2016 JEEP RENEGADE check engine light

Periodic Safety Checks You Should Make Outside
The Vehicle
Tires
Examine tires for excessive tread wear and uneven wear
patterns. Check for stones, nails, glass, or other objects
lodged in the tread or sidewall. Inspect the tread for cuts
and cracks. Inspect sidewalls for cuts, cracks, and bulges.
Check the wheel nuts for tightness. Check the tires
(including spare) for proper cold inflation pressure.
Lights
Have someone observe the operation of brake lights and
exterior lights while you work the controls. Check turn
signal and high beam indicator lights on the instrument
panel.
Door Latches
Check for proper closing, latching, and locking.
Fluid Leaks
Check area under vehicle after overnight parking for fuel,
engine coolant, oil, or other fluid leaks. Also, if gasoline
fumes are detected, or if fuel or brake fluid leaks are
suspected, the cause should be located and corrected
immediately.
316 SAFETY

Enhanced Accident Response System
In the event of an impact, if the communication network
remains intact, and the power remains intact, depending
on the nature of the event, the ORC will determine
whether to have the Enhanced Accident Response Sys-
tem perform the following functions:
•Cut off fuel to the engine.
•Flash hazard lights as long as the battery has power or
until the ignition is placed in the “OFF” position. The
hazard lights flasher can be deactivated by pressing
the hazard flasher button.
•Turn on the interior lights, which remain on as long as
the battery has power or for 15 minutes from the
intervention of the Enhanced Accident Response Sys-
tem.
•Unlock the doors automatically.•Turn off the Fuel Pump Heater.
•Turn Off the HVAC Blower Motor.
•Close the HVAC Circulation Door.
System Reset Procedure
Depending on the nature of the event the left and right
turn signal lights, located in the instrument panel, may
both be blinking and will continue to blink until the
ignition switch is turned to the OFF position. After an
accident, turn the ignition switch to STOP/OFF position,
check that there aren’t any losses of fuel/liquids. In order
to move your vehicle to the side of the road, you must
follow the system reset procedure.
504 IN CASE OF EMERGENCY

EMISSIONS INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE
PROGRAMS
In some localities, it may be a legal requirement to pass
an inspection of your vehicle’s emissions control system.
Failure to pass could prevent vehicle registration.
For states that require an Inspection and Mainte-
nance (I/M), this check verifies the “Malfunction
Indicator Light (MIL)” is functioning and is not
on when the engine is running, and that the OBD II
system is ready for testing.
Normally, the OBD II system will be ready. The OBD II
system maynotbe ready if your vehicle was recently
serviced, recently had a dead battery or a battery replace-
ment. If the OBD II system should be determined not
ready for the I/M test, your vehicle may fail the test.Your vehicle has a simple ignition actuated test, which
you can use prior to going to the test station. To check if
your vehicle’s OBD II system is ready, you must do the
following:
1. Cycle the ignition switch to the ON position, but do
not crank or start the engine.
NOTE:If you crank or start the engine, you will have to
start this test over.
2. As soon as you cycle the ignition switch to the ON
position, you will see the Malfunction Indicator Light
(MIL) symbol come on as part of a normal bulb check.
3. Approximately 15 seconds later, one of two things will
happen:
•The MIL will flash for about 10 seconds and then
return to being fully illuminated until you turn OFF
the ignition or start the engine. This means that your
vehicle’s OBD II system isnot readyand you should
notproceed to the I/M station.
522 MAINTAINING AND CARING FOR YOUR VEHICLE

Severe Duty All Models
Change Engine Oil at 4,000 miles (6,500 km) if the vehicle
is operated in a dusty and off road environment or is
operated predominately at idle or only very low engine
RPM’s. 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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MAINTAINING AND CARING FOR YOUR VEHICLE 525

Maintenance Chart
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
Years123456789101112131415
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 tire condition/wear and adjust pres-
sure, if necessary, check TIREKIT expira-
tion date (if provided).•••••••••••••••
Check operation of lighting system (head-
lamps, direction indicators, hazard warn-
ing lights, luggage compartment, passen-
ger compartment, glove compartment,
instrument panel warning lights, etc.).•••••••••••••••
Check and, if necessary, top up fluid lev-
els (brakes/hydraulic clutch, windshield
washer, battery, engine coolant, etc.).•••••••••••••••
526 MAINTAINING AND CARING FOR YOUR VEHICLE

•If frequent engine coolant (antifreeze) additions are
required, the cooling system should be pressure tested
for leaks.
•Maintain engine coolant (antifreeze) concentration at a
minimum of 50% OAT coolant (conforming to
MS.90032) and distilled water for proper corrosion
protection of your engine which contains aluminum
components.
•Keep the front of the radiator clean. If your vehicle is
equipped with air conditioning, keep the front of the
condenser clean.
•Do not change the thermostat for Summer or Winter
operation. If replacement is ever necessary, install
ONLY the correct type thermostat. Other designs may
result in unsatisfactory engine coolant (antifreeze)
performance, poor gas mileage, and increased emis-
sions.Brake System
In order to assure brake system performance, all brake
system components should be inspected periodically.
Refer to the “Maintenance Schedule” for the proper
maintenance intervals.
WARNING!
Riding the brakes can lead to brake failure and
possibly a collision. Driving with your foot resting or
riding on the brake pedal can result in abnormally
high brake temperatures, excessive lining wear, and
possible brake damage. Riding the brakes may also
reduce braking capacity in an emergency.
Brake Master Cylinder
The fluid level in the master cylinder should be checked
when performing under hood services, or immediately if
the “Brake Warning Light” is on.
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MAINTAINING AND CARING FOR YOUR VEHICLE 553

Bulbs, Light.............................316
Camera, Rear............................386
Capacities, Fluid..........................600
Caps, Filler
Oil (Engine)...........................537
Carbon Monoxide Warning...............313, 405
Car Washes.............................559
Certification Label.........................409
Changing A Flat Tire....................483, 565
Chart, Tire Sizing.........................568
Check Engine Light (Malfunction Indicator Light) . .522
Checking Your Vehicle For Safety..............312
Checks, Safety...........................312
Child Restraint...........................291
Child Restraints
Booster Seats..........................296
Child Restraints........................291
Child Seat Installation....................309How To Stow An Unused ALR Seat Belt.......305
Infants And Child Restraints...............294
Install A LATCH-Compatible Child Restraint. . . .304
Installing Child Restraints Using The Vehicle
Seat Belt..............................306
LATCH Positions.......................299
Locating The LATCH Anchorages............302
Lower Anchors And Tethers For Children......298
Older Children And Child Restraints.........294
Seating Positions........................297
Child Safety Locks.........................65
Clean Air Gasoline........................401
Cleaning
Wheels...............................560
Windshield Wiper Blades..................542
Climate Control..........................117
Automatic..................123, 127, 128, 134
Manual..............................117
Clutch.................................553
668 INDEX

KeyFob...............................54
Remote...............................54
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)................54
Driver Information Display (DID)
Instrument Cluster......................221
Oil Change............................221
Driver’s Seat Back Tilt.......................67
Driving................................411
Electrical Outlet, Auxiliary (Power Outlet)........166
Electric Park Brake........................327
Electric Parking Brake......................327
Electronic Roll Mitigation (ERM)..............245
Electronic Speed Control (Cruise Control)........351
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)...........240, 250
Electronic Throttle Control Warning Light........193
Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)......386
Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC). . . .216Emergency, In Case Of
Hazard Warning Flasher..................435
Jacking...........................483, 565
Jump Starting..........................499
Overheating...........................506
Tow Hooks............................516
Towing..............................514
Emission Control System Maintenance..........522
Engine
Air Cleaner...........................539
Break-In Recommendations................326
Checking Oil Level......................535
Compartment..........................533
Coolant (Antifreeze).....................601
Cooling..............................547
Exhaust Gas Caution.................313, 405
Fails To Start..........................322
Flooded, Starting.......................322
Fuel Requirements......................400
670 INDEX