2017 JEEP RENEGADE automatic transmission

Automatic Transmission — If Equipped
Select the DRIVE range when towing. The transmission
controls include a drive strategy to avoid frequent shifting
when towing. However, if frequent shifting does occur
while in DRIVE, you can use the AutoStick shift control to
manually select a lower gear.
NOTE:Using a lower gear while operating the vehicle
under heavy loading conditions will improve performance
and extend transmission life by reducing excessive shifting
and heat build up. This action will also provide better
engine braking.
AutoStick
• When using the AutoStick shift control, select the high-
est gear that allows for adequate performance and
avoids frequent downshifts. For example, choose “5” if
the desired speed can be maintained. Choose “4” or “3”
if needed to maintain the desired speed.
• To prevent excess heat generation, avoid continuous
driving at high RPM. Reduce vehicle speed as necessary
to avoid extended driving at high RPM. Return to a
higher gear or vehicle speed when grade and road
conditions allow.
Speed Control — If Equipped
• Do not use in hilly terrain or with heavy loads.
• When using the speed control, if you experience speed
drops greater than 10 mph (16 km/h), disengage until
you can get back to cruising speed.
• Use speed control in flat terrain and with light loads to
maximize fuel efficiency.
Cooling System
To reduce potential for engine and transmission overheat-
ing, take the following actions:
City Driving
When stopped for short periods of time, shift the transmis-
sion into NEUTRAL and increase engine idle speed.
Highway Driving
Reduce speed.
Air Conditioning
Turn off temporarily.
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F14 ––7.5 Amp Brown Heater Blow By
F14 ––5 Amp Tan Pump Power After
Run
F15 40 Amp Orange ––Brake Control Mod-
ule Pump
F16 ––5 Amp Tan Engine Control Mod-
ule Power, AutomaticTransmission
F17 ––10 Amp Red – 1.4
Engines
15 Amp Blue – 2.4 Engines Supply Primary
Loads
F18 ––20 Amp Yellow 12V Rear Cargo Out-
let Ignition Powered
F19 ––7.5 Amp Brown Air Conditioner
Compressor
F20 ––5 Amp Tan Electronic Power
Four-Wheel Drive
F21 ––15 Amp Blue Fuel Pump
F22 ––20 Amp Yellow Power Control Mod-
ule Engine
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F23 ––30 Amp Green Heated Windshield –
If Equipped
F24 ––15 Amp Blue Electronic Unit Sup-
ply Automatic Trans-mission
F30 ––20 Amp Yellow
(Customer Installed) 12V Rear Cargo Out-
let Constant Battery Powered
F83 –40 Amp Green –Air Conditioning Fan
F84 ––30 Amp Green Power Supply All
Wheel Drive
F87 ––5 Amp Tan Gear Selector Auto-
matic Transmission
F88 ––7.5 Amp Brown Heated Outside Mir-
rors
F89 ––30 Amp Green Heated Rear Window
F90 ––5 Amp Tan IBS Sensor (Battery
State Of Charge)
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Air Conditioning Compressor, Brake
Pedal Switch (NC), Plaque Automatic
Transmission, Compass, Rear Cam-
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F53 7.5 Amp BrownSupply IPC/Starter Device/System
Keyless Enter-N-Go
F94 15 Amp BluePower Socket
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3. Remove the fastener securing the spare tire.
4. Removethe chocks.
5. Remove the jack and wheel bolt wrench.
6. Remove the spare tire.
WARNING!
A loose tire or jack thrown forward in a collision or
hard stop could endanger the occupants of the vehicle.
Always stow the jack parts and the spare tire in the
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WARNING!(Continued)
places provided. Have the deflated (flat) tire repaired
or replaced immediately.
Preparations For Jacking
1. Park the vehicle on a firm level surface as far from the
edge of the roadway as possible. Avoid icy or slippery
areas.
WARNING!
Do not attempt to change a tire on the side of the
vehicle close to moving traffic, pull far enough off the
road to avoid being hit when operating the jack or
changing the wheel.
2. Turn on the Hazard Warning flasher.
3. Set the Electric Park Brake.
4. Place the gear selector into PARK (automatic transmis- sion) or REVERSE (manual transmission).
5. Turn the ignition off to the OFF position.Load Floor Pull Strap
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6. Chock both the front and rear of the wheel diagonallyopposite of the jacking position. For
example, if changing the right front
tire, chock the left rear wheel.
NOTE: Passengers should not remain in the vehicle when
the vehicle is being jacked.
Jacking Instructions
WARNING!
Carefully follow these tire changing warnings to help
prevent personal injury or damage to your vehicle:
•
Always park on a firm, level surface as far from the edge
of the roadway as possible before raising the vehicle.
• Turn on the Hazard Warning flasher.
• Chock the wheel diagonally opposite the wheel to be
raised.
• Apply the parking brake and place an automatic
transmission in PARK.
• Never start or run the engine with the vehicle on a
jack.
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WARNING! (Continued)
•Do not let anyone sit in the vehicle when it is on a
jack.
• Do not get under the vehicle when it is on a jack. If
you need to get under a raised vehicle, take it to a
service center where it can be raised on a lift.
• Only use the jack in the positions indicated and for
lifting this vehicle during a tire change.
• If working on or near a roadway, be extremely
careful of motor traffic.
• To assure that spare tires, flat or inflated, are securely
stowed, spares must be stowed with the valve stem
facing the ground.
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Preparations For Jump Start
The battery in your vehicle is located in the front of the
engine compartment, behind the left headlight assembly.
NOTE:The positive battery post is covered with a protec-
tive cap. Lift up on the cap to gain access to the positive
battery post.
WARNING!
• Take care to avoid the radiator cooling fan whenever
the hood is raised. It can start anytime the ignition
switch is ON. You can be injured by moving fan
blades.
• Remove any metal jewelry such as rings, watch
bands and bracelets that could make an inadvertent
electrical contact. You could be seriously injured.
• Batteries contain sulfuric acid that can burn your
skin or eyes and generate hydrogen gas which is
flammable and explosive. Keep open flames or
sparks away from the battery.
Proceed as follows:
1. Set the Electric Park Brake, shift the automatic transmis- sion into PARK (manual transmission in NEUTRAL)
and place the ignition OFF.
2. Turn off the heater, radio, and all unnecessary electrical accessories.
3. If using another vehicle to jump start the battery, park the vehicle within the jumper cables reach, set the
parking brake and make sure the ignition is OFF.
Battery Posts
1 — Positive Battery Post
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4. Press and maintain firm pressure on the brake pedal.
5. Insert a small screwdriver or similar tool down into thegear selector override access hole (at the right front
corner of the gear selector assembly), and push and hold
the override release lever down. 6. Move the Gear Selector to the NEUTRAL position.
7. The vehicle may then be started in NEUTRAL.
8. Reinstall the gear selector bezel.
FREEING A STUCK VEHICLE
If your vehicle becomes stuck in mud, sand or snow, it can
often be moved using a rocking motion. Turn the steering
wheel right and left to clear the area around the front
wheels. For vehicles with automatic transmission, push
Removing Gear Selector Bezel
Gear Selector Override Location
1 — Gear Selector Override Access Hole
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