2017 JEEP RENEGADE maintenance

•If you carry special cargo such as chemicals, fertilizers,
de-icer salt, etc., be sure that such materials are well
packaged and sealed.
• If a lot of driving is done on gravel roads, consider mud
or stone shields behind each wheel.
• Use Mopar Touch Up Paint on scratches as soon as
possible. Your authorized dealer has touch up paint to
match the color of your vehicle.
INTERIORS
Seats And Fabric Parts
Use Mopar Total Clean to clean fabric upholstery and
carpeting.
WARNING!
Do not use volatile solvents for cleaning purposes.
Many are potentially flammable, and if used in closed
areas they may cause respiratory harm.
Seat Belt Maintenance
Do not bleach, dye or clean the belts with chemical solvents
or abrasive cleaners. This will weaken the fabric. Sun
damage can also weaken the fabric.
If the belts need cleaning, use a mild soap solution or
lukewarm water. Do not remove the belts from the vehicle
to wash them. Dry with a soft cloth.
Replace the belts if they appear frayed or worn or if the
buckles do not work properly.
WARNING!
A frayed or torn belt could rip apart in a collision and
leave you with no protection. Inspect the belt system
periodically, checking for cuts, frays, or loose parts.
Damaged parts must be replaced immediately. Do not
disassemble or modify the system. Seat belt assemblies
must be replaced after a collision if they have been
damaged (i.e., bent retractor, torn webbing, etc.).
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Plastic And Coated Parts
Use Mopar Total Clean to clean vinyl upholstery.
CAUTION!
•Direct contact of air fresheners, insect repellents,
suntan lotions, or hand sanitizers to the plastic,
painted, or decorated surfaces of the interior may
cause permanent damage. Wipe away immediately.
• Damage caused by these type of products may not be
covered by your New Vehicle Limited Warranty.
Cleaning Plastic Instrument Cluster Lenses
The lenses in front of the instruments in this vehicle are
molded in clear plastic. When cleaning the lenses, care
must be taken to avoid scratching the plastic.
1. Clean with a wet soft cloth. A mild soap solution may be used, but do not use high alcohol content or abrasive
cleaners. If soap is used, wipe clean with a clean damp
cloth.
2. Dry with a soft cloth.
Leather Parts
Mopar Total Clean is specifically recommended for leather
upholstery.
Your leather upholstery can be best preserved by regular
cleaning with a damp soft cloth. Small particles of dirt can
act as an abrasive and damage the leather upholstery and
should be removed promptly with a damp cloth. Stubborn
soils can be removed easily with a soft cloth and Mopar
Total Clean. Care should be taken to avoid soaking your
leather upholstery with any liquid. Please do not use
polishes, oils, cleaning fluids, solvents, detergents, or
ammonia-based cleaners to clean your leather upholstery.
Application of a leather conditioner is not required to
maintain the original condition.
NOTE: If equipped with light colored leather, it tends to
show any foreign material, dirt, and fabric dye transfer
more so than darker colors. The leather is designed to for
easy cleaning, and FCA recommends Mopar total care
leather cleaner applied on a cloth to clean the leather seats
as needed.
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CAUTION!
Do not use Alcohol and Alcohol-based and/or Ketone
based cleaning products to clean leather seats, as
damage to the seat may result.
Glass Surfaces
All glass surfaces should be cleaned on a regular basis with
Mopar Glass Cleaner, or any commercial household-type
glass cleaner. Never use an abrasive type cleaner. Use
caution when cleaning the inside rear window equipped
with electric defrosters or windows equipped with radio
antennas. Do not use scrapers or other sharp instrument
that may scratch the elements.
When cleaning the rear view mirror, spray cleaner on the
towel or cloth that you are using. Do not spray cleaner
directly on the mirror.
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SUGGESTIONS FOR OBTAINING SERVICE FOR
YOUR VEHICLE
Prepare For The Appointment
If you are having warranty work done, be sure to have the
right papers with you. Take your warranty folder. All work
to be performed may not be covered by the warranty.
Discuss additional charges with the service manager. Keep
a maintenance log of your vehicle’s service history. This
can often provide a clue to the current problem.
Prepare A List
Make a written list of your vehicle’s problems or the
specific work you want done. If you’ve had an accident or
work done that is not on your maintenance log, let the
service advisor know.
Be Reasonable With Requests
If you list a number of items and you must have your
vehicle by the end of the day, discuss the situation with the
service advisor and list the items in order of priority. At
many authorized dealers, you may obtain a rental vehicle
at a minimal daily charge. If you need a rental, it is
advisable to make these arrangements when you call for an
appointment.
IF YOU NEED ASSISTANCE
The manufacturer and its authorized dealer are vitally
interested in your satisfaction. We want you to be happy
with our products and services.
Warranty service must be done by an authorized dealer. We
strongly recommend that you take the vehicle to an autho-
rized dealer. They know your vehicle the best, and are most
concerned that you get prompt and high quality service.
The manufacturer’s authorized dealer have the facilities,
factory-trained technicians, special tools, and the latest
information to ensure the vehicle is fixed correctly and in a
timely manner.
This is why you should always talk to an authorized dealer
service manager first. Most matters can be resolved with
this process.
•If for some reason you are still not satisfied, talk to the
general manager or owner of the authorized dealer.
They want to know if you need assistance.
• If an authorized dealer is unable to resolve the concern,
you may contact the manufacturer’s customer center.
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Service Manuals
These comprehensive Service Manuals provide the infor-
mation that students and professional technicians need in
diagnosing/troubleshooting, problem solving, maintain-
ing, servicing, and repairing FCA US LLC vehicles. A
complete working knowledge of the vehicle, system,
and/or components is written in straightforward language
with illustrations, diagrams, and charts.
Diagnostic Procedure Manuals
Diagnostic Procedure Manuals are filled with diagrams,
charts and detailed illustrations. These practical manuals
make it easy for students and technicians to find and fix
problems on computer-controlled vehicle systems and fea-
tures. They show exactly how to find and correct problems
the first time, using step-by-step troubleshooting and driv-
ability procedures, proven diagnostic tests and a complete
list of all tools and equipment.Owner’s Manuals
These Owner’s Manuals have been prepared with the
assistance of service and engineering specialists to acquaint
you with specific FCA US LLC vehicles. Included are
starting, operating, emergency and maintenance proce-
dures as well as specifications, capabilities and safety tips.
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About Your Brakes........................ .433
Adding Engine Coolant (Antifreeze) .............395
Adding Fuel ............................. .291
Adding Washer Fluid ....................... .385
Additives, Fuel ........................... .436
Adjust Forward ................................40
Rearward ...............................40
AirBag ................................ .216
Air Bag Operation ....................... .218
Driver Knee Air Bag ..................... .219
Enhanced Accident Response ................372
Event Data Recorder (EDR) .................372
If A Deployment Occurs ....................223
Knee Impact Bolsters ..................... .218
Maintaining Your Air Bag System .............226
Redundant Air Bag Warning Light ............216
Side Air Bags .......................... .219
Transporting Pets ....................... .243
Air Bag Light ......................... .135, 245
Air Bag Maintenance ....................... .226
Air Cleaner, Engine (Engine Air Cleaner Filter) ......388
Air Conditioner Maintenance ..................389
Air Conditioning Filter ....................81, 390
Air Conditioning, Operating Tips ................80Air Conditioning Refrigerant
...............389, 390
Air Conditioning System ...................79, 389
Air Pressure, Tires ......................... .412
Alarm Arm The System ..........................28
Disarm The System ........................29
Alarm (Security Alarm) ................28, 138, 163
Alarm System (Security Alarm) .................28
Alterations/Modifications, Vehicle ................7
Antifreeze (Engine Coolant) ................394, 438
Disposal .............................. .397
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) .................168
Anti-Lock Warning Light ..............145, 149, 156
Arming

System (Security Alarm) ................28
Assist, Hill Start .......................... .170
Audio Systems (Radio) ...................... .443
Auto Down Power Windows ...................84
Automatic Headlights ........................53
Automatic High Beams .......................54
Automatic Temperature Control (ATC) ............79
Automatic Transmission ...............263, 400, 401
Adding Fluid ....................... .401, 440
Autostick ............................. .266
Fluid And Filter Changes ...................401
Fluid Change .......................... .401
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Electrical Outlet, Auxiliary (Power Outlet).........111
Electric Park Brake ........................ .255
Electric Parking Brake ...................... .255
Electronic Brake Control System ................169
Anti-Lock Brake System ....................168
Electronic Roll Mitigation (ERM) ................177
Electronic Speed Control (Cruise Control) .........272
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) ...............171
Electronic Throttle Control Warning Light .........143
Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) .......285
Emergency, In Case Of Hazard Warning Flasher ...................313
Jacking ........................... .350, 402
Jump Starting .......................... .361
Overheating ........................... .364
Tow Hooks ............................ .370
Towing ............................... .368
Emission Control System Maintenance ............165
Engine ................................. .382
Air Cleaner ............................ .388
Break-In Recommendations .................254
Checking Oil Level ....................383, 386
Compartment .......................... .382
Coolant (Antifreeze) ..................... .439
Cooling ........................... .384, 393Exhaust Gas Caution
...................244, 438
Fails To Start ........................... .252
Flooded, Starting ........................ .252
Fuel Requirements ....................... .434
Jump Starting .......................... .361
Oil ........................... .386, 438, 439
Oil Filler Cap .....................382, 387, 388
Oil Filter .............................. .388
Oil Selection ........................ .387, 438
Overheating ........................... .364
Starting .............................. .251
Engine
Oil Viscosity ........................ .388
Engine Oil Viscosity Chart ....................388
Enhanced Accident Response Feature ............372
Ethanol ................................. .435
Exhaust Gas Caution .....................244, 438
Exhaust System ....................... .244, 392
Exterior Lighting ............................52
Exterior Lights ......................... .52, 247
Filters Air Cleaner ............................ .388
Air Conditioning ..................... .81, 390
Engine Oil ......................... .388, 439
Engine Oil Disposal ...................... .388
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Power Door.............................31
Low Tire Pressure System .....................195
Lubrication, Body ......................... .390
Luggage Carrier ...........................118
Lug Nuts ............................... .433
Maintenance Free Battery .....................385
Maintenance Schedule ...................... .375
Malfunction Indicator Light (Check Engine) . . . .151, 165
Manual, Service ........................... .497
Manual Transmission ....................260, 400
Fluid Level Check ....................... .400
Frequency Of Fluid Change .................400
Lubricant Selection ...................... .400
Shift Speeds ........................... .261
Master Cylinder (Brakes) .....................398
Methanol ............................... .435
Mirrors Heated .................................51
Outside ................................50
Rearview ........................... .49, 313
Vanity .................................60
Modifications/Alterations, Vehicle ................7
Monitor, Tire Pressure System ..................195
Mopar Parts ............................. .497MTBE/ETBE
............................. .435
New Vehicle Break-In Period ..................254
Occupant Restraints ........................ .203
Octane Rating, Gasoline (Fuel) ..............434, 439
Oil, Engine ........................... .386, 439
Capacity .............................. .438
Change Interval ........................ .387
Checking .......................... .383, 386
Disposal .............................. .388
Filter ............................. .388, 439
Filter Disposal .......................... .388
Materials Added To ...................... .388
Pressure Warning Light .................138, 139
Recommendation .....................387,

438
Viscosity ....................... .387, 388, 438
Oil Filter, Change ......................... .388
Oil Filter, Selection ......................... .388
Oil Pressure Light ...................... .138, 139
Onboard Diagnostic System ...................164
Operating Precautions ...................... .164
Operator Manual (Owner’s Manual) ...............5
Outside Rearview Mirrors .....................50
Overheating, Engine ....................... .364
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