Scheduled Servicing; Maintenance Plan - Jeep 2017 RENEGADE User Manual

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 ser-
vice is required for your vehicle. Operating
conditions such as frequent short-trips,
trailer tow and extremely hot or cold ambient
temperatures will influence
"Change Oil" or "Oil Change Required" mes-
sage is displayed. Severe Operating Condi-
tions can cause the change oil message to
illuminate as early as 3,500
(5,600 km) since last reset. Have your ve-
hicle serviced as soon as possible, within the
next 500 miles (805 km).
Your authorized dealer will reset the oil
change indicator message after completing
the scheduled oil change.
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NOTE:
Under no circumstances should oil change
intervals exceed 10,000 miles (16,000 km),
one year or 350 hours of engine run time,
whichever comes first. The 350 hours of
engine run or idle time is generally only a
concern for fleet customers.
Severe Duty All Models
Change Engine
(6,500 km) or 350 hours of engine run time
if the vehicle is operated in a dusty and off
road environment or is operated predomi-
nately at idle or only very low engine RPM's.
when the
This type of vehicle use is considered Severe
Duty.
NOTE:
miles
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 reser-
voir, and brake master cylinder reservoir,
and fill as needed.
• Check function of all interior and exterior
lights.

Maintenance Plan

Required Maintenance Intervals.
At Every Oil Change Interval As Indicated By Oil
Oil at 4,000 miles
Inspect battery and clean and tighten termi-
Inspect engine air filter if using in dusty or
Refer to the "Maintenance Chart" on the
following page for the required maintenance
intervals.
Change Indicator System:
Change oil and filter.
nals as required.
Inspect brake pads, shoes, rotors, drums,
and hoses.
Inspect engine cooling system protection
and hoses.
Inspect exhaust system.
off-road conditions.