Engine Oil; Engine Oil Consumption; Engine Coolant; Climate Control System Maintenance - Jeep Renegade Owner's Handbook Manual

ENGINE OIL

171) 67)
Check that the oil level is between the
MIN and MAX references on the
dipstick A. If the oil level is near or even
under the MIN line, add oil using the
filler B to reach the MAX line.
Take out the engine oil dipstick A, clean
it with a lint-free cloth and reinsert it.
Extract it again and check that the level
is between the MIN and MAX marks on
the dipstick.

Engine oil consumption

68) 4)
The maximum engine oil consumption
is usually 400 grams every 1,000 km.
During the initial period of use the
engine oil consumption conditions
should be considered as having
stabilised after the first 5000 - 6000 km.

ENGINE COOLANT

172) 69)
If the level is too low, unscrew the cap
of reservoir C and add the fluid
described in the "Technical
Specifications" section.
WINDSCREEN/REAR
WINDOW WASHER FLUID
173) 174)
If the level is too low, lift reservoir cap D
and add the fluid described in the
chapter "Technical Specifications".
BRAKE FLUID
175) 176) 70)
Check that the fluid is at the max. level.
If the fluid level in the reservoir is too
low, undo reservoir cap E and add the
fluid described in the chapter "Technical
Specifications".
AUTOMATIC
TRANSMISSION / TWIN
CLUTCH AUTOMATIC
TRANSMISSION
ACTUATION SYSTEM OIL
5)
The transmission control oil level should
only be checked at a Jeep Dealership.
BATTERY
177) 178) 179) 180) 6)
The battery does not require the
electrolyte to be topped up with distilled
water. A periodic check carried out at a
Jeep Dealership is, however, necessary
to check efficiency.
After the battery is disconnected, the
steering must be initialised. The
warning light on the instrument
panel switches on to indicate this. To
carry out this procedure turn the
steering wheel all the way from one end
to the other or drive in a straight line for
about a hundred metres.
If the charge level remains under 50%
for a long time, the battery is damaged
by sulphation, reducing its capacity and
efficiency at start-up.
CLIMATE CONTROL
SYSTEM MAINTENANCE
In winter, the climate control system
must be turned on at least once a
month for about 10 minutes. Have the
system inspected at a Jeep Dealership
before the summer.
WARNING
169) Never smoke while working in the
engine compartment: gas and inflammable
vapours may be present, with the risk of
fire.
170) Be very careful when working in the
engine compartment when the engine is
hot: you may get burned. Do not get too
close to the radiator cooling fan: the
electric fan may start; danger of injury.
Scarves, ties and other loose clothing
might be pulled by moving parts.
171) If the engine oil is being topped up,
wait for the engine to cool down before
loosening the filler cap, particularly for
vehicles with aluminium cap (where
provided). WARNING: risk of burns!
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