Raising The Vehicle; Tires; Tire Safety Information - Jeep 2017 PATRIOT User Manual

Avoid using the wiper blades to remove frost
or ice from the windshield. Keep the blade
rubber out of contact with petroleum prod-
ucts such as engine oil, gasoline, etc.
NOTE:
Life expectancy of wiper blades varies depend-
ing on geographical area and frequency of use.
Poor performance of blades may be present with
chattering, marks, water lines or wet spots. If
any of these conditions are present, clean the
wiper blades or replace as necessary.

RAISING THE VEHICLE

In the case where it is necessary to raise the
vehicle, go to an authorized dealer or service
station.

TIRES

Tire Safety Information

Tire safety information will cover aspects of
the following information: Tire Markings, Tire
Identification Numbers, Tire Terminology and
Definitions, Tire Pressures, and Tire Loading.
Tire Markings
Tire Markings
1 — U.S. DOT 4 — Maximum
Safety Standards Load
Code (TIN)
2 — Size Designa- 5 — Maximum
tion Pressure
3 — Service De- 6 — Treadwear,
scription Traction and Tem-
perature Grades
NOTE:
• P (Passenger) — Metric tire sizing is based
on U.S. design standards. P-Metric tires
have the letter "P" molded into the side-
wall preceding the size designation.
Example: P215/65R15 95H.
• European — Metric tire sizing is based on
European design standards. Tires de-
signed to this standard have the tire size
molded into the sidewall beginning with
the section width. The letter "P" is absent
from this tire size designation.
Example: 215/65R15 96H.
• LT (Light Truck) — Metric tire sizing is
based on U.S. design standards. The size
designation for LT-Metric tires is the same
as for P-Metric tires except for the letters
"LT" that are molded into the sidewall
preceding the size designation.
Example: LT235/85R16.
• Temporary spare tires are designed for
temporary emergency use only. Temporary
high pressure compact spare tires have the
letter "T" or "S" molded into the sidewall
preceding the size designation.
Example: T145/80D18 103M.
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