2015 JEEP RENEGADE brake

•Check for signs of tire wear or visible tire damage
before towing a trailer. Refer to “Tires – General
Information” in “Starting And Operating” for the
proper inspection procedure.
•When replacing tires, refer to “Tires – General Infor-
mation” in “Starting And Operating” for the proper
tire replacement procedures. Replacing tires with a
higher load carrying capacity will not increase the
vehicle’s GVWR and GAWR limits.
Towing Requirements — Trailer Brakes
•Donotinterconnect the hydraulic brake system or
vacuum system of your vehicle with that of the trailer.
This could cause inadequate braking and possible
personal injury.
•An electronically actuated trailer brake controller is
required when towing a trailer with electronically
actuated brakes. When towing a trailer equipped with
a hydraulic surge actuated brake system, an electronic
brake controller is not required.
•Trailer brakes are recommended for trailers over
1,000 lbs (454 kg) and required for trailers in excess of
2,000 lbs (907 kg).
WARNING!
•Do not connect trailer brakes to your vehicle’s
hydraulic brake lines. It can overload your brake
system and cause it to fail. You might not have
brakes when you need them and could have a
collision.
•Towing any trailer will increase your stopping
distance. When towing you should allow for addi-
tional space between your vehicle and the vehicle
in front of you. Failure to do so could result in a
collision.
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CAUTION!
If the trailer weighs more than 1,000 lbs (454 kg)
loaded, it should have its own brakes and they
should be of adequate capacity. Failure to do this
could lead to accelerated brake lining wear, higher
brake pedal effort, and longer stopping distances.
Towing Requirements — Trailer Lights And Wiring
Whenever you pull a trailer, regardless of the trailer size,
stoplights and turn signals on the trailer are required for
motoring safety.
The Trailer Tow Package may include a four- and seven-
pin wiring harness. Use a factory approved trailer har-
ness and connector.
NOTE:Do not cut or splice wiring into the vehicles
wiring harness.
The electrical connections are all complete to the vehicle
but you must mate the harness to a trailer connector.
Refer to the following illustrations.
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Four-Pin Connector
1 — Female Pins4 — Park2 — Male Pin5 — Left Stop/Turn3—Ground6—RightStop/Turn
Seven-Pin Connector
1—Battery5—Ground2—BackupLamps6—LeftStop/Turn3—RightStop/Turn7—RunningLamps4 — Electric Brakes
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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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LampsBulb Number
Interior LightsW5W
Dome Light (glove box)W5W
Exterior Bulbs
LampsBulb Number
Low Beam/High Beam HeadlampsH13
Front Position/Daytime Running Lights (DRL )P21/5W
Front Direction Indicator LampsPY21W
Front Fog LampsH11
Side Indicators (front and side view mirror)WY5W
Tail/Brake Lights/Turn IndicatorsP21W
Center High Mounted Stop Lamp (CHMSL)LED (Serviced at an Authorized Dealer)
REVERSEW16W
License Plate LampW5W
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Cavity Maxi FuseMini FuseMicro Fuse Description
F0170 Amp Tan——Module Body
Computer
F0270 Amp Tan——Module Body
Computer, Rear
Distribution Units
F03—20 Amp Yellow—Controller Power
Supply Body
Computer
F04—30 Amp Green—Brake Control
Electronics Module
F0570 Amp Tan——Electric Power-
Assisted Steering
F06 20 Amp Yellow——Engine Cooling fan
F06 40 Amp Orange——Engine Cooling fan
F07 30 Amp Green——Engine Cooling fan
F07 40 Amp Orange——Engine Cooling fan
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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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CavityMini FuseDescription
Dome, Mirror, Electric Motor Retractable
Roof, Heated Front Seats, Stabilizer Battery,
ESC System, ESL
F507.5 Amp BrownSupply Air Bag
F517.5 Amp BrownAlarm Power, Front Courtesy Light, Air
Conditioning Compressor, Brake Pedal
Switch (NC), Plaque Automatic Transmis-
sion, Compass, Rear Camera, Leveling
Headlights, Air Conditioning
F537.5 Amp BrownSupply IPC/Starter Device/System Keyless
Enter-N-Go™
F9415 Amp BluePower Socket
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