2016 JEEP RENEGADE service

Redundant Air Bag Warning Light
If a fault with the Air Bag Warning Light is detected,
which could affect the Supplemental Restraint
System (“SRS”), the Redundant Air Bag Warn-
ing Light will illuminate on the instrument
panel. The Redundant Air Bag Warning Light
will stay on until the fault is cleared. In addition, a single
chime will sound to alert you that the Redundant Air Bag
Warning Light has come on and a fault has been detected.
If the Redundant Air Bag Warning Light comes on
intermittently or remains on while driving have an
authorized dealer service the vehicle immediately. For
additional information regarding the Redundant Air Bag
Warning Light refer to the “Instrument Panel” section of
this manual.
Maintaining Your Air Bag System
WARNING!
•Modifications to any part of the air bag system
could cause it to fail when you need it. You could
be injured if the air bag system is not there to
protect you. Do not modify the components or
wiring, including adding any kind of badges or
stickers to the steering wheel hub trim cover or the
upper right side of the instrument panel. Do not
modify the front bumper, vehicle body structure, or
add aftermarket side steps or running boards.
•It is dangerous to try to repair any part of the air
bag system yourself. Be sure to tell anyone who
works on your vehicle that it has an air bag system.
•Do not attempt to modify any part of your air bag
system. The air bag may inflate accidentally or may
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not function properly if modifications are made.
Take your vehicle to an authorized dealer for any
air bag system service. If your seat, including your
trim cover and cushion, needs to be serviced in any
way (including removal or loosening/tightening of
seat attachment bolts), take the vehicle to your
authorized dealer. Only manufacturer approved
seat accessories may be used. If it is necessary to
modify the air bag system for persons with dis-
abilities, contact your authorized dealer.
Event Data Recorder (EDR)
This vehicle is equipped with an event data recorder
(EDR). The main purpose of an EDR is to record, in
certain crash or near crash-like situations, such as an air
bag deployment or hitting a road obstacle, data that willassist in understanding how a vehicle’s systems per-
formed. The EDR is designed to record data related to
vehicle dynamics and safety systems for a short period of
time, typically 30 seconds or less. The EDR in this vehicle
is designed to record such data as:
•How various systems in your vehicle were operating;
•Whether or not the driver and passenger safety belts
were buckled/fastened;
•How far (if at all) the driver was depressing the
accelerator and/or brake pedal; and,
•How fast the vehicle was traveling.
These data can help provide a better understanding of
the circumstances in which crashes and injuries occur.
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Safety Checks You Should Make Inside The
Vehicle
Seat Belts
Inspect the seat belt system periodically, checking for
cuts, frays, and loose parts. Damaged parts must be
replaced immediately. Do not disassemble or modify the
system.
Front seat belt assemblies must be replaced after a
collision. Rear seat belt assemblies must be replaced after
a collision if they have been damaged (i.e., bent retractor,
torn webbing, etc.). If there is any question regarding seat
belt or retractor condition, replace the seat belt.
Air Bag Warning Light
The Air Bag warning lightwill turn on for four to
eight seconds as a bulb check when the ignition switch
is first turned to ON/RUN. If the light is either not on
during starting, stays on, or turns on while driving,have the system inspected at an authorized dealer as
soon as possible. This light will illuminate with a
single chime when a fault with the Air Bag Warning
Light has been detected, it will stay on until the fault
is cleared. If the light comes on intermittently or
remains on while driving, have an authorized dealer
service the vehicle immediately. Refer to “Occupant
Restraints” in “Things To Know Before Starting Your
Vehicle” for further information.
Defroster
Check operation by selecting the defrost mode and place
the blower control on high speed. You should be able to
feel the air directed against the windshield. See your
authorized dealer for service if your defroster is inoper-
able.
Floor Mat Safety Information
Always use floor mats designed to fit the footwell of your
vehicle. Use only floor mats that leave the pedal area
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STARTING AND OPERATING
CONTENTS
STARTING THE ENGINE................321
▫Tip Start Feature......................322
▫If Engine Fails To Start.................322
▫Cold Weather Operation................323
▫Extended Park Starting..................324
▫After Starting — Warming Up The Engine. . . .325
▫Stopping The Engine...................325
▫Turbocharger “Cool Down” —
If Equipped..........................326
ENGINE BREAK-IN RECOMMENDATIONS . . .326ELECTRIC PARK BRAKE (EPB)............327
▫Auto Park Brake......................332
▫SafeHold...........................332
▫Brake Service Mode....................333
MANUAL TRANSMISSION...............334
▫Shifting.............................336
▫Downshifting........................337
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION............339
▫Shift Lever..........................341
▫Gear Ranges.........................343
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▫Transmission Limp Home Mode...........349
▫Key Ignition Park Interlock...............350
▫Brake/Transmission Shift Interlock System. . . .350
SPEED CONTROL — IF EQUIPPED.........351
▫Activation...........................352
▫Setting A Desired Speed.................352
▫Deactivation.........................353
▫Resume Speed........................353
▫Varying The Speed.....................353
▫Accelerating For Passing................355
FOUR WHEEL DRIVE — JEEP ACTIVE DRIVE
(4WD) AND JEEP ACTIVE DRIVE LOW
(4WD LOW)...........................355
▫Four Wheel Drive (4x4).................356SELEC-TERRAIN.......................358
▫Mode Selection Guide..................358
FORWARD COLLISION WARNING (FCW)
WITH MITIGATION — IF EQUIPPED.......360
▫Forward Collision Warning (FCW) With
Mitigation Operation — If Equipped.......360
▫Turning FCW ON Or OFF...............363
▫Changing FCW Sensitivity...............364
▫FCW Limited Warning..................364
▫Service FCW Warning..................365
▫Precautions While Driving With FCW.......366
▫General Information...................370
LANESENSE — IF EQUIPPED.............370
▫LaneSense Operation...................370
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▫Turning LaneSense ON Or OFF............371
▫LaneSense Warning Message..............372
▫Changing LaneSense Status..............380
REAR PARKSENSE — IF EQUIPPED........381
▫Rear ParkSense Sensors.................381
▫Enabling And Disabling Rear ParkSense.....383
▫Service The Rear ParkSense System.........384
▫ParkSense System Usage Precautions........385
REAR BACK UP CAMERA — IF EQUIPPED . . .386
TIRE PRESSURE MONITOR SYSTEM (TPMS) . .389
▫Base System.........................392
▫Premium System — If Equipped...........395
▫General Information....................400FUEL REQUIREMENTS..................400
▫1.4L Turbo Engine.....................400
▫2.4L Engine..........................401
▫Reformulated Gasoline.................401
▫Gasoline/Oxygenate Blends..............402
▫E-85 Usage In Non-Flex Fuel Vehicles.......402
▫MMT In Gasoline.....................403
▫Materials Added To Fuel................403
▫Fuel System Cautions...................404
▫Carbon Monoxide Warnings.............405
ADDING FUEL........................405
VEHICLE LOADING....................409
▫Certification Label....................409
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CAUTION!
If the Brake System Warning Light remains on with
the parking brake released, a brake system malfunc-
tion is indicated. Have the brake system serviced by
an authorized dealer immediately.
If exceptional circumstances should make it necessary to
engage the EPB while the vehicle is in motion, maintain
upward pressure on the EPB switch for as long as
engagement is desired. The brake warning lamp could
illuminate in case of the hydraulic system is not available.
The rear stop lamps will also be illuminated automati-
cally while the vehicle remains in motion.
To disengage the EPB while the vehicle is in motion,
release the switch. If the vehicle is brought to a complete
stop using the EPB, when the vehicle reaches approxi-
mately 1.9 mph (3 km/h) the EPB will remain engaged.
WARNING!
Driving the vehicle with the parking brake engaged,
or repeated use of the parking brake to slow the
vehicle may cause serious damage to the brake sys-
tem; failure to do so can lead to brake failure and a
collision.
In the unlikely event of a malfunction of the EPB system,
a yellow EPB fault lamp will illuminate. This may be
accompanied by the Brake warning lamp flashing. In this
status some EPB functionalities may be deactivated. In
this event, urgent service of the EPB system is required.
Do not rely on the EPB to hold the vehicle stationary.
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•The seat belt is unbuckled.
•The driver door is open.
SafeHold can be temporarily bypassed by pushing the
EPB Switch while the driver door is open and the brake
pedal is pressed. Once manually bypassed, SafeHold will
be enabled again once the vehicle reaches 12 mph
(20 km/h) or the ignition is turned to the STOP/OFF
position and back to MAR/RUN again.
Brake Service Mode
We recommend having your brakes serviced by your
authorized dealer. You should only make repairs for
which you have the knowledge and the right equipment.
You should only enter Brake Service Mode during brake
service.
When servicing your rear brakes, it may be necessary for
you or your technician to push the rear piston into the
rear caliper bore. With the electric park brake system, thiscan only be done after retracting the EPB actuator. The
actuator retraction can be done easily by entering the
Brake Service Mode through the Uconnect Settings in
your vehicle. This menu based system will guide you
through the steps necessary to retract the EPB actuator in
order to perform rear brake service.
Service Mode has requirements that must be met in order
to be activated:
•The vehicle must be at a standstill.
•The parking brake must be disabled.
•The transmission must be in park or neutral.
•The EPB switch not activated.
•The vehicle in ignition MAR/ON position.
•The brake pedal not pressed.
While in service mode, the EPB fault lamp will flash
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