2017 JEEP RENEGADE service schedule

SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE
CONTENTS
SCHEDULED SERVICING .................375
▫ Maintenance Plan ...................... .376
 ENGINE COMPARTMENT .................382
▫ 1.4L Turbo Engine ..................... .382
▫ 2.4L Engine .......................... .383
▫ Checking Oil Level .....................383
▫ Cooling System ....................... .384
▫ Adding Washer Fluid ...................385
▫ Maintenance-Free Battery .................385
 DEALER SERVICE ...................... .386
▫ Engine Oil .......................... .386
▫ Engine Oil Filter ...................... .388
▫ Engine Air Cleaner Filter .................388
▫ Air Conditioner Maintenance ..............389▫
Body Lubrication ..................... .390
▫ Windshield Wiper Blades .................390
▫ Exhaust System ....................... .392
▫ Cooling System ....................... .393
▫ Brake System ........................ .398
▫ Manual Transmission — If Equipped ........400
▫ Automatic Transmission — If Equipped ......400
 RAISING THE VEHICLE ..................402
 TIRES ............................... .403
▫ Tire Safety Information ..................403
▫ Tires — General Information ..............410
▫ Tire Types ........................... .416
▫ Spar

e Tires — If Equipped ................418
▫ Wheel And Wheel Trim Care ..............419
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SCHEDULED SERVICING
Your vehicle is equipped with an automatic oil change
indicator system. The oil change indicator system will
remind you that it is time to take your vehicle in for
scheduled maintenance.
Based on engine operation conditions, the oil change
indicator message will illuminate in the instrument cluster.
This means that service is required for your vehicle.
Operating conditions such as frequent short-trips, trailer
tow and extremely hot or cold ambient temperatures will
influence when the “Change Oil” or “Oil Change Re-
quired” message is displayed. Severe Operating Condi-
tions can cause the change oil message to illuminate as
early as 3,500 miles (5,600 km) since last reset. Have your
vehicle serviced as soon as possible, within the next
500 miles (805 km).
Your authorized dealer will reset the oil change indicator
message after completing the scheduled oil change.
NOTE:Under no circumstances should oil change inter-
vals exceed 10,000 miles (16,000 km), one year or 350 hours
of engine run time, whichever comes first. The 350 hours of
engine run or idle time is generally only a concern for fleet
customers. 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.
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* The oil and oil filter replacement must be carried out
when indicated by a warning light or message on the
instrument panel, or in any case should not exceed 1 year
or 10,000 miles (16,000 km).
** The spark plug change is distance based only, yearly
intervals do not apply. The following are essential to ensure
correct operation and prevent serious damage to the en-
gine:
•Only use spark plugs of the same make and type which
are specially certified for such engines (refer to “Fluids
and Lubricants” in “Technical Specifications” for further
information).
• Strictly comply with the spark plug replacement interval
given in the “Maintenance Schedule” for spark plug
replacement.
• Contact your authorized dealer if you have any ques-
tions.
*** The brake fluid change interval is time based only,
mileage intervals do not apply.WARNING!
• You can be badly injured working on or around a
motor vehicle. Do only service work for which you
have the knowledge and the right equipment. If you
have any doubt about your ability to perform a
service job, take your vehicle to a competent me-
chanic.
• Failure to properly inspect and maintain your vehicle
could result in a component malfunction and effect
vehicle handling and performance. This could cause
an accident.
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Life Of Tire
The service life of a tire is dependent upon varying factors
including, but not limited to:
•Driving style.
• Tire pressure - Improper cold tire inflation pressures can
cause uneven wear patterns to develop across the tire
tread. These abnormal wear patterns will reduce tread
life, resulting in the need for earlier tire replacement.
• Distance driven.
• Performance tires, tires with a speed rating of V or
higher, and Summer tires typically have a reduced tread
life. Rotation of these tires per the vehicle maintenance
schedule is highly recommended.
WARNING!
Tires and the spare tire should be replaced after six
years, regardless of the remaining tread. Failure to
follow this warning can result in sudden tire failure.
You could lose control and have a collision resulting in
serious injury or death. Keep dismounted tires in a cool, dry place with as little
exposure to light as possible. Protect tires from contact with
oil, grease, and gasoline.
Replacement Tires
The tires on your new vehicle provide a balance of many
characteristics. They should be inspected regularly for
wear and correct cold tire inflation pressures. The manu-
facturer strongly recommends that you use tires equivalent
to the originals in size, quality and performance when
replacement is needed. Refer to the paragraph on “Tread
Wear Indicators” in this section. Refer to the Tire and
Loading Information placard or the Vehicle Certification
Label for the size designation of your tire. The Load Index
and Speed Symbol for your tire will be found on the
original equipment tire sidewall.
See the Tire Sizing Chart example found in the “Tire Safety
Information” section of this manual for more information
relating to the Load Index and Speed Symbol of a tire.
It is recommended to replace the two front tires or two rear
tires as a pair. Replacing just one tire can seriously affect
your vehicle’s handling. If you ever replace a wheel, make
sure that the wheel’s specifications match those of the
original wheels.
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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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