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08-012-16
Electrical
February 03, 2016

This bulletin is supplied as technical information only and is not an authorization for repair. No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system,
or transmitted, in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, or otherwise, without written permission of FCA US LLC.

THIS SERVICE BULLETIN IS ALSO BEING RELEASED AS RAPID RESPONSE
TRANSMITTAL (RRT) 16-013. ALL APPLICABLE SOLD AND UN-SOLD RRT VIN's
HAVE BEEN LOADED. TO VERIFY THAT THIS RRT SERVICE ACTION IS
APPLICABLE TO THE VEHICLE, USE VIP OR PERFORM A VIN SEARCH IN
TECHCONNECT. ALL REPAIRS ARE REIMBURSABLE WITHIN THE PROVISIONS OF
WARRANTY.
HELP USING THE wiTECH DIAGNOSTIC APPLICATION FOR FLASHING AN ECU IS
AVAILABLE BY SELECTING “HELP” THEN “HELP CONTENTS” AT THE TOP OF
THE wiTECH DIAGNOSTIC APPLICATION WINDOW.
THE wiTECH SOFTWARE IS REQUIRED TO BE AT THE LATEST RELEASE BEFORE
PERFORMING THIS PROCEDURE.
SUBJECT:
Flash: Adaptive Cruise Control Enhancements
OVERVIEW:
This bulletin involves reprogramming the Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) module with the
latest available software.
MODELS:
2015

(BU)

Jeep Renegade

NOTE: This bulletin applies to vehicles within the following markets/countries;
NAFTA and EMEA.
NOTE: This bulletin applies to vehicles built on or before July 04, 2015 (MDH
0704XX) equipped with Full Speed FWD Collision Warn Plus (Sales Code
LSU).
SYMPTOM/CONDITION:
NAFTA only: The customer may experience an issue with the Forward Collision Warning
system. The audible warning does not function when the vehicle speed is below 30 KMH
(18.6 MPH) when “only warning” option is selected by the customer.
EMEA only: The customer may experience an erroneous message; “Radar to be Cleaned”
displayed in the cluster.

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DIAGNOSIS:
Using a Scan Tool (wiTECH) with the appropriate Diagnostic Procedures available in
TechCONNECT, verify all systems are functioning as designed. If Diagnostic Trouble
Codes (DTCs) or symptom conditions, are present other than the symptom condition listed
above, record the issues on the repair order and repair as necessary before proceeding
further with this bulletin.
If a customer’s VIN is listed in VIP or your RRT VIN list, perform the repair. For all other
customers that describe the symptom/condition listed above, perform the Repair
Procedure.
REPAIR PROCEDURE:
NOTE: Install a battery charger to ensure battery voltage does not drop below 13.2
volts. Do not allow the charging voltage to climb above 13.5 volts during the
flash process.
NOTE: If this flash process is interrupted/aborted, the flash should be restarted.
1. Reprogram the ACC with the latest available software. Detailed instructions for
flashing control modules using the wiTECH Diagnostic Application are available by
selecting the “HELP” tab on the upper portion of the wiTECH window, then “HELP
CONTENTS.” This will open the Welcome to wiTECH Help screen where help topics
can be selected.
2. Using wiTECH, restore configuration and align proxi. This routine is available under
the 'Diagnostic Procedures' tab found on the home, 'Vehicle View', page of wiTECH.
3. Clear all DTCs that may have been set in any module due to reprogramming. The
wiTECH application will automatically present all DTCs after the flash and allow them
to be cleared.
POLICY:
Reimbursable within the provisions of the warranty.
TIME ALLOWANCE:
Labor Operation
No:
18-80-95-93

Description
Module, Adaptive Cruise Control Reprogram
(0 - Introduction)

Skill Category
08 - Electrical
and Body
Systems

Amount
0.2 Hrs.

NOTE: The expected completion time for the flash download portion of this
procedure is approximately 3 minutes. Actual flash download times may be
affected by vehicle connection and network capabilities.

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FAILURE CODE:
The dealer must choose which failure code to use. If the customer came in with an
issue and the dealer found updated software to correct that issue, use failure code
CC, for all other use failure code RF.
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If the customer’s concern matches the SYMPTOM/CONDITION identified in the
Service Bulletin, failure code CC is to be used.
If an available flash is completed while addressing a different customer concern,
failure code RF is to be used.

CC

Customer Concern

RF

Routine Flash