2014 JEEP RENEGADE tow

REMOVABLE BALL HEAD TOW BAR



101J0A0423C
118
STARTING AND DRIVING

Key
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.
119

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;
120
STARTING AND DRIVING

❒introduce the dispenser in the filler
and refuel;
❒then remove the dispenser from the
filler and close flap A.
The refuelling procedure described
previously is illustrated on label B fig.
102, which is applied inside the fuel
flap. The label also indicates the fuel
type (UNLEADED FUEL=petrol,
DIESEL=diesel fuel).Emergency fuel flap
opening
Proceed as follows:
❒working from inside the luggage
compartment, rotate hook A fig. 103
anticlockwise, and then slide it towards
the inside of the luggage compartment:
❒pull the cord to unlock the fuel flap;
❒open the fuel flap by pressing on
it (see the previous instructions);
❒correctly reposition the cord and the
hook in their housing.
Emergency refuelling
Proceed as follows:
❒open the luggage compartment and
take adapter A fig. 104, located in
the tool box or in the TireKit container
(according to the versions);
❒open flap A fig. 102, following the
procedure described previously;❒insert the adapter in the filler;
❒after refuelling, remove the adapter
and close the flap;
❒finally refit the adapter in the luggage
compartment.
WARNING
130)Do not apply any object/plug to the
end of the filler which is not provided
for the vehicle. Using non-approved
objects/plugs may cause pressure
increase in the tank, leading to dangerous
conditions.
131)Do not get close to the filler of the
tank with naked flames or lit cigarettes: risk
of fire. Do not get too close to the filler
with your face, in order not to inhale
harmful vapours.
132)Do not use a mobile phone near the
fuel pump: risk of fire.
102J0A0182C
103J0A0400C
104J0A0200C
121

IN AN EMERGENCY
A punctured tyre or a burnt-out bulb?
At times, a problem may interfere
with our journey.
The pages on emergencies can help
you to deal with critical situations
independently and with calm.
In an emergency we recommend that
you call the freephone number found in
the Warranty Booklet.
It is also possible to call the national or
international universal freephone
number to search for the nearest
Dealership.HAZARD WARNING LIGHTS...........124
REPLACING A BULB ......................124
REPLACING FUSES........................130
CHANGING A WHEEL ...................135
TIREKIT ...........................................139
JUMP STARTING ............................141
FUEL CUT-OFF SYSTEM ................143
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
GEAR LEVER UNLOCKING.............143
TOWING THE VEHICLE ..................145
BROKEN-DOWN VEHICLE
TOWING .........................................146
123

HAZARD WARNING
LIGHTS
CONTROL
Press button fig. 105 to switch the
lights on/off.
When the hazard warning lights are on,
the
andwarning lights flash.
IMPORTANT The use of hazard warning
lights is governed by the highway
code of the country you are driving in:
comply with legal requirements.
Emergency braking
In the event of an emergency braking
the hazard warning lights switch on
automatically as well as warning lights
andin the instrument panel.
The lights switch off automatically when
emergency braking ceases.
REPLACING A BULB
133) 134) 135)52)
GENERAL
INSTRUCTIONS
❒Before replacing a bulb check the
contacts for oxidation;
❒replace blown bulbs with others of
the same type and power;
❒after replacing a headlight bulb,
always check its alignment;
❒when a light is not working, check
that the corresponding fuse is intact
before replacing the bulb. For the
location of fuses, refer to the paragraph
“If a fuse blows” in this chapter.IMPORTANT When the weather is cold
or damp or after heavy rain or washing,
the surface of headlights or rear lights
may steam up and/or form drops of
condensation on the inside. This is
a natural phenomenon due to the
difference in temperature and humidity
between the inside and the outside
of the glass which does not indicate a
fault and does not compromise the
normal operation of lighting devices.
The mist disappears quickly when the
lights are turned on, starting from
the centre of the diffuser, extending
progressively towards the edges.
105J0A0050C
124
IN AN EMERGENCY

❒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
133J0A0226C
134J0A0157C
136
IN AN EMERGENCY

146)The jack is a tool developed and
designed only for changing a wheel, if a
tyre gets punctured or damaged, on the
vehicle with which it is supplied or on other
vehicles of the same model. It must not
be used, for example, to jack other vehicle
models or objects. Never use the jack to
carry out maintenance or repairs under the
vehicle. Never position yourself under a
jacked vehicle. Should it be necessary to
work under the vehicle, contact a Jeep
Dealership. Incorrectly positioning the jack
may cause the vehicle to fall: use it only
in the positions indicated. Do not use the
jack for loads higher than the one shown
on its label.
147)The space-saver wheel cannot be
fitted with snow chains. If a front (drive) tyre
is punctured and chains are needed, use
a standard wheel from the rear axle and
install the space-saver wheel on the rear
axle. In this way, with two normal drive
wheels at the front axle, it is possible to use
snow chains.
148)Incorrect hub cap assembly, if
present, may cause it to come off when the
vehicle is moving. Never tamper with the
inflation valve. Never introduce tools of any
kind between the rim and the tyre. Check
tyre and space-saver wheel pressures
regularly, complying with the values given in
the "Technical specifications" chapter.TIREKIT
(where provided)
DESCRIPTION
The TireKit is located in the luggage
compartment inside a dedicated
container.
The container is also equipped with a
screwdriver, the tow hook and the
refuelling adaptor.
To access the TireKit, open the tailgate,
remove the reconfigurable load platform
and lift the carpet.
149) 151)55)3)The TireKit also contains:
❒bottle A fig. 138 containing sealant
and fitted with: filling tube B and
adhesive label C with the wording
“Max. 80 km/h” to be placed in a
clearly visible position (e.g. on
the dashboard) after repairing the tyre;❒a compressor D complete with
pressure gauge and connectors;
❒instruction leaflet for quick, correct
use of the TireKit;
❒a pair of gloves located in the side
compartment of the compressor;
❒adaptors for inflating different
elements.
IMPORTANT The sealing fluid is
effective with external temperatures of
between –20°C and +50°C. The sealing
fluid has an expiry date.
INFLATION PROCEDURE
150) 152) 153) 154) 155) 156)
Proceed as follows:
❒engage the electric parking brake,
unscrew the tyre valve cap, take out
filler hose A fig. 139 and tighten ring nut
B on the tyre valve;
138J0A0105C
139J0A0107C
139