2016 JEEP RENEGADE tow

RECREATIONAL TOWING
Towing This Vehicle Behind Another Vehicle
FRONT WHEEL DRIVE (FWD)FOUR-WHEEL
DRIVE (4WD)
TOWING
CONDITIONWHEELS OFF THE
GROUNDAUTOMATIC
TRANSMISSIONMANUAL
TRANSMISSIONMANUAL/
AUTOMATIC
TRANSMISSION
Flat Tow NONE NOT ALLOWED NOT ALLOWED NOT ALLOWED
Dolly Tow REAR NOT ALLOWED NOT ALLOWED NOT ALLOWED
FRONT OK OK NOT ALLOWED
On Trailer ALL BEST METHOD BEST METHOD OK
NOTE:
•When recreational towing your vehicle, always follow
applicable state and provincial laws. Contact state and
provincial Highway Safety offices for additional de-
tails.•You must ensure that the Auto Park Brake feature is
disabled before towing this vehicle, to avoid inadver-
tent Electric Park Brake engagement. The Auto Park
Brake feature is enabled or disabled via the customer
programmable features in the Uconnect Settings.
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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. Turn the engine OFF.
•Properly secure the front wheels to the dolly, following
the dolly manufacturer’s instructions.
•Turn the ignition to the MAR/RUN position, but do
not start the engine.•Press and hold the brake pedal.
•Release the Electric Park Brake (EPB).
•Turn the ignition OFF, remove the key, and release the
brake pedal.
CAUTION!
•DO NOT flat tow this vehicle. Damage to the
drivetrain will result. If this vehicle requires tow-
ing, make sure the drive wheels are OFF the
ground.
•Ensure that the Electric Park Brake is released, and
remains released, while being towed.
•Towing this vehicle in violation of the above re-
quirements can cause severe transmission damage.
Damage from improper towing is not covered un-
der the New Vehicle Limited Warranty.
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Models With Four-Wheel Drive (4WD)
Recreational towing (with all four wheels on the ground,
or using a towing dolly) is NOT ALLOWED. This vehicle
may be towed on a flatbed or vehicle trailer provided all
four wheels are OFF the ground.
CAUTION!
Towing this vehicle with ANY of its wheels on the
ground can cause severe transmission and/or power
transfer unit damage. Damage from improper towing
is not covered under the New Vehicle Limited War-
ranty.
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IN CASE OF EMERGENCY
CONTENTS
HAZARD WARNING FLASHERS...........435
ASSIST AND 9–1–1 — IF EQUIPPED........435
BULB REPLACEMENT...................442
▫General Information....................442
▫Replacement Bulbs.....................443
▫Replacing Exterior Bulbs................445
▫Replacing Interior Bulbs.................463
FUSES...............................469
▫General Information....................470
▫Access To The Fuses...................471▫Engine Compartment Fuses/Distribution
Unit...............................472
▫Body Computer Fuse Center..............476
▫Rear Cargo Fuse/Relay Distribution Unit.....480
JACKING AND TIRE CHANGING..........483
▫Jack Location/Spare Tire Stowage.........484
▫Preparations For Jacking................486
▫Jacking Instructions...................486
▫Road Tire Installation...................494
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TIRE SERVICE KIT STORAGE..............495
▫Tire Service Kit — If Equipped............495
JUMP STARTING......................499
▫Preparations For Jump Start..............500
▫Jump Starting Procedure................502
Enhanced Accident Response System.........504
▫System Reset Procedure.................504
REFUELING IN EMERGENCY.............506
IF YOUR ENGINE OVERHEATS............506SHIFT LEVER OVERRIDE................507
IGNITION KEY REMOVAL OVERRIDE.......509
FREEING A STUCK VEHICLE.............512
TOWING A DISABLED VEHICLE...........514
▫Front Wheel Drive (FWD)................515
▫Four-Wheel Drive (4WD)................516
EMERGENCY TOW HOOKS —
IF EQUIPPED.........................516
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WARNING!
ALWAYS obey traffic laws and pay attention to the
road. Some Uconnect Access services, including 9-1-1
and Assist, will NOT work without an operable 1X
(voice/data) or 3G (data) network connection.
NOTE:
•Your vehicle may be transmitting data as authorized
by the subscriber.
•The ASSIST and 9–1–1 features operate through the
Uconnect Access service. These buttons will only op-
erate as long as your Uconnect Access service is active.
Refer to your “Uconnect Radio supplement” for fur-
ther information.ASSIST Call
The ASSIST Button is used to automatically connect you
to any one of the following support centers:
•Roadside Assistance – If you get a flat tire, or need a
tow, just push the Assist button and you’ll be con-
nected to someone who can help. Roadside Assistance
will know what vehicle you’re driving and its location.
Additional fees may apply for Roadside Assistance.
•Uconnect Access Customer Care – In-vehicle support
for Uconnect Access and Uconnect Access Via Mobile
features.
•Vehicle Customer Care – Total support for all other
vehicle issues.
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Side Indicators
Front Side Indicators
To replace the bulb proceed as follows:
1. Operating from inside the engine compartment using
a suitable tool release the retaining clip.2. Remove lamp assembly by sliding it toward the out-
side.
Lamp Retaining Clip
Lamp Assembly
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5. Remove the rear tail lamp, sliding it toward the
outside as shown.6. Unscrew the screws and remove the rear tail lamp
holder.
Tail Lamp Removal
Rear Lamp Assembly
1 — Mounting Screws 460 IN CASE OF EMERGENCY