2018 JEEP RENEGADE wheel

TIREKIT
(where provided)
DESCRIPTION
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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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insert the cartridge A containing the
sealant in the proper compartment of the
compressor B, pressing it down hard.
Remove the adhesive speed label C and
apply it in a visible position;
wear the gloves;remove the cap from the tyre valve and
connect and screw the transparent tube
of the sealing fluid D onto the valve. If a
250 ml cartridge is present the housing
of the transparent tube is provided with
removable ring to facilitate extraction.
Make sure that the ON-OFF button F is in
the off position (button not pressed);
insert the electrical connector E
fig. 178 in the 12 V current socket of the
car and start the engine;
operate the compressor by pressingthe ON-OFF button F fig. 179. When the
pressure shown in the "Wheels"
paragraph in the “Technical data”
chapter or on the specific label appears
on the pressure gauge G, stop the
compressor by pressing the ON-OFF
button again;
disconnect the cartridge A
fig. 180 from the compressor, by
pressing the release button H and lifting
the cartridge upwards.
If the pressure gauge G
fig. 179 indicates a pressure lower than
1.8 bar / 26 psi 15 minutes after starting
the compressor, switch off the
compressor, disconnect the sealing fluid
tube D from the tyre valve and remove
the cartridge A from the compressor.
Move the car by approximately 10 metres
to allow the distribution of the sealant.
Stop the vehicle safely, operate the
handbrake and restore pressure using the
black inflation pipe L fig. 181 to reach
the required pressure. If also in this
case, the pressure is lower than 1.8 bar /
26 psi 15 minutes after turning on, do
not resume driving but contact a Jeep
Dealership. After driving for about 8 km /
5 miles fig. 182, move the car to a safe
and suitable area and engage the
ON
OFF 12V
E
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H
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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
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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.
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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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TOWING THE VEHICLE
ATTACHING THE TOW RING
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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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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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