2023 JEEP RENEGADE Owners Manual

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3. If using another vehicle to jump start the
battery, park the vehicle within the jumper
cable’s reach, set the parking brake and make
sure the ignition is OFF.JUMP STARTING PROCEDURE
Connecting The Jumper Cables

1. Connect the positive
(+) en
d of the jumper
cable to the positive (+)
post of the discharged
vehicle.

2. Connect the opposite end of the positive (+)
ju m

per cable to the positive (+) post of the
booster battery.
3. Connect the negative (-) en
d of the jumper
cable to the negative (-) post of the booster
battery.
4. Connect the opposite end of the negative (-)
ju m

per cable to a good engine ground. A
“ground” is an exposed metallic/unpainted
part of the engine, frame or chassis, such as an accessory bracket or large bolt. The ground
must be away from the battery and the fuel
injection system.

Suitable Engine Ground

5. S tart the engine in the vehicle that has the
booste r

battery, let the engine idle a few
minutes, and then start the engine in the
vehicle with the discharged battery.
6. Once the engine is started, remove the jumper cable
s in the reverse sequence.
WARNING!
Do not allow vehicles to touch each other as this
could establish a ground connection and
personal injury could result.
WARNING!
Take care to avoid the radiator cooling fan
whenever the hood is raised. It can start
anytime the ignition switch is ON. You can be
injured by moving fan blades.
Remove any metal jewelry such as rings,
watch bands and bracelets that could make
an inadvertent electrical contact. You could be
seriously injured.
Batteries contain sulfuric acid that can burn
your skin or eyes and generate hydrogen gas
which is flammable and explosive. Keep open
flames or sparks away from the battery.
WARNING!
Failure to follow this jump starting procedure
could result in personal injury or property
damage due to battery explosion.
CAUTION!
Failure to follow these procedures could result in
damage to the charging system of the booster
vehicle or the discharged vehicle.
WARNING!
Do not connect the jumper cable to the
negative (-) post of the discharged battery. The
res u
lting electrical spark could cause the battery
to explode and could result in personal injury.7

280 IN CASE OF EMERGENCY
Disconnecting The Jumper Cables

1. Disconnect the negative
(-)
en
d of the jumper
cable from the engine ground of the vehicle
with the discharged battery.

2. Disconnect the opposite end of the negative (-)
ju m

per cable from the negative (-) post of the
booster battery.
3. Disconnect the positive (+) en
d of the jumper
cable from the positive (+) post of the booster
battery.
4. Disconnect the opposite end of the positive (+)
ju m

per cable from the positive (+) post of the
vehicle with the discharged battery, and
reinstall the protective cap.
If frequent jump starting is required to start your
vehicl
e you should have the battery and charging
system inspected at an authorized dealer.
REFUELING IN EMERGENCY – IF EQUIPPED
The vehicle is equipped with a refueling funnel
Ú page 272 for a Cap-Less Fuel System. If
refueling is necessary, while using an approved
g as ca

n, insert the refueling funnel into the filler
neck opening. Take care to open both flappers with
the funnel to avoid spills.
NOTE:
In certain cold conditions, ice may prevent the fuel
door fr om
opening. If this occurs, lightly push on
the fuel door to break the ice buildup and
re-release the fuel door using the inside release
button. Do not pry on the door.

Refueling Funnel
Emergency Gas Can Refueling
Most gas cans will not open the flapper doors. A
f
unne l

is provided to allow emergency refueling
with a gas can.
See the following steps for refueling:

1. Retrieve funnel from the spare tire storage area.

2. Ins

ert funnel into same filler pipe opening as
the f

uel nozzle.

Inserting Funnel

3. Ensure funnel is inserted fully to hold flapper doors op

en.
4. Pour fuel into funnel opening.
CAUTION!
Accessories plugged into the vehicle power
outlets draw power from the vehicle’s battery,
even when not in use (i.e., cellular devices, etc.).
Eventually, if plugged in long enough without
engine operation, the vehicle’s battery will
discharge sufficiently to degrade battery life
and/or prevent the engine from starting.
CAUTION!
To avoid fuel spillage and overfilling, do not “top
off” the fuel tank after filling.

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5. Remove funnel from filler pipe, clean off prior
to putting back in the spare tire storage area.
IF YOUR ENGINE OVERHEATS
If the vehicle is overheating, it will need to be
serviced by an authorized dealer.
In any of the following situations, you can reduce
the pot
ential for overheating your engine by taking
the appropriate action.
On the highways — slow down.
In city traffic — while stopped, put transmission
in NEUTRAL (N), but do not increase engine idle
speed.
NOTE:
There are steps that you can take to slow down an
impen d
ing overheat condition:
If your Air Conditioner (A/C) is on, turn it off. The
A/C system adds heat to the engine cooling
system and turning the A/C off can help remove
this heat.
You can also turn the temperature control to
maximum heat, the mode control to floor and
the blower control to high. This allows the heater
core to act as a supplement to the radiator and
aids in removing heat from the engine cooling
system.
GEAR SELECTOR OVERRIDE
If a malfunction occurs and the gear selector
cannot be moved out of the PARK position, follow
the steps below:
NOTE:
A depleted battery will prevent the Electric Park
Brake
to be applied.

1. Turn the engine OFF.

2. App

ly the Electric Park Brake.
WARNING!
Never have any smoking materials lit in or
near the vehicle when the fuel door is open or
the tank is being filled.
Never add fuel when the engine is running.
This is in violation of most state and federal
fire regulations and may cause the Malfunc -
tion Indicator Light to turn on.
A fire may result if fuel is pumped into a
portable container that is inside of a vehicle.
You could be burned. Always place fuel
containers on the ground while filling.
CAUTION!
Driving with a hot cooling system could damage
your vehicle. If the temperature gauge reads
“H”, pull over and stop the vehicle. Idle the vehi -
cle with the air conditioner turned off until the
pointe r

drops back into the normal range. If the
pointer remains on the “H” and you hear contin -
uous chimes, turn the engine off immediately
and c a

ll for service.
WARNING!
You or others can be badly burned by hot engine
coolant (antifreeze) or steam from your radiator.
If you see or hear steam coming from under the
hood, do not open the hood until the radiator
has had time to cool. Never try to open a cooling
system pressure cap when the radiator or cool -
ant bottle is hot.
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3. Carefully separate the gear selector boot
assembly from the bezel.

Gear Selector Bezel Location

4. Press and maintain firm pressure on the brake peda l

.
5. Insert a small screwdriver or similar tool down into t
he gear selector override access hole (at
the right front corner of the gear selector
assembly), and push and hold the override
release lever down.
Gear Selector Override Location

6. Move the gear selector to the NEUTRAL posit i

on.
7. The vehicle may then be started in NEUTRAL.
8. R ein

stall the gear selector boot on the bezel.
FREEING A STUCK VEHICLE
If your vehicle becomes stuck in mud, sand or
snow, it can often be moved using a rocking
motion. Turn the steering wheel right and left to
clear the area around the front wheels. For
vehicles with automatic transmission, push and
hold the lock button on the gear selector. Then
shift back and forth between DRIVE (D) and REVERSE (R) (with automatic transmission) or
SECOND (2) gear and REVERSE (R) (with manual
transmission), while gently pressing the
accelerator.
Use the least amount of accelerator pedal
pressu

re that will maintain the rocking motion
without spinning the wheels or racing the engine.
For Vehicles With Automatic Transmission:
Shifts between DRIVE and REVERSE can only be
a chiev

ed at wheel speeds of 5 mph (8 km/h) or
less.
Whenever the transmission remains in
NEUTRAL (N) for more than two seconds, you must
press the brake pedal to engage DRIVE or
REVERSE.
NOTE:
Push the ESC OFF button to place the Electronic
Stabi l
ity Control (ESC) system in “Partial OFF”
mode, before rocking the vehicle Ú page 223.
Once the vehicle has been freed, push the ESC OFF
button

again to restore “ESC On” mode.

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(Continued)
TOWING A DISABLED VEHICLE
This section describes procedures for towing a
disabled vehicle using a commercial towing
service. Proper towing or lifting equipment is required to
preve
n

t damage to your vehicle. Use only tow bars
and other equipment designed for this purpose,
following equipment manufacturer’s instructions.
Use of safety chains is mandatory. Attach a tow bar
or other towing device to main structural members
of the vehicle, not to fascia/bumpers or associated
brackets. State and local laws regarding vehicles
under tow must be observed.
NOTE:
Vehicles with a discharged battery or total elec -
trical failure when the Electric Park Brake (EPB)
is en g
aged, will need a wheel dolly or jack to
raise the rear wheels off the ground when
moving the vehicle onto a flatbed.
You must ensure that the Auto Park Brake
feature is disabled before towing this vehicle, to
avoid inadvertent Electric Park Brake engage -
ment. The Auto Park Brake feature is enabled or
disab l

ed via the customer programmable
features in the Uconnect Settings.
If you must use the accessories (wipers,
defros t

ers, etc.) while being towed, the ignition
must be in the ON/RUN position, not the ACC
position.
If the vehicle's battery is discharged, instructions
on shif
ting the automatic transmission out of PARK
(P) in order to move the vehicle Ú page 281.
WARNING!
Fast spinning tires can be dangerous. Forces
generated by excessive wheel speeds may
cause damage, or even failure, of the axle and
tires. A tire could explode and injure someone.
Do not spin your vehicle's wheels faster than
30
mph (48 km/h) or for longer than 30 sec-
onds c on

tinuously without stopping when you
are stuck and do not let anyone near a spinning
wheel, no matter what the speed.
CAUTION!
Racing the engine or spinning the wheels may
lead to transmission overheating and failure.
Allow the engine to idle with the transmission
in NEUTRAL for at least one minute after every
five rocking-motion cycles. This will minimize
overheating and reduce the risk of clutch or
transmission failure during prolonged efforts
to free a stuck vehicle.
When “rocking” a stuck vehicle by shifting
between DRIVE/SECOND gear and REVERSE,
do not spin the wheels faster than 15 mph
(24 km/

h), or drivetrain damage may result.

Revving the engine or spinning the wheels too
fast may lead to transmission overheating and
failure. It can also damage the tires. Do not spin
the wheels above 30 mph (48 km/h) while in
gear (

no transmission shifting occurring).

Towing
Condit i

on Wheels
Off T h
e
Ground Front-
Wheel
D
rive
(FWD) Four-
Wheel D
rive
(4WD)
Flat Tow NONENOT
ALLOWED N
O
T
ALLOWED
Dol
ly Tow REAR
NOT
ALLOWED N
O
T
ALLOWED
FR
ONT OK NOT
ALLOWED
O n

Trailer ALLBEST
METHOD O
K
CAUTION!
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FRONT–WHEEL DRIVE (FWD)
FCA US LLC recommends towing your vehicle with
all four wheels OFF the ground on a flatbed.
If flatbed equipment is not available, this vehicle
must t
owed with the front wheels OFF the ground
(using a towing dolly, or wheel lift equipment with
the front wheels raised).
NOTE:
Ensure that the Electric Park Brake is released,
and r e
mains released, while being towed.
FOUR–WHEEL DRIVE (4WD)

FCA US LLC requires towing with all four wheels OFF
the ground. Acceptable methods are to tow the
vehicle on a flatbed, or with one end of the vehicle
raised and the opposite end on a towing dolly.

EMERGENCY TOW HOOKS —
I
F EQUIPPED
If your vehicle is equipped with tow hooks, there
will be one in the rear and two mounted on the
front of the vehicle. The rear hook will be located
on the driver's side of the vehicle.
NOTE:
For off-road recovery, it is recommended to use
both of
the front tow hooks to minimize the risk of
damage to the vehicle.

Front Tow Hook Locations

CAUTION!
Do not use sling type equipment when towing.
Vehicle damage may occur.
When securing the vehicle to a flat bed truck,
do not attach to front or rear suspension
components. Damage to your vehicle may
result from improper towing.
CAUTION!
Towing this vehicle in violation of the above
requirements can cause severe transmission
damage. Damage from improper towing is not
covered under the New Vehicle Limited
Warranty.
CAUTION!
DO NOT tow this vehicle with ANY of its wheels
on the ground. Damage to the drivetrain will
result.
Front or rear wheel lifts must not be used (if
the remaining wheels are on the ground).
Internal damage to the transmission or power
transfer unit will occur if a front or rear wheel
lift is used when towing.
Towing this vehicle in violation of the above
requirements can cause severe transmission
and/or power transfer unit damage. Damage
from improper towing is not covered under the
New Vehicle Limited Warranty.

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Rear Tow Hook Location

Place the ignition in the ON/RUN position, without
opening
the door. During towing remember that
not having the aid of the power brakes and the
electromechanical power steering, greater force is
needed in applying the brakes and steering of the
vehicle.
ENHANCED ACCIDENT RESPONSE SYSTEM
(EARS)
This vehicle is equipped with an Enhanced
Accident Response System.
This feature is a communication network that
takes
effect in the event of an impact Ú page 252.
EVENT DATA RECORDER (EDR)
This vehicle is equipped with an event data
recorder (EDR). The main purpose of an EDR is to
record data that will assist in understanding how a
vehicle’s systems performed under certain crash
or near crash-like situations, such as an air bag
deployment or hitting a road obstacle
Ú page 255.
WARNING!
Do not use a chain for freeing a stuck vehicle.
Chains may break, causing serious injury or
death.
Stand clear of vehicles when pulling with tow
hooks. Tow straps may become disengaged,
causing serious injury.
CAUTION!
Tow hooks are for emergency use only, to rescue
a vehicle stranded off road. Do not use tow
hooks for tow truck hookup or highway towing.
You could damage your vehicle.
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SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE
SCHEDULED SERVICING
Your vehicle is equipped with an automatic oil
change indicator system. The oil change indicator
system will remind you that it is time to take your
vehicle in for scheduled maintenance.
Based on engine operation conditions, the oil
change

indicator message will illuminate in the
instrument cluster. This means that service is
required for your vehicle. Operating conditions
such as frequent short-trips, trailer tow and
extremely hot or cold ambient temperatures will
influence when the “Change Oil” or “Oil Change
Required” message is displayed. Have your vehicle
serviced as soon as possible, within the next
500 miles (805 km). An authorized dealer will reset the oil change
indica

tor message after completing the scheduled
oil change.
NOTE:
Under no circumstances should oil change
inter v
als exceed 10,000 miles (16,000 km),
1 year or 350 hours of engine run time, whichever
c omes f

irst. The 350 hours of engine run or idle
time is generally only a concern for fleet
customers.
NOTE:
The Oil Change Indicator will not illuminate under
these
conditions. Once A Month Or Before A Long Trip:
Check engine oil level.
Check windshield washer fluid level.
Check the tire inflation pressures and look for
unusual wear or damage.
Check the fluid levels of the coolant reservoir,
and brake master cylinder reservoir, and fill as
needed.
Check function of all interior and exterior lights.