JEEP PATRIOT 2007 1.G Owners Manual

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ABS (Anti-Lock Brake System).............. 273
Adding Engine Coolant (Antifreeze).......... 362
Adding Fuel........................... 307
Adding Washer Fluid..................126,159
Additives, Fuel......................... 305
Air Cleaner, Engine (Engine Air Cleaner Filter) . . . 353
Air Conditioner Maintenance............... 356
Air Conditioning Controls................. 223
Air Conditioning, Operating Tips............ 229
Air Conditioning Refrigerant.............356,357
Air Conditioning System................223,356
Air Pressure, Tires....................... 286
Airbag................................ 49
Airbag Deployment.....................54,56
Airbag Light.....................54,58,70,170
Airbag Maintenance....................... 57
Airbag, Side............................ 55
Airbag, Window (Side Curtain).............50,55
Alarm System (Security Alarm)............30,173Alignment and Balance................... 294
Alterations/Modifications, Vehicle............. 8
Antenna, Satellite Radio................... 220
Antifreeze (Engine Coolant)..............361,388
Capacities........................... 388
Disposal............................ 363
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)............136,273
Anti-Theft Security Alarm (Theft Alarm)........ 30
Appearance Care........................ 371
Automatic Door Locks...................20,21
Automatic Transaxle...........12,237,240,326,368
Fluid Level Check...................... 369
Interlock System.....................17,241
Overheating.......................... 326
Selection Of Lubricant................... 368
Shifting............................. 242
Special Additives...................... 369
Ball Joints............................. 357
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Battery............................... 354
Keyless Transmitter Replacement (RKE)....... 29
Belts, Drive............................ 351
Body Mechanism Lubrication............... 358
B-Pillar Location........................ 281
Brake Assist System...................... 138
Brake Fluid............................ 389
Brake, Parking.......................... 270
Brake System........................272,366
Anti-Lock (ABS).................136,137,273
Hoses.............................. 366
Master Cylinder....................... 367
Parking............................. 270
Warning Light........................ 172
Brakes.............................272,366
Brake/Transmission Interlock............... 241
Break-In Recommendations, New Vehicle........ 69
Bulb Replacement.....................380,381
Bulbs, Light............................ 380Calibration, Compass..................... 188
Capacities, Antifreeze (Engine Coolant)........ 388
Capacities, Fluid........................ 388
Caps, Filler
Fuel................................ 307
Oil (Engine).......................342,349
Car Washes............................ 372
Carbon Monoxide Warning................. 306
Cargo Area Cover....................... 154
Cargo Area Features...................... 152
Cargo Compartment
Light............................... 152
Luggage Carrier....................... 160
Cargo Light............................ 152
Cargo Load Floor........................ 156
Cargo Tie-Downs........................ 156
Catalytic Converter...................... 351
Caution, Exhaust Gas...................... 69
CD (Compact Disc) Player...............191,199
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CD (Compact Disc) Player Maintenance........ 222
Cellular Phone........................82,223
Center High Mounted Stop Light............ 387
Chains, Tire............................ 301
Changing A Flat Tire..................... 326
Chart, Tire Sizing........................ 278
Check Engine Light (Malfunction Indicator Light) . 344
Child Restraint.......................... 60
Child Restraint Tether Anchors............... 64
Child Restraint with Automatic Belts........... 63
Child Safety Locks........................ 23
Child Seat.............................. 66
Clean Air Gasoline....................... 303
Cleaning
Wheels............................. 373
Climate Control......................... 223
Clock........................190,193,201,213
Clutch............................... 367
Clutch Fluid........................... 367Coin Holder........................... 151
Compact Disc (CD) Maintenance............. 222
Compact Spare Tire...................... 289
Compass.............................. 188
Compass Calibration..................... 188
Compass Variance....................... 186
Console.............................. 151
Contract, Service........................ 414
Coolant (Antifreeze)...................... 388
Cooling System......................... 360
Adding Coolant (Antifreeze).............. 362
Coolant Level......................360,363
Disposal of Used Coolant................ 363
Drain, Flush, and Refill.................. 360
Inspection........................... 363
Points to Remember.................362,364
Pressure Cap......................... 362
Selection of Coolant (Antifreeze)........... 361
Corrosion Protection..................... 371
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Crankcase Emission Control System.......... 353
Cruise Light........................... 174
Cup Holder............................ 151
Customer Assistance..................... 412
Data Recorder, Event...................... 58
Dealer Service.......................... 346
Defroster, Rear Window................... 159
Defroster, Windshield...................71,225
Delay (Intermittent) Wipers................. 125
Diagnostic System, Onboard................ 343
Dimmer Switch, Headlight................. 122
Disposal
Antifreeze (Engine Coolant)............... 363
Engine Oil........................... 350
Door Locks............................. 18
Door Locks, Automatic.................... 20
Door Opener, Garage..................... 130
Downshifting.......................... 245Drive Belts............................ 351
Driver's Seat Back Tilt.................... 110
Driving
Off-Pavement......................... 247
Off-Road............................ 247
On Slippery Surfaces.................... 334
Electric Remote Mirrors.................... 80
Electrical Power Outlets................... 149
Electronic Brake Control System............. 137
Anti-Lock Brake System................. 137
Brake Assist System.................... 138
Electronic Roll Mitigation................ 139
Electronic Stability Program............... 141
Traction Control System................. 138
Electronic Speed Control (Cruise Control)...... 127
Electronic Stability Program (ESP)............ 141
Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC).... 179
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Emergency, In Case of
Jacking............................. 326
Jump Starting......................... 331
Towing............................. 336
Emission Control System Maintenance......344,392
Engine............................... 342
Break-In Recommendations................ 69
Checking Oil Level..................... 347
Cooling............................. 360
Exhaust Gas Caution.................... 306
Fuel Requirements..................... 303
Jump Starting......................... 331
Oil ..............................347,388
Oil Change Interval.................... 348
Oil Filler Cap......................342,349
Oil Filter............................ 388
Oil Selection.......................... 349
Oil Synthetic......................... 350
Overheating.......................... 324Temperature Gauge..................... 173
Enhanced Accident Response Feature.......... 57
Event Data Recorder...................... 58
Exhaust Gas Caution..............33,69,306,359
Exhaust System......................... 359
Fabric Care............................ 373
Filters
Air Cleaner.......................... 353
Engine Fuel.......................... 353
Engine Oil........................350,388
Flashers.............................. 324
Hazard Warning....................... 324
Turn Signal.......................... 384
Flat Tire Stowage........................ 330
Flooded Engine Starting................... 239
Fluid, Brake........................... 389
Fluid Capacities......................... 388
Fluid Leaks............................. 71
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Fluid Level Checks
Automatic Transaxle.................... 369
Fluids................................ 388
Fluids, Lubricants and Genuine Parts.......... 388
Fog Lights.......................121,177,383
Folding Rear Seat........................ 114
Folding Rear Seat (Sedan).................. 114
Four Wheel Drive....................... 246
Systems............................. 246
Four Wheel Drive Operation................ 246
Freeing A Stuck Vehicle................... 335
Fuel..............................303,388
Adding............................. 307
Additives............................ 305
Capacity............................ 388
Clean Air............................ 303
Filler Cap (Gas Cap).................... 307
Filter............................... 353
Gasoline............................ 303Gauge.............................. 169
Hoses.............................. 365
Light............................... 170
Octane Rating........................ 303
Requirements......................... 303
System Hoses......................... 365
Tank Capacity........................ 388
Fueling............................... 307
Fuses................................ 376
Garage Door Opener (HomeLinkt) ........... 130
Gas Cap (Fuel Filler Cap)............307,308,344
Gasoline, Clean Air...................... 303
Gasoline (Fuel).......................303,388
Gasoline, Reformulated................... 304
Gauges
Coolant Temperature.................... 173
Fuel................................ 169
Odometer........................... 176
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Tachometer.......................... 171
Gearshift.............................. 242
General Information.................16,107,301
General Maintenance..................... 347
Glass Cleaning.......................... 375
Gross Axle Weight Rating.................. 310
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating................ 309
Hands-Free Phone (UConnectŸ).............. 82
Hazard Warning Flasher................... 324
Head Restraints......................... 110
Headlights............................ 381
Cleaning............................ 375
High Beam........................122,170
High Beam/Low Beam Select Switch........ 122
Passing............................. 123
Replacing............................ 381
Switch.............................. 119
Heated Seats........................... 111Hill Descent Control...................140,177
Hitches
Trailer Towing........................ 312
HomeLinkt(Garage Door Opener) Transmitter . . . 130
Hood Release.......................... 116
Hoses................................ 365
Ignition............................... 12
Key ................................. 12
Ignition Key Removal..................... 12
Immobilizer (Sentry Key).................14,31
Infant Restraint.......................... 61
Information Center, Vehicle................. 179
Inside Rearview Mirror.................... 78
Instrument Cluster....................... 169
Instrument Panel and Controls.............. 167
Instrument Panel Cover................... 375
Instrument Panel Lens Cleaning............. 376
Integrated Power Module (Fuses)............ 376
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Interior Appearance Care.................. 374
Intermittent Wipers (Delay Wipers)........... 125
Introduction............................. 4
Jack Location........................... 327
Jack Operation.......................326,328
Jacking Instructions...................... 328
Jump Starting.......................... 331
Key, Programming........................ 16
Key, Replacement........................ 15
Key, Sentry (Immobilizer)................... 14
Key-In Reminder......................... 14
Keyless Entry System (Sedan)................ 24
Keys................................. 12
Knee Bolster............................ 49
Lane Change and Turn Signals...........170,384
Lap/Shoulder Belts....................... 37Latches
Hood............................... 116
Lead Free Gasoline...................... 303
Life of Tires............................ 292
Liftgate (Sedan).......................... 32
Liftgate Window Wiper/Washer............. 158
Light Bulbs............................ 380
Lights..............................71,118
Airbag........................54,58,70,170
Back-Up............................. 384
Brake Warning........................ 172
Bulb Replacement...................... 381
Cargo .............................. 152
Center Mounted Stop................... 387
Daytime Running...................... 123
Dimmer Switch, Headlight................ 119
Electronic Stability Program (ESP) Indicator . 141,144
Engine Temperature Warning.............. 171
Fog ..........................121,177,383
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