Automatic Transmission (Cvt) - If Equipped; Manual Transmission - If Equipped; Rear Drive Assembly (Rda) - Awd/4Wd Models Only - Jeep Patriot 2011 Operating Information Manual

Automatic Transmission (CVT) – If
Equipped
Selection Of Lubricant
It is important that the proper lubricant is used
in the transmission to assure optimum transmis-
sion performance. Use only the manufacturer's
recommended transmission fluid which has
been formulated with special metal to metal
friction coefficient additives to provide the
proper steel belt traction on the drive and
driven pulleys. Refer to "Fluids, Lubricants, and
Genuine Parts" in "Maintaining Your Vehicle" for
further information.
CAUTION!
Using a transmission fluid other than the
manufacturer's recommended fluid will cause
belt slip and result in a complete transmission
failure! Refer to "Fluids, Lubricants, and
Genuine Parts" in "Maintaining Your Vehicle"
for further information.
Special Additives
Do not add any materials (other than leak
detection dyes) to Continuously Variable Trans-
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mission (CVT) Fluid (CVTF+4 ). CVTF+4 is an
engineered product and its performance may
be impaired by supplemental additives.
CAUTION!
Do not use chemical flushes in your transmis-
sion as the chemicals can damage your trans-
mission components. Such damage is not
covered by the New Vehicle Limited Warranty.
Fluid Level Check
The fluid level in the automatic transmission
should be checked only by a trained techni-
cian.
Fluid And Filter Changes
Refer to the "Maintenance Schedule" for the
proper maintenance intervals.
Manual Transmission – If Equipped
Lubricant Selection
Use only the manufacturers recommended
transmission fluid. Refer to "Fluids, Lubricants,
and Genuine Parts" in "Maintaining Your Ve-
hicle" for further information.
Fluid Level Check
Check the fluid level by removing the fill plug.
The fluid level should be between the bottom of
the fill hole and a point not more than 3/16 in
(4.7 mm) below the bottom of the hole.
Add fluid, if necessary, to maintain the proper
level.
Frequency Of Fluid Change
Under normal operating conditions, the fluid
installed at the factory will give satisfactory
lubrication for the life of the vehicle. Fluid
changes are not necessary unless lubricant
has become contaminated with water.
NOTE:
If contaminated with water, the fluid should
be changed immediately.
Rear Drive Assembly (RDA) –
AWD/4WD Models Only
Lubricant Selection
Use only the manufacturer's recommended
fluid. Refer to "Fluids, Lubricants, and Genuine
Parts" in "Maintaining Your Vehicle" for further
information.