2014 JEEP RENEGADE key

TOWING TRAILERS
TOW HOOK SETUP
128) 129)
Instructions for using the
removable ball head tow
bar
IMPORTANT Before setting off,check
the correctlockingof the removable
ball head tow bar, as follows:
❒the green mark of the knob must
coincide with the green mark on the
tow bar;
❒the knob is in the stop position on
the tow bar (without slot);
❒locked lock and key removed. The
knob cannot be removed;
❒ball head bar firmly secured to the
housing pipe. Check by shaking with a
hand.
The fitting procedure must be repeated
if any of the requirements are not met.
If even only one of the requirements
is not met the tow hookmust notbe
used, since there is risk of causing
accidents. Contact a Jeep Dealership.
The ball head tow bar can be
fitted/removed manually, without
requiring specific equipment.
IMPORTANT Never use vehicles or
work tools: the mechanism may be
damaged.IMPORTANT Never unlock in the case
of trailer attached to the vehicle or
with rack fitted.
IMPORTANT When driving without
trailer (or without rack), the ball head
tow bar must be removed and the
closing plug must always be inserted in
the housing pipe. This applies
particularly if, due to the bar, the
visibility of the number plate or of the
lighting system is reduced.
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1 – Housing pipe
2 – Ball head tow bar
3 – Locking balls
4 – Release ball
5 – Release lever
6 – Knob
7 – Cap
8 – Key
9 – Red marking (knob)
10 – Green marking (knob)
11 – Green marking (tow bar)
12 – Symbol (control release)
13 – Closing cap
14 – Engagement pin
15 – Absence of slots between 2 and 6
16 – Slot of 5 mm approx.
A: locked position (driving)
B: released position (removed)
Installing the ball head tow
bar
Remove the plug from the mounting
pipe.
The ball head tow bar is usually in the
released position when taken out from
the luggage compartment. This can
be observed by the knob spaced from
the tow bar, corresponding to a slot
of approximately 5 mm (see fig. 101)
and by the red mark on the knob
directed to the green mark on the tow
bar. The tow bar can be installed only
when in these conditions.If the locking mechanism of the tow bar
is disengaged before the installation,
or at any other time, and is in the
locked position, it must be pre-loaded.
The locked position can be identified
by the green mark of the knob
coinciding with the green mark of the
tow bar and by the knob in the stop
position on the tow bar, namely without
slot (see figure).
The locking mechanism is pre-loaded
as follows:
❒with key inserted and lock open,
extract the knob following the direction
of arrow A fig. 101;
❒then follow the direction of arrow B,
until it stops.
The release ball is pre-loaded and the
locking mechanism remains in the
pre-loading position even when the
knob is released.
The release lever is engaged and the
locking mechanism remains in the
pre-loading position even when the
knob is released.
The tow bar must be inserted in the
housing pipe with the coupling pin for
the installation. Insert from the bottom
and push upwards: the mechanism
locks automatically.
IMPORTANT To prevent injury to limbs,
keep hands away from the knob when
locking.Close the lock and always remove the
key. The key cannot be removed when
the lock is released. Then fit the
protection cap on the lock.
Removing the tow bar
Proceed as follows:
❒remove the protection cap from the
lock and press it on the key grip. Open
the lock with the key;
❒grip the tow bar firmly, remove the
knob following the direction of arrow A
fig. 101, then rotate in the direction
of arrow B until it stops, in order to
release it in unlocked position. Then
remove the tow bar from the housing
pipe. The knob can then be released (it
will automatically stop in released
position);
❒arrange the tow bar in the luggage
compartment so that it cannot be
dirtied and/or damaged by other
transported objects;
❒finally, insert the dedicated plug in the
mounting pipe.
Important
Apply the plate in a highly visible point
of the vehicle, near the mounting pipe
or inside the luggage compartment.
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To ensure correct operation of the
system, periodically remove all deposits
of dirt which may have accumulated
on the ball head bar and from the
mounting pipe. The lock must only be
treated with graphite.
Periodically lubricate the joints, the
sliding surfaces and the balls with
grease without resin or oil. Lubrication
is also a further corrosion protection.
if the vehicle is washed with high-
pressure jets, the ball head bar must be
removed and the dedicated plug fitted.
The ball head bar must never be
treated with high-pressure jets.
Two keys are supplied together with the
removable ball tow bar. Note down
the four-digit key number and keep it in
a safe place. This number is to be
used for ordering any duplicate keys
that may be required.
IMPORTANT To install a tow hook
contact a Jeep Dealership.
WARNING
128)The ABS with which the vehicle is
equipped will not control the braking
system of the trailer. Particular caution is
therefore required on slippery surfaces.
129)Never modify the braking system of
the vehicle to control the trailer brake. The
trailer braking system must be fully
independent of the vehicle’s hydraulic
system.
REFUELLING THE
VEHICLE
Always stop the engine before
refuelling.
130) 131) 132)
PETROL ENGINES
Only use unleaded petrol with a number
of octanes (R.O.N.) not lower than 95
(EN228 specification).
DIESEL ENGINES
51)Only use Diesel for motor vehicles
(EN590 specification).
When using or parking the vehicle for a
long time in the mountains or cold
areas, it is advisable to refuel using
locally available diesel. In this case, it is
also advisable to keep the tank over
50% full.
REFUELLING
PROCEDURE
The fuel flap is unlocked when the
central door locking system is released,
while it is automatically locked when
the central locking system is applied.
Opening the flap
To refuel proceed as follows:
❒open flap A fig. 102, from the point
shown by the arrow;
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STARTING AND DRIVING

WARNING
136)If the fuse blows again contact a Jeep
Dealership.
137)Never replace a fuse with another with
a higher amp rating; DANGER OF FIRE.
138)If a general protection fuse (MAXI-
FUSE, MEGA-FUSE, MIDI-FUSE) blows,
contact a Jeep Dealership.
139)Before replacing a fuse, make sure
that the ignition device has been taken to
STOP, that the ignition key, if mechanical,
has been removed and that all the other
services are switched off and/or
deactivated.
140)Contact a Jeep Dealership if a safety
system (airbags, brakes), power unit
system (engine, gearbox) or steering
system general protection fuse blows.
WARNING
53)Never replace a fuse with metal wires
or anything else.
54)If it is necessary to wash the engine
compartment, take care not to directly hit
the junction unit and the window wiper
motors with the water jet.
CHANGING A WHEEL
141) 142) 143) 144) 145) 146) 147) 148)
CHANGING PROCEDURE
Proceed as follows:
❒stop the vehicle in a position that is
not dangerous for oncoming traffic
where you can change the wheel safely,
as far as possible from the side of the
road. The ground should be flat if
possible, and sufficiently firm;
❒engage the hazard warning lights and
the electric parking brake;
❒engage first gear or reverse or, for
versions with automatic transmission,
move the lever to position P (Park);
❒stop the engine and put on the
reflective safety jacket (for your own
safety and in compliance with national
laws) before getting out of the vehicle.
The engine must stay off while the
vehicle is raised from the ground.
The spare wheel or, depending on the
version, space-saver wheel is located
under the luggage compartment carpet
fig. 130.
To access the wheel or space-saver
wheel, proceed as follows:
❒open the tailgate, grip handle A fig.
131 and raise load platform B, holding
it with one hand;❒pull tab C fig. 132 and lift the carpet;
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❒remove the fixing device for the jack
and the spare wheel;
❒remove the wheel chock;
❒remove the jack unit and the key for
removing the bolts from the spare
wheel. Turn the screw of the jack to
loosen the key and separate it from the
jack assembly;
❒take the spare wheel out of the
luggage compartment.
Tool box (where provided)
On versions with spare wheel there
is also, inside the luggage compartment
(right side), a tool box secured to the
luggage compartment carpet with
dedicated fastenings.
Inside the tool box are fig. 133:
❒A: the jack;
❒B: the screwdriver;
❒C: the emergency refuelling adaptor;
❒D: the wheel locating pin (where
provided, to use during the spare wheel
fitting operation);
❒E: special anti-theft nut (where
provided, to use during the wheel bolt
fitting/removal operation);
❒F: a chock for locking the wheels;
❒G: the tow hook;
❒H: the key for removing/tightening the
wheel bolts and operating the jack;❒I: the Allen key for emergency sun
roof operation (where provided).
Important information about
the jack
Please note that:
❒the weight of the jack is 2.8 kg;
❒the jack requires no adjustment;
❒the jack cannot be repaired: in the
event of a fault it must be replaced by
another original one;❒no tool other than its cranking device
may be fitted on the jack.
Then proceed as follows:
❒should it be necessary to stop the
vehicle on a road with a gradient,
especially a very high one, or on an
unstable surface, take chock A and fold
it out, as shown in the diagram in fig.
134;
❒alert any bystander that the vehicle is
about to be raised: all persons should
be kept away from the vehicle and
nobody must touch it until it has been
lowered. Nor should any occupant
remain in the vehicle;
❒if the vehicle has alloy wheels, where
the hub cap covers the bolts, use the
key with great care to remove the
hub cap before raising the vehicle;
A
C
B
D
E
I
F
G
H
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❒before raising the vehicle, loosen –
without removing – the bolts on the
wheel with the flat tyre using key A fig.
135. With the wheel still resting on
the ground, a single anticlockwise
rotation of the bolts will be enough;
❒position the jack under the vehicle,
near the wheel to be changed;
❒fit key D fig. 136 on hexagon A of
jack B and turn it clockwise until the
jack’s bracket is inserted firmly in the
under-door side member lifting area,
taking care to keep the staff aligned
with the notch indicated by symbol
on the under-door trim;
❒lift the vehicle until the wheel is a few
centimetres off the ground;
❒remove the bolts and the wheel (for
versions with hub cap, remove it after
loosening the 4 bolts that fix it and,
finally, undo the last bolt and remove
the wheel);❒remove the key from the jack and
insert the locating pin in the hub cap (in
the case of alloy wheels)to facilitate
fitting of the spare wheel;
❒make sure the contact surfaces
between spare wheel and hub
are clean so that the fixing bolts will not
become loose subsequently;
❒fit the spare wheel;
❒fit and do up the bolts, without
tightening them;
❒if used, remove the alignment pin;
❒operate the jack and completely
lower the vehicle;
❒take the spare wheel, jack and wheel
bolt removal key (see fig. 133);
❒if the vehicle has aluminium rims,
where the hub cap covers the bolts,
use the key with great care to remove
the hub cap before raising the vehicle;❒tighten the bolts, alternating from one
bolt to the one opposite, according to
the numerical sequence illustrated in
fig. 137. In the case of any doubts
regarding the bolt tightening torque,
contact a Jeep Dealership;
❒reposition the jack, the tools, the
chock and the flat tyre inside the
luggage compartment, ensuring that
they are locked correctly.
IMPORTANT
❒Should it be absolutely necessary to
operate on the road surface or near
it, pay the utmost attention to vehicles
in transit.
❒Pay particular attention when using
the key to remove the bolts: it may have
sharp edges.
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EMERGENCY REMOVAL
OF THE IGNITION KEY
57)
The ignition key (versions with
mechanical key) can be removed only if
the gear lever is in position P (Park).
If the vehicle battery is flat and the key
is engaged, the latter is locked in
position.
To remove the key manually, proceed
as follows:
❒stop the vehicle in safety conditions,
engage a gear and the electric parking
brake;
❒using the wrench A fig. 142 (located
in the casing containing the on-board
documents), undo the fixing screws
B fig. 143 for the lower cover C;
❒remove the lower steering wheel
cover C by releasing it from its housing;❒pull tab D fig. 144 downwards using
one hand and with the other one
remove the key, sliding it outwards;
❒once the key has been removed, refit
lower cover C, make sure it locks
correctly and tighten the fixing screws B
firmly.
WARNING
57)It is advisable to contact a Jeep
Dealership to have the refitting procedure
carried out. If you would like to proceed
autonomously, special attention must
be paid to the correct coupling of
the retaining clips. Otherwise, noise might
be heard due to an incorrect fastening
of the lower cover with the upper cover.
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TOWING THE
VEHICLE
ATTACHING THE TOW
HOOK
161) 162) 163)
The tow hook provided with the vehicle
is located in the tool box inside the
luggage compartment.
Front
Release plug A fig. 145 by pressing the
lower part, take tow hook B from its
housing in the tool support and tighten
it securely on the front threaded pin.
Rear
Remove plug A fig. 146, take tow hook
B from its housing in the tool support
and tighten it securely on the rear
threaded pin.
Trailhawk versions: tow hook A fig. 147,
fixed type, is secured to the vehicle
body.
WARNING
161)For versions with mechanical key,
before towing, turn the ignition key to MAR
and then to STOP without removing it.
The steering column will automatically lock
when the key is removed and the wheels
cannot be steered. Also check that the
gearbox is in neutral (on versions equipped
with automatic transmission, check that
the gear lever is in N position). For versions
with electronic key, bring the ignition
device to MAR and then to STOP, without
opening the door.
162)The brake servo and the
electromechanical power steering will not
work while the vehicle is being towed.
You will therefore need to apply more force
on the brake pedal and steering wheel.
Do not use flexible ropes when towing, and
avoid jerky movements. While towing,
make sure that the trailer hitch does not
damage any components it is touching.
When towing the vehicle, you must comply
with all specific traffic regulations and
adopt an appropriate driving behaviour. Do
not start the engine while towing the
vehicle. Before tightening the ring, clean
the threaded housing thoroughly. Make
sure that the ring is fully fastened in the
housing before towing the vehicle.
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