2015 JEEP RENEGADE User Guide

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
GETTING STARTED
How do I install my LATCH Equipped Child Seat? pg. 23
ELECTRONICS
Which radio is in my vehicle?
• Uconnect®3.0 pg. 91
• Uconnect®5.0 pg. 94
• Uconnect®6.5AN pg. 106
How do I activate the Audio Jack?
• Uconnect®3.0 pg. 93
• Uconnect®5.0 pg. 97
• Uconnect®6.5AN pg. 111
How do I set the clock on my radio?
• Uconnect®3.0 pg. 92
• Uconnect®5.0 pg. 94
• Uconnect®6.5AN pg. 106
How do I use the Navigation feature?
• Uconnect®6.5AN pg. 114
How do I pair my cell phone via Bluetooth®with the Uconnect®Hands-Free Voice
Activation System? pg. 130
How do I improve the Bluetooth®performance of my Uconnect®System? pg. 137
OFF-ROAD CAPABILITIES
How do I shift into different four-wheel drive selections? pg. 150
UTILITY
How do I know how much I can tow with my Jeep Renegade? pg. 153
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES
What do I do if my TPMS warning light is blinking? pg. 157
How do I change a flat tire? pg. 168
How do I Jump-Start my vehicle? pg. 174
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE
Where is my Fuse Block located? pg. 194
What type of oil do I use? pg. 186
How often should I change my engine’s oil? pg. 187
What should my tire pressure be set at? pg. 200
FAQ’s
207

Access
Uconnect®.............75
Access, Uconnect®...........75
Adding Engine Coolant (Antifreeze)..187
Adding Fuel..............199
Adding Washer Fluid.........187
Air Bag
Advanced Front Air Bag . . . . . .19
Advance Front Air Bag . . . . . .18
Air Bags . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18Air Bag Warning Light . . . .18, 157Driver Knee Air Bag........20Front Air Bag . . . . . . . . . . . .18Passenger Knee Air Bag......20Rollover...............18Side Air Bags . . . . . . . . . . . .20Side Impact Curtains.......20Side Impacts . . . . . . . . . . . .18Air Cleaner, Engine (Engine Air CleanerFilter)................187Air Conditioner Maintenance....187Air Conditioning Refrigerant.....187Air Conditioning System.......187AlarmArm The System..........13Disarm The System........13Vehicle Security Alarm......13Alarm, Panic..............11Alarm (Security Alarm).....13,162Antifreeze (Engine Coolant) . .186, 187Disposal . . . . . . . . . . . . . .187Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) . . .156APPUconnect®Access . . . . . . . . .77Appearance Care...........187Assistance Towing..........156Audio Systems (Radio)......72,96Automatic Headlights.........35Automatic TransmissionAdding Fluid...........187Fluid Type . . . . . . . . . . . .187Axle Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .187Axle Lubrication............187
Battery.................187Charging System Light.....156Blind Spot Monitoring.........47Body Mechanism Lubrication....187
Brake Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . .187
Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .187
Brake System.............187
Fluid Check . . . . . . . . . . . .187
Master Cylinder.........187
Warning Light..........160
Break-In Recommendations, New
Vehicle................34
Camera, Rear..............62Capacities, Fluid...........186Caps, FillerOil (Engine)............187Car Washes . . . . . . . . . . . . . .187Change Oil Indicator.........163Changing A Flat Tire . . . . . . . . .168Charging System Light........156Check Engine Light (Malfunction Indi-cator Light).............161Child Restraint...........21,22Child RestraintsCenter Seat LATCH . . . . . . . . .23Lower Anchors And Tethers For Chil-dren . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22, 23
Using The Top Tether Anchorage..23CleaningWheels..............187Windshield Wiper Blades....187Climate ControlAutomatic..............44Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43Clock...................94Clock Setting..............94Cluster Warning/Indicator LightsAir Bag Warning Light . . . . . .157Brake Warning Light.......160Electronic Speed Control ONIndicator..............162Electronic Speed Control SET Indi-cator................162Front Fog Light Indicator....162High Beam Indicator......162Park/Headlight ON Indicator . .162Seat Belt Reminder Light . . . .159Turn Signal Indicator......161Vehicle Security Light......162Clutch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .187Clutch Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . .187
INDEX
208

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
INDEX
209

Cleaning.............187
Delay . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36
High Beam/Low Beam Select
Switch...............36
Lights On Reminder . . . . . . . .35
Passing...............36
Switch...............34
Time Delay.............36
Head Restraints............25
Head Rests . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25Heated Mirrors...........43,45High Beam Indicator.........162High Beam/Low Beam Select (Dimmer)Switch................36Hood Prop . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .181Hood Release.............181
Identifying Your Radio.........74Instrument Cluster............8
Instrument Cluster Warning Lights..161Instrument Panel Cover.......187Instrument Panel Lens Cleaning . .187Interior and Instrument Lights.....7Interior Appearance Care.......187Intermittent Wipers (Delay Wipers) . .37Introduction...............2In Vehicle FeaturesUconnect®Access . . . . . . . . .82Inverter Outlet (115V)........146Inverter, Power............146iPod®/USB/MP3 ControlBluetooth®Streaming Audio . .128
Jacking Instructions.........170Jack Location.............168Jack Operation.........168, 170Jump Starting.............174
Key Fob . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10Arm The Alarm...........13Disarm The Alarm.........13Keyless Enter-N-GoLock/Unlock . . . . . . .14, 15, 16Keyless Enter-N-Go™.........14Key Fob . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14Passive Entry............14Remote Control...........14
Lane Change and Turn Signals . . . .37
LaneSense . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55
Lap/Shoulder Belts...........17
Liftgate Window Wiper/Washer....38
Lights
Automatic Headlights.......35
Daytime Running.........35
Dimmer Switch, Headlight....36
Engine Temperature Warning . .159
Fog . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35, 162Headlights.............34Headlights On Reminder.....35Headlight Switch.........34High Beam . . . . . . . . . . . . .36High Beam Indicator......162High Beam/Low Beam Select . .36
Hill Descent Control Indicator..162Instrument Cluster........34Lights On Reminder........35Low Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . .156Passing...............36Security Alarm..........162Tu r n S i g n a l . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 7Lubrication, Body...........187
Maintenance Free Battery......187Maintenance, General........187Maintenance Procedures.......187Maintenance Record.........193Maintenance Schedule........187Malfunction Indicator Light (CheckEngine) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .161Master Cylinder (Brakes).......187MirrorsHeated.............43,45MOPAR®Accessories.........206
Navigation...............114New Vehicle Break-In Period.....34
Octane Rating, Gasoline (Fuel) . . .186Oil Change Indicator.........163Oil, Engine . . . . . . . . . . .186, 187Capacity..............186Change Interval.........187Checking.............187Disposal..............187Filter............186, 187
INDEX
210

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
INDEX
211

To w i n g . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 5 3Disabled Vehicle.........179Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .153Recreational...........154Weight...............153Trailer Towing.............153Trailer Towing Guide.........153Trailer Weight.............153Transfer CaseFluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .187TransmissionFluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .187Maintenance...........187Tu r n S i g n a l s . . . . . . . . . . . 3 7 , 1 6 1
Uconnect®
Access . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .75Set Up Your Via Mobile Profile . .78Using Access............79Via Mobile Apps..........90Uconnect®3.0 . . . . . . . . . . . . .91Uconnect®5.0. . . . . . . . . . .94, 96Uconnect®Access . . . . . . . . . . .75APP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .77In Vehicle Features.........82Purchase Apps...........78
Uconnect®Voice Command . .100, 117
Using Access
Uconnect®.............79
Vehicle Security Alarm Disarming . .13
Via Mobile Apps
Uconnect®.............90
Voice Command........100, 117
Voice Recognition System
(VR). . . . . . . . . . . . . .100, 117
Warning, Roll Over . . . . . . . . . . . .4
Warnings and Cautions........21
Washer
Adding Fluid . . . . . . . . . . .187
Washing Vehicle............187
Wheel and Wheel Trim . . . . . . . .187
Wheel and Wheel Trim Care . .187, 202
Windshield Washers
Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .162
Windshield Wiper Blades . . . . . .187
Wiper Blade Replacement......187
Wipers, Intermittent..........37
Wrecker Towing............179
INDEX
212

NOTES
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NOTES
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