2018 JEEP RENEGADE parking brake

TIREKIT
(where provided)
DESCRIPTION
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3)
The TireKit is located in the luggage
compartment inside its own box. The
container is also equipped with a
screwdriver, the tow ring and the
refuelling adaptor.
LPG versions
The car has a “TireKit” quick tyre repair
kit, not a space-saver spare wheel,
located in the boot inside a specific rigid
preformed housing fig. 176.The TireKit fig. 177 comprises:
one cartridge A containing sealant and
fitted with: transparent tube for injecting
the sealant and sticker C with the
wording MAX 80 km/h / 50 mph to be
placed in a clearly visible position (e.g.
on the dashboard) after repairing the
tyre;
one compressor B;one leaflet containing instructions for
using the kit;
a pair of gloves located in the hose
compartment of the cartridge D.
REPAIR PROCEDURE
Proceed as follows:stop the car in a position that is not
dangerous for oncoming traffic where you
can change the wheel safely. The car
must be stopped in a lay-by, car-park or
parking or service area, and the ground
must be as level as possible and
sufficiently compact;
switch off the engine, apply the
electrical parking brake and engage the
1st gear or reverse gear. Make sure that
any passengers get out of the car and go
to a safe place where they will not
obstruct traffic or be exposed to the risk
of injury. Wear the reflective safety jacket
(compulsory by law) before getting out of
the car;
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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
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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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IN AN EMERGENCY

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;
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IN AN EMERGENCY

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
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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
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IN AN EMERGENCY

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.
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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