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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.
141J0A0344C142J0A0393C
143J0A0247C144J0A0251C
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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.
145J0A0160C
146J0A0163C
147J0A0161C
145
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163)The front and rear tow hooks should
be used only for emergencies on the road.
You are allowed to tow the vehicle for
short distances using an appropriate
device in accordance with the highway
code (a rigid bar), to move the vehicle on
the road in readiness for towing or
transport via a breakdown vehicle. Tow
hooks MUST NOT be used to tow vehicles
off the road or where there are obstacles
and/or for towing operations using ropes or
other non-rigid devices. Respecting the
above conditions, towing must take place
with two vehicles (one towing, the other
towed) aligned as much as possible along
the same centre line.BROKEN-DOWN
VEHICLE TOWING
It is recommended to tow the vehicle
with all four wheels lifted from the
ground on the platform of a rescue
vehicle.
VERSIONS WITH FOUR-WHEEL
DRIVE (4WD) AND AUTOMATIC
TRANSMISSION
IMPORTANT Avoid lifting the front (or
rear) wheels only. Lifting the front (or
rear) wheels only while towing might
damage the transmission or the transfer
unit.
IMPORTANT If a vehicle is towed
without complying with the above
requirements, the transmission and/or
the transfer unit might be seriously
damaged. Damage due to an incorrect
towing will not be covered by the
warranty.
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SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE
Correct maintenance permits the
performance of the vehicle to be
maintained over time, as well as limited
running costs and safeguarding the
efficiency of the safety systems.
This chapter explains how.SCHEDULED SERVICING ...............148
ENGINE COMPARTMENT ...............155
BATTERY RECHARGING ................160
SERVICING PROCEDURES ............161
LIFTING THE VEHICLE....................163
WHEELS AND TYRES.....................163
BODYWORK ...................................164
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ENGINE OIL
Check that the oil level is between the
MIN and MAX references on the
dipstick A. If the oil level is near or even
under the MIN line, add oil using the
filler B to reach the MAX line.
166)59)
Take out the engine oil dipstick A, clean
it with a lint-free cloth and reinsert it.
Extract it again and check that the level
is between the MIN and MAX marks
on the dipstick.
Engine oil consumption
60)4)
The maximum engine oil consumption
is usually 400 grams every 1,000 km.
During the initial period of use the
engine oil consumption conditions
should be considered as having
stabilised after the first 5000 - 6000
km.
ENGINE COOLANT
If the level is too low, unscrew the cap
of reservoir C and add the fluid
described in the "Technical
Specifications" section.
167)61)
WINDSCREEN/REAR
WINDOW WASHER FLUID
If the level is too low, lift reservoir cap D
and add the fluid described in the
chapter "Technical Specifications".
168) 169)
IMPORTANT The headlight washer
system will not operate when the fluid
level is low, even though the
windscreen/rear window washer
continues to operate. On some
versions there is a reference notch on
the dipstick: ONLY the windscreen/rear
window washer operates with the
level below this reference.
BRAKE FLUID
Check that the fluid is at the max. level.
If the fluid level in the reservoir is too
low, undo reservoir cap E and add the
fluid described in the chapter "Technical
Specifications".
170) 171)62)
AUTOMATIC
TRANSMISSION
ACTIVATION SYSTEM OIL
The transmission control oil level should
only be checked at a Jeep Dealership.
5)
BATTERY
172) 173) 174) 175)6)
The battery does not require the
electrolyte to be topped up with distilled
water. A periodic check carried out at
a Jeep Dealership is, however,
necessary to check efficiency.
IMPORTANT After the battery is
disconnected, the steering must be
initialised. The
warning light on the
instrument panel switches on to
indicate this. To carry out this
procedure turn the steering wheel all
the way from one end to the other
or drive in a straight line for about a
hundred metres.
IMPORTANT If the charge level remains
under 50% for a long time, the battery
is damaged by sulphation, reducing
its capacity and efficiency at start-up.
CLIMATE CONTROL
SYSTEM MAINTENANCE
In winter, the climate control system
must be turned on at least once a
month for about 10 minutes. Have the
system inspected at a Jeep Dealership
before the summer.
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LIFTING THE
VEHICLE
If the vehicle is to be lifted, go to a Jeep
Dealership which is equipped with the
arm lift or workshop lift.
WHEELS AND TYRES
SUGGESTIONS ABOUT
THE ROTATION OF THE
TYRES
179)72) 73) 74) 75)The front and rear tyres are subject to
different loads and stress due to
steering, manoeuvres and braking. For
this reason they are subject to uneven
wear.
To resolve this problem, tyres should be
rotated at the appropriate time. This
operation is recommended for tyres
with a deep tread pattern, suitable both
for on-road and off-road driving.
Tyre rotation contributes to the
preservation of the grip and traction
performance on wet, muddy or snowy
roads, guaranteeing optimal driveability
of the vehicle.
In the case of irregular wear of the
tyres, the reason must be identified and
corrected before rotating them.
WARNING
179)Do not cross switch the tyres if they
are "unidirectional" type. In this case,
always take care not to fit the tyres with a
direction of rotation that is opposite to that
indicated: you would risk losing grip and
control of the vehicle.
WARNING
72)Road holding depends also on the
correct tyre inflating pressure.
73)If the pressure is too low the tyre
overheats and this can cause it serious
damage.
74)Do not cross switch the tyres, moving
them from the right of the vehicle to the left
and vice versa.
75)Never submit alloy rims to repainting
treatments requiring the use of
temperatures exceeding 150°C. The
mechanical properties of the wheels could
be impaired.
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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Everything you may find useful for
understanding how your vehicle
is made and works is contained in this
chapter and illustrated with data, tables
and graphics. For the enthusiasts and
the technician, but also just for those
who want to know every detail of their
vehicle.IDENTIFICATION DATA....................166
ENGINE ..........................................167
WHEELS .........................................169
DIMENSIONS ..................................171
WEIGHTS........................................174
SUPPLIES .......................................175
FLUIDS AND LUBRICANTS ............176
PERFORMANCE .............................178
FUEL CONSUMPTION ....................178
CO2 EMISSIONS ............................179
PRESCRIPTIONS FOR HANDLING
THE VEHICLE AT THE END OF ITS
LIFE ................................................179
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WHEELS
RIMS AND TYRES PROVIDED
180) 181)
Versions Rims Tyres Snow tyres
1.4 Turbo MultiAir6.5J x 16 ET40 215/65 R16 98H 215/65 R16 98Q (M+S)
7J x 17 ET40 215/60 R17 96H 215/60 R17 96Q (M+S)
7J x 18 ET 40 225/55 R18 98V 225/55 R18 98Q (M+S)
1.6 16V MultiJet6.5J x 16 ET40 215/65 R16 98H 215/65 R16 98Q (M+S)
7J x 17 ET40 215/60 R17 96H 215/60 R17 96Q (M+S)
7J x 18 ET 40 225/55 R18 98V 225/55 R18 98Q (M+S)
2.0 16V MultiJet6.5J x 16 ET40 215/65 R16 98H 215/65 R16 98Q (M+S)
6.5J x 17 ET40
(*)215/60 R17 96V(*)215/60 R17 96Q (M+S)(*)
7J x 17 ET40 215/60 R17 96H 215/60 R17 96Q (M+S)
7J x 18 ET 40 225/55 R18 98V 225/55 R18 98Q (M+S)
(*) Trailhawk versions
Space-saver wheel (where provided)
Tyre:T145/90 R16 106M
Rim:4.0 B x 16H ET22
WARNING
180)If winter tyres with a lower speed rating than that indicated in the Registration Document are used, do not exceed the maximum speed
corresponding to the speed rating of the tyres used.
181)DO NOT fit wheel hub caps when using integral hub caps fixed (with springs) to the steel rim and after sale tyres provided with Rim
Protector. Use of unsuitable tyres and hub caps may cause sudden decrease of tyre pressure.
169