maintenance JEEP RENEGADE 2023 Manual PDF

SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE 337
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
UNIFORM TIRE QUALITY GRADES
The following tire grading categories
were established by the National
Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
The specific grade rating assigned by the
tire's manufacturer in each category is
shown on the sidewall of the tires on
your vehicle.
All passenger vehicle tires must conform
to Fede

ral safety requirements in
addition to these grades.
TREADWEAR
The Treadwear grade is a comparative
rating, based on the wear rate of the tire
when tested under controlled conditions on a specified government test course.
For example, a tire graded 150 would
wear one and one-half times as well on
the government course as a tire graded
100. The relative performance of tires
depends upon the actual conditions of
their use, however, and may depart
significantly from the norm due to
variations in driving habits, service
practices, and differences in road
characteristics and climate.
TRACTION GRADES
The Traction grades, from highest to
lowest, are AA, A, B, and C. These grades
represent the tire's ability to stop on wet
pavement, as measured under
controlled conditions on specified
government test surfaces of asphalt and
concrete. A tire marked C may have poor
traction performance.
TEMPERATURE GRADES
The Temperature grades are A (the
highest), B, and C, representing the tire's
resistance to the generation of heat and
its ability to dissipate heat, when tested
under controlled conditions on a
specified indoor laboratory test wheel.
Sustained high temperature can cause
the ma

terial of the tire to degenerate
and reduce tire life, and excessive
temperature can lead to sudden tire
failure. The grade C corresponds to a
level of performance, which all
passenger vehicle tires must meet
under the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety
Standard No. 109. Grades B and A
represent higher levels of performance
on the laboratory test wheel, than the
minimum required by law.
CAUTION!
Proper operation of four-wheel drive vehicles
depends on tires of equal size, type and
circumference on each wheel. Any difference in
tire size can cause damage to the power transfer
unit. Tire rotation schedule should be followed to
balance tire wear.
WARNING!
The traction grade assigned to this tire is based
on straight-ahead braking traction tests, and
does not include acceleration, cornering,
hydroplaning, or peak traction characteristics.
WARNING!
The temperature grade for this tire is
established for a tire that is properly inflated and
not overloaded. Excessive speed,
under-inflation, or excessive loading, either
separately or in combination, can cause heat
buildup and possible tire failure.
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STORING THE VEHICLE
If you are storing your vehicle for more than three
weeks, we recommend that you take the following
steps to minimize the drain on your vehicle's
battery:
Disconnect the negative cable from battery.
Any time you store your vehicle or keep it out of
service (i.e., vacation) for two weeks or more,
run the air conditioning system at idle for about
five minutes in the fresh air and high blower
setting. This will ensure adequate system lubri
-
cation to minimize the possibility of compressor
damag e

when the system is started again.
NOTE:
When the vehicle has not been started or driven for
at le a
st 30 days, an Extended Park Start Procedure
is required to start the vehicle Ú page 80.
BODYWORK
PROTECTION FROM ATMOSPHERIC
A
GENTS
Vehicle body care requirements vary according to
geographic locations and usage. Chemicals that
make roads passable in snow and ice and those
that are sprayed on trees and road surfaces during
other seasons are highly corrosive to the metal in
your vehicle. Outside parking, which exposes your vehicle to airborne contaminants, road surfaces on
which the vehicle is operated, extreme hot or cold
weather and other extreme conditions will have an
adverse effect on paint, metal trim, and underbody
protection.
The following maintenance recommendations will
enabl
e

you to obtain maximum benefit from the
corrosion resistance built into your vehicle.
What Causes Corrosion?
Corrosion is the result of deterioration or removal
of paint and protective coatings from your vehicle.
The most common causes are:
Road salt, dirt and moisture accumulation.
Stone and gravel impact.
Insects, tree sap and tar.
Salt in the air near seacoast localities.
Atmospheric fallout/industrial pollutants.
BODY AND UNDERBODY MAINTENANCE
Cleaning Headlights
Your vehicle is equipped with plastic headlights
and fog lights that are lighter and less susceptible
to stone breakage than glass headlights.
Plastic is not as scratch resistant as glass and
there f

ore different lens cleaning procedures must
be followed. To minimize the possibility of scratching the lenses
and r
e

ducing light output, avoid wiping with a dry
cloth. To remove road dirt, wash with a mild soap
solution followed by rinsing.
Do not use abrasive cleaning components,
solvent
s, steel wool or other aggressive material to
clean the lenses.
PRESERVING THE BODYWORK
Washing
Wash your vehicle regularly. Always wash your
vehicle in the shade using Mopar® Car Wash, or
a mild car wash soap, and rinse the panels
completely with water.
If insects, tar, or other similar deposits have
accumulated on your vehicle, use Mopar®
Super Kleen Bug and Tar Remover to remove.
Use a high quality cleaner wax, such as Mopar®
Cleaner Wax to remove road film, stains and to
protect your paint finish. Use precautions to not
scratch the paint.
Avoid using abrasive compounds and power
buffing that may diminish the gloss or thin out
the paint finish.

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Special Care
If you drive on salted or dusty roads or if you
drive near the ocean, hose off the undercarriage
at least once a month.
It is important that the drain holes in the lower
edges of the doors, rocker panels, and trunk be
kept clear and open.
If you detect any stone chips or scratches in the
paint, touch them up immediately.
If your vehicle is damaged due to a collision or
similar cause that destroys the paint and protec
-
tive coating, have your vehicle repaired as soon
as poss
ible.
If you carry special cargo such as chemicals,
fertilizers, de-icer salt, etc., be sure that such
materials are well packaged and sealed.
If a lot of driving is done on gravel roads,
consider mud or stone shields behind each
wheel.
Use Mopar® Touch Up Paint on scratches as
soon as possible. An authorized dealer has
touch up paint to match the color of your
vehicle.
INTERIORS
SEATS AND FABRIC PARTS
Use Mopar® Total Clean to clean fabric upholstery
and carpeting.
Seat Belt Maintenance
Do not bleach, dye or clean the belts with chemical
solvents or abrasive cleaners. This will weaken the
fabric.
If the belts need cleaning, use a mild soap solution
or luke

warm water. Do not remove the belts from
the vehicle to wash them. Dry with a soft cloth.
Sun damage can also weaken the fabric. Replace
the b e

lts if they appear frayed or worn or if the
buckles do not work properly.
PLASTIC AND COATED PARTS
Use Mopar® Total Clean to clean vinyl upholstery.
CAUTION!
Do not use abrasive or strong cleaning mate -
rials such as steel wool or scouring powder
that w
ill scratch metal and painted surfaces.
Use of power washers exceeding 1,200 psi
(8,274 kPa) can result in damage or removal
of pai n
t and decals.
WARNING!
Do not use volatile solvents for cleaning
purposes. Many are potentially flammable, and
if used in closed areas they may cause
respiratory harm.
WARNING!
A frayed or torn seat belt could rip apart in a
collision and leave you with no protection.
Inspect the seat belt system periodically,
checking for cuts, frays, or loose parts.
Damaged parts must be replaced immediately.
Do not disassemble or modify the seat belt
system. If your vehicle is involved in a collision,
or if you have questions regarding seat belt or
retractor conditions, take your vehicle to an
authorized FCA dealer or authorized FCA
Certified Collision Care Program facility for
inspection.
CAUTION!
Direct contact of air fresheners, insect repel -
lents, suntan lotions, or hand sanitizers to the
plast i
c, painted, or decorated surfaces of the
interior may cause permanent damage. Wipe
away immediately.
Damage caused by these type of products
may not be covered by your New Vehicle
Limited Warranty.
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340 SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE
Cleaning Plastic Instrument Cluster
Lenses
The lenses in front of the instruments in this
vehicle are molded in clear plastic. When cleaning
the lenses, care must be taken to avoid scratching
the plastic.
Clean with a wet soft cloth. A mild soap solution
may be

used, but do not use high alcohol content
or abrasive cleaners. If soap is used, wipe clean
with a clean damp cloth. Dry with a soft cloth.
LEATHER SURFACES
Mopar® Total Clean is specifically recommended
for leather upholstery.
Your leather upholstery can be best preserved by
regula
r cleaning with a damp soft cloth. Small
particles of dirt can act as an abrasive and damage
the leather upholstery and should be removed
promptly with a damp cloth. Stubborn soils can be
removed easily with a soft cloth and Mopar® Total
Clean. Care should be taken to avoid soaking your
leather upholstery with any liquid. Please do not
use polishes, oils, cleaning fluids, solvents,
detergents, or ammonia-based cleaners to clean
your leather upholstery.
NOTE:
If equipped with light colored leather, it tends to
show a
ny foreign material, dirt, and fabric dye
transfer more so than darker colors. The leather is
designed for easy cleaning, and the manufacturer
recommends Mopar® total care leather cleaner
applied on a cloth to clean the leather seats as
needed.GLASS SURFACES
All glass surfaces should be cleaned on a regular
basis with Mopar® Glass Cleaner, or any
commercial household-type glass cleaner. Never
use an abrasive type cleaner. Use caution when
cleaning the inside rear window equipped with
electric defrosters or windows equipped with radio
antennas. Do not use scrapers or other sharp
instruments that may scratch the elements.
When cleaning the rear view mirror, spray cleaner
on the

towel or cloth that you are using. Do not
spray cleaner directly on the mirror.
CAUTION!
Do not use Alcohol and Alcohol-based and/or
Ketone based cleaning products to clean leather
upholstery, as damage to the upholstery may
result.

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CUSTOMER ASSISTANCE
SUGGESTIONS FOR OBTAINING SERVICE
FOR YOUR VEHICLE
PREPARE FOR THE APPOINTMENT
All work to be performed may not be covered by the
warranty. Discuss additional charges with the
service manager. Keep a maintenance log of your
vehicle's service history. This can often provide a
clue to the current problem.
PREPARE A LIST
Make a written list of your vehicle's problems or the
specific work you want done. If you've had an
accident or work done that is not on your
maintenance log, let the service advisor know.
BE REASONABLE WITH REQUESTS
If you list a number of items and you must have
your vehicle by the end of the day, discuss the
situation with the service advisor and list the items
in order of priority. At many authorized dealers, you
may obtain a rental vehicle (additional charges
may apply). If you need a rental, it is advisable to
make these arrangements when you call for an
appointment.
IF YOU NEED ASSISTANCE
FCA US LLC and its authorized dealers are vitally
interested in your satisfaction. We want you to be
happy with our products and services.
Warranty service must be done by an authorized
deale r

. We strongly recommend that you take the
vehicle to an authorized dealer. They know your
vehicle the best, and are most concerned that you
get prompt and high quality service. FCA US LLC's
authorized dealers have the facilities,
factory-trained technicians, special tools, and the
latest information to ensure the vehicle is fixed
correctly and in a timely manner.

This is why you should always talk to an authorized
deale r

’s service manager first. If for some reason
you are still not satisfied, talk to the general
manager or owner of the authorized dealer. They
want to know if you need assistance. If an authorized
dealer is unable to resolve the concern, you may
contact FCA US LLC's Customer Assistance center.

Any communication to FCA US LLC's customer
cente r

should include the following information:
Owner's name and address
Owner's telephone number (home, mobile, and
office)
Authorized dealer name
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)
Vehicle delivery date and mileage
FCA U S LLC CUSTOMER CENTER
P.O. Box 21–8004
Auburn Hills, MI 48321–8004
Phone: (877) 426-5337
FCA CANADA INC. CUSTOMER CENTER
P.O. Box 1621
Windsor, Ontario N9A 4H6
Phone: (800) 465-2001 English /
(800) 387-9983 French
MEXICO
Av. Prolongacion Paseo de la Reforma, 1240
Sante Fe C.P. 05109
Mexico, D. F.
In Mexico City: (800) 505-1300
Outside Mexico City: +(52) 55 50817568

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INDEX
A
About Your Brakes.........................................341Adding Engine Coolant (Antifreeze)...............300Adding Fuel....................................................122Adding Washing Fluid....................................294Additives, Fuel...............................................343Advance Phone Connectivity.........................172Air Bag...........................................................247Advance Front Air Bag...............................247Air Bag Operation......................................248Air Bag Warning Light................................246Driver Knee Air Bag...................................249Enhanced Accident Response.........252, 285Event Data Recorder (EDR).......................285Front Air Bag.............................................247If Deployment Occurs................................252Knee Impact Bolsters................................249Maintaining Your Air Bag System..............255Maintenance.............................................255Redundant Air Bag Warning Light.............247Side Air Bags.............................................249Transporting Pets......................................265Air Bag Light..................................70, 246, 265Air Cleaner, Engine (Engine Air Cleaner
Filter).............................................................296Air Conditioner Maintenance.........................296
Air Conditioner Refrigerant..................296, 297Air Conditioning.............................................297Air Conditioning Filter..............................48, 297Air Conditioning System................................296Air Conditioning, Operating Tips.......................47Air Pressure Tires.........................................................329AlarmArm The System..........................................20Disarm The System.....................................21Security Alarm......................................20, 72Alterations/ModificationsVehicle.........................................................10Android Auto........................................174, 176Android Auto™
S
.......................................174Antifreeze (Engine Coolant).................300, 344Disposal...................................................301Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)......................221Anti-Lock Warning Light............................72, 76Apple CarPlay.......................................174, 178Apple CarPlay®
S
......................................176Assist, Hill Start.............................................227Audio Settings...............................................160Audio Systems (Radio)..................................133Auto Down Power Windows.............................53Auto Up Power Windows..................................53
Automatic Headlights.......................................38Automatic High Beams.....................................37Automatic Temperature Control (ATC)..............47Automatic Transmission.........................85, 303Adding Fluid.....................................303, 345Autostick......................................................87Fluid And Filter Change.............................303Fluid Change.............................................303Fluid Level Check......................................303Fluid Type........................................303, 345Special Additives......................................303Auxiliary Electrical Outlet (Power Outlet)..........50Auxiliary Power Outlet......................................50Axle Fluid.......................................................345Axle Lubrication............................................345
B
Back-Up Camera...........................................121Battery...................................................70, 294Charging System Light.................................70Keyless Key Fob Replacement....................15Belts, Seat....................................................265Blind Spot Monitoring...................................228BluetoothConnecting To A Particular Mobile Phone
Or Audio Device After Pairing
................168
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Deleting A Phone...........................................168Dimmer SwitchHeadlight.....................................................37DipsticksOil (Engine)................................................294Disabled Vehicle Towing................................283Disc Drive......................................................162Disconnecting................................................168DisposalAntifreeze (Engine Coolant).......................301Disturb...........................................................171Door Ajar..........................................................71Door Ajar Light.................................................71Door Locks......................................................24Drag & Drop...................................................149Driver Memory Presets..................................160Driver’s Seat Back Tilt..............................26, 27Driving...........................................................130
E
Electric Brake Control System.......................222Anti-Lock Brake System.............................221Electric Park Brake..........................................82Electric Parking Brake.....................................82Electrical Outlet, Auxiliary (Power Outlet).........50Electronic Roll Mitigation (ERM)....................222Electronic Speed Control (Cruise Control)........95Electronic Stability Control (ESC)...................223Electronic Throttle Control Warning Light........71
Emergency Gas Can Refueling......................280
Emergency, In Case OfHazard Warning Flasher...........................268Jacking.....................................................271Jump Starting...........................................278Overheating..............................................281Tow Hooks................................................284Towing......................................................283Emission Control System Maintenance...........78Engine...........................................................293Air Cleaner................................................296Break-In Recommendations........................82Checking Oil Level....................................294Compartment...........................................293Coolant (Antifreeze)..................................345Cooling.....................................................299Exhaust Gas Caution................................267Fails To Start...............................................80Flooded, Starting.........................................80Fuel Requirements...................................342Jump Starting...........................................278Oil...........................................295, 344, 345Oil Filler Cap.............................................293Oil Filter....................................................296Oil Selection....................................295, 344Oil Synthetic.............................................295Overheating..............................................281Starting........................................................80Enhanced Accident Response
Feature................................................252, 285
Ethanol.........................................................342
Exhaust Gas Cautions...................................267Exhaust System...................................267, 298Exterior Lighting...............................................36Exterior Lights........................................36, 267
F
Family Alerts.................................................214Filters Air Cleaner................................................296Air Conditioning...........................................48Engine Oil........................................296, 345Engine Oil Disposal...................................296FlashersHazard Warning........................................268Turn Signals................................39, 76, 267Flash-To-Pass...................................................37Flat Tire Changing.........................................271Flat Tire Stowage..........................................273Flooded Engine Starting...................................80Floor Console...................................................49Fluid Capacities............................................344Fluid Leaks....................................................267Fluid Level ChecksEngine Oil.................................................294Fluid, Brake...................................................345Fog Lights........................................................38Fold-Flat Seats.................................................26Forward Collision Warning...................228, 232Freeing A Stuck Vehicle.................................282
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Key Fob Programming (Remote Keyless
Entry)...............................................................16Keyless Enter-N-Go..........................................22Enter The Trunk...........................................22Lock The Vehicle’s Doors............................22Passive Entry...............................................22Passive Entry Programming.........................22Remote Control...........................................22Unlock From The Driver’s Side....................22Unlock From The Passenger’s Side.............22Keyless Entry...................................................14Keys.................................................................14
L
Lane Change And Turn Signals........................39LaneSense....................................................117Lap/Shoulder Belts.......................................241Latches..........................................................267Lead Free Gasoline........................................342Leaks, Fluid...................................................267Life Of Tires...................................................331Liftgate.....................................................57, 58Closing........................................................58Opening.......................................................57Liftgate Window Wiper/Washer.......................43Light Bulbs.....................................................267Lights.............................................................267Air Bag.......................................70, 246, 265Automatic Headlights..................................38
Automatic High Beam..................................37
Brake Assist Warning...............................225Brake Warning.............................................70Cruise...................................................76, 77Daytime Running.........................................37Dimmer Switch, Headlight...........................37Exterior.....................................................267Fog..............................................................38Hazard Warning Flasher...........................268Headlight Switch..........................................36Headlights...................................................36Headlights On Reminder.............................38High Beam...................................................37High Beam/Low Beam Select......................37Hill Descent Control Indicator...................226Instrument Cluster.......................................36Intensity Control..........................................40Interior.........................................................39Lights On Reminder.....................................38Malfunction Indicator (Check Engine)..........73Park.............................................................76Passing........................................................37Seat Belt Reminder.....................................72Security Alarm.............................................72Tire Pressure Monitoring (TPMS)..............235Traction Control........................................225Turn Signals................................39, 76, 267Vanity Mirror................................................34Warning Instrument Cluster
Descriptions.....................................71, 76
Loading Vehicle.............................................123Tires..........................................................326Locks Child Protection...........................................25Power Door..................................................22Low Tire Pressure System.............................235Lubrication, Body..........................................297Lug Nuts........................................................341Luggage Carrier................................................61
M
Maintenance....................................................56Maintenance Free Battery............................294Maintenance Schedule.................................286Malfunction Indicator Light (Check
Engine)......................................................73, 78Manual Service......................................................348Master CylinderBrakes......................................................302Media Mode..................................................162Methanol.......................................................342MirrorsHeated.........................................................36Outside........................................................35Rearview............................................34, 268Vanity...........................................................34Mobile App....................................................20311

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R
Radial Ply Tires..............................................330Radiator Cap (Coolant Pressure Cap)............301RadioPresets......................................................160Radio Controls...............................................151Radio Mode...................................................151Radio Operation..................................151, 220Radio Remote Controls..................................150Rain Sensitive Wiper System...........................42Rear Camera.................................................121Rear Cross Path.............................................230Rear ParkSense System................................105Rear Window Defroster...................................43Rear Wiper/Washer.........................................43Rearview Mirror...............................................34Reclining Front Seats......................................27Recreational Towing......................................129Reformulated Gasoline..................................342Refrigerant....................................................297Registering SiriusXM Guardian......................203Reminder, Lights On........................................38Reminder, Seat Belt......................................241Remote ControlStarting System...........................................18Remote Features, Door Lock/Unlock..208, 215Remote Features, Horn And Lights................210Remote Features, Starting..................209, 217
Remote Keyless Entry......................................14Arm The Alarm.............................................20Disarm The Alarm........................................21Keyless Enter-N-Go......................................22Programming Additional Key Fobs...............16Remote Sound System (Radio) Control.........150Remote StartingUconnect Customer Programmable
Features
..................................................19Uconnect Settings.......................................19Remote Starting System..................................18Replacement Tires........................................332Reporting Safety Defects..............................348Restraints, Child...........................................255Restraints, Head..............................................31Roadside Assistance............................210, 216Roll Over Warning..............................................9Roof Type Carrier.............................................61Rotation, Tires..............................................336
S
Safety...........................................................149Safety Checks Inside Vehicle........................265Safety Checks Outside Vehicle.....................267Safety Defects, Reporting.............................348Safety Features.............................................149Safety Information, Tire................................322Safety Tips....................................................265
Safety, Exhaust Gas......................................267Satellite Radio...............................................155Saved Radio Stations....................................160Schedule, Maintenance................................286Seat Belt Reminder..........................................72Seat Belts............................................241, 265Adjustable Upper Shoulder Anchorage.....244Adjustable Upper Shoulder Belt
Anchorage............................................244Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR)...........245Child Restraints........................................255Energy Management Feature...................245Front Seat........................................241, 243Inspection.................................................265Lap/Shoulder Belt Operation....................243Lap/Shoulder Belt Untwisting...................244Lap/Shoulder Belts...................................241Operating Instructions..............................243Pregnant Women......................................245Pretensioners...........................................245Rear Seat..................................................241Reminder..................................................241Seat Belt Pretensioner..............................245Seat Belt Reminder..................................241Untwisting Procedure................................244Seat Belts Maintenance................................339
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Phonebook Download...............................169Place/Retrieve A Call From Hold...............171Power-Up...................................................174Recent Calls..............................................170Redial........................................................172To Remove A Favorite...............................169Toggling Between Calls.............................172Touch-Tone Number Entry.........................170Transfer Call To And From Mobile Phone..172Voice Command........................................172Uconnect Settings
Customer Programmable
Features
..................................19, 24, 134Passive Entry Programming................24, 142Uconnect System...........................................147Uniform Tire Quality Grades...........................337Universal Consumer Interface (UCI)
Connector........................................................50Unleaded Gasoline........................................342Untwisting Procedure, Seat Belt....................244
V
Vanity Mirrors..................................................34Vehicle Finder......................................211, 216Vehicle Health Alert......................................213Vehicle Health Report...................................213Vehicle Loading...................................123, 326Vehicle Maintenance....................................295Vehicle Modifications/Alterations....................10Vehicle Notifications.....................................213Vehicle Storage................................................47Voice Command............................33, 176, 178Voice Recognition System (VR)........................33
W
Warning Flashers, Hazard.............................268Warning Lights (Instrument Cluster
Descriptions)....................................................76Warnings And Cautions....................................69Warnings, Roll Over...........................................9
Warranty Information....................................347Washer Adding Fluid..............................................294Washing Vehicle............................................338Wheel And Wheel Tire Care...........................334Wheel And Wheel Tire Trim...........................334Wi-Fi..............................................................211Wind Buffeting.................................................54Window Fogging...............................................47WindowsPower...........................................................52Windshield Defroster....................................265Windshield Wiper Blades..............................297Wipers Blade Replacement...........................297Wipers, Intermittent.........................................41Wipers, Rain Sensitive.....................................42Wrecker Towing.............................................283