2018 JEEP RENEGADE battery

LPG versions
The LPG system components are
protected by specific fuses. Contact a
Jeep Dealership for replacement.
ENGINE COMPARTMENT FUSE
BOX
The fuse box is located by the side of the
battery fig. 163.
Releasing fixing screw and removing fuse
box cover
Proceed as follows:
fully tighten screw A fig. 164, usingthe dedicated screwdriver provided;
slowly rotate the screw anticlockwise,
until resistance is encountered (do not
overtighten);
slowly release the screw;opening is indicated by the entire
screw head coming out of its housing;
remove cover B fig. 164, sliding it
completely upwards, as indicated in the
figure.
The number identifying the electrical
component corresponding to each fuse is
shown on the cover. After replacing a
fuse, make sure that you have closed
cover B correctly.
163J0A0117C
164J0A0116C
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IMPORTANT
79)The sealant is effective with external
temperatures of between -40°C and
+55°C. The sealant has an expiry date. It
is possible to repair tyres which have been
damaged on tread up to a diameter of
6 mm. Show the cartridge and the label to
the personnel charged with handling the
tyre treated with the tyre repair kit.
IMPORTANT
3)Dispose of the bottle and the sealant
liquid properly. Have them disposed of in
compliance with national and local
regulations.
JUMP STARTING
If the battery is flat, a jump starting can
be performed using the battery and the
cables of another vehicle, or using a
booster battery.
IMPORTANT
When using booster battery is used,
comply with the utilisation and
precaution instructions specified by the
producer.
Do not use the booster battery or any
other source of external supply with a
voltage above 12 V: the battery, the
starter, the alternator and the electrical
system of the vehicle could be damaged.
Do not attempt jump starting if the
battery is wet. The battery could break
and explode!
PREPARATION TO JUMP
STARTING
170) 171) 172)80)
IMPORTANT The positive terminal (+)
of the battery is shielded by a
protective cover. Lift the cover to
access the positive terminal.
Proceed as follows:operate the parking brake, move the
automatic transmission lever to P (Park)or, for versions with manual gearbox, to
neutral and bring the ignition device to
STOP;
switch off all the other electrical
appliances in the vehicle;
if another vehicle is ready for
emergency starting, park the vehicle
within the reach of the cables to be used
for starting, operate the parking brake
and make sure that the ignition is
deactivated.
IMPORTANT Avoid contact between
the two vehicles since this could cause
a connection to earth and may result in
serious injury to any people nearby.
PROCEDURE FOR JUMP
STARTING
IMPORTANT If the procedure below is
carried out incorrectly can cause
severe injuries to people or damage the
recharging system of one or both
vehicles. Carefully follow the
instructions given below.
Cable connection
Proceed as follows to carry out a jump
starting:
connect one end of the cable used for
positive (+) to the positive terminal (+) of
the vehicle with flat battery;
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connect the other end of the cable
used for positive (+) to the positive
terminal (+) of the auxiliary battery;
connect one end of the cable used for
negative (–) to the negative terminal (–)
of the auxiliary battery;
Connect the other end of the cable
used for negative (–) to an engine earth
(the visible metal part of the vehicle
engine with flat battery) away from the
battery and the fuel injection system;
start the vehicle engine with the
auxiliary battery, let it run for a few
minutes at idling. Start the engine of the
vehicle with flat battery.
Cable disconnection.
Once the engine has been started,
remove the cables proceeding as follows:
disconnect the end of the cable used
for negative (–) from the engine earth of
the vehicle with flat battery;
disconnect the other end of the cable
used for negative (–) to the negative
terminal (–) of the auxiliary battery;
disconnect the end of the cable used
for positive (+) to the positive terminal
(+) of the auxiliary battery;
disconnect one end of the cable used
for positive (+) from the positive terminal
(+) of the vehicle with flat battery;
If it is often necessary to perform an
emergency starting, have the vehiclebattery and the recharging system
checked by a Jeep Dealership.
IMPORTANT Any accessories (e.g.
mobile phones, etc.) connected to the
vehicle current sockets, draw current
even if they are not used. These
devices, if left connected too much
time with engine off, may cause the
battery to drain with following
reduction of its life and/or failure to
start the engine.
WARNING
170)Do not get too close to the radiator
cooling fan: the electric fan may start;
danger of injury. Scarves, ties and other
loose clothing might be pulled by moving
parts.
171)Remove any metal objects (e.g.
rings, watches, bracelets), that might
cause an accidental electrical contact and
cause serious injury.
172)The batteries contain acid that can
burn skin or eyes. Batteries produce
hydrogen, which is easily flammable and
explosive. Thus keep away flames or
devices which may cause sparks.
IMPORTANT
80)Do not connect the cable to the
negative terminal (–) of the flat battery.
The following spark could lead to battery
explosion and cause serious harm. Only
use the specific earth point; do not use
any other exposed metallic part.
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FUEL CUT-OFF SYSTEM
173)
This intervenes in the case of an impact
causing:
the interruption of the fuel supply with
the engine consequently cutting out;
the automatic unlocking of the doors;turning on the lights inside the car;deactivation of climate control system
ventilation;
switching on the hazard warning lights
(to disable the lights, perform the “reset”
procedure as described below).
On some versions, the intervention of the
system is indicated by a message shown
on the display. In the same way, a
dedicated message on the display warns
the driver if system operation is
compromised.
IMPORTANT Carefully check the
vehicle for fuel leaks, for instance in
the engine compartment, under the
vehicle or near the tank area. After a
collision, bring the ignition device to
STOP to prevent the battery from
running down.
Reset procedure
To restore correct operation of the
vehicle, carry out the following procedure(this procedure must be started and
completed within less than one minute):
bring the ignition device to MAR;turn on the direction indicators on the
right, then on the left, then again on the
right and again on the left;
now deactivate the direction indicators
on the left;
bring the ignition device to STOP;move the ignition device to MAR.
LPG versions
In case of collision, the petrol feed is
immediately closed, the LPG safety
solenoid valves are closed and injection
is interrupted to stop the engine.
WARNING
173)If, after an impact, you smell fuel or
notice leaks from the fuel system, do not
reactivate the system to avoid the risk of
fire.
AUTOMATIC
TRANSMISSION GEAR
LEVER UNLOCKING
In the event of a fault, to move the gear
lever from P (Park), proceed as follows:
stop the engine and engage the
electric parking brake;
Left hand drive versions: lift up the
transmission gaiter A fig. 183 to access
hole B fig. 184.Right hand drive
versions: lift up the transmission gaiter A
fig. 183 and then remove the badge ,
pulling it from the inside with both hands
(you can access the badge once the
gaiter has been lifted up) to access hole
B fig. 184;
183J0A0963C
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fully depress the brake pedal and hold
it down;
insert the screwdriver supplied
perpendicularly in hole B fig. 184 and
adjust the release lever;
place the gear lever in N (Neutral)
position;
refit the gear lever gaiter and panel
correctly;
start the engine.
EMERGENCY REMOVAL OF THE
IGNITION KEY
81)
The ignition key (versions with
mechanical key) can be removed only if
the gear lever is in position P (Park).
If the vehicle battery is flat and the key
is engaged, the latter is locked in
position.
To remove the key manually, proceed as
follows:
stop the vehicle in safety conditions,
engage a gear and the electric parking
brake;
using the wrench A fig. 185 (located
in the casing containing the on-board
documents), undo the fixing screws B
fig. 186 for the lower cover C;
remove the lower steering wheel cover
C by releasing it from its housing;
pull tab D fig. 187 downwards using
one hand and with the other one remove
184J0A0964C
185J0A0393C
186J0A0247C
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the key, sliding it outwards;once the key has been removed, refit
lower cover C, make sure it locks
correctly and tighten the fixing screws B
firmly.IMPORTANT
81)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.
TWIN CLUTCH AUTOMATIC
TRANSMISSION LEVER
UNLOCK
In case of failure or flat battery, to
unlock the gear lever, proceed as follows:
stop the engine and engage the
electric parking brake;
working carefully in the point
indicated by the arrow, remove the
transmission trim A fig. 188 (complete
with gaiter) lifting it upwards;
fully depress the brake pedal and hold
it down;
insert the screwdriver supplied
perpendicularly in hole B fig. 189 and
adjust the release lever;187J0A0251C
188J0A0963C
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place the gear lever in N (Neutral)
position;
refit the gear lever gaiter and panel
correctly;
start the engine.
EMERGENCY REMOVAL OF THE
IGNITION KEY
82)
The ignition key (for versions with key
without remote control) can be removed
only if the gear lever is in position P
(Park).
If the vehicle battery is flat and the
ignition key is engaged, the latter is
locked in position.To remove the key manually, proceed as
follows:
stop the vehicle in safety conditions,
engage a gear and the electric parking
brake;
using the wrench A fig. 190 (located
in the casing containing the on-board
documents), undo the fixing screws B
fig. 191 for the lower cover C;
remove the lower steering wheel cover
C by releasing it from its housing;
pull tab D fig. 192 downwards using
one hand and with the other one remove
the key, sliding it outwards;
once the key has been removed, refit
lower cover C, make sure it locks
correctly and tighten the fixing screws B
firmly.
189J0A0964C
190J0A0393C
191J0A0247C
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SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE
Correct maintenance permits the
performance of the vehicle to be
maintained over time, as well as limited
running costs and safeguarding the
efficiency of the safety systems.
This chapter explains how.SCHEDULED SERVICING.......228
ENGINE COMPARTMENT.......243
BATTERY RECHARGING........251
SERVICING PROCEDURES......252
LIFTING THE VEHICLE.........254
WHEELS AND TYRES..........255
BODYWORK................256
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