ENGINE BREAK-IN RECOMMENDATIONS
A long break-in period is not required for the engine and drivetrain (transmission and
axle) in your vehicle.
Drive moderately during the first 300 miles (500 km). After the initial 60 miles
(100 km), speeds up to 50 or 55 mph (80 or 90 km/h) are desirable.
While cruising, brief full-throttle acceleration within the limits of local traffic laws
contributes to a good break-in. Wide-open throttle acceleration in low gear can be
detrimental and should be avoided.
The engine oil installed in the engine at the factory is a high-quality energy
conserving type lubricant. Oil changes should be consistent with anticipated climate
conditions under which vehicle operations will occur. Refer to “Maintaining Your
Vehicle” for the recommended viscosity and quality grades.
NOTE:
A new engine may consume some oil during its first few thousand miles (kilometers)
of operation. This should be considered a normal part of the break-in and not
interpreted as an indication of an engine problem or malfunction.
CAUTION!
Never use Non-Detergent Oil or Straight Mineral Oil in the engine or damage may
result.
EXTERIOR LIGHTS
Headlights
The headlight switch is located on the left side of the instrument panel. The
headlight switch controls the operation of the headlights, side marker lights, daytime
running lights, fog lights and the dimming of the instrument cluster and interior
lighting.
Turning on the headlights will illuminate
the instrument cluster and the controls
located on the instrument panel.
Headlight Switch
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Vehicle Info (Information About The Status Of The Car)
Push and release the UP or DOWN arrow button until "Vehicle Info" is highlighted in
the EVIC/DID. Push and release the RIGHT arrow button and Coolant Temp will be
displayed. Push the RIGHT or LEFT arrow button to scroll through the following
information displays:
Tire Pressure
• View the information relating to the TPMS system (if equipped).
Engine Coolant Temperature
• View the engine coolant temperature.
Tr a n s m i s s i o n Te m p e r a t u r e
• Display the temperature of the automatic transmission (if equipped).
Engine Oil Temperature
• View the engine oil temperature.
Battery Voltage
• View the voltage value (state of charge) of the battery.
Driver Assist
This menu item allows you to change the settings ("Notice LaneSense" and "Intensity
LaneSense") relating to the LaneSense system (if equipped).
Notice LaneSense
• By selecting this function, you can select the "readiness" of LaneSense, choosing
between the options "Near," "Medium," or "Far."
Intensity LaneSense
• Using this function, you can select the force applied to the steering wheel to keep
the car in the roadway through the electrical drive system due to LaneSense.
Fuel Consumption
This menu item allows you to set the unit of measurement for the "Fuel Consumption
and Range."
Average Consumption/Instantaneous Consumption
• By selecting these options, you can choose the unit of measurement of the average
consumption and the instantaneous, choosing between "MPG" or "l/100 km" or
"km/l."
Range
• By selecting this option, you can choose the unit of measurement for Range,
choosing between “miles” or "km."
Trip
This menu item allows you to view information about the "Trip Computer."
The information displayed, for Trip A and for Trip B, are:
Distance
• (Miles or Km)
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• To turn the FCW system OFF, push the forward collision button once to turn the
system OFF (led turns on).
• Refer to “Electronic Speed Control ” in “Operating Your Vehicle” for further
information on Forward Collision Warning (FCW) operation and proper use.
- Liftgate Ajar Indicator — If Equipped
This indicator will illuminate when the liftgate is left ajar and not fully closed.
-OILCHANGEREQUIRED
Your vehicle is equipped with an engine oil change indicator system. The Oil Change
telltale and message (Oil Change Required) will display in the EVIC/DID display for
approximately 10 seconds, after a single chime has sounded, to indicate the next
scheduled oil change interval. The engine oil change indicator system is duty-cycle
based, which means the engine oil change interval may fluctuate dependent upon
your personal driving style.
Unless reset, this message will continue to display each time you turn the ignition
switch to the MAR/RUN position for vehicles not equipped with Keyless Enter-N-
Go™, or cycle the ignition to the ON/RUN position for vehicles equipped with Keyless
Enter-N-Go™. To turn off the message temporarily, push and release the MENU
button. To reset the oil change indicator system (after performing the scheduled
maintenance), refer to the following procedure:
Vehicles Equipped With Keyless Enter-N-Go™
1. Without pushing the brake pedal, push the ENGINE START/STOP button and
cycle the ignition to the ON/RUN position (do not start the engine).
2. Fully depress the accelerator pedal, slowly, three times within 10 seconds.
3. Without pushing the brake pedal, push the ENGINE START/STOP button once to
return the ignition to the OFF/LOCK position.
Vehicles Not Equipped With Keyless Enter-N-Go™
1. Turn the ignition switch to the MAR/RUN position (do not start the engine).
2. Fully depress the accelerator pedal, slowly, three times within 10 seconds.
3. Turn the ignition switch to the STOP/OFF position.
NOTE:
If the indicator message illuminates when you start the engine, the oil change
indicator system did not reset. If necessary, repeat these steps.
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E85 FLEXIBLE FUEL — 2.4L ENGINE ONLY
Refer to your Owner's Manual on the DVD for further details.
CAUTION!
Only vehicles with the E-85 fuel filler door label or a yellow gas cap can operate on
E-85.
Chassis
ComponentFluid, Lubricant, or Genuine Part
Manual TransmissionWe recommend you use MOPAR®C SeriesManual & Dual Dry Clutch TransmissionFluid.
Automatic TransmissionUse only MOPAR®ZF 8&9 Speed ATF™Automatic Transmission Fluid, or equiva-lent. Failure to use the correct fluid mayaffect the function or performance of yourtransmission.
Power Transfer Unit (PTU) – If Equipped We recommended you use of synthetic lu-bricant SAE 75W-90 API GL5
Rear Differential (RDM) – If Equipped We recommended you use of synthetic lu-bricant SAE 75W-90 API GL5
Brake Master CylinderWe recommend you use MOPAR®DOT 4. IfDOT 4 brake fluid is not available, thenDOT 3 is acceptable.
MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES
For information on the maintenance procedures for your vehicle, please refer to
“Maintenance Procedures” in “Maintaining Your Vehicle” in your Owner’s Manual or
applicable supplement on the DVD for further details.
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE
Your vehicle is equipped with an automatic oil change indicator system. The oil
change indicator system will remind you that it is time to take your vehicle in for
scheduled maintenance.
Based on engine operation conditions, the oil change indicator message will
illuminate in the instrument cluster. This means that service is required for your
vehicle. Operating conditions such as frequent short-trips, trailer tow and extremely
hot or cold ambient temperatures will influence when the “Change Oil” or “Oil
Change Required” message is displayed. Severe Operating Conditions can cause the
change oil message to illuminate as early as 3,500 miles (5,600 km) since last reset.
Have your vehicle serviced as soon as possible, within the next 500 miles (805 km).
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Your authorized dealer will reset the oil change indicator message after completing
the scheduled oil change. If a scheduled oil change is performed by someone other
than your authorized dealer, the message can be reset by referring to the steps
described under “Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)/Driver Information
Display (DID)” in “Getting To Know Your Instrument Panel” in your Owners Manual
on the DVD for further information.
NOTE:
Under no circumstances should oil change intervals exceed 10,000 miles
(16,000 km) or one year, whichever comes first.
Severe Duty All Models
Change Engine Oil at 4000 miles (6,500 km) if the vehicle is operated in a dusty and
off road environment. This type of vehicle use is considered Severe Duty
NOTE:
The Oil Change Indicator will not illuminate under these conditions.
Once A Month Or Before A Long Trip:
• Check engine oil level.
• Check windshield washer fluid level.
• Check the tire inflation pressures and look for unusual wear or damage.
• Check the fluid levels of the coolant reservoir, and brake master cylinder reservoir,
and fill as needed.
• Check function of all interior and exterior lights.
Required Maintenance Intervals.
At Every Oil Change Interval As Indicated By Oil Change Indicator System:
Change oil and filter.
Inspect battery and clean and tighten terminals as required.
Inspect brake pads, shoes, rotors, drums, and hoses.
Inspect engine cooling system protection and hoses.
Check and adjust hand brake.
Inspect exhaust system.
Inspect engine air filter if using in dusty or off-road conditions.
Refer to the “Maintenance Chart” on the following page for the required maintenance
intervals.
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Mileage or time passed(whichever comes first)
10,000
20,000
30,000
40,000
50,000
60,000
70,000
80,000
90,000
100,000
110,000
120,000
130,000
140,000
150,000
Years 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Or Kilometers
16,000
32,000
48,000
64,000
80,000
96,000
112,000
128,000
144,000
160,000
176,000
192,000
208,000
224,000
240,000
Check operation of windshield washersystem and adjust jets if necessary.
•• ••• • • •
Check cleanliness of hood and tail-gate locks and cleanliness and lubri-cation of linkages.
•• ••• • • •
Visually check the condition and wearof the front and rear brakes.
•• • • •• • •• • • • • • •
Check the front suspension, tie rods,CV joints and replace if necessary.
•••• • • •
Visual inspect the condition of theaccessory drive belt.
•• •
Check the tension of the accessorydrive belt.
•••• • • •
Visual inspect the condition of thetiming belt.
•• •
Replace the accessory drive belt.
•
Inspect and replace PCV valve if nec-essary.
•
Change engine oil and replace oil fil-ter (*).Inspect the PTU fluid level. • • •Inspect the rear differential fluidlevel.
•• •
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(*) The oil and oil filter replacement must be carried out when indicated by a warning light or message on the instrument panel, orin any case should not exceed 1 year or 10,000 miles.(**) The spark plug change is distance based only, yearly intervals do not apply. The following are essential to ensure correct operationand prevent serious damage to the engine:• Only use spark plugs of the same make and type which are specially certified for such engines (refer to “Engine Information” in“Technical Data” for further information).• Strictly comply with the spark plug replacement interval given in the “Maintenance Schedule” for spark plug replacement.• Contact your authorized dealer if you have any questions.
WARNING!
• You can be badly injured working on or around a motor vehicle. Do only service work for which you have the knowledge and the
right equipment. If you have any doubt about your ability to perform a service job, take your vehicle to a competent mechanic.
• Failure to properly inspect and maintain your vehicle could result in a component malfunction and effect vehicle handling and
performance. This could cause an accident.
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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
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