Manual Transaxle - If Equipped - Jeep Patriot 2010 Owner's Manual

Fluid Level Check
The fluid level in the automatic transaxle should be
checked only by a trained technician.
Fluid And Filter Changes
Refer to the "Maintenance Schedule" in Section 8 for the
proper maintenance intervals.
Special Additives
Do not add any materials (other than leak detection dyes) to
Continuously Variable Transaxle (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 transmission as
the chemicals can damage your transmission compo-
nents. Such damage is not covered by the New
Vehicle Limited Warranty.
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 405
Manual Transaxle – If Equipped
Lubricant Selection
Use only the manufacturers recommended transmission
fluid. Refer to "Fluids, Lubricants, and Genuine Parts" in
this section for the correct fluid type.
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 lubri-
cant has become contaminated with water.
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