2015 JEEP RENEGADE engine

Mileage or time passed
(whichever comes first)10,00020,00030,00040,00050,00060,00070,00080,00090,000100,000110,000120,000130,000140,000150,000
Years 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Or Kilometers16,00032,00048,00064,00080,00096,000112,000128,000144,000160,000176,000192,000208,000224,000240,000
Check exhaust gas emissions,or as required by applicablelaws.•• • • •• • •• • • • • • •
Check engine control systemoperation (via diagnostic tool)•• • • •• • •• • • • • • •
Visually inspect condition of:exterior bodywork, underbodyprotection, pipes and hoses(exhaust - fuel system -brakes), rubber elements(boots, sleeves, bushes, etc.).
•••• • • •
Check windshield/rear windowwiper blade position/wear.•• ••• • • •
520 MAINTAINING AND CARING FOR YOUR VEHICLE

Mileage or time passed
(whichever comes first)10,00020,00030,00040,00050,00060,00070,00080,00090,000100,000110,000120,000130,000140,000150,000
Years 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Or Kilometers16,00032,00048,00064,00080,00096,000112,000128,000144,000160,000176,000192,000208,000224,000240,000
Visual inspection conditions ofthe drive belt•• •
Check the tension of the ac-cessory drive belt•••• • • •
Visual inspection the conditionof the timing belt.•• •
Replace auxiliary drive belt(s)•
Inspect and replace PCVvalve if necessary.•
Change engine oil and replaceoil filter (*).
Inspect the PTU fluid level.•• •
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Mileage or time passed
(whichever comes first)10,00020,00030,00040,00050,00060,00070,00080,00090,000100,000110,000120,000130,000140,000150,000
Years 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Or Kilometers16,00032,00048,00064,00080,00096,000112,000128,000144,000160,000176,000192,000208,000224,000240,000
Inspect the rear differentialfluid level.•• •
Replace spark plugs (1.4LTurbo engine). (**)••• • •
Replace spark plugs (2.4L en-gine). (**)•
Replace engine air filter. (#)••• • •
Change brake fluid.•••• • • •
Replace cabin filter.○•○•○•○•○•○•○•○
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Mileage or time passed
(whichever comes first)10,00020,00030,00040,00050,00060,00070,00080,00090,000100,000110,000120,000130,000140,000150,000
Years 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Or Kilometers16,00032,00048,00064,00080,00096,000112,000128,000144,000160,000176,000192,000208,000224,000240,000
Change the manual transmis-sion fluid if using your vehiclefor any of the following: trailertowing, heavy loading, taxi,police, delivery service (com-mercial service), off-road, des-ert operation or more than50% of your driving is at sus-tained speeds during hotweather, above 90°F (32°C).
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Flush and replace the enginecoolant at 10 years or 150,000miles (240,000 km) whichevercomes first.
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Mileage or time passed
(whichever comes first)10,00020,00030,00040,00050,00060,00070,00080,00090,000100,000110,000120,000130,000140,000150,000
Years 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Or Kilometers16,00032,00048,00064,00080,00096,000112,000128,000144,000160,000176,000192,000208,000224,000240,000
Replace the timing belt (1.4LTurbo Engine).•
%Recommend replacement.
•Mandatory service
(#) The air cleaner cartridge must be changed every
15,000 miles if used in dusty areas.
(*) The oil and oil filter replacement must be carried out
when indicated by a warning light or message on the
instrument panel, or in any case should not exceed 1 year
or 10,000 miles.
(**) The spark plug change is distance based only, yearly
intervals do not apply. The following are essential to
ensure correct operation and prevent serious damage to
the engine:
•Only use spark plugs of the same make and type
which are specially certified for such engines (refer to
“Engine Information” in “Technical Data” for further
information).
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ENGINE COMPARTMENT — 1.4L TURBO ENGINE
1 — Air Cleaner Filter4 — Battery7 — Coolant Pressure Cap2 — Engine Oil Dipstick5 — Front Distribution Unit (Fuses) 8 — Coolant Pressure Bottle3 — Brake Fluid Reservoir6 — Washer Fluid Reservoir9 — Oil Fill Cap
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ENGINE COMPARTMENT — 2.4L ENGINE
1 — Engine Air Cleaner Filter4 — Brake Fluid Reservoir7 — Washer Fluid Reservoir2 — Engine Oil Dipstick5 — Battery8 — Coolant Pressure Bottle3 — Engine Oil Fill Cap6 — Power Distribution Center (Fuses)
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MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES
The pages that follow contain therequiredmaintenance
services determined by the engineers who designed your
vehicle.
Besides those maintenance items specified in the fixed
maintenance schedule, there are other components which
may require servicing or replacement in the future.
CAUTION!
•Failure to properly maintain your vehicle or per-
form repairs and service when necessary could
result in more costly repairs, damage to other
components or negatively impact vehicle perfor-
mance. Immediately have potential malfunctions
examined by an authorized dealer or qualified
repair center.
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CAUTION!(Continued)
•Your vehicle has been built with improved fluids
that protect the performance and durability of your
vehicle and also allow extended maintenance inter-
vals. Do not use chemical flushes in these compo-
nents as the chemicals can damage your engine,
transmission, or air conditioning. Such damage is
not covered by the New Vehicle Limited Warranty.
If a flush is needed because of component malfunc-
tion, use only the specified fluid for the flushing
procedure.
Engine Oil
Checking Oil Level
To assure proper engine lubrication, the engine oil must
be maintained at the correct level. Check the oil level at
regular intervals, such as every fuel stop. The best time to
check the engine oil level is approximately five minutes
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