User Manuals: Jeep 2008 Patriot Compact SUV

User Manuals: Jeep 2008 Patriot Compact SUV

Manuals and User Guides for Jeep 2008 Patriot Compact SUV. We have 2 Jeep 2008 Patriot Compact SUV manuals available for free PDF download: Owner's Manual, Overview Manual

Jeep 2008 Patriot Owner's Manual

Jeep 2008 Patriot Owner's Manual (438 pages)

Brand: Jeep | Category: Automobile | Size: 7 MB

Table of Contents

Table of Contents

3
- Introduction
  3
- Introduction
  6
- Rollover Warning
  6
- How to Use this Manual
  7
- Vehicle Identification Number
  9
- Warnings and Cautions
  9
- Vehicle Modifications/Alterations
  10
Things to Know before Starting Your Vehicle

11
- A Word about Your Keys
  14
  - Ignition Key Removal
    14
  - Locking Doors with the Key
    16
  - Key-In-Ignition Reminder
    16
- Things to Know before Starting Your Vehicle
  14
- Sentry Key
  17
  - Replacement Keys
    18
  - Customer Key Programming
    19
  - General Information
    20
- Security Alarm System - if Equipped
  20
- Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)- if Equipped
  21
- Door Locks
  28
- Power Windows - if Equipped
  34
  - Power Window Switches
    34
  - Auto down
    34
  - Window Lockout Switch
    35
- Liftgate
  35
- Occupant Restraints
  37
Understanding the Features of Your Vehicle

75
- Mirrors
  80
- Hands-Free Communication (Uconnect ) - if Equipped
  84
  - Operation
    86
  - Phone Call Features
    93
  - Uconnect System Features
    96
  - Advanced Phone Connectivity
    100
  - Things You Should Know about Your Uconnect System
    102
  - General Information
    111
- Understanding the Features of Your Vehicle 109
  
  111
  - Seats
    111
    
    Front Seat Adjustment
    111
    
    Manual Seat Height Adjustment - if Equipped
    112
    
    Manual Lumbar - if Equipped
    113
    
    Driver's Seatback Recline
    114
    
    Adjustable Head Restraints
    115
    
    Heated Seats - if Equipped
    116
    
    Fold-Flat Front Passenger Seat
    117
    
    Folding Rear Seat
    118
    
    Reclining Rear Seat - if Equipped
    119
  - To Open and Close the Hood
    120
  - Lights
    122
    
    Map/Reading Lights
    122
    
    Multifunction Control Lever
    123
    
    Headlights, Parking Lights, Instrument Panel Lights
    123
    
    Daytime Running Lights (DRL) - if Equipped
    124
    
    Lights-On Reminder
    124
    
    Fog Lights - if Equipped
    125
    
    Turn Signals
    125
    
    Highbeam/Lowbeam Select Switch
    126
    
    Passing Light
    127
    
    Off-Road Lights - if Equipped
    127
  - Windshield Wipers and Washers
    129
    
    Windshield Wiper Operation
    129
    
    Intermittent Wiper System
    130
    
    Windshield Washers
    130
    
    Mist Feature
    131
  - Tilt Steering Column
    132
  - Electronic Speed Control - if Equipped
    132
    
    To Activate
    133
    
    To Set at a Desired Speed
    133
    
    To Deactivate
    134
    
    To Resume Speed
    134
    
    To Vary the Speed Setting
    134
    
    Manual Transaxle
    134
- 132 Understanding the Features of Your Vehicle
  
  134
  - Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) - if Equipped
    135
  - To Accelerate for Passing
    135
  - Electronic Brake Control System
    136
    
    Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)
    136
    
    Brake Assist System (BAS)
    137
    
    Traction Control System (TCS)
    138
    
    Electronic Roll Mitigation (ERM)
    138
    
    Hill Descent Control (HDC) - if Equipped
    139
    
    Electronic Stability Program (ESP)
    140
  - Garage Door Opener - if Equipped
    144
    
    Programming Homelink
    146
    
    Gate Operator/Canadian Programming
    149
- Understanding the Features of Your Vehicle 147
  
  149
  - Using Homelink
    149
  - Reprogramming a Single Homelink Button
    150
  - Security
    150
  - Troubleshooting Tips
    150
  - General Information
    151
  - Power Sunroof - if Equipped
    151
    
    Opening the Sunroof
    152
    
    Closing the Sunroof
    152
    
    Pinch Protect Feature
    153
    
    Pinch Protect Override
    153
    
    Venting Sunroof - Express
    153
    
    Sunshade Operation
    154
    
    Wind Buffeting
    154
    
    Sunroof Maintenance
    154
    
    Ignition off Operation
    154
  - Electrical Power Outlets - if Equipped
    154
    
    Electrical Outlet Use with Engine off
    156
  - Console Features
    157
  - Cargo Area Features
    158
    
    Cargo Light/Removable Self Recharging Flashlight - if Equipped
    158
    
    Retractable Cargo Area Cover - if Equipped
    160
    
    Removable Load Floor
    161
    
    Cargo Tie-Down Loops
    162
    
    Fold down Speakers - if Equipped
    163
  - Rear Window Features
    164
    
    Rear Window Wiper/Washer
    164
    
    Rear Window Defroster
    165
  - Roof Luggage Rack - if Equipped
    166
Understanding Your Instrument Panel

169
Starting and Operating

237
- Starting Procedures
  241
  - Manual Transmission
    241
  - Automatic Transmission
    241
  - Normal Starting
    242
  - Extremely Cold Weather (below 20°F or 29°C)
    242
  - If Engine Fails to Start
    243
  - After Starting
    243
- Manual Transaxle - if Equipped
  244
  - Recommended Shift Speeds
    245
  - Downshifting
    245
- Automatic Transaxle - if Equipped
  246
- Autostick - if Equipped
  251
  - Autostick Operation
    251
  - Autostick General Information
    252
- Four-Wheel Drive Operation - if Equipped
  253
- Freedom Drive II - Safe Off-Road Driving
  254
  - Off-Road Driving Tips and Vehicle Characteristics
    254
  - Freedom Drive II 4WD System Operation
    255
  - Freedom Drive II - Off-Road Features
    256
  - High Mobility Characteristics
    257
  - Water Fording Characteristics
    259
  - The Basics of Off-Road Driving
    261
  - When to Use Low (L Off-Road) with the 4WD Lock Lever Engaged
    262
  - Simultaneous Brake and Throttle Operation
    262
  - Driving in Snow, Mud and Sand
    262
  - Crossing Obstacles (Rocks and Other High Points)
    264
  - Hill Climbing
    266
  - Driving through Water
    270
  - Airing down for Off-Road Driving
    272
  - Vehicle Recovery
    273
  - After Driving Off-Road
    276
- Driving on Slippery Surfaces
  277
  - Acceleration
    277
  - Traction
    278
- Parking Brake
  278
- Brake System
  280
  - Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) - if Equipped
    281
- Power Steering
  284
- Tire Safety Information
  285
  - Tire Markings
    285
  - Tire Identification Number (Tin)
    288
  - Tire Loading and Tire Pressure
    289
- Tires - General Information
  293
  - Tire Pressure
    293
- Tire Chains
  302
- Tire Rotation Recommendations
  302
- Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) - if Equipped
  303
  - Base System - if Equipped
    306
  - Premium System - if Equipped
    308
  - General Information
    312
- Snow Tires
  312
- Fuel Requirements
  313
  - Gasoline Engines
    313
  - Reformulated Gasoline
    313
  - Gasoline/Oxygenate Blends
    314
  - MMT in Gasoline
    314
  - Materials Added to Fuel
    315
  - Fuel System Cautions
    315
  - Carbon Monoxide Warnings
    316
- Adding Fuel
  316
  - Fuel Filler Cap (Gas Cap)
    316
  - Loose Fuel Filler Cap Message
    318
- Trailer Towing
  319
  - Common Towing Definitions
    320
  - Trailer Hitch Classification
    322
  - Trailer Towing Weights (Maximum Trailer Weight Ratings)
    323
  - Trailer and Tongue Weight
    324
  - Towing Requirements
    325
  - Towing Tips
    329
- Vehicle Loading
  319
  - Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR)
    319
- Recreational Towing (Behind Motorhome, Etc.)
  331
  - Towing this Vehicle Behind Another Vehicle (Flat Towing with All Four Wheels on the Ground)
    331
What to Do in Emergencies

333
- Hazard Warning Flasher
  334
- If Your Engine Overheats
  334
- Automatic Transaxle Overheating
  335
- Jacking and Tire Changing
  336
  - Jack Location
    336
  - Spare Tire Stowage
    337
  - Preparations for Jacking
    337
  - Jacking Instructions
    338
- Jump-Starting Procedures Due to a Low Battery
  342
- Freeing a Stuck Vehicle
  344
- Towing a Disabled Vehicle
  345
  - With Ignition Key
    345
  - Without the Ignition Key
    346
Maintaining Your Vehicle

347
- Engine Compartment - Gasoline
  350
- Maintaining Your Vehicle
  350
- Onboard Diagnostic System - OBD II
  351
  - Loose Fuel Filler Cap Message
    351
- Emissions Inspection and Maintenance Programs
  352
- Replacement Parts
  353
- Authorized Dealer Service
  354
- Maintenance Procedures
  354
  - Engine Oil
    354
- Catalytic Converter
  358
- Drive Belt - Check Condition
  358
- Spark Plugs
  358
- Air Cleaner Element (Filter)
  360
- Crankcase Emission Control System
  360
- Fuel Filter
  360
- Maintenance-Free Battery
  361
- Air Conditioner Maintenance
  363
- Front Suspension Ball Joints
  364
- Power Steering - Fluid Check
  364
- Body Lubrication
  365
- Windshield Wiper Blades
  365
- Exhaust System
  366
- Windshield Washer Fluid Reservoir
  366
- Cooling System
  367
- Fuel System Connections
  372
- Hoses and Vacuum/Vapor Harnesses
  372
- Brake System
  373
- Automatic Transaxle (CVT)
  375
- Manual Transaxle
  376
- Rear Drive Assembly (RDA) - AWD/4WD Models Only
  377
  - Power Transfer Unit (PTU) - AWD/4WD Models Only
    377
  - Appearance Care and Protection from Corrosion
    378
- Fuses/Integrated Power Module (IPM)
  384
- Replacement Bulbs
  387
- Vehicle Storage
  387
- Bulb Replacement
  388
  - Headlamps
    388
  - Fog Lights
    391
  - Tail Lights, Rear Turn Signals and Backup Lights - Replacement
    391
  - License Lights
    393
  - Center High-Mounted Stoplight
    394
  - Auxiliary Off-Road Light
    395
- Fluids and Capacities
  397
- Engine
  398
- Fluids, Lubricants, and Genuine Parts
  398
- Chassis
  399
  - Maintenance Schedules
    401
  - Emissions Control System Maintenance
    402
  - Maintenance Schedule
    402
If You Need Consumer Assistance

409
- If You Need Assistance
  411
- Suggestions for Obtaining Service for Your Vehicle
  411
  - Prepare for the Appointment
    411
  - Prepare a List
    411
  - Be Reasonable with Requests
    411
- Warranty Information (U.S. Vehicles Only)
  414
- If You Need Consumer Assistance 413
  415
- MOPAR Parts
  415
- Reporting Safety Defects
  415
  - In the 50 United States and Washington, D.C
    415
  - In Canada
    415
- Publication Order Forms
  416
- Department of Transportation Uniform Tire
  417
  - Quality Grades
    417
  - Treadwear
    417
  - Traction Grades
    417

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Jeep 2008 Patriot Overview Manual

Jeep 2008 Patriot Overview Manual (31 pages)

Chrysler 2008

Brand: Jeep | Category: Automobile | Size: 3 MB

Table of Contents

Table of Contents
3
Capability
4
- Freedom-Drive
  4
Sound and Vision
6
Power
9
- L Engine
  9
- L VVT Engine
  9
Safety and Security
10
Patriot Limited
14
- Leather-Trimmed
  15
- Heated Front Seats
  15
- Hands-Free Communication System
  15
Patriot Sport
20
- YES Essentials Premium Seat Fabric
  21
- Fold-Flat Front Seat
  21
Color and Trim
23
Specifications
25
Authentic Jeep Accessories by Mopar
27

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