2018 JEEP RENEGADE towing

TOWING TRAILERS
TOW HOOK SETUP
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Instructions for using the removable ball
head tow bar
IMPORTANT Before setting off,checkthe
correctlockingof the removable ball
head tow bar, as follows:
the green mark of the knob must
coincide with the green mark on the tow
bar;
the knob is in the stop position on the
tow bar (without slot);
locked lock and key removed. The
knob cannot be removed;
ball head bar firmly secured to the
housing pipe. Check by shaking with a
hand.
The fitting procedure must be repeated if
any of the requirements are not met.
If even only one of the requirements is
not met the tow hookmust notbe used,
since there is risk of causing accidents.
Contact a Jeep Dealership.
The ball head tow bar can be
fitted/removed manually, without
requiring specific equipment.
IMPORTANT Never use vehicles or
work tools: the mechanism may be
damaged.
IMPORTANT Never unlock in the case
of trailer attached to the vehicle or
with rack fitted.
IMPORTANT When driving without
trailer (or without rack), the ball head
tow bar must be removed and the
closing plug must always be inserted
in the housing pipe. This applies
particularly if, due to the bar, the
visibility of the number plate or of the
lighting system is reduced.
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IN AN EMERGENCY
A punctured tyre or a burnt-out bulb?
At times, a problem may interfere with
our journey.
The pages on emergencies can help you
to deal with critical situations
independently and with calm.
In an emergency we recommend that you
call the freephone number found in the
Warranty Booklet.
It is also possible to call the national or
international universal freephone number
to search for the nearest Dealership.HAZARD WARNING LIGHTS......192
CHANGING A BULB...........193
REPLACING FUSES...........202
CHANGING A WHEEL.........209
TIREKIT..................215
JUMP STARTING.............218
FUEL CUT-OFF SYSTEM........220
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION GEAR
LEVER UNLOCKING..........220
TWIN CLUTCH AUTOMATIC
TRANSMISSION LEVER UNLOCK . .222
BROKEN-DOWN VEHICLE TOWING .224
TOWING THE VEHICLE.........225
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remove the spare tire jack's attaching
device;
remove the wheel block wedge;remove the jack and the spanner to
dismount the spare tire bolt. Turn the
jack's screws to loosen the spanner and
separate it from the jack mechanism;
remove the tire from the boot.
Tool kit bag (where there is one)
On the versions with a spare tire, inside
the boot (on the right side) there is a tool
kit latched to the boot's covering carpet
with its own attachments.
Inside the tool kit there are fig. 171:
A: the jack;B: the screwdriver;C: the refuelling adaptor in case of
emergency;
D: the pin to centre to wheel (where
there is one, use it when mounting the
spare tire);
E: a special anti-theft bolt (where
present, use when mounting/dismounting
the tire bolt);
F: a wedge to block the wheel;G: the towing ring;H: the spanner for mounting/locking
the tire bolt and to work the jack;
I: the emergency allen key to activate
the sunroof (where there is one).Important information about the jack
Please note that:
the whole jack weighs 2.8kg;the jack requires no adjustment;
the jack cannot be repaired: if it
breaks, it must be replaced with another
original;
no tool, except the crank wheel, can
be attached to the jack.
Proceed as follows:
in case where you have to place the
car on an inclined roadway, if it is very
steep, or if the ground is unstable, lift
out the blocking wedge A and open it like
a book, as shown in the illustration
fig. 172;
warn anyone present that the car is
going to be lifted up: they need to leave
the immediate vicinity and even more
important, warn them not to touch the
car until it has been brought back down.
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IMPORTANT
82)It is advisable to contact a Jeep
Dealership to have the refitting procedure
carried out. If you would like to proceed
autonomously, special attention must be
paid to the correct coupling of the
retaining clips. Otherwise, noise might be
heard due to an incorrect fastening of the
lower cover with the upper cover.
BROKEN-DOWN VEHICLE
TOWING
It is recommended to tow the vehicle
with all four wheels lifted from the
ground on the platform of a rescue
vehicle.
VERSIONS WITH FOUR-WHEEL DRIVE (4WD)
AND AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
IMPORTANT Avoid lifting the front (or
rear) wheels only. Lifting the front (or
rear) wheels only while towing might
damage the transmission or the
transfer unit.
IMPORTANT If a vehicle is towed
without complying with the above
requirements, the transmission and/or
the transfer unit might be seriously
damaged. Damage due to an incorrect
towing will not be covered by the
warranty.
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IN AN EMERGENCY

TOWING THE VEHICLE
ATTACHING THE TOW RING
174) 175) 176)
The tow ring provided with the car is
located in the tool box inside the boot.
Front
Release cap A fig. 193 by pressing the
lower part, take tow ring B from its
housing in the tool support and tighten it
securely on the front threaded pin.
Rear
Remove cap A fig. 194, take tow ring B
from its housing in the tool support andtighten it securely on the rear threaded
pin.
Trailhawk versions: tow hook A fig. 195,
fixed type, is secured to the car body.
WARNING
174)For versions with key without remote
control, before towing, turn the ignition
key to MAR and then to STOP without
removing it. The steering column will
automatically lock when the key is
removed and the wheels cannot be
steered. Also check that the gearbox is in
neutral (on versions equipped with
automatic transmission, check that the
gear lever is in N position). For versions
with electronic key, move the ignition
device to MAR and then to STOP, without
opening the door.
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175)The brake servo and the
electromechanical power steering will not
work while the vehicle is being towed. You
will therefore need to apply more force on
the brake pedal and steering wheel. Do
not use flexible ropes when towing, and
avoid jerky movements. During towing,
make sure that the trailer hitch does not
damage any components it is touching.
When towing the car, you must comply
with all specific traffic regulations and
adopt an appropriate driving behaviour. Do
not start the engine while towing the car.
Before tightening the ring, clean the
threaded housing thoroughly. Make sure
that the ring is fully screwed into the
housing before towing the car.176)The front and rear tow hooks should
be used only for emergencies on the road.
You are allowed to tow the vehicle for
short distances using an appropriate
device in accordance with the highway
code (a rigid bar), to move the vehicle on
the road in readiness for towing or
transport via a breakdown vehicle. Tow
hooks MUST NOT be used to tow vehicles
off the road or where there are obstacles
and/or for towing operations using cables
or other non-rigid devices. In compliance
with the above conditions, towing must
take place with the two vehicles (one
towing, the other towed) aligned as much
as possible along the same centre line.
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IN AN EMERGENCY

SCHEDULED SERVICING
Correct servicing is crucial for
guaranteeing a long life for the car under
the best conditions. For this reason, Jeep
has planned a series of checks and
services at fixed distance intervals and,
where provided, at fixed time intervals,
as described in the Scheduled Servicing
Plan.
Before each coupon however you always
need to pay attention to what is written
in the Scheduled Servicing Plan (e.g.
periodically check liquid levels, tire
pressure, etc.).
The Scheduled Servicing is carried out
by the Jeep Assistance Network at
pre-set times. If, during each operation,
in addition to the ones scheduled, the
need arises for further replacements or
repairs, these may be carried out with the
owner's explicit agreement only. If your
car is used frequently for towing, the
interval between one scheduled servicing
operation and the next should be
reduced.
IMPORTANT Scheduled Servicing
interventions are set out by the
Manufacturer. Failure to have them
carried out may invalidate the
warranty. It is advisable to inform aJeep Dealership of any small operating
irregularities without waiting for the
next service.
PERIODIC CHECKS
Every1,000km or before long trips
check and, if necessary, top up:
engine coolant level;brake fluid level;windscreen washer fluid level;tyre inflation pressure and condition;operation of lighting system
(headlights, direction indicators, hazard
warning lights, etc.);
operation of screen washer/wiper
system and positioning/wear of
windscreen/rear window wiper blades.
Every3,000km, check and top up if
required: engine oil level.
DEMANDING USE OF THE CAR
If the vehicle is used in one of the
following conditions:
Law enforcement (or security service),
taxi service
towing a trailer or caravan;dusty roads;short, repeated journeys (less than
7-8 km) at sub-zero outside
temperatures;
engine often idling or driving long
distances at low speeds or long periods
of inactivity;the following checks must be carried out
more often than indicated in the
Scheduled Service Plan:
check front disc brake pad condition
and wear;
check cleanliness of bonnet and
luggage compartment locks, cleanliness
and lubrication of linkage;
visually inspect conditions of: engine,
gearbox, transmission, pipes and hoses
(exhaust/fuel system/brakes) and rubber
elements (gaiters/sleeves/bushes, etc.);
check battery charge and battery fluid
level (electrolyte);
visually inspect conditions of the
accessory drive belts;
check and, if necessary, change
engine oil and replace oil filter;
check and, if necessary, replace pollen
filter;
check and, if necessary, replace air
cleaner.
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SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE

INDEX
4WD LOW mode
(engagement/release).......157
ABS (system)..............102
Active ParkSense (system)......171
Active safety systems.........102
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) . . .163
Additional heater.............41
Alarm....................20
All-wheel drive.............157
Attaching the tow ring.........225
Automatic dual-zone climate
control system.............42
Automatic main beam headlights......................33
Automatic transmission........151
Automatic transmission gear
lever unlocking...........220
Automatic wiping (windscreen
wiper)..................36
Auxiliary driving systems.......108
Battery recharging...........251
Bodywork (cleaning and
maintenance)............256
Bonnet...................52
Broken-down vehicle towing.....224
BSM system...............108
Carrying children safely.......122
Changing a wheel............209
Child protection systems.......122
Climate control..............38
CO2 emissions.............290
Control panel and on-board
instruments...............63
Controls
Summary table of display
buttons................326
Cornering Lights (function)......32
Courtesy lights..............33
Cybersecurity devices...........5
Daytime running lights (DRL).....32
Demanding use of the car......228
Dimensions...............269
Dipped beam headlights........31
Direction indicators...........33
Disabling active safety systems . . .104
Display...................67
Doors....................21
DST (system)..............102
DTC (system)..............102
Electric door mirrors..........30
Electric Parking Brake (EPB). . . .148
Electric steering wheel heating....28Electric sun roof.............46
Electric windows.............45
Electronic Cruise Control.......161
Emergency refuelling.........183
Engine...................261
Engine compartment.........243
EOBD system...............62
ERM (system)..............103
ESC (system)..............102
Exterior lights...............31
Fluids and lubricants.........283
Forward Collision Warning Plus
System.................110
Front airbags..............137
Front ceiling light............35
Front fog lights..............32
Fuel consumption...........288
Fuel cut-off system..........220
Fuses (replacement)..........202
Hazard warning lights.........192
HDC (system)..............103
Head restraints..............27
Headlight regulation...........34
Headlights off timer...........32
HSA (system)..............102
Identification data...........260