2015 JEEP RENEGADE parking brake

RECREATIONAL TOWING
Towing This Vehicle Behind Another Vehicle
FRONT WHEEL DRIVE (FWD)FOUR-WHEELDRIVE (4WD)
TOWING CONDI-TIONWHEELS OFFTHE GROUNDAUTOMATICTRANSMISSIONMANUALTRANSMISSION
MANUAL/AUTOMATICTRANSMISSION
Flat Tow NONE NOT ALLOWED NOT ALLOWED NOT ALLOWED
Dolly TowREAR NOT ALLOWED NOT ALLOWED NOT ALLOWED
FRONTOKOK NOT ALLOWED
On Trailer ALL BEST METHOD BEST METHOD OK
NOTE:
When recreationally towing your vehicle, always follow applicable state and provin-
cial laws. Contact state and provincial Highway Safety offices for additional details.
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 towing, make sure the drive wheels are OFF the ground.
• Towing this vehicle in violation of the above requirements can cause severe
transmission damage. Damage from improper towing is not covered under the
New Vehicle Limited Warranty.
UTILITY
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- Brake Warning Light
This light monitors various brake functions, including brake fluid level and parking
brake application. If the brake light turns on, it may indicate that the parking brake
is applied, that the brake fluid level is low, or that there is a problem with the
anti-lock brake system reservoir.
If the light remains on when the parking brake has been disengaged, and the fluid
level is at the full mark on the master cylinder reservoir, it indicates a possible brake
hydraulic system malfunction or that a problem with the Brake Booster has been
detected by the Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)/Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
system. In this case, the light will remain on until the condition has been corrected.
If the problem is related to the brake booster, the ABS pump will run when applying
the brake, and a brake pedal pulsation may be felt during each stop.
The dual brake system provides a reserve braking capacity in the event of a failure to
a portion of the hydraulic system. A leak in either half of the dual brake system is
indicated by the Brake Warning Light, which will turn on when the brake fluid level
in the master cylinder has dropped below a specified level. The light will remain on
until the cause is corrected.
Vehicles equipped with the Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) are also equipped with
Electronic Brake Force Distribution (EBD). In the event of an EBD failure, the Brake
Warning Light will turn on along with the ABS Light. Immediate repair to the ABS
system is required.
Operation of the Brake Warning Light can be checked by turning the ignition switch
from the STOP/OFF position to the MAR/RUN position. The light should illuminate
for approximately two seconds. The light should then turn off unless the parking
brake is applied or a brake fault is detected. If the light does not illuminate, have the
light inspected by an authorized dealer.
The light also will turn on when the parking brake is applied with the ignition switch
in the MAR/RUN position.
NOTE:
This light shows only that the parking brake is applied. It does not show the degree
of brake application.
WARNING!
Driving a vehicle with the red brake light on is dangerous. Part of the brake system
may have failed. It will take longer to stop the vehicle. You could have a collision.
Have the vehicle checked immediately.
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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.
• Never start or run the engine with the vehicle on a jack.
• Do not let anyone sit in the vehicle when it is on a jack.
• Do not get under the vehicle when it is on a jack. If you need to get under a
raised vehicle, take it to a service center where it can be raised on a lift.
• Only use the jack in the positions indicated and for lifting this vehicle during
a tire change.
• If working on or near a roadway, be extremely careful of motor traffic.
• To assure that spare tires, flat or inflated, are securely stowed, spares must be
stowed with the valve stem facing the ground.
CAUTION!
Do not attempt to raise the vehicle by jacking on locations other than those
indicated in the Jacking Instructions for this vehicle.
1. Remove the spare tire, jack, and wheel bolt wrench.
2. If equipped with wheels where the center cap covers the wheel bolts, use the
wheel bolt wrench to pry the center cap off carefully before raising the vehicle.
3. Before raising the vehicle, use the wheel bolt wrench to loosen, but not remove,
the wheel bolts on the wheel with the flat tire. Turn the wheel bolts counterclock-
wise one turn while the wheel is still on the ground.
4. Place the jack underneath the lift area that is closest to the flat tire. Turn the jack
screw clockwise to firmly engage the jack saddle with the lift area of the sill
flange, centering the jack saddle inside the cutout in the sill cladding.
Jack Warning Label
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3. If using another vehicle to jump-start the battery, park the vehicle within the
jumper cables reach, set the parking brake and make sure the ignition is
STOP/OFF.
WARNING!
Do not allow vehicles to touch each other as this could establish a ground
connection and personal injury could result.
Jump-Starting Procedure
WARNING!
Failure to follow this jump-starting procedure could result in personal injury or
property damage due to battery explosion.
CAUTION!
Failure to follow these procedures could result in damage to the charging system
of the booster vehicle or the discharged vehicle.
Connecting The Jumper Cables
1. Connect the positive(+)end of the jumper cable to the positive(+)post of the
discharged vehicle.
2. Connect the opposite end of the positive(+)jumper cable to the positive(+)post
of the booster battery.
3. Connect the negative(-)end of the jumper cable to the negative(-)post of the
booster battery.
4. Connect the opposite end of the negative(-)jumper cable to a good engine ground
(exposed metal part of the discharged vehicle’s engine) away from the battery and
the fuel injection system.
WARNING!
Do not connect the jumper cable to the negative (-) post of the discharged battery.
The resulting electrical spark could cause the battery to explode and could result
in serious injury. Only use the specific ground point, do not use any other exposed
metal parts.
5. Start the engine in the vehicle that has the booster battery, let the engine idle a
few minutes, and then start the engine in the vehicle with the discharged battery.
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Compact Spare Tire..........201
Cooling System............187
Adding Coolant (Antifreeze) . .187
Coolant Capacity.........186
Coolant Level...........187
Disposal of Used Coolant....187
Drain, Flush, and Refill.....187
Inspection............187
Points to Remember . . . . . . .187
Pressure Cap...........187Selection of Coolant(Antifreeze)........186, 187Corrosion Protection.........187Customer Assistance.........204
Customer Programmable Features..146
Daytime Running Lights........35Defects, Reporting..........205Defroster, Rear Window........38Dimmer Switch, Headlight......36Disabled Vehicle Towing....156, 179Disarming, Security System......13DisposalAntifreeze (Engine Coolant) . . .187Driver Cockpit..............6Driver's Seat Back Tilt.........27
Electric Park Brake...........45Electric Parking Brake.........45ElectronicsYour Vehicle's Sound System . . .72Electronic Speed Control (CruiseControl)................40Electronic Throttle Control WarningLight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .157Electronic Vehicle Information Center(EVIC) . . . . . . . . . . . . .62, 138Emergency, In Case ofBrake Warning Light.......159Jacking..............168Jump Starting..........174Overheating............164Tow Hooks............177To w i n g . . . . . . . . . . .156, 179EngineAir Cleaner . . . . . . . . . . . .187Break-In Recommendations . . .34Checking Oil Level........187
Compartment........182, 184
Coolant (Antifreeze).......186
Cooling...............187
Jump Starting..........174
Malfunction Indicator (Check En-
gine) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .161
Oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . .186, 187
Oil Filler Cap...........187
Oil Selection........186, 187
Overheating............164Exhaust System............187Exterior Lighting............34Exterior Lights.............34
FA Q . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 0 7FiltersAir Cleaner............187Engine Oil . . . . . . . . .186, 187Engine Oil Disposal.......187FlashersTu r n S i g n a l . . . . . . . . . 3 7 , 1 6 1Flash-To-Pass..............36Flexible Fuel Vehicles........187Fluid, Brake..............187Fluid Capacities............186Fluids, Lubricants and GenuineParts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .186Fog Lights . . . . . . . . . . . .35, 162Folding Rear Seat . . . . . . . . . . .30Forward Collision Warning.......51Freeing A Stuck Vehicle.......176Frequently Asked Questions.....207FuelAdding..............199OctaneRating..........186Specifications..........186Tank Capacity..........186Fuel, Flexible . . . . . . . . . . . . .187
Gasohol................187Gasoline (Fuel)............187Gear Select Lever Override......178General Maintenance.........187Glass Cleaning............187
Hands-Free Phone (Uconnect®). . .128HeadlightsAutomatic.............35
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Filter Disposal..........187
Materials Added to........187
Recommendation.....186, 187
Viscosity..........186, 187
Oil Filter, Selection..........187
Outlet
Power...............147
Overheating, Engine.........164
Paint Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .187Panic Alarm...............11Parking Brake..............45ParkSense®System, Rear.......58Phone, Hands-Free (Uconnect®)..128Phone (Uconnect®). . . . . . . . . .128Placard, Tire and LoadingInformation.............200PowerInverter..............146Outlet (Auxiliary ElectricalOutlet)..............147Preparation for Jacking........169Programmable Electronic Features..146Purchase AppsUconnect®Access.........78
Radio Operation............96Radio (Sound Systems)........96Rear Camera . . . . . . . . . . . . . .62Rear Cross Path.............49Rear ParkSense System........58Rear Seat, Folding...........30Rear Window Defroster.........38Rear Wiper/Washer...........38Recreational Towing.........154Refrigerant...............187Reminder, Lights On . . . . . . . . . .35Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)Arm The Alarm...........13Disarm The Alarm.........13Remote Starting System........12Reporting Safety Defects.......205Restraint, Head.............25Roll Over Warning . . . . . . . . . . . .4
Schedule, Maintenance.......187Seat Belt Maintenance . . . . . . . .187Seat Belts................17
Adjustable Shoulder Belt.....17
Pretensioners...........17
Seat Belt Warning . . . . . . . . .18
Seats...................27
Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . .27
Head Restraints..........25
Rear Folding............30
Seatback Release.........27
Tilting................27
Security Alarm............162Arm The System..........13Disarm The System........13Security Alarm...........13Selection of Coolant (Antifreeze) . .186Set Up Your Via Mobile ProfileUconnect®.............78Shift Lever Override.........178Signals, Turn...........37,161Spare Tire . . . . . . . . . . . .201, 202Spark Plugs . . . . . . . . . . . . . .186SpecificationsFuel (Gasoline)..........186Oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .186Speed Control (Cruise Control)....40StartingRemote . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12SteeringTi l t C o l u m n . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 3Wheel, Heated...........32Wheel, Tilt.............33Steering Wheel Audio Controls . . .138Stuck, Freeing.............176Supplemental Restraint System - AirBag . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
Telescoping Steering Column.....33Tether Anchor, Child Restraint....24Text Messaging..........98,136Tilt Steering Column..........33Time Delay, Headlight.........36TiresAir Pressure...........200Changing . . . . . . . . . . . . .168Compact Spare..........201Jacking..............168Pressure Warning Light.....157Tire Service Kit............165Tow Hooks, Emergency........177
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