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  • Page 2 Owner’s Manual, Navigation Radio or Multimedia Radio Manual or Warranty Booklet by calling 1-800-992-1997 (U.S.) or 1-800-387-1143 (Canada) or by contacting your dealer. Replacement manuals may be purchased by visiting www.techauthority.com. Jeep is a registered trademark of Chrysler Group LLC. Copyright © 2009 Chrysler Group LLC. ®...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS INTRODUCTION/WELCOME UTILITY TRAILER TOWING WEIGHTS (MAXIMUM WELCOME FROM CHRYSLER GROUP LLC . . 2 TRAILER WEIGHT RATINGS) ..38 CONTROLS AT A GLANCE RECREATIONAL TOWING (BEHIND DRIVER COCKPIT ....4 MOTORHOME, ETC.) .

  • 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. IMPORTANT: This User Guide is intended to familiarize you with the important features of your vehicle.

  • Page 5: Rollover Warning

    Never park your vehicle over dry grass or other combustible materials. The heat from your vehicle exhaust system could cause a fire. CHRYSLER, DODGE, JEEP, ATF+4, MOPAR and Uconnect are registered trademarks of Chrysler Group LLC. COPYRIGHT ©2009 CHRYSLER GROUP LLC...

  • Page 6: Controls At A Glance

    CONTROLS AT A GLANCE DRIVER COCKPIT...
  • 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** - Airbag 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 - Cruise Indicator - High Beam Indicator - Hill Descent Control Indicator - Front Fog Light Indicator - OFF ROAD Indicator - Vehicle Security Indicator* ROAD - 4WD Indicator - Electronic Stability Control (ESC) Off Indicator Odometer Messages door - Door Ajar...

  • 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 Panic Alarm • Press the PANIC button once to turn the panic alarm on. • Wait approximately three seconds and press the button a second time to turn the panic alarm off. THEFT ALARM To Arm • Press the Key Fob LOCK button or the power door lock switch while the door is open. To Disarm •...
  • Page 12 GETTING STARTED • Child seats with fixed lower attachments must be installed in the outboard positions only. Child seats with flexible lower attachments can be used in all three seating positions. • NEVER install LATCH-compatible child seats such that two seats share a common lower anchorage.

  • Page 13: Front Seats

    GETTING STARTED • Once you have completed securing the child restraint with the seat belt, secure the top tether strap. The tether strap should be routed over the center top of the head restraint. WARNING! Rearward-facing child seats must NEVER be used in the front seat of a vehicle with a front passenger airbag.
  • Page 14 GETTING STARTED Recliner • Lift the recliner lever located on the outboard side of the seat, lean back and release at the desired position. Driver’s Seat Height Adjustment • The height adjustment lever is located on the outboard side of the seat. Raise the lever to raise the seat.

  • Page 15: Heated Seats

    GETTING STARTED Heated Seats • The controls for the front heated seats are located on the center instrument panel area. • Press the switch once to select High-level heating. Press the switch a second time to select Low-level heating. Press the switch a third time to shut the heating elements Off.

  • Page 16: 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 17: Programmable Features

    GETTING STARTED PROGRAMMABLE FEATURES Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) - If Equipped • Press the EVIC button, located below the speedometer, until Personal Settings is displayed on the EVIC. Use the EVIC button to select one of the following, then press and hold the EVIC button to select either “ON”...
  • Page 18 GETTING STARTED Auto Door Lock • To have the doors lock automatically when the vehicle’s speed exceeds 15 mph (24 km/h): • Enter your vehicle and close all the doors. • Within 15 seconds, cycle the ignition switch from the LOCK position to the ON position a minimum of four times, ending in the LOCK position (do not start the engine).

  • Page 19: Operating Your Vehicle

    OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE TURN SIGNAL/LIGHTS LEVER Headlights/Parking Lights • Rotate the end of the lever to the first detent for parking lights and to the second detent for headlights 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.

  • Page 20: Wiper/Washer Lever

    OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE Turn Signals/Lane Change Assist • Tap the lever up or down once and the turn signal (right or left) will flash three times and automatically turn off. 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.

  • Page 21: Speed Control Lever

    OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL LEVER Cruise ON/OFF • Push the ON/OFF button to activate the Speed Control. • CRUISE will appear on the instrument cluster to indicate the Speed Control is on. • Push the ON/OFF button a second time to turn the system off.

  • Page 22: Continuously Variable Automatic Transmission (Cvt)

    OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE CONTINUOUSLY VARIABLE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION (CVT) • While conventional automatic transmissions typically have 4, 5 or 6 speeds, the Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT) has an infinite number of speeds. This allows it to adjust to exactly the right ratio to optimize performance and fuel economy. •...

  • Page 23: 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 24: Wind Buffeting

    OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE WARNING! (Continued) • Do not allow small children to operate the sunroof. Never allow your fingers, other body parts, or any object to project through the sunroof opening. Injury may result. Opening Sunroof Express • Press the switch rearward and release. The sunroof will fully open and stop automatically.

  • Page 25: Electronics

    ELECTRONICS NON-TOUCH-SCREEN RADIOS Sales Code RES Sales Code RES/RSC...

  • Page 26: Audio Settings

    ELECTRONICS Sales Code REQ NOTE: Uconnect™ Phone and Voice Command are vehicle options which must be ordered separately. The buttons on the radio will only be active if the vehicle has been equipped with the option. • The radio sales code is located on the lower right side of the radio faceplate. •...

  • Page 27: Clock Setting

    ELECTRONICS • The control of the external device cannot be provided by the radio; use the device controls instead. Clock Setting • Press and hold the TIME button until the hours blink; turn the TUNE/SCROLL control knob to set the hours. •...

  • Page 28: Touch-Screen Radios

    ELECTRONICS TOUCH-SCREEN RADIOS Multimedia Radio – Sales Code REN Navigation Radio – Sales Code RER...
  • Page 29 ELECTRONICS Multimedia Radio – Sales Code RBZ NOTE: Uconnect™ Phone and Voice Command are vehicle options which must be ordered separately. The buttons on the radio will only be active if the vehicle has been equipped with the option. • The radio sales code is located on the lower right side of the radio faceplate. •...

  • Page 30: Store Radio Presets

    ELECTRONICS • To adjust the hours, touch either the HOUR FORWARD or HOUR BACKWARD soft-key. • To adjust the minutes, touch either the MINUTE FORWARD or MINUTE BACKWARD soft-key. • To save the new time setting, touch the screen where the word “Save” is displayed. Store Radio Presets •...
  • Page 31 ELECTRONICS • In order to display the imported picture in the radio screen, touch the desired picture soft-key. • Select this picture by pressing the PICTURE VIEW soft-key. A check mark indicates the currently used picture. Cleaning Your Touch-Screen Radio •...

  • Page 32: Remote Audio Controls

    ELECTRONICS Change Stored Home Address • Press the MENU hard-key, then touch the MY FILES soft-key. • Touch the MY ADDRESS BOOK soft-key, then touch the HOME soft-key. • In the Home Address Information screen, touch the EDIT CONTACT soft-key, then touch the CHANGE ADDRESS soft-key in the next screen.

  • Page 33: Universal Consumer Interface

    ELECTRONICS UNIVERSAL CONSUMER INTERFACE • This feature allows you to plug an iPod® into the vehicle’s sound system through a 16–pin connector using the provided interface cable. • The 16–pin connector port is located in the glove box or on the center console. Location may vary.

  • Page 34: Universal Garage Door Opener

    ELECTRONICS UNIVERSAL GARAGE DOOR OPENER Programming HomeLink® Begin Programming • The HomeLink® buttons are located in the headliner. • Erase all channels before you begin training by holding the two outside buttons for up to 20 seconds until the red indicator flashes. •...

  • Page 35: Power Inverter

    ELECTRONICS • Firmly press and release the “learn” or “training” button then, within 30 seconds, return to the vehicle and press the programmed HomeLink® button twice (holding the button for two seconds each time). If the device is plugged in and activates, programming is complete.

  • Page 36: 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 position. • The outlet can operate a conventional cigar lighter unit or power accessories designed for use with a standard power outlet adapter.

  • Page 37: Making A Phone Call

    ELECTRONICS • You will be asked to create a four-digit PIN which you will later need to enter into your phone (typically...settings, Bluetooth®, device, list, new). • You will then be prompted to give the phone pairing a name (each phone paired should have a unique name).

  • Page 38: Voice Command

    ELECTRONICS VOICE COMMAND • The Voice Command system allows you to control your AM, FM radio, satellite radio, disc player, and a memo recorder. When you press the Voice Command button , you will hear a beep. The beep is your signal to give a command. If you do not say a command within a few seconds, the system will present you with a list of options.

  • Page 39: 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 40: Utility

    UTILITY...

  • Page 41: Recreational Towing (Behind Motorhome, Etc.)

    UTILITY RECREATIONAL TOWING (BEHIND MOTORHOME, ETC.) Towing This Vehicle Behind Another Vehicle (Flat Towing With All Four Wheels On The Ground) Recreational Towing Manual Transaxle Automatic Transaxle Condition Vehicles Vehicles Four Wheel Flat Tow (All Never Wheels on Ground) Two Wheel Dolly Tow (Front Never Never or Rear Wheels on Ground)

  • Page 42: What To Do In Emergencies

    WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 24 HOUR TOWING ASSISTANCE - U.S. ONLY • Dial toll-free 1-800-521-2779. • Provide your name, vehicle identification number and license plate number. • Provide your location, including telephone number, from which you are calling. • Briefly describe the nature of the problem and answer a few simple questions. •...

  • Page 43: Brake Warning Light

    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 44: Oil Pressure Warning Light

    WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES • We recommend you do not continue driving if the charging system light is on. Have the vehicle serviced immediately. - 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.

  • Page 45: If Your Engine Overheats

    WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES Fuel Cap/Loose Gas Cap Message • If a “gas cap” message (shown as gASCAP) appears, tighten the gas cap until a “clicking” sound is heard. • Press the odometer reset button, located below the tachometer, to turn the message off. •...

  • Page 46: Automatic Transaxle 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. Never try to open a cooling system pressure cap when the radiator or coolant bottle is hot.

  • Page 47: Jack Location

    WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES WARNING! (Continued) • A loose tire or jack, thrown forward in a collision or hard stop, could endanger the occupants of the vehicle. Always stow the jack parts and spare tire in the places provided. Jack Location •...

  • Page 48: Jacking And Tire Changing Instructions

    WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES Jacking And Tire Changing Instructions WARNING! Carefully follow these tire changing procedures to help prevent personal injury or damage to your vehicle: Always park on a firm, level surface as far from the edge of the roadway as possible before raising the vehicle.

  • Page 49: Jump-Starting

    WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES WARNING! Raising the vehicle higher than necessary can make the vehicle less stable and cause an accident. It could slip off the jack and hurt someone near it. Raise the vehicle only enough to remove the tire. •...
  • Page 50 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES WARNING! When temperatures are below the freezing point, electrolyte in a discharged battery may freeze. Do not attempt jump-starting because the battery could rupture or explode and cause personal injury. Battery temperature must be brought above the freezing point before attempting a jump-start.

  • Page 51: Jump-Starting Procedure

    WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES WARNING! (Continued) • Batteries contain sulfuric acid that can burn your skin or eyes and generate hydrogen gas which is flammable and explosive. Keep open flames or sparks away from the battery. • Set the parking brake, shift the automatic transmission into PARK and turn the ignition to LOCK.
  • Page 52 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES • Start the engine in the vehicle that has the booster battery, let the engine idle a few minutes, and then start the engine in the vehicle with the discharged battery. • Once the engine is started, remove the jumper cables in the reverse sequence: •...

  • Page 53: Towing A Disabled Vehicle

    WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES...

  • Page 54: 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 55: 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 56: 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 57: Engine Compartment

    MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE...
  • Page 58 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE...

  • Page 59: Fluids And Capacities

    MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE FLUIDS AND CAPACITIES Fluid, Lubricant, or Component Capacities Genuine Part Engine Coolant 2.0L, 2.4L MOPAR® Antifreeze/ 7.2 Quarts (6.8 Liters) Coolant Five Includes heater and Year/100,000 Mile Formula coolant recovery bottle HOAT (Hybrid Organic filled to MAX level. Additive Technology) or equivalent.

  • Page 60: Maintenance Chart

    MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE...

  • Page 61: Maintenance Record

    MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Maintenance Record Odometer Date Signature, Authorized Service Center 6,000 Miles (10,000 km) or 6 Months 12,000 Miles (20,000 km) or 12 Months 18,000 Miles (30,000 km) or 18 Months 24,000 Miles (40,000 km) or 24 Months 30,000 Miles (50,000 km) or 30 Months 36,000 Miles...

  • Page 62: Fuses

    MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE FUSES Integrated Power Module (IPM) • The Integrated Power Module (IPM) is located in the engine compartment near the air cleaner assembly. This center contains cartridge fuses and mini-fuses. Cavity Cartridge Fuse Mini-Fuse Description Empty Empty 15 Amp Lt Blue AWD/4WD ECU Feed 10 Amp Red CHMSL Brake Switch Feed 10 Amp Red...

  • Page 63: Tire Pressures

    MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Cavity Cartridge Fuse Mini-Fuse Description 10 Amp Red IOD Feed Intrus Mod/Siren (If Equipped) 10 Amp Red IGN RUN Heat/AC/Compass Sensor 15 Amp Lt Blue ENG ASD Relay Feed 3 15 Amp Lt Blue Power Sunroof Feed 10 Amp Red Heated Mirror (If Equipped) 15 Amp Lt Blue ENG ASD Relay Feed 2...

  • Page 64: Wheel And Wheel Trim Care

    MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE WARNING! Improperly inflated tires are dangerous and can cause accidents. Under-inflation is the leading cause of tire failure and may result in severe cracking, component separation, or “blow out”. Over-inflation reduces a tire’s ability to cushion shock. Objects on the road and chuck holes can cause damage that results in tire failure.

  • Page 65: Consumer Assistance

    CONSUMER ASSISTANCE CHRYSLER GROUP LLC WARNING! CUSTOMER CENTER Engine exhaust, some of its constituents, and certain vehicle P.O. Box 21–8004 components contain, or emit, Auburn Hills, MI 48321–8004 chemicals known to the State of Phone: 1–800–992–1997 California to cause cancer and birth defects, or other reproductive harm.

  • Page 66: Reporting Safety Defects In The 50 United States And Washington, D.c

    Canadian customers who electronic files are also available on the wish to report a safety defect to the Chrysler, Jeep and Dodge websites. Canadian government should write to: • Click on the "For Owners" tab, select Transport Canada, Motor Vehicle Defect "Owner/Service Manuals", then select...
  • Page 67 CONSUMER ASSISTANCE Disclaimer: WARNING! (Continued) • THE TIRE MANUFACTURER’S LIMITED • Tires should be inspected WARRANTY PROGRAM, THE DETAILS regularly by a qualified technician OF WHICH CAN BE FOUND, ON THE for signs of damage, such as OWNERS MANUAL DVD, THE TIRE punctures, impacts, MANUFACTURER’S WEBSITE OR AT under-inflation or overloading.
  • Page 68 CONSUMER ASSISTANCE Using Lift Kits WARNING! • Use of lift kits with some vehicle/tire Tires and the spare tire should be combinations can cause instability or replaced after six years, regardless loss of control. When changing tire of the remaining tread. Failure to sizes, always consult an installer for follow this warning can result in optimum rim width and carefully check...

  • Page 69: Mopar Accessories

    • The following highlights just some of the authentic Jeep Accessories by MOPAR® that have been engineered to customize your Jeep Patriot. • To see the full line of accessories, stop by your Jeep dealer or visit MOPAR.com. EXTERIOR: • Driving Lights •...
  • Page 70 NOTES...
  • Page 72 10MK74-926-AA Patriot Second Printing User Guide...

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