mirror JEEP PATRIOT 2017 1.G Owners Manual

FRONT VIEW
Front View
1 — Hood/Engine Compartment
2 — Headlights
3 — Windshield4 — Wheels/Tires
5 — Exterior Mirrors
6 — Doors
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▫Manual Door Locks ......................28
▫ Power Door Locks ......................29
▫ Child-Protection Door Lock System —
Rear Doors ............................32
 SEATS ................................33
▫ Manual Front Seat Adjustment ..............33
▫ Manual Seat Height Adjustment —
If Equipped ...........................34
▫ Manual Lumbar — If Equipped .............35
▫ Driver’s Seatback Recline ..................35
▫ Power Seats — If Equipped ................35
▫ Heated Seats — If Equipped ...............37
▫ Folding Rear Seat .......................38
▫ Reclining Rear Seat — If Equipped ...........39
 HEAD RESTRAINTS .......................39
▫ Supplemental Active Head Restraints —
Front Seats ............................40
▫ Rear Head Restraints .....................42 
STEERING WHEEL .......................42
▫ Tilt Steering Column .....................42
 MIRRORS ..............................43
▫ Inside Day/Night Mirror ..................43
▫ Automatic Dimming Mirror — If Equipped .....44
▫ Outside Mirror — Driver Side ..............44
▫ Outside Mirror — Passenger Side ............44
▫ Folding Outside Mirrors ..................45
▫ Power Mirrors .........................45
▫ Heated Mirrors — If Equipped .............46
▫ Vanity Mirrors — If Equipped ..............46
▫ Sun Visor “Slide-On-Rod” Feature —
If Equipped ...........................46
 EXTERIOR LIGHTS .......................46
▫ Headlights And Parking Lights .............46
▫ Daytime Running Lights — If Equipped .......47
▫ High/Low Beam Switch ..................47
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WARNING!
Do not adjust the steering column while driving.
Adjusting the steering column while driving or driv-
ing with the steering column unlocked, could cause the
driver to lose control of the vehicle. Failure to follow
this warning may result in serious injury or death.
MIRRORS
Inside Day/Night Mirror
A two-point pivot system allows for horizontal and vertical
mirror adjustment. Adjust the mirror to center on the view
through the rear window.Headlight glare can be reduced by moving the small
control under the mirror to the night position (toward the
rear of vehicle). The mirror should be adjusted while set in
the day position (toward the windshield).
Inside Day/Night Mirror
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Automatic Dimming Mirror — If Equipped
This mirror automatically adjusts for headlight glare from
vehicles behind you. You can turn the feature on or off by
pushing the button at the base of the mirror. The On/Off
symbol on the button will illuminate when the auto-
dimming feature is enabled.
NOTE:This feature is disabled when the vehicle is mov-
ing in reverse.
CAUTION!
To avoid damage to the mirror during cleaning, never
spray any cleaning solution directly onto the mirror.
Apply the solution onto a clean cloth and wipe the
mirror clean.
Outside Mirror — Driver Side
Adjust the flat outside mirror so you can just see the side of
your vehicle in the part of the mirror closest to the vehicle
with your head close to the door glass.
Outside Mirror — Passenger Side
Adjust the convex outside mirror so you can just see the
side of your vehicle in the part of the mirror closest to the
vehicle with your head close to the center of the vehicle.
WARNING!
Vehicles and other objects seen in the passenger side
convex mirror will look smaller and farther away than
they really are. Relying too much on your passenger
side convex mirror could cause you to collide with
another vehicle or other object. Use your inside mirror
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Automatic Dimming Mirror
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WARNING!(Continued)
when judging the size or distance of a vehicle seen in
the passenger side convex mirror. Some vehicles will
not have a convex passenger side mirror.
Folding Outside Mirrors
The outside mirrors are hinged and may be moved, manu-
ally, either forward or rearward to resist damage. The
hinges have three detent positions; full forward, full rear-
ward and normal.
Power Mirrors
The power mirror control is located on the driver ’s door
trim panel. To adjust a mirror, turn the control wand toward the left or
right mirror positions indicated. Tilt the control wand in
the direction you want the mirror to move.
When you are finished adjusting the mirror, turn the
control to the center position to prevent accidentally mov-
ing a mirror.Power Mirror Control
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Heated Mirrors — If Equipped
These mirrors are heated to melt frost or ice. This
feature is activated whenever you turn on the rear
window defroster. Refer to “Automatic Temperature Con-
trol (ATC) — If Equipped” in “Getting To Know Your
Vehicle” for further information.
Vanity Mirrors — If Equipped
To use the vanity mirror, rotate the sun visor down and
swing the mirror cover upward.
Sun Visor “Slide-On-Rod” Feature — If Equipped
The sun visors may be extended out to provide more
coverage of the side glass.
EXTERIOR LIGHTS
Headlights And Parking Lights
Turn the end of the multifunction lever to the first detent to
turn on the parking lights. Turn the end of the lever to the
second detent to turn on the headlights.
Vanity Mirror
Headlight Control
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Rotate the center portion of the lever upward to the last
detent to turn on the interior lighting.
Map/Reading Lights
These lights are mounted between the sun visors above the
rear view mirror. Each light is turned on by pushing the
button. Push the button a second time to turn the light off.
The lights also come on when a door is opened or the
dimmer control is turned fully upward, past the second
detent.NOTE:
The lights will remain on until the switch is
pushed a second time, so be sure they have been turned off
before leaving the vehicle. They will not turn off automati-
cally.
Dimmer Control
Map/Reading Lights
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IconDescription
Front Defrost Mode
Turn the knob to the Front Defrost position. The indicator illuminates when this feature is on.
Air comes from the windshield and side window demist outlets. When the defrost button is se-
lected, the blower level will increase. Use Defrost mode with maximum temperature settings for
best windshield and side window defrosting and defogging.
Rear Defrost Button
Push and release the Rear Defrost Control button to turn on the rear window defroster and the
heated outside mirrors (if equipped). An indicator will illuminate when the rear window de-
froster is on. The rear window defroster automatically turns off after 10 minutes.
CAUTION!
Failure to follow these cautions can cause damage to
the heating elements:
•Use care when washing the inside of the rear win-
dow. Do not use abrasive window cleaners on the
interior surface of the window. Use a soft cloth and a
mild washing solution, wiping parallel to the heat-
ing elements. Labels can be peeled off after soaking
with warm water.
•
Do not use scrapers, sharp instruments, or abrasive
window cleaners on the interior surface of the window.
• Keep all objects a safe distance from the window.
Automatic Climate Controls
Automatic Temperature Controls
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Recirculation Button
Push and release this button to change the system between recirculation mode and outside air
mode. Recirculation can be used when outside conditions such as smoke, odors, dust, or high
humidity are present.
NOTE:
•Continuous use of the Recirculation mode may make the inside air stuffy and window fog-
ging may occur. Extended use of this mode is not recommended.
•The use of the Recirculation mode in cold or damp weather could cause windows to fog on
the inside, because of moisture buildup inside the vehicle. Select the outside air position for
maximum defogging.
•Recirculation can be used in all modes except for Defrost.
•The A/C can be deselected manually without disturbing the mode control selection.
Front Defrost Mode
Turn the knob to the Front Defrost position. The indicator illuminates when this feature is on.
Air comes from the windshield and side window demist outlets. When the defrost button is se-
lected, the blower level will increase. Use Defrost mode with maximum temperature settings for
best windshield and side window defrosting and defogging.
Rear Defrost Button
Push and release the Rear Defrost Control button to turn on the rear window defroster and the
heated outside mirrors (if equipped). An indicator will illuminate when the rear window de-
froster is on. The rear window defroster automatically turns off after 10 minutes.
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STARTING PROCEDURES
Before starting your vehicle, adjust your seat, adjust both
inside and outside mirrors, and fasten your seat belts.
WARNING!
•Before exiting a vehicle, always shift the transmis-
sion into PARK, apply the parking brake and remove
the key fob from the ignition. When leaving the
vehicle, always lock your vehicle.
• Never leave children alone in a vehicle, or with
access to an unlocked vehicle.
• Allowing children to be in a vehicle unattended is
dangerous for a number of reasons. A child or others
could be seriously or fatally injured. Children
should be warned not to touch the parking brake,
brake pedal or the gear selector.
• Do not leave the key fob in or near the vehicle, or in
a location accessible to children. A child could oper-
ate power windows, other controls, or move the
vehicle.
Manual Transmission — If Equipped
Before starting the engine fully apply the parking brake,
press the clutch pedal to the floor, and place the gear
selector in NEUTRAL.
NOTE:
• The engine will not start unless the clutch pedal is
pressed to the floor.
• If the key will not turn and the steering wheel is locked,
rotate the wheel in either direction to relieve pressure on
the locking mechanism and then turn the key.
Automatic Transmission — If Equipped
The gear selector must be in the PARK or NEUTRAL
position before you can start the engine. Press the brake
pedal before shifting to any driving gear.
NOTE: You must press the brake pedal before shifting out
of PARK.
Tip Start
Do not press the accelerator. Turn the ignition switch to the
START position and release it as soon as the starter
engages. The starter motor will continue to run, and it will
disengage automatically when the engine is running. If the
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