is used mostly in urban
settings you need to replace the engine oil filter every year.
(2) The maximum mileage is 120,000 km. Regardless of the mileage, the belt must be replaced every 6 years. If the vehicle is used in
heavy conditions (dusty areas, cold climates, urban driving, long periods of idling), the maximum mileage is 60,000 km. The belt must
be replaced every 4 years regardless of the mileage.
(5) If the car runs on fuel with quality below the relevant European specification, this filter should be replaced every 20,000 km
(6) If the vehicle is used in dusty areas, this cleaner must be replaced every 20,000 km.
(7) Brake fluid is to be replaced every 2 years regardless of the distance travelled.
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Replace the passenger compartment cleaner (6) (O) (•)
(6) If the vehicle is used in dusty areas, this cleaner must be replaced every 20,000 km.
(O) Recommended operations
(•) Obligatory operations
NOTE change automatic transmission oil and replace oil filter every 240,000 km.
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ENGINE COMPARTMENT
CHECKING LEVELS
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1.4 Turbo MultiAir version
1. Engine oil dipstick 2. Engine oil cap/filler 3. Engine coolant 4. Windscreen/rear window washer fluid 5. Brake fluid
6. Battery
196J0A0138C
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1.4 T-Jet 120 HP LPG version
1. Engine oil dipstick 2. Engine oil cap / filler 3. Engine coolant 4. Washer fluid for windscreen/rear window 5. Brake fluid 6.
Battery
197J0A0395C
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1.6 E.Torq version
1. Engine oil dipstick 2. Engine oil cap/filler 3. Engine coolant 4. Windscreen/rear window washer fluid 5. Brake fluid
6. Battery
198J0A0369C
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2.4 Tigershark version (where provided)
1. Engine oil dipstick 2. Engine oil cap/filler 3. Engine coolant 4. Windscreen/rear window washer fluid 5. Brake fluid
6. Battery
199J0A0141C
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1.6 16V MultiJet version
1. Engine oil dipstick 2. Engine oil cap/filler 3. Engine coolant 4. Windscreen/rear window washer fluid 5. Brake fluid
6. Battery
200J0A0139C
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2.0 16V MultiJet version
1. Engine oil dipstick 2. Engine oil cap/filler 3. Engine coolant 4. Windscreen/rear window washer fluid 5. Brake fluid
6. Battery
201J0A0140C
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