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Jeep Patriot User Manual

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  • Page 1 User Guide 2012 Patriot...
  • Page 2 24-Hour Towing Assistance (new vehicles purchased in the U.S.) or Roadside Assistance (new vehicles purchased in Canada) in electronic format. We hope you find it useful. Replacement DVD kits may be purchased by visiting www.techauthority.com. Jeep is a registered ®...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS INTRODUCTION/WELCOME Power Inverter ... . . 56 Power Outlet ....58 Welcome From Chrysler Group LLC . 2 OFF-ROAD CAPABILITIES CONTROLS AT A GLANCE Four-Wheel Drive Operation .

  • Page 4: Introduction/Welcome

    INTRODUCTION/WELCOME WELCOME FROM CHRYSLER GROUP LLC Congratulations on selecting your new Chrysler Group LLC vehicle. Be assured that it represents precision workmanship, distinctive styling, and high quality - all essentials that are traditional to our vehicles. Your new Chrysler Group LLC vehicle has characteristics to enhance the driver's control under some driving conditions.
  • Page 5 If your symptoms persist, please see an authorized dealer. CHRYSLER, DODGE, JEEP, RAM TRUCK, ATF+4, MOPAR and Uconnect are registered trademarks of Chrysler Group LLC. COPYRIGHT ©2011 CHRYSLER GROUP LLC...

  • Page 6: Controls At A Glance

    CONTROLS AT A GLANCE...
  • Page 7 CONTROLS AT A GLANCE...

  • Page 8: Instrument Cluster

    CONTROLS AT A GLANCE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER Warning Lights - Low Fuel Warning Light - Charging System Light** - Oil Pressure Warning Light** - Anti-Lock Brake (ABS) Light** - Air Bag Warning Light** - Electronic Throttle Control (ETC) Light - Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) Light - Engine Temperature Warning Light - Transmission Temperature Warning Light - Seat Belt Reminder Light...
  • Page 9 CONTROLS AT A GLANCE Indicators - Turn Signal Indicators - High Beam Indicator - Front Fog Light Indicator - Vehicle Security Indicator* - 4WD Indicator - Electronic Stability Control (ESC) Off Indicator - Speed Control Indicator - Hill Descent Control Indicator OFF ROAD - OFF ROAD Indicator Odometer Messages...

  • Page 10: Getting Started

    GETTING STARTED KEY FOB Locking And Unlocking The Doors/Liftgate • Press the LOCK button once to lock all the doors and the liftgate. Press the UNLOCK button once to unlock the driver’s door only and twice within five seconds to unlock all the doors and liftgate.

  • Page 11: Theft Alarm

    GETTING STARTED WARNING! • Do not start or run an engine in a closed garage or confined area. Exhaust gas contains Carbon Monoxide (CO) which is odorless and colorless. Carbon Monoxide is poisonous and can cause serious injury or death when inhaled. •...

  • Page 12: Supplemental Restraint System (Srs) - Air Bags

    GETTING STARTED • A deployed pretensioner or a deployed air bag must be replaced immediately. WARNING! In a collision, you and your passengers can suffer much greater injuries if you are not buckled up properly. You can strike the interior of your vehicle or other passengers, or you can be thrown out of the vehicle.

  • Page 13: Child Restraints

    GETTING STARTED WARNING! (Continued) • Supplemental Side Air Bag Inflatable Curtains and Supplemental Seat-Mounted Side Air Bags need room to inflate. Do not lean against the door or window. Sit upright in the center of the seat. • Being too close to the Supplemental Side Air Bag Inflatable Curtain and/or Seat-Mounted Side Air Bag during deployment could cause you to be severely injured or killed.
  • Page 14 GETTING STARTED • The tether strap should be routed under the center of the head restraint and attached to the tether anchor on the rear of the seatback. • Tighten all three straps as you push the child restraint rearward and downward into the seat.

  • Page 15: Front Seats

    GETTING STARTED FRONT SEATS Power Seats • The power seat switch is located on the outboard side of the seat near the floor. Use the switch to move the seat up, down, forward, rearward, or to tilt the seat. Manual Seat Adjustment Forward/Rearward •...
  • Page 16 GETTING STARTED Lumbar Support • The lumbar lever is on the outboard side of the seatback. Rotate the lumbar lever downward to increase the lumbar support or upward to decrease the lumbar support as desired. Fold-Flat Front Passenger Seat • The front passenger seat can be folded flat.

  • Page 17: Rear Seats

    GETTING STARTED REAR SEATS Folding Rear Seatback • To fold each rear seatback, pull the strap forward to move the seatback forward and flat. Reclining Rear Seatback • To recline each rear seatback, pull the strap forward just enough to release the seatback latch.

  • Page 18: Tilt Steering Column

    GETTING STARTED WARNING! • Persons who are unable to feel pain to the skin because of advanced age, chronic illness, diabetes, spinal cord injury, medication, alcohol use, exhaustion or other physical conditions must exercise care when using the seat heater. It may cause burns even at low temperatures, especially if used for long periods of time.

  • Page 19: Operating Your Vehicle

    OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE ENGINE BREAK-IN RECOMMENDATIONS • A long break-in period is not required for the engine and drivetrain (transmission and axle) in your vehicle. • Drive moderately during the first 300 miles (500 km). After the initial 60 miles (100 km), speeds up to 50 or 55 mph (80 or 90 km/h) are desirable.
  • Page 20 OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE Instrument Panel Dimmer • Rotate the center portion of the lever to the extreme bottom position to fully dim the instrument panel lights and prevent the interior lights from illuminating when a door is opened. • Rotate the center portion of the lever up to increase the brightness of the instrument panel lights when the parking lights or headlights are on.

  • Page 21: Wiper/Washer Lever

    OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE WIPER/WASHER LEVER Front Wipers Intermittent, Low And High Operation • Rotate the end of the lever to the first detent position for one of five intermittent settings, the second detent for low wiper operation and the third detent for high wiper operation. Washer Operation •...

  • Page 22: Speed Control

    OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL • The speed control switches are located on the steering wheel. Cruise ON/OFF • Push the ON/OFF switch to activate the Speed Control. • The cruise symbol will appear on the instrument cluster to indicate the Speed Control is on. •...

  • Page 23: Continuously Variable Automatic Transmission (Cvt)

    OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE WARNING! (Continued) • Electronic Speed Control can be dangerous where the system cannot maintain a constant speed. Your vehicle could go too fast for the conditions, and you could lose control. A collision could be the result. Do not use Electronic Speed Control in heavy traffic or on roads that are winding, icy, snow-covered or slippery.

  • Page 24: Automatic Temperature Controls (Atc)

    OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE AUTOMATIC TEMPERATURE CONTROLS (ATC) Automatic Operation • Turn the Mode and Blower Controls to the AUTO position. • Select the desired temperature by rotating the Temperature Control. • The system will maintain the set temperature automatically. Air Conditioning •...

  • Page 25: Wind Buffeting

    OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE Closing Sunroof Express • Press the switch forward and release. The sunroof will close automatically from any position. Manual Open/Close • Press and hold the switch rearward to open or forward to close the sunroof. Any release of the switch will stop the movement, and the sunroof will remain in a partially open or closed position until the switch is pressed again.

  • Page 26: Electronics

    ELECTRONICS YOUR VEHICLE'S SOUND SYSTEM...
  • Page 27 ELECTRONICS...

  • Page 28: Media Center 130 (Sales Code Res)

    ELECTRONICS Media Center 130 (Sales Code RES) NOTE: • Your radio has many features that add to the comfort and convenience of you and your passengers. Some of these radio features should not be used when driving because they take your eyes from the road or your attention from driving.
  • Page 29 ELECTRONICS Store Radio Presets • Press the “SET/RND” button once and SET 1 will show in the display. Then select button (1–6). • A second station may be added to each push button. Press the “SET/RND” button twice and SET 2 will show in the display. Then select button (1–6).

  • Page 30: Media Center 130 With Satellite Radio (Sales Code Res + Rsc)

    ELECTRONICS Media Center 130 with Satellite Radio (Sales Code RES + RSC) NOTE: • Your radio may not be equipped with the Uconnect™ Voice Command and Uconnect™ Phone features. To determine if your radio has these features, press the Voice Command button on the radio. You will hear a voice prompt if you have the feature, or see a message on the radio stating “Uconnect Phone not available”...
  • Page 31 ELECTRONICS Radio Operation Seek Up/Down Buttons • Press to seek through radio stations in AM, FM, or SAT bands. • Hold either button to bypass stations without stopping. Store Radio Presets • Press the “SET/RND” button once and SET 1 will show in the display. Then select button (1–6).

  • Page 32: Media Center 230 (Sales Code Req)

    ELECTRONICS LIST Button • Press the “LIST” button to bring up a list of all folders on the CD. Scroll up or down the list by turning the “TUNE/SCROLL” control knob. • To select a folder from the list, press the “TUNE/SCROLL” control knob and the radio will begin playing the files contained in that folder.
  • Page 33 ELECTRONICS you and your passengers. Some of these radio features should not be used when driving because they take your eyes from the road or your attention from driving. Clock Setting • Press and hold the “TIME” button until the hours blink; turn the “TUNE/SCROLL”...
  • Page 34 ELECTRONICS SIRIUS Satellite Radio • SIRIUS Satellite Radio gives you over 130 channels, including 100% commercial-free music from nearly every genre, plus all your favorite sports, news, talk and entertainment channels–all with crystal clear, coast-to-coast coverage, all in one place and all at your fingertips. •...

  • Page 35: Media Center 430/430N (Sales Code Rbz/Rhb)

    ELECTRONICS Media Center 430/430N (Sales Code RBZ/RHB) NOTE: • Your radio may not be equipped with the Uconnect™ Voice Command and Uconnect™ Phone features. To determine if your radio has these features, press the Voice Command button on the radio. You will hear a voice prompt if you have the feature, or see a message on the radio stating “Uconnect Phone not available”...
  • Page 36 ELECTRONICS • Press the “MENU” hard-key in an active mode (SAT, CD, AUX, etc.) in order to change mode specific settings. Equalizer, Balance And Fade Audio Control Menu • Press the “AUDIO” hard-key on the right side of the radio. •...
  • Page 37 ELECTRONICS Radio Operation • To access Radio Mode, touch the “RADIO” hard-key on the left side of the faceplate, then touch the “AM,” “FM” or “SAT” soft-key at the top of the screen to select the band. Seek Up/Seek Down •...
  • Page 38 ELECTRONICS CD/DVD Disc Operation • Press the “MEDIA” hard key to display the media source tabs at the top of the screen. Select the source by touching the “HDD,” “DISC,” or “AUX” media source soft-key tab. NOTE: Your Touch-Screen Radio will usually automatically switch to the appropriate mode when something is first connected or inserted into the system.
  • Page 39 ELECTRONICS • Pressing the “MEDIA” hard-key and then the “AUX” soft-key to change the mode to auxiliary device if the Audio Jack is connected, allowing the music from your portable device to play through the vehicle's speakers. • The functions of the portable device are controlled using the device buttons.
  • Page 40 ELECTRONICS • Touch the “Add Music Files to HDD” soft-key, then touch the “From USB” soft-key in the next screen. • Select the folders or titles you would like to copy, then touch the “DONE” soft-key to start the copy process.
  • Page 41 ELECTRONICS Playing Music From The HDD • Press the “MEDIA” hard key to display the media source tabs at the top of the screen. Touch the “HDD” soft-key tab. Touch the desired track soft-key to play or touch the “SEARCH/BROWSE” soft-key to search by artist, by album, by song, by genre, from a folder, or from Favorites.
  • Page 42 ELECTRONICS Main Navigation Menu Finding Points Of Interest • From the main Navigation menu, touch “Where To?,” then touch “Points of Interest.” • Select a Category and then a subcategory, if necessary. • Select your destination and touch “Go.” Finding A Place By Spelling The Name •...
  • Page 43 ELECTRONICS Following Your Route • Your route is marked with a magenta line on the map. If you depart from the original route, your route is recalculated. A speed limit icon could appear as you travel on major roadways. Adding A Via Point •...

  • Page 44: Sirius Satellite Radio/Travel Link

    ELECTRONICS Edit Home Location • From the main Navigation menu, touch “Where To?,” then touch “Favorites.” • Next, touch the location you would like to edit, then touch “Press for More,” and then “Edit.” Go Home • A Home location must be saved in the system. From the Main Navigation menu, touch “Where To?,”...
  • Page 45 ELECTRONICS SIRIUS Satellite Radio Favorites (SAT Favorites) • You can save 50 favorite songs and 50 favorite artists. • Touch the “add favorite” soft-key to add either the song or the artist of the currently playing program to the SAT Favorites list. •...
  • Page 46 ELECTRONICS Replay • While you are in SAT mode, you can replay 44 minutes of the current SIRIUS channel (when the channel is changed, this audio buffer is erased). Press the REPLAY button to listen to the stored audio. • You can touch the on-screen controls to pause and rewind audio playback, touch the SCAN button to preview each of the tracks stored in the buffer, or select a track from the list.

  • Page 47: Steering Wheel Audio Controls

    ELECTRONICS 1 – Favorites View and store your favorite location, theater and sport teams for quick access. View detailed weather conditions, forecasts and 2 – Forecast ski/snowboarding conditions at local resorts. View ski and snowboarding conditions at local ski 3 – Ski Info resorts.

  • Page 48: Ipod®/Usb/Mp3 Control

    USB Mass Storage Class memory devices. For supported audio file formats, refer to the USB Port section in the Owner's Manual on the DVD. Refer to www.jeep.com/uconnect website for a list of tested iPod®s. Some iPod® software versions may not fully support the USB port features.
  • Page 49 NOTE: The Uconnect™ Phone requires a mobile phone equipped with the Bluetooth® Hands-Free Profile, Version 1.0 or higher. For Uconnect™ customer support, call 1–877–855–8400 or visit www.jeep.com/uconnect. Phone Pairing NOTE: Pairing is a one-time initial setup before using the phone.
  • Page 50 ELECTRONICS Phonebook Phonebook Download – Automatic Phonebook Transfer From Mobile Phone If equipped and specifically supported by your phone, Uconnect™ Phone automatically downloads names (text names) and number entries from your mobile phone’s phonebook. Specific Bluetooth® Phones with Phone Book Access Profile may support this feature.

  • Page 51: Uconnect™ Voice Command

    ELECTRONICS Receiving A Call – Accept (And End) • When an incoming call rings/is announced on Uconnect™, press the Phone button • To end a call, press the Phone button Mute (Or Unmute) Microphone During Call • During a call, press the “Voice Command” button •...
  • Page 52 ELECTRONICS Voice Command Operation • Start a dialogue by pressing the “Voice Command” button you will hear a beep. The beep is your signal to give a command. Below are a list of voice commands for each of the different modes. Common Voice Commands (Examples) Main Menu “Radio”...
  • Page 53 • It also allows you to respond by selecting from various pre-defined phrases. • Not all phones are compatible with this feature. Refer to the phone compatibility list at www.jeep.com/uconnect. Connected mobile phones must be bluetooth-compatible, and paired with your radio. • Press the “Voice Command” button and after the BEEP, say “SMS”...

  • Page 54: Bluetooth® Streaming Audio

    ELECTRONICS Bluetooth® STREAMING AUDIO • If equipped with Uconnect™ Voice Command, your Bluetooth- equipped iPod® devices, cell phones or other media players, may also be able to stream music to your vehicle's speakers. Your connected device must be Bluetooth-compatible, and paired with your Media Center radio (see Uconnect™...

  • Page 55: Programmable Features

    ELECTRONICS • You may also calibrate the compass by completing one or more 360 degree turns (in an area free from large metal or metallic objects) until the “CAL” message displayed in the EVIC turns off. The compass will now function normally.

  • Page 56: Universal Garage Door Opener (Homelink®)

    ELECTRONICS Sound Horn With Lock • To turn the horn chirp on or off when the doors are locked: • Press the LOCK button for at least 4 seconds, but no longer than 10 seconds. Then, press the PANIC button while still holding the LOCK button.
  • Page 57 ELECTRONICS NOTE: • Erasing all channels should only be performed when programming HomeLink® for the first time. Do not erase channels when programming additional buttons. • If you have any problems, or require assistance, please call toll-free 1–800–355–3515 or, on the Internet at www.HomeLink.com for information or assistance.

  • Page 58: Power Inverter

    ELECTRONICS • Simultaneously press and hold both the Homelink button you want to program and the hand-held transmitter button. • Continue to hold both buttons and observe the indicator light. The Homelink® indicator will flash slowly and then rapidly after Homelink® has received the frequency signal from the hand-held transmitter.
  • Page 59 ELECTRONICS will automatically shut down. Once the electrical device has been removed from the outlet, the inverter should automatically reset. If the power rating exceeds approximately 170 Watts, the power inverter may have to be reset manually. To reset the inverter manually, unplug the device and plug it in again.

  • Page 60: Power Outlet

    ELECTRONICS POWER OUTLET • The power outlet is located on the instrument panel below the climate control and is powered when the ignition switch is in the ON/RUN position. • The outlet can operate a conventional cigar lighter unit or power accessories designed for use with a standard power outlet adapter.

  • Page 61: Off-Road Capabilities

    OFF-ROAD CAPABILITIES FOUR-WHEEL DRIVE OPERATION • This feature provides full time, on-demand, four-wheel drive (4WD). • To activate, pull the T-handle, located in between the front driver and passenger seats, up once and release. The “4WD Indicator Light” will come on in the cluster.

  • Page 62: Utility

    UTILITY...

  • Page 63: Recreational Towing (Behind Motorhome, Etc.)

    UTILITY...

  • Page 64: What To Do In Emergencies

    WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 24-HOUR TOWING ASSISTANCE • Dial toll-free 1-800-521-2779 or 1-800-363-4869 for Canadian residents. • Provide your name, vehicle identification number and license plate number. • Provide your location, including telephone number, from which you are calling. •...
  • Page 65 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES • IF THE LIGHT STARTS FLASHING INDICATING A LOW TIRE PRESSURE, ADJUST THE AIR PRESSURE IN THE LOW TIRE TO THE AIR PRESSURE SHOWN ON THE VEHICLE PLACARD OR TIRE INFLATION PRESSURE LABEL LOCATED ON THE DRIVER'S DOOR. NOTE: AFTER INFLATION, THE VEHICLE MAY NEED TO BE DRIVEN FOR 20 MINUTES BEFORE THE FLASHING LIGHT WILL TURN OFF.
  • Page 66 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES - Engine Temperature Warning Light • This light warns of an overheated engine condition. • If the light turns on and a warning chime sounds while driving, safely pull over and stop the vehicle. If the A/C system is on, turn it off. Also, shift the transmission into NEUTRAL and idle the vehicle.

  • Page 67: Fuel Cap/Loose Gas Cap Message

    WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES - Oil Pressure Warning Light • This light indicates low engine oil pressure. If the light turns on while driving, stop the vehicle and shut off the engine as soon as possible. A chime will sound for four minutes when this light turns on. •...

  • Page 68: If Your Engine Overheats

    WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES • Press the odometer reset button, located below the tachometer, to turn the message off. • If the message continues to appear for more than three days after tightening the gas cap, see your authorized service center. Oil Change Indicator Message •...

  • Page 69: Automatic Transmission Overheating

    WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES WARNING! You or others can be badly burned by hot engine coolant (antifreeze) or steam from your radiator. If you see or hear steam coming from under the hood, do not open the hood until the radiator has had time to cool.
  • Page 70 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 4. Place the shift lever in PARK (automatic transmission) or REVERSE (manual transmission). 5. Turn OFF the ignition. Block both the front and rear of the wheel diagonally opposite the jacking position. For example, if changing the right front tire, block the left rear wheel.
  • Page 71 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES For vehicles equipped with plastic trim, the plastic has been cut away to expose the jacking locations in the body. Do not raise the vehicle until you are sure the jack is securely engaged. 3. Turn the jack screw to the left until the jack can be placed under the jacking location.
  • Page 72 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 7. Finish tightening the nuts. Push down on the wrench while at the end of the handle for increased leverage. Tighten the lug nuts in a star pattern until each nut has been tightened twice. The correct wheel nut torque is 100 ft lbs (135 N·m).
  • Page 73 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 6. Finish tightening the lug nuts. Push down on the wrench while at the end of the handle for increased leverage. Tighten the lug nuts in a star pattern until each nut has been tightened twice. The correct tightness of each lug nut is 100 ft/lbs (135 N·m).
  • Page 74 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES WARNING! (Continued) • Do not attempt to change a tire on the side of the vehicle close to moving traffic, pull far enough off the road to avoid the danger of being hit when operating the jack or changing the wheel. •...

  • Page 75: Jump-Starting Procedures

    WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES JUMP-STARTING PROCEDURES • If your vehicle has a discharged battery it can be jump-started using a set of jumper cables and a battery in another vehicle or by using a portable battery booster pack. Jump-starting can be dangerous if done improperly so please follow the procedures in this section carefully.
  • Page 76 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 1. Connect the positive (+) end of the jumper cable to the positive (+) post of the discharged vehicle. 2. Connect the opposite end of the positive (+) jumper cable to the positive (+) post of the booster battery. 3.

  • Page 77: Shift Lever Override

    WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES WARNING! (Continued) • Take care to avoid the radiator cooling fan whenever the hood is raised. It can start anytime the ignition switch is on. You can be injured by moving fan blades. • Remove any metal jewelry such as watch bands or bracelets that might make an inadvertent electrical contact.

  • Page 78: Towing A Disabled Vehicle

    WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES...

  • Page 79: Freeing A Stuck Vehicle

    WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES FREEING A STUCK VEHICLE • If your vehicle becomes stuck in mud, sand or snow, it can often be moved by a rocking motion. Turn your steering wheel right and left to clear the area around the front wheels. Then move the shift lever back and forth between REVERSE and DRIVE.

  • Page 80: Event Data Recorder (Edr)

    WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES EVENT DATA RECORDER (EDR) • This vehicle is equipped with an event data recorder (EDR). The main purpose of an EDR is to record, in certain crash or near crash-like situations, such as an air bag deployment or hitting a road obstacle, data that will assist in understanding how a vehicle’s systems performed.

  • Page 81: Maintaining Your Vehicle

    MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE OPENING THE HOOD • Pull the release lever located below the instrument panel and in front of the driver’s door. • Raise the hood and locate the safety latch, in the middle of the hood opening. • Move the safety latch while lifting the hood at the same time.

  • Page 82: Engine Compartment

    MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE...
  • Page 83 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE...

  • Page 84: Fluids And Capacities

    MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE FLUIDS AND CAPACITIES Fluid, Lubricant, or Component Capacities Genuine Part Engine Coolant 2.0L, MOPAR® Antifreeze/ 7.2 Quarts (6.8 Liters) 2.4L Coolant Five Includes heater and Year/100,000 Mile coolant recovery bottle Formula HOAT (Hybrid filled to MAX level. Organic Additive Technology) or equivalent.
  • Page 85 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Fluid, Lubricant, or Component Capacities Genuine Part Power Steering MOPAR® Power Reservoir Steering Fluid +4 or MOPAR® ATF+4® Automatic Transmission — Fluid or equivalent licensed ATF+4® product.

  • Page 86: Maintenance Chart

    MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE...
  • Page 87 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE...
  • Page 88 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Maintenance Record Odometer Date Signature, Authorized Service Center 8,000 Miles (13,000 km) or 6 Months 16,000 Miles (26,000 km) or 12 Months 24,000 Miles (39,000 km) or 18 Months 32,000 Miles (52,000 km) or 24 Months 40,000 Miles (65,000 km) or 30 Months...

  • Page 89: Fuses

    MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE FUSES Integrated Power Module (fuses) • The Integrated Power Module (fuses) is located in the engine compartment near the air cleaner assembly. This center contains cartridge fuses and mini-fuses. Cartridge Cavity Mini-Fuse Description Fuse Empty Empty 15 Amp Lt AWD/4WD ECU Feed Blue 10 Amp Red...
  • Page 90 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Cartridge Cavity Mini-Fuse Description Fuse 15 Amp Lt IGN Run/ACC Dome Blue Lamp/Sunroof/Rear Wiper Motor/ACC Inverter 10 Amp Red IOD Feed Mod-Wcm 40 Amp Green ASD Relay Contact PWR Feed 20 Amp PWR Amp 1 & Amp 2 Feed Yellow 15 Amp Lt IOD Feed Radio...

  • Page 91: Tire Pressures

    MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE TIRE PRESSURES • Check the inflation pressure of each tire, including the spare tire, at least monthly and inflate to the recommended pressure for your vehicle. • The tire pressures recommended for your vehicle are found on the “Tire and Loading Information”...

  • Page 92: Wheel And Wheel Trim Care

    MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE WHEEL AND WHEEL TRIM CARE • All wheels and wheel trim, especially aluminum and chrome plated wheels, should be cleaned regularly with a mild soap and water to prevent corrosion. • To remove heavy soil and/or excessive brake dust, use MOPAR® Wheel Cleaner or equivalent or select a non-abrasive, non-acidic cleaner.

  • Page 93: Consumer Assistance

    CONSUMER ASSISTANCE CHRYSLER GROUP LLC CUSTOMER CENTER P.O. Box 21–8004 Auburn Hills, MI 48321–8004 Phone: 1–877–426–5337 CHRYSLER CANADA INC. CUSTOMER CENTER P.O. Box 1621 Windsor, Ontario N9A 4H6 Phone: 1–800–465–2001 (English) Phone: 1–800–387–9983 (French) ASSISTANCE FOR THE HEARING IMPAIRED • To assist customers who have hearing difficulties, the manufacturer has installed special TDD (Telecommunication Devices for the Deaf) equipment at its customer center.

  • Page 94: Reporting Safety Defects In The 50 United States And Washington, D.c

    NOTE: • The Owner's Manual and User Guide electronic files are also available on the Chrysler, Jeep, Ram Truck and Dodge websites. • Click on the "For Owners" tab, select "Owner/Service Manuals", then select your desired model year and vehicle from the drop-down lists.

  • Page 95: Mopar Accessories

    • For the full line of Authentic Jeep Accessories by Mopar, visit your local Jeep dealership or online at mopar.com. EXTERIOR: •...

  • Page 96: Index

    INDEX Airbag ....10 Engine Alarm, Panic ....8 Break-In Recommendations . . . 17 Arming Theft System (Security Compartment .
  • Page 97 INDEX Jack Location ... . . 67 Steering ....82 Jack Operation ..67,68 Preparation for Jacking .
  • Page 98 INDEX Tires Uconnect™ Phone ..46 Air Pressure ... . 89 Uconnect™ Voice Command . . . 49 Changing ....67 Jacking .

  • Page 99: Faq (How To?)

    • How do I configure my Universal Garage Door Opener (HomeLink)? pg. 54 UTILITY • How do I know how much I can tow with my Jeep Patriot? pg. 60 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES • What do I do if my TPMS warning light is blinking? pg. 62 •...
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  • Page 107: Driving And Alcohol

    This guide has been prepared to help you get quickly acquainted with your new Jeep and to provide a convenient reference source for common questions. However, it is not a substitute for your Owner’s Manual. For complete operational instructions, maintenance procedures and important safety messages, please consult your Owner’s...
  • Page 108 Download a FREE electronic copy of the Owner’s Manual or Warranty Booklet by visiting the For Owners tab at: www.Jeep.com (U.S.) or www.Jeep.ca (Canada). 12MK74-926-AA Patriot Second Edition User Guide Jeep.com...

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