ESP JEEP PATRIOT 2012 1.G User Guide

Important:
This User Guide is \aintended to fami\fiarize you with the importan\at features
of your vehic\fe. The DVD enc\fosed contains your Owner’s Manua\f,
Navigation/Media Center Manua\fs, Warranty Boo\b\fets, Tire Warranty
and 24-Hour Towing Assistance (new vehic\fes purchased in the U.S.) or
Roadside Assistance (new vehic\fes purchased in Canada) in\a e\fectronic
format. We hope you find it usefu\f. R\aep\facement DVD \bits may be
purchased by visiting www.techauthority.com. Jeep
® is a registered
trademar\b of Chrys\fer Group LLC. Copyright 2012 Chrys\fer Group LLC.
If you are the first registered retail owner of your
\fehicle, you may o\btain a complimentary printed
copy of the Owner’s Manual, Na\figation/Media
Center Manuals or Warranty Booklet \by calling
1-877-426-5337 (U.S.) or 1-800-387-1143 (Canada)
or \by contacting your dealer.
The driver’s primary responsibi\fity
is the safe operation of the
vehic\fe. Driving whi\fe dis\atracted
can resu\ft in \foss of vehic\fe
contro\f, resu\fting in a co\f\fision and
persona\f injury. Chrys\fer Group
LLC strong\fy recommends that
the driver use extreme caution
when using any device or feature
that may ta\be their attention off
the road. Use of any e\fectrica\f
devices such as ce\f\f phones,
computers, portab\fe radios,
vehic\fe navigation or other
devices by the driver whi\fe the vehic\fe is moving is dangerous
and cou\fd \fead to a serious
co\f\fision. Texting whi\fe driving\a is
a\fso dangerous and shou\fd never
be done whi\fe the v\aehic\fe is
moving. If you find yourse\ff
unab\fe to devote your fu\f\f
attention to vehic\fe operation,
pu\f\f off the road to a safe \focation
and stop your vehic\fe. Some
States or Provinces prohibit the
use of ce\f\fu\far te\fephones or
texting whi\fe driving\a. It is a\fways
the driver’s responsibi\fity to
comp\fy with a\f\f \foca\f \faws.
\bARNING!
Driving after drin\bing can \fead\a to a co\f\fision. Your perceptions are
\fess sharp, your reflexes are s\fower, and your judgment is im\apaired
when you have been drin\bing. Ne\aver drin\b and then d\arive.
Dr\fv\fng and Alcohol:
Drun\ben driving is one \aof the most frequent causes of co\f\fisions. Your
driving abi\fity can \abe serious\fy impaired with b\food a\fcoho\f \feve\fs far be\fow
the \fega\f minimum. I\af you are drin\bing, don’t d\arive. Ride with a desig\anated
non-drin\bing driver, ca\f\f a cab, a friend, or use \apub\fic transportation.
This guide has been \aprepared to he\fp you get quic\b\fy
acquainted with your new Jeep and to provide a convenient
reference source for common questions. However, it is not a
substitute for your Owner’s Manua\f.
For comp\fete operationa\f instructions, maintenance procedures
and important safety messages, p\fease consu\ft your Owner’s
Manua\f, Navigation/Media Center Manua\fs and other\a Warning
Labe\fs in your vehic\fe.
Not a\f\f features shown in this guide m\aay app\fy to your vehic\fe.
For additiona\f information on accessories to he\fp persona\fize
your vehic\fe, visit www.mopar.com or your \foca\f Jeep dea\fer.
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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.
Your new Chrysler Group LLC vehicle has characteristics to enhance the
driver's control under some driving conditions. These are to assist the driver
and are never a substitute for attentive driving. They can never take the
driver's place. Always drive carefully.
Your new vehicle has many features for the comfort and convenience of you
and your passengers. Some of these should not be used when driving
because they take your eyes from the road or your attention from driving.
Never text while driving or take your eyes more than momentarily off the
road.
This guide illustrates and describes the operation of features and equipment
that are either standard or optional on this vehicle. This guide may also
include a description of features and equipment that are no longer available
or were not ordered on this vehicle. Please disregard any features and
equipment described in this guide that are not available on this vehicle.
Chrysler Group LLC reserves the right to make changes in design and
specifications and/or make additions to or improvements to its products
without imposing any obligation upon itself to install them on products
previously manufactured.
This User Guide has been prepared to help you quickly become acquainted
with the important features of your vehicle. It contains most things you will
need to operate and maintain the vehicle, including emergency information.
The DVD includes a computer application containing detailed owner's
information which can be viewed on a personal computer or MAC computer.
The multimedia DVD also includes videos which can be played on any
standard DVD player (including the Media Center Touch-Screen Radios).
Additional DVD operational information is located on the back of the DVD
sleeve.
For complete owner information, refer to your Owner's Manual on the DVD
in the owner’s kit provided at the time of new vehicle purchase.For your
convenience, the information contained on the DVD may also be printed and
saved for future reference.
Chrysler Group LLC is committed to protecting our environment and natural
resources. By converting from paper to electronic delivery for the majority of
the user information for your vehicle, together we greatly reduce the
demand for tree-based products and lessen the stress on our environment.
Vehicles Sold In Canada
With respect to any vehicles sold in Canada, the name Chrysler Group LLC
shall be deemed to be deleted and the name Chrysler Canada Inc. used in
substitution therefore.
INTRODUCTION/WELCOME
2

Reclining Rear Seatback
• To recline each rear seatback, pull the strap forward just enough to
release the seatback latch. Then push the seatback to a reclined position,
approximately 35 degrees maximum, and release the strap.
WARNING!
Be certain that the seatback is securely locked into position. If the
seatback is not securely locked into position, the seat will not provide
the proper stability for child seats and/or passengers. An improperly
latched seat could cause serious injury.
HEATED SEATS
Front 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.
• If the High-level setting is selected, the system will automatically switch
to Low-level after approximately 60 minutes. The Low-level setting will
turn Off automatically after approximately 45 minutes.
WARNING!
• Persons who are unable to feel pain to the skin because of
advanced age, chronic illness, diabetes, spinal cord injury,
medication, alcohol use, exhaustion or other physical conditions
must exercise care when using the seat heater. It may cause burns
even at low temperatures, especially if used for long periods of time.
• Do not place anything on the seat that insulates against heat, such
as a blanket or cushion. This may cause the seat heater to overheat.
Sitting in a seat that has been overheated could cause serious burns
due to the increased surface temperature of the seat.
GETTING STARTED
15

Sirius XM™ Satellite Radio
• Sirius XM™ Satellite Radio gives you over 130 channels, including 100%
commercial-free music from nearly every genre, plus all your favorite
sports, news, talk and entertainment channels–all with crystal clear,
coast-to-coast coverage, all in one place and all at your fingertips.
• To access Sirius XM™ Satellite Radio, press the “SAT” hard-key.
CD/DISC Operation
Seek Up/Down Buttons
• Press to seek through CD tracks.
• Hold either button to bypass tracks without stopping.
LIST Button
• Press the “LIST” button to bring up a list of all folders on the CD. Scroll
up or down the list by turning the “TUNE/SCROLL” control knob.
• To select a folder from the list, press the “TUNE/SCROLL” control knob
and the radio will begin playing the files contained in that folder.
How To Load Multiple CDs/DVDs
• Press the “LOAD” button and then press the button with the
corresponding number (1–6) where the CD is being loaded. The radio will
display PLEASE WAIT and prompt when to INSERT DISC.
• After the radio displays INSERT DISC, insert the CD into the player. The
radio display will show LOADING DISC when the disc is loading and
“READING DISC” when the radio is reading the disc.
• Press the eject button and then the corresponding number (1–6) to eject
the desired disc.
Audio Jack Operation
• The Audio Jack allows a portable device, such as an MP3 player or a
cassette player, to be plugged into the radio and utilize the vehicle’s
audio system, using a 3.5 mm audio cable, to amplify the source and play
through the vehicle speakers.
• Pressing the AUX button will change the mode to auxiliary device if the
Audio Jack is connected, allowing the music from your portable device
to play through the vehicle's speakers.
• The functions of the portable device are controlled using the device
buttons. The volume may be controlled using the radio or portable
device.
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• You will see a favorite star indicator in the lower left side of the screen
and a pop up will alert you that a favorite song or artist is currently
playing on one of the Sirius XM™ satellite radio channels.
NOTE:Refer to your Media Center
430/430N User's Manual for more
information.
Display SAT Favorites List
• Touch the “Search/Browse” soft-key and select “Favorites” from the SAT
Browse screen.
• Touch the desired favorites
soft-key to switch the SAT tuner
to the corresponding channel.
• You may use the “LIST” soft-key to
toggle between:
• Favorite Songs.
• Favorite Artists.
• Currently playing favorites.
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Memo Mode To switch to the voice recorder mode, say “Memo”. The
following are common voice commands for this mode:
“New Memo” (to record a new memo) — During the
recording, you may press the Voice Command button
to stop recording. You proceed by saying one of
the following commands:
— “Save” (to save the memo)
— “Continue” (to continue recording)
— “Delete” (to delete the recording)
— “Play Memos” (to play previously recorded memos) —
During the playback you may press the Voice Command
button
to stop playing memos. You proceed by saying
one of the following commands:
— “Repeat” (to repeat a memo)
— “Next” (to play the next memo)
— “Previous” (to play the previous memo)
— “Delete” (to delete a memo)
— “Delete All” (to delete all memos)
SMS (Text Messaging)
• If equipped with Uconnect™ Voice Command, your Media Center 430N &
730N radios may be able to play incoming Short Message Service (SMS)
messages (text messages) through the vehicle's sound system.
• It also allows you to respond by selecting from various pre-defined
phrases.
• Not all phones are compatible with this feature. Refer to the phone
compatibility list at www.UconnectPhone.com. Connected mobile
phones must be bluetooth-compatible, and paired with your radio.
• Press the “Voice Command” button
and after the BEEP, say
“SMS” to get started.
NOTE:To access the tutorial, press the “Voice Command” button
.
After the BEEP, say “tutorial”. Press any hard-key/button or touch the display
(Touch-Screen radio) to cancel the tutorial.
WARNING!
Any voice commanded system should be used only in safe driving
conditions following local laws and phone use. All attention should be
kept on the roadway ahead. Failure to do so may result in a collision
causing you and others to be severely injured or killed.
ELECTRONICS
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•IF THE LIGHT STARTS FLASHING INDICATING A LOW TIRE PRESSURE,
ADJUST THE AIR PRESSURE IN THE LOW TIRE TO THE AIR PRESSURE
SHOWN ON THE VEHICLE PLACARD OR TIRE INFLATION PRESSURE
LABEL LOCATED ON THE DRIVER'S DOOR. NOTE: AFTER INFLATION,
THE VEHICLE MAY NEED TO BE DRIVEN FOR 20 MINUTES BEFORE
THE FLASHING LIGHT WILL TURN OFF.
• Please note that the TPMS is not a substitute for proper tire
maintenance, and it is the driver’s responsibility to maintain correct tire
pressure, even if under-inflation has not reached the level to trigger
illumination of the TPMS low tire pressure telltale.
• Your vehicle has also been equipped with a TPMS malfunction indicator
to indicate when the system is not operating properly. The TPMS
malfunction indicator is combined with the low tire pressure telltale.
When the system detects a malfunction, the telltale will flash for
approximately one minute and then remain continuously illuminated. This
sequence will continue each time the vehicle is restarted as long as the
malfunction exists.
• When the malfunction indicator is illuminated, the system may not be
able to detect or signal low tire pressure as intended. TPMS malfunctions
may occur for a variety of reasons, including the installation of
replacement or alternate tires or wheels on the vehicle that prevent the
TPMS from functioning properly. Always check the TPMS malfunction
telltale after replacing one or more tires or wheels on your vehicle, to
ensure that the replacement or alternate tires and wheels allow the TPMS
to continue to function properly.
NOTE:Tire pressures change by approximately 1 psi (7 kPa) per 12° F (7° C)
of air temperature change. Keep this in mind when checking tire pressure
inside a garage, especially in the Winter. Example: If garage temperature is
68°F (20°C) and the outside temperature is 32°F (0°C), then the cold tire
inflation pressure should be increased by 3 psi (21 kPa), which equals 1 psi
(7 kPa) for every 12°F (7°C) for this outside temperature condition.
CAUTION!
The TPMS has been optimized for the original equipment tires and
wheels. TPMS pressures and warning have been established for the
tire size equipped on your vehicle. Undesirable system operation or
sensor damage may result when using replacement equipment that is
not of the same size, type, and/or style. Aftermarket wheels can cause
sensor damage. Do not use tire sealant from a can, or balance beads if
your vehicle is equipped with a TPMS, as damage to the sensors may
result.
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES
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WHEEL AND WHEEL TRIM CARE
• All wheels and wheel trim, especially aluminum and chrome plated
wheels, should be cleaned regularly with a mild soap and water to
prevent corrosion.
• To remove heavy soil and/or excessive brake dust, use MOPAR® Wheel
Cleaner or equivalent or select a non-abrasive, non-acidic cleaner.
CAUTION!
Do not use scouring pads, steel wool, a bristle brush, or metal
polishes. Do not use oven cleaner. These products may damage the
wheel's protective finish. Avoid automatic car washes that use acidic
solutions or harsh brushes that may damage the wheel's protective
finish. Only MOPAR® Wheel Cleaner or equivalent is recommended.
EXTERIOR BULBS
LIGHT BULBS – Exterior Bulb Number
Low Beam/High Beam Headlamp H13
Front Park/Turn Signal/Side Marker
Lamp3757 KA
Front Fog Lamp PSX24W
Center High Mounted Stop Lamp
(CHMSL)LED Assembly (Serviced at
Authorized Dealer)
Rear Tail/Turn/Stop Lamp 3157
Backup Lamp W16W (921)
License Lamp W5W
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE
94

Important:
This User Guide is \aintended to fami\fiarize you with the importan\at features
of your vehic\fe. The DVD enc\fosed contains your Owner’s Manua\f,
Navigation/Media Center Manua\fs, Warranty Boo\b\fets, Tire Warranty
and 24-Hour Towing Assistance (new vehic\fes purchased in the U.S.) or
Roadside Assistance (new vehic\fes purchased in Canada) in\a e\fectronic
format. We hope you find it usefu\f. R\aep\facement DVD \bits may be
purchased by visiting www.techauthority.com. Jeep
® is a registered
trademar\b of Chrys\fer Group LLC. Copyright 2012 Chrys\fer Group LLC.
If you are the first registered retail owner of your
\fehicle, you may o\btain a complimentary printed
copy of the Owner’s Manual, Na\figation/Media
Center Manuals or Warranty Booklet \by calling
1-877-426-5337 (U.S.) or 1-800-387-1143 (Canada)
or \by contacting your dealer.
The driver’s primary responsibi\fity
is the safe operation of the
vehic\fe. Driving whi\fe dis\atracted
can resu\ft in \foss of vehic\fe
contro\f, resu\fting in a co\f\fision and
persona\f injury. Chrys\fer Group
LLC strong\fy recommends that
the driver use extreme caution
when using any device or feature
that may ta\be their attention off
the road. Use of any e\fectrica\f
devices such as ce\f\f phones,
computers, portab\fe radios,
vehic\fe navigation or other
devices by the driver whi\fe the vehic\fe is moving is dangerous
and cou\fd \fead to a serious
co\f\fision. Texting whi\fe driving\a is
a\fso dangerous and shou\fd never
be done whi\fe the v\aehic\fe is
moving. If you find yourse\ff
unab\fe to devote your fu\f\f
attention to vehic\fe operation,
pu\f\f off the road to a safe \focation
and stop your vehic\fe. Some
States or Provinces prohibit the
use of ce\f\fu\far te\fephones or
texting whi\fe driving\a. It is a\fways
the driver’s responsibi\fity to
comp\fy with a\f\f \foca\f \faws.
\bARNING!
Driving after drin\bing can \fead\a to a co\f\fision. Your perceptions are
\fess sharp, your reflexes are s\fower, and your judgment is im\apaired
when you have been drin\bing. Ne\aver drin\b and then d\arive.
Dr\fv\fng and Alcohol:
Drun\ben driving is one \aof the most frequent causes of co\f\fisions. Your
driving abi\fity can \abe serious\fy impaired with b\food a\fcoho\f \feve\fs far be\fow
the \fega\f minimum. I\af you are drin\bing, don’t d\arive. Ride with a desig\anated
non-drin\bing driver, ca\f\f a cab, a friend, or use \apub\fic transportation.
This guide has been \aprepared to he\fp you get quic\b\fy
acquainted with your new Jeep and to provide a convenient
reference source for common questions. However, it is not a
substitute for your Owner’s Manua\f.
For comp\fete operationa\f instructions, maintenance procedures
and important safety messages, p\fease consu\ft your Owner’s
Manua\f, Navigation/Media Center Manua\fs and other\a Warning
Labe\fs in your vehic\fe.
Not a\f\f features shown in this guide m\aay app\fy to your vehic\fe.
For additiona\f information on accessories to he\fp persona\fize
your vehic\fe, visit www.mopar.com or your \foca\f Jeep dea\fer.
919053_12d_Patriot_User_Guide_020212.indd 22/2/12 3:43 PM