2023 JEEP RENEGADE Owners Manual

SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE 287
MAINTENANCE PLAN
NOTE:
Using white lithium grease, lubricate the door hinge roller pivot joints twice a year to prevent premature wear.
At Every Oil Change Interval As Indicated By Oil Change Indicator System:
Change oil and filter.
Inspect battery and clean and tighten terminals as required.
Inspect the CV/Universal joints.
Inspect brake pads, shoes, rotors, drums, and hoses.
Inspect engine cooling system protection and hoses.
Rotate the tires at the first sign of irregular wear, even if it occurs before the oil indicator system turns on.
Inspect exhaust system.
Inspect engine air cleaner filter if using in dusty or off-road conditions.
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Mileage or time passed
(whichever comes first)
10,000
20,000
30,000
40,000
50,000
60,000
70,000
80,000
90,000
100,000
110,000
120,000
130,000
140,000
150,000
Or Years: 12345678910 1112131415
Or Kilometers:
16,000
32,000
48,000
64,000
80,000
96,000
112,000
128,000
144,000
160,000
176,000
192,000
208,000
224,000
240,000

Replace the Uconnect box (telematics
box) battery (if equipped).1
• ••
Check tire condition/wear and adjust
press u

re, if necessary, check Tire
Service Kit expiration date (if
equipped). •
••••••••••••••
Check operation of lighting system
(head l

amps, direction indicators,
hazard warning lights, luggage
compartment, passenger
compartment, glove compartment,
instrument panel warning lights, etc.). •
••••••••••••••
Check and, if necessary, top up fluid
l evel
s

(brakes/hydraulic clutch,
windshield washer, engine coolant,
etc.).
2
• ••••••••••••••
Check engine control system operation
(via d

iagnostic tool). •
••••••••••••••

SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE 289
Visually inspect condition of: exterior
bodywork, underbody protection, pipes
and hoses (exhaust - fuel system -
brakes), rubber elements (boots,
sleeves, bushings, etc.). •
•••••••
Check windshield/rear window wiper
blade
position/wear. •
•••••••
Check operation of windshield washer
s yste
m

and adjust jets if necessary. •
•••••••
Check cleanliness of hood and tailgate
l ocks
a

nd cleanliness and lubrication
of linkages. •
••••••
Visually check the condition and wear
of the

front and rear brakes. •
••••••••••••••
Check the front suspension, tie rods,
C V/Un
i

versal joints and replace if
necessary. •
••••••••••••••
Visually inspect the condition of the
a ccess

ory drive belt.3• ••
Mileage or time passed
(whichever comes first)
10,000
20,000
30,000
40,000
50,000
60,000
70,000
80,000
90,000
100,000
110,000
120,000
130,000
140,000
150,000
Or Years: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Or Kilometers:
16,000
32,000
48,000
64,000
80,000
96,000
112,000
128,000
144,000
160,000
176,000
192,000
208,000
224,000
240,000
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290 SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE
Check the tension of the accessory
drive belt. •
•
Inspect and replace, if required, front
e nd a
c

cessory drive belt, tensioner,
and, idler pulley.
3• •
Inspect and replace PCV valve if
neces s

ary. •
Change engine oil and replace oil
f ilte
r

.4 5 6
Inspect the PTU fluid level. •••
Inspect the rear differential fluid level. •••
Replace spark plugs (1.3L Turbo
Engine
).7• ••
Replace engine air cleaner filter.
8• ••••••
Replace brake fluid every two years.
9• ••••••
Replace cabin air filter. To be replaced every 12,000 mi (19,000 km).
Mileage or time passed
(whichever comes first)
10,000
20,000
30,000
40,000
50,000
60,000
70,000
80,000
90,000
100,000
110,000
120,000
130,000
140,000
150,000
Or Years: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Or Kilometers:
16,000
32,000
48,000
64,000
80,000
96,000
112,000
128,000
144,000
160,000
176,000
192,000
208,000
224,000
240,000

SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE 291
○ Recommend replacement
• Mandatory service
Flush and replace the engine coolant
at 10 years or 150,000 miles
(240,000 km) whichever comes first. •
•
1. The Uconnect box (telematics box) battery replacement has to be done every five years, regardless of mileage.2. Always only use the fluids shown in the handbook for topping up after having checked that the system is not damaged.
3. The maximum mileage is 75,000 mile s (120,000 km). The belt must be replaced every six years, regardless of distance traveled. If the vehicle is used in heavy conditions (dusty
areas,
cold climates, urban driving, long periods of idling), the maximum mileage is 37,500 miles (60,000 km). The belt must be replaced every four years regardless of the mileage.
4. The oil and oil filter replacement must be carried out when indicated by a warning light or message on the instrument panel, or in any case should not exceed one year or
10,0 0

0 miles (16,000 km).
5. Always only use the fluids shown in the handbook for topping up after having checked that the system is not damaged.
6. If

the engine oil quality detected by the vehicle diagnostics is lower than 20%, it is advisable to replace the engine oil and engine filter in order to avoid another service operation
afte r
a short time.
7. The spark plug change is distance based only, yearly intervals do not apply. The following are essential to ensure correct operation and prevent serious damage to the engine:
Only use spark plugs of the same make and type which are especially certified for such engines
Ú page 345 .
 Strictly comply with the spark plug replacement interval given in the “Maintenance Schedule” for spark plug replacement.
 Contact an authorized dealer if you have any questions.
8. Th e

engine air cleaner filter should be inspected at every oil change if used in dusty areas.
9. The brake fluid change interval is time based only, mileage intervals do not apply.
Mileage or time passed
(whichever comes first)
10,000
20,000
30,000
40,000
50,000
60,000
70,000
80,000
90,000
100,000
110,000
120,000
130,000
140,000
150,000
Or Years: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Or Kilometers:
16,000
32,000
48,000
64,000
80,000
96,000
112,000
128,000
144,000
160,000
176,000
192,000
208,000
224,000
240,000
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WARNING!
You can be badly injured working on or around a motor vehicle. Do only service work for which you have the knowledge and the right equipment. If you have
any doubt about your ability to perform a service job, take your vehicle to a competent mechanic.
Failure to properly inspect and maintain your vehicle could result in a component malfunction and effect vehicle handling and performance. This could cause
an accident.

SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE 293
ENGINE COMPARTMENT
1.3L TURBO ENGINE
1 — Oil Fill Cap/Engine Oil Dipstick 5 — Power Distribution Center (Fuses)
2 — Engine Air Cleaner Filter (Located Under Engine Cover) 6 — Engine Coolant Pressure Cap
3 — Brake Fluid Reservoir Cap 7 — Washer Fluid Reservoir Cap
4 — Battery
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294 SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE
CHECKING OIL LEVEL
To ensure proper engine lubrication, the engine oil
must be maintained at the correct level. Check the
oil level at regular intervals, such as every fuel
stop. The best time to check the engine oil level is
about five minutes after a fully warmed up engine
is shut off.
Checking the oil while the vehicle is on level ground
will i

mprove the accuracy of the oil level readings.
Engine Oil Cap/Dipstick Installation — 1.3L Turbo
Engine
I

nstall the oil cap/dipstick aligning arrow on the
cap wi
th arrow on the engine cover.

Oil Cap
There are four possible dipstick types:
Crosshatched zone.
Crosshatched zone marked SAFE.
Crosshatched zone marked with MIN at the low
end of the range and MAX at the high end of the
range.
Crosshatched zone marked with dimples at the
MIN and the MAX ends of the range.
NOTE:
Always maintain the oil level within the crosshatch
marki n
gs on the dipstick.
Adding 1 quart (1.0 liter) of oil when the reading is
at the
low end of the dipstick range will raise the oil
level to the high end of the range marking.
ADDING WASHER FLUID
The windshield washer fluid reservoir is located in
the engine compartment, and the fluid level should
be checked at regular intervals. Fill the reservoir
with windshield washer solvent (not engine
coolant/ antifreeze) Ú page 293.
MAINTENANCE-FREE BATTERY
Your vehicle is equipped with a maintenance-free
battery. You will never have to add water, and
periodic maintenance is not required.
1 — Oil Cap/Dipstick Arrow
2 — Engine Cover Arrow
CAUTION!
Overfilling or underfilling the crankcase will
cause aeration or loss of oil pressure. This could
damage your engine.
WARNING!
Commercially available windshield washer
solvents are flammable. They could ignite and
burn you. Care must be exercised when filling or
working around the washer solution.
WARNING!
Battery fluid is a corrosive acid solution and
can burn or even blind you. Do not allow
battery fluid to contact your eyes, skin, or
clothing. Do not lean over a battery when
attaching clamps. If acid splashes in eyes or
on skin, flush the area immediately with large
amounts of water Ú page 279.

Battery gas is flammable and explosive. Keep
flame or sparks away from the battery. Do not
use a booster battery or any other booster
source with an output greater than 12 Volts. Do
not allow cable clamps to touch each other.

Battery posts, terminals, and related accesso -
ries contain lead and lead compounds. Wash
h a n
d s

after handling.