2015 JEEP RENEGADE transmission

Electronic Speed Control — If Equipped
•Do not use in hilly terrain or with heavy loads.
•When using the speed control, if you experience speed
drops greater than 10 mph (16 km/h), disengage until
you can get back to cruising speed.
•Use speed control in flat terrain and with light loads to
maximize fuel efficiency.
Cooling System
To reduce potential for engine and transmission over-
heating, take the following actions:
City Driving
When stopped for short periods of time, shift the trans-
mission into NEUTRAL and increase engine idle speed.
Highway Driving
Reduce speed.
Air Conditioning
Turn off temporarily.
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RECREATIONAL TOWING
Towing This Vehicle Behind Another Vehicle
FRONT WHEEL DRIVE (FWD)FOUR-WHEEL
DRIVE (4WD)
TOWING
CONDITION
WHEELS OFF THE
GROUND
AUTOMATIC
TRANSMISSION
MANUAL
TRANSMISSION
MANUAL/
AUTOMATIC
TRANSMISSION
Flat TowNONE NOT ALLOWED NOT ALLOWED NOT ALLOWED
Dolly TowREARNOT ALLOWED NOT ALLOWED NOT ALLOWED
FRONTOKOKNOT ALLOWED
On TrailerALLBEST METHOD BEST METHODOK
NOTE:When recreationally towing your vehicle, always
follow applicable state and provincial laws. Contact state
and provincial Highway Safety offices for additional
details.
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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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Cavity Maxi FuseMini FuseMicro Fuse Description
F0830 Amp GreenAutomatic
Transmission, GSM
F09——5 Amp Tan Control Module
Engine
F10——10 Amp Red Horn
F11——10 Amp Red Supply Secondary
Loads
F14——7.5 Amp Brown Heater#Blow By#
F14——5 Amp Tan Pump Power#After
run#
F15 40 Amp Orange——Brake Control Module
Pump
F16——5 Amp Tan Engine Control
Module Power,
Automatic
Transmission
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Cavity Maxi FuseMini FuseMicro Fuse Description
F17——10 Amp Red Supply Primary Loads
F18——20 Amp Yellow 12V Rear Cargo Outlet
Ignition Powered
F19——7.5 Amp Brown Air Conditioner
Compressor
F20——5 Amp Tan Electronic Power
Four-Wheel Drive
F21——15 Amp Blue Fuel Pump
F22——7.5 Amp Brown Power Control Module
Engine
F23——30 Amp Green Heated Windshield –
If Equipped
F24——15 Amp Blue Electronic Unit Supply
Automatic
Transmission
F83—40 Amp Orange—Air Conditioning Fan
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Cavity Maxi FuseMini FuseMicro Fuse Description
F84——30 Amp Green Power Supply All
Wheel Drive
F87——5 Amp Tan Shift Lever Automatic
Transmission
F88——7.5 Amp Brown Heated Outside
Mirrors
F89——30 Amp Green Heated Rear Window
F90——5 Amp Tan IBS Sensor (Battery
State of Charge)
Body Computer Fuse Center
The controller is located at the left side of the steering
column at the bottom of the instrument panel.
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WARNING!
Do not attempt to change a tire on the side of the
vehicle close to moving traffic, pull far enough off
the road to avoid being hit when operating the jack
or changing the wheel.
2. Turn on the Hazard Warning flasher.
3. Set the Electric Park Brake.
4. Place the shift lever into PARK (automatic transmis-
sion) or REVERSE (manual transmission).
5. Turn the ignition off to the STOP/OFF position.
6. Chock both the front and rear of the wheel diagonally
opposite of the jacking position. For
example, if changing the right front
tire, chock the left rear wheel.
NOTE:Passengers should not remain in the vehicle
when the vehicle is being jacked.
Jacking Instructions
WARNING!
Carefully follow these tire changing warnings to
help prevent personal injury or damage to your
vehicle:
•Always park on a firm, level surface as far from the
edge of the roadway as possible before raising the
vehicle.
•Turn on the Hazard Warning flasher.
•Chock the wheel diagonally opposite the wheel to
be raised.
•Apply the parking brake and place an automatic
transmission in PARK.
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