2018 JEEP RENEGADE change time

Dear Customer,
We would like to congratulate and thank you for choosing a Jeep.
We have written this handbook to help you get to know all the features of your vehicle and use it in the best possible way. This
vehicle is intended for daily use as well as for specific uses, so even routes and uses not suitable for traditional vehicles on the
market can be tackled. Ride and handling capabilities are different from most other vehicles, both on and off road; we thus
recommend you to spend all the time necessary to know the vehicle dynamics.
Here you will find information, advice and important warnings regarding use of your vehicle and how to achieve the best
performance from the technical features of your Jeep.
You are advised to read it right through before taking to the road for the first time, to become familiar with the controls and above
all with those concerning brakes, steering and gearbox; at the same time, you can understand the vehicle behaviour on different
road surfaces.
This document also provides a description of special features and tips, as well as essential information for the safe driving, care and
maintenance of your Jeep over time.
After reading it, you are advised to keep the handbook inside the vehicle, for an easy reference and for making sure it remains
onboard the vehicle should it be sold.
In the attached Warranty Booklet you will also find a description of the Services that Jeep offers to its customers, the Warranty
Certificate and the detail of the terms and conditions for maintaining its validity.
We are sure that these will help you to get in touch with and appreciate your new vehicle and the service provided by the people at
Jeep.
Enjoy reading. Happy motoring!
WARNING
This Owner Handbook describes all Jeep Renegade versions. Options, equipment dedicated to specific Markets or versions are not explicitly
indicated in the text: as a consequence, you should only consider the information which is related to the trim level, engine and version that
you have purchased. Any content introduced throughout the production of the model, outside the specific request of options at the time of
purchase, will be identified with the wording(where provided).
All data contained in this publication are intended to help you use your vehicle in the best possible way. FCA Italy S.p.A. aims at a constant
improvement of the vehicles produced. For this reason it reserves the right to make changes to the model described for technical and/or
commercial reasons.
For further information, contact a Jeep Dealership.

RESPECTING THE ENVIRONMENT
The vehicle is fitted with a system that carries out a continuous diagnosis of the emission-related components in order to help protect the
environment.
ELECTRICAL ACCESSORIES
If, after buying the vehicle, you decide to add electrical accessories (with the risk of gradually draining the battery), contact a Jeep
Dealership. They can calculate the overall electrical requirement and check that the vehicle's electric system can support the required load.
SCHEDULED SERVICING
Correct maintenance of the vehicle is essential for ensuring that it maintains its performance and its safety features, its environmental
friendliness and low running costs unchanged in time.

If the headlights are switched off before
the ignition, they will switch off normally.
MAIN BEAM HEADLIGHTS
To activate the fixed main beam
headlights, with the ignition device in
MAR, push left lever A fig. 32 (car travel
direction). The light switch should be
turned toAUTOwith the dipped beam
headlights on, or it should be turned to
position
.
To flash, the unstable position is used
(activate by pulling the lever towards
you). With main beam headlights on, the
warning light on the instrument
panel will come on at the same time.
The main beam headlights are
deactivated bringing the lever back to the
central stable position. Warning light
switches off in the instrument panel.Automatic main beam headlights
This function is enabled with the display
Menu or theUconnect™system, and with
the light switch turned to AUTO.
The first time the main beam headlights
are activated (pushing the left lever), the
function is activated (green warning light
comes on in the instrument panel).
If the main beam headlights are actually
on, the blue
warning light will also
come on in the instrument panel.
To deactivate the automatic function
rotate the light switch ring nut to position
.
DIRECTION INDICATORS
Bring left lever A fig. 32 to the (stable)
position:
upwards: activates the right direction
indicator;
downwards: activates the left direction
indicator.
"Lane Change" function
If you wish to signal a lane change, place
the left lever in the unstable position for
less than half a second. The direction
indicator on the side selected will flash
five times and then switch off
automatically.
COURTESY LIGHTS
This function, with the ignition device in
MAR, allows activating the side lights
and the number plate lights for
25 seconds, each time the car is
unlocked with the key with remote
control, or the “Passive Entry” system
(where present).
Enabling the function can be adjusted
through the display Menu or the
Uconnect™system.
The function is automatically disabled
once the activation time elapses
(25 seconds), or when the car doors are
locked again, or by turning the ignition
device to a non-MAR position.
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HEADLIGHT REGULATION
Headlight corrector
It only works with the starter device in
position MAR and the low beams on.
To regulate, turn the A ring fig. 33,
located on the left side of the instrument
panel (left hand drive version) or on the
right side (right hand drive).
Position 0: one or two people in the front
seats;
Position 1: 4 peoplePosition 2: 4 people + load in bootPosition 3: Driver + maximum load
allowed stowed in the boot
IMPORTANT Check the headlight
position every time the load weight is
changed.
INSTRUMENT PANEL AND
CONTROL BUTTON GRAPHIC
BRIGHTNESS ADJUSTMENT
The ring nut is located on the left side
(left hand drive versions) or on the right
side (right hand drive versions) of the
dashboard.
With side lights or headlights on, turn
ring nut B fig. 33 upwards to increase
light brightness of the instrument panel
and of the control button graphics, or
turn the ring nut downwards to decrease
it.
WARNING
19)The daytime running lights are an
alternative to the dipped headlights for
driving during the daytime in countries
where it is compulsory to have lights on
during the day; where it is not compulsory,
the use of daytime running lights is
permitted.20)Daytime running lights cannot replace
dipped beam headlights when driving at
night or through tunnels. The use of
daytime running lights is governed by the
highway code of the country in which you
are driving. Comply with legal
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GETTING TO KNOW YOUR CAR

LPG TANK
17)
The car has a (pressurised) tank A
fig. 61 for storing LPG in a liquid state.
It is toroidal and is located in the spare
wheel compartment with suitable
protection.LPG tank certification
The LPG tank is certified in accordance
with the regulations in force.
In Italy, the tank has a life of 10 years
starting from the car registration date. If the
car has been registered in a country other
than Italy, the duration and the
testing/inspection procedures of the LPG
tank can vary depending on the national
provisions in force in that country. In all
case, when the time limit for your country
has expired, go to a Jeep Dealer to have the
tank replaced.
LPG/PETROL SWITCH
31)
18) 19) 20)
This engine normally runs on LPG except
during starting when it runs on petrol.
Switching to LPG is automatic.
To change fuel type, press the button
fig. 62 on the tunnel with the car
stationary and engine running or while
driving.
If you expressly want to run on petrol,
press the located on the central tunnel.
The switching on of the LED located
above the button and of the green
symbol on the display indicates that
the switching request has taken place
correctly.
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Symbol What it means
ENGINE OIL DETERIORATED
(where provided)
Diesel versions: the symbol is displayed on some versions, along with a dedicated message displaying.
The symbol is displayed for 3 minute cycles and intervals of 5 seconds until oil is changed. The symbol
is displayed until the problem is solved.
Petrol versions: the symbol switches on and then is not displayed when the display cycle is completed.
IMPORTANT After the first indication, each time the engine is started the symbol will continue to
switch on as described above until the oil is changed. On certain versions a dedicated message is
displayed.
If the symbol flashes, this does not mean that there is a fault on the vehicle, rather it simply reports
that it is now necessary to change the oil as a result of regular use of the vehicle. The deterioration of
engine oil is accelerated by using the car for short drives, preventing the engine from reaching
operating temperature.
Contact a Jeep Dealership as soon as possible.
IMPORTANT
30)If thewarning light comes on, the exhausted engine oil should be changed as soon as possible, never drive more than 500 km
from the first switching-on of this warning light. Failure to observe the above may result in severe damage to the engine and invalidate the
warranty. Remember that when this warning light comes on, it does not mean that the level of engine oil is low, so if it flashes you do not
need to top up the engine oil.
31)If the
warning light flashes when driving, contact a Jeep Dealership.
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putting the ignition device in the MAR
position.
IMPORTANT The system status can be
changed with vehicle at a standstill
only.
Activation/deactivation
If the Forward Collision Warning Plus
system has been correctly activated with
theUconnect™system, this will be active
each time the engine is started.
To deactivate the system, hold down the
button on the central tunnel. Following
a deactivation, the system will not warn
the driver about the possible collision
with the preceding vehicle, regardless of
the setting selected with the
Uconnect™system. To reactivate the
system press the
button again.
The system is only active if:
it is activated via the
Uconnect™system;
it has not been deactivated with a long
press of thebutton;the ignition device is at MAR;the vehicle speed is between 7 and
200 km/h;
the front seat belts are fastened.System limited operation warning
If the dedicated message is displayed, a
condition limiting the system operation
may have occurred. The possible reasons
of this limitation are something blocking
the camera view or a fault. If an
obstruction is signalled, clean the area of
the windscreen indicated in fig. 75 and
check that the message has disappeared.
In this case the system might be not
completely available.
When the conditions limiting the system
functions end, this will go back to normal
and complete operation. Should the fault
persist, contact a Jeep Dealership.
Driving in special conditions
In certain driving conditions, such as, for
example:
driving close to a bend fig. 76;vehicles with small dimensions and/or
not aligned in the driving lane fig. 77;
lane change by other vehicles fig. 78;vehicles travelling at right angles to
the vehicle fig. 79;system intervention might be unexpected
or delayed. The driver must be very
careful to maintain control of the vehicle
and drive in complete safety.
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sealants may damage the Tyre Pressure
Monitoring System sensor. If
aftermarket tyre sealant has been
used, it is recommended to go to a
Jeep Dealership to have the sensors
checked. After checking or adjusting
the tyre pressure, always refit the valve
cap to prevent humidity and dirt from
entering. They could damage the Tyre
Pressure Monitoring System sensor.
NOTE Some external factors (e.g.
external temperature, etc...) could affect
the information reported on the
instrument panel by the TPMS.
The tyre inflation pressure and the “low
pressure” reporting threshold could
change depending on the environmental
conditions.
TPMS check message
If a system failure is present, the
warning light flashes for about
75 seconds and then stays on solid. An
acoustic signal is also emitted.
TPMS deactivation
The TPMS can be deactivated by
replacing the wheels equipped with
TPMS with others that are not (e.g. when
replacing the wheel assemblies in
winter), if the country of purchase allows
it. Then drive the vehicle for at least
20 minutes at a speed higher than about25 km/h. The TPMS will emit an
acoustic warning, the
warning light
will flash for about 75 seconds, then will
stay on constantly and the instrument
panel will display the "Tyre pressure not
available" message with some dashes (–
–) instead of the pressure values.
The next time the engine is started, the
system will not emit any acoustic signal
and the display will not show the
message "Tyre pressure not available",
but the dashes (– –) will be still
displayed instead of the pressure value.
Operating example
Supposing that the prescribed cold
inflation pressure (i.e. vehicle stationary
for at least 3 hours) is 2.3 bar, if the
ambient temperature is 20°C and the
detected tyre pressure is 1.95 bar, a
temperature reduction of −7°C results in
a decrease in tyre pressure, bringing it to
approximately 1.65 bar. This pressure is
sufficiently low to activate the
warning
light.
Heating of tyres due to driving the
vehicle may increase tyre pressure up to
approximately 1.95 bar, but the
warning light will stay on. In this
situation, the warning light will switch off
only after the tyres are inflated to the
prescribed cold pressure value for the
car.
WARNING
68)The system is an aid for vehicle
driving, it DOES NOT warn the driver
about incoming vehicles outside of the
detection areas. The driver must always
maintain a sufficient level of attention to
the traffic and road conditions and for
controlling the trajectory of the vehicle.
69)The system is an aid for the driver,
who must always pay full attention while
driving. The responsibility always rests
with the driver, who must take into
account the traffic conditions in order to
drive in complete safety. The driver must
always maintain a safe distance from the
vehicle in front.
70)If the driver depresses the brake pedal
fully or carries out a fast steering during
system operation, the automatic braking
function may stop (e.g. to allow a possible
manoeuvre to avoid the obstacle).
71)The system intervenes on vehicles
travelling in the same lane. People,
animals and things (e.g. pushchairs) are
not taken into consideration.
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