2015 JEEP RENEGADE Owners Manual

Recreational Towing
Models With Front-Wheel Drive (FWD)
Recreational towing is allowed ONLY if the front wheels
are OFF the ground. This may be accomplished using a
tow dolly (front wheels off the ground) or vehicle trailer
(all four wheels off the ground). If using a tow dolly,
follow this procedure:
•Properly secure the dolly to the tow vehicle, following
the dolly manufacturer’s instructions.
•Drive the front wheels onto the tow dolly.
•Apply the Electronic Parking Brake (EPB). Place the
transmission in PARK.
•Properly secure the front wheels to the dolly, following
the dolly manufacturer’s instructions.
•Release the EPB.
CAUTION!
•DO NOT flat tow this vehicle. Damage to the
drivetrain will result. If this vehicle requires tow-
ing, make sure the drive wheels are OFF the
ground.
•Towing this vehicle in violation of the above re-
quirements can cause severe transmission damage.
Damage from improper towing is not covered un-
der the New Vehicle Limited Warranty.
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Models With Four-Wheel Drive (4WD)
Recreational towing (with all four wheels on the ground,
or using a towing dolly) is NOT ALLOWED. This vehicle
may be towed on a flatbed or vehicle trailer provided all
four wheels are OFF the ground.
CAUTION!
Towing this vehicle with ANY of its wheels on the
ground can cause severe transmission and/or power
transfer unit damage. Damage from improper towing
is not covered under the New Vehicle Limited War-
ranty.
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IN CASE OF EMERGENCY
CONTENTS
!HAZARD WARNING...................427
!ASSIST AND 9–1–1 — IF EQUIPPED........427
!BULB REPLACEMENT...................433
▫General Information....................433
▫Replacement Bulbs.....................433
▫Replacement Of An External Lamp.........435
▫Replacement Of A Internal Lamp..........453
!FUSES...............................460
▫General Information....................460
▫Access To The Fuses...................462
▫Engine Compartment Fuses/Distribution Unit . .462
▫Body Computer Fuse Center..............468
▫Rear Cargo Fuse/Relay Distribution Unit.....472
!WHEEL AND TIRE TORQUE
SPECIFICATIONS......................474
▫Torque Specifications...................474
!JACKING AND TIRE CHANGING..........476
▫Jack Location/Spare Tire Stowage.........477
▫Preparations For Jacking................478
▫Jacking Instructions...................479
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▫Road Tire Installation...................486
!TIRE SERVICE KIT STORAGE..............487
▫Tire Service Kit.......................488
!JUMP-STARTING PROCEDURES...........492
▫Preparations For Jump-Start..............492
▫Jump-Starting Procedure................494
!ENHANCED ACCIDENT RESPONSE SYSTEM . .496
!SUPPLY OF EMERGENCY................497
!IF YOUR ENGINE OVERHEATS............498
!SHIFT LEVER OVERRIDE................499
!IGNITION KEY REMOVAL OVERRIDE.......501
!FREEING A STUCK VEHICLE.............503
!TOWING A DISABLED VEHICLE...........505
▫Front Wheel Drive (FWD)................506
▫Four-Wheel Drive (4WD)................507
!EMERGENCY TOW HOOKS — IF EQUIPPED . .507
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HAZARD WARNING
The Hazard Warning flasher switch is located on the
switch bank below the radio.
Push the switch to turn on the Hazard Warning
Flasher. When the switch is activated, all direc-
tional turn signals will flash on and off to warn oncoming
traffic of an emergency. Push the switch a second time to
turn off the Hazard Warning flashers.
This is an emergency warning system and it should not
be used when the vehicle is in motion. Use it when your
vehicle is disabled and it is creating a safety hazard for
other motorists.
When you must leave the vehicle to seek assistance, the
Hazard Warning flashers will continue to operate even
though the ignition is placed in the STOP/OFF position.
NOTE:With extended use the Hazard Warning flashers
may wear down your battery.
ASSIST AND 9–1–1 — IF EQUIPPED
If equipped, the overhead console contains an ASSIST
and a 9-1-1 button.
Driver Assistance Call Buttons
1 — 9–1–1 Button2 — Assist Button
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NOTE:The ASSIST and 9–1–1 features operate through
the Uconnect® Access service. These buttons will only
operate as long as your Uconnect® Access service is
active. Refer to your “Uconnect® Radio supplement” for
further information.
ASSIST Call
The ASSIST Button is used to automatically connect you
to any one of the following support centers:
•Roadside Assistance – If you get a flat tire, or need a
tow, just push the Assist button and you’ll be con-
nected to someone who can help. Roadside Assistance
will know what vehicle you’re driving and its location.
Additional fees may apply for Roadside Assistance.
•Uconnect® Access Customer Care – In-vehicle support
for Uconnect® Access and Uconnect® Access Via
Mobile features.
•Vehicle Customer Care – Total support for all other
vehicle issues.
9-1-1 Call
1. Push the 9-1-1 Call button on the overhead console.
NOTE:In case the 9-1-1 Call button is pushed in error,
there will be a 10 second delay before the 9-1-1 Call
system initiates a call to a 9-1-1 operator. To cancel the
9-1-1 Call connection, push the 9-1-1 Call button on the
overhead console or press the cancellation button on the
Phone Screen. Termination of the 9-1-1 Call will turn the
green LED light on the overhead console off.
2. The LED light located on the Assist and 9-1-1 buttons
in the overhead console will turn green once you push
these buttons and will remain on until the call is
ended.
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3. Once a connection between the vehicle and a 9-1-1
operator is made, the 9-1-1 Call system may transmit
the following important vehicle information to a 9-1-1
operator:
•Indication that the occupant placed a 9-1-1 Call.
•The vehicle brand.
•The last known GPS coordinates of the vehicle.
4. You should be able to speak with the 9-1-1 operator
through the vehicle audio system to determine if
additional help is needed.
NOTE:Once a connection is made between the vehicle’s
9-1-1 Call system and the 9-1-1 operator, the 9-1-1 opera-
tor may be able to open a voice connection with the
vehicle to determine if additional help is needed. Once
the 9-1-1 operator opens a voice connection with the
vehicle’s 9-1-1 Call system, the operator should be able to
speak with you or other vehicle occupants and hear
sounds occurring in the vehicle. The vehicle’s 9-1-1 Call
system will attempt to remain connected with the 9-1-1
operator until the 9-1-1 operator terminates the connec-
tion.
5. The 9-1-1 operator may attempt to contact appropriate
emergency responders and provide them with impor-
tant vehicle information and GPS coordinates.
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WARNING!
•If anyone in the vehicle could be in danger (e.g.,
fire or smoke is visible, dangerous road conditions
or location), do not wait for voice contact from a
9-1-1 operator. All occupants should exit the vehicle
immediately and move to a safe location.
•The 9-1-1 Call system is embedded into the vehi-
cle’s electrical system. Do not add aftermarket
electrical equipment to the vehicle’s electrical sys-
tem. This may prevent your vehicle from sending a
signal to initiate an emergency call. To avoid inter-
ference that can cause the 9-1-1 Call system to fail,
never add aftermarket equipment (e.g., two-way
mobile radio, CB radio, data recorder, etc.) to your
vehicle’s electrical system or modify the antennas
on your vehicle. IF YOUR VEHICLE LOSES BAT-
TERY POWER FOR ANY REASON (INCLUDING
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DURING OR AFTER AN ACCIDENT), THE
UCONNECT® FEATURES, APPS AND SER-
VICES, AMONG OTHERS, WILL NOT OPERATE.
•Modifications to any part of the 9-1-1 Call system
could cause the air bag system to fail when you
need it. You could be injured if the air bag system
is not there to help protect you.
9-1-1 Call System Limitations
Vehicles sold in Canada and MexicoDO NOThave 9-1-1
Call system capabilities.
9-1-1 or other emergency line operators in Canada and
Mexico may not answer or respond to 9-1-1 system calls.
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