Maintenance - Jeep Patriot 2007 Maintenance Service Manual

MAINTENANCE

performance and reliability. The limited warranties in the warranty booklet DO NOT COVER repairs
required due to improper maintenance. We strongly suggest you keep track of scheduled maintenance and
keep receipts or other documents. Use only recommended Mopar
In the event that a condition arises between maintenance intervals, please contact your retailer. AVOID
PROLONGED PERIODS OF IDLING.
NOTE: WHERE TIME (MONTHS) AND METRAGE ARE INDICATED, FOLLOW THE INTERVAL
THAT OCCURS FIRST.
INTRODUCTION
There are two maintenance schedules
contained in your Owner's Manual. Schedule
"B" best describes operating condi tions
in Canada and is the recom mended service
schedule. For your convenience, the scheduled
maintenance intervals outlined in this booklet
follow the Severe Service Schedule as described
in your Owner's Manual. Schedule "B" is
for vehicles that are operated under one or
more of the following conditions: day or night
tempera tures are below 0°C (32°F); stop-and-
go driving; extensive engine idling; driving
in dusty conditions; short trips of less than
Scheduled maintenance must be completed to provide the best vehicle
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16.2 km (10 mi.); more than 50% of your
driving is at sustained high speeds during hot
weather, above 32°C (90°F); trailer towing; taxi,
police, or delivery service (commercial service);
off-road or desert driving; if equipped for and
operated with E-85 (ethanol) fuel. Schedule "A"
is for vehicles that are not operated under any of
the conditions listed under Schedule "B".
The performance of all scheduled service work
is required to maintain your vehicle in good
operating condition. DaimlerChrysler Canada
Inc. reserves the right to deny warranty
coverage if the vehicle has not been properly
maintained. While we do not insist that such
work be performed by factory-authorized
retailers, we strongly recommend that an
authorized Chrysler, Jeep
perform this work.
lubricants and genuine Mopar parts.
or Dodge Retailer
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AT EACH STOP FOR FUEL
• Check the engine oil level about 5 minutes
after a fully warmed engine is shut off.
Checking the oil level while the vehicle is
on level ground will improve the accuracy of
the oil level reading. Add oil only when the
level is at or below the ADD or MIN mark.
• Check the windshield washer solvent and
add if required.
ONCE A MONTH
• Check the tire pressure and look for unusual
wear or damage.
• Inspect the battery and clean and tighten the
terminals as required.
• Check the fluid levels of coolant reservoir,
brake/clutch master cylinder and manual
transaxle and add as needed.
• Check all the lights and all other electrical
items for correct operation.
• Check and clean wiper blades. Replace
if required.
VISUAL INSPECTIONS –
INSPECT FOR SIGNS OF
COMPONENT DETERIORATION
AND PHYSICAL DAMAGE.