Jeep 2009 Patriot Owner's Manual page 387

Use only manufacturer's recommended brake fluid. Re-
fer to "Fluids, Lubricants, and Genuine Parts" in this
section for the correct fluid type.
WARNING!
Use of a brake fluid that may have a lower initial
boiling point or is unidentified as to specification,
may result in sudden brake failure during hard
prolonged braking. You could have an accident.
Overfilling the brake fluid reservoir can result in
spilling brake fluid on hot engine parts and the
brake fluid catching fire.
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CAUTION!
Use of improper brake fluids will affect overall
clutch system performance. Improper brake fluids
may damage the clutch system resulting in loss of
clutch function and the ability to shift the transaxle.
Use only brake fluid that has been in a tightly closed
container to avoid contamination from foreign matter.
NOTE: Do not allow petroleum-based fluid to contami-
nate the brake fluid as seal damage will result!
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