JEEP PATRIOT 2007 1.G Owners Manual

Headlight Switch...................... 119
Headlights........................... 119
High Beam Indicator.................... 170
Instrument Cluster..................... 119
License............................. 386
Lights On Reminder.................... 120
Low Fuel............................ 170
Malfunction Indicator (Check Engine)........ 177
Map Reading......................... 118
Oil Pressure.......................... 170
Seat Belt Reminder..................... 171
Security Alarm (Theft Alarm).............. 31
Theft Alarm (Security Alarm).............. 173
Traction Control....................... 141
Turn Signal.................. 119,121,170,384
Voltage............................. 169
Warning (Instrument Cluster Description)..... 169
Loading Vehicle......................... 309
Tires ............................... 281Locks
Child Protection........................ 23
Door................................ 18
Power Door........................... 19
Steering Wheel......................... 17
Lubrication, Body....................... 358
Luggage Rack (Roof Rack)................. 160
Lumbar Support........................ 109
Maintenance Free Battery.................. 354
Maintenance, General..................... 347
Maintenance Procedures................... 347
Maintenance Schedule.................... 392
Schedule ªAº......................... 405
Schedule ªBº......................... 395
Malfunction Indicator Light (Check Engine) . . 177,344
Manual, Service......................... 416
Manual Transaxle..................238,244,369
Downshifting......................... 245
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Fluid Level Check...................370,371
Frequency of Fluid Change............370,371
Lubricant Selection...............369,370,371
Map/Reading Lights..................... 118
Master Cylinder (Brakes).................. 367
Mirrors................................ 78
Electric Powered....................... 80
Exterior Folding........................ 80
Outside.............................. 78
Rearview............................. 78
Vanity............................... 82
Modifications/Alterations, Vehicle............. 8
Monitor, Tire Pressure System............... 294
Mopar Parts.........................346,415
Multi-Function Control Lever............... 119
Navigation Radio........................ 213
Navigation System....................... 213
New Vehicle Break-In Period................ 69Occupant Restraints....................... 36
Octane Rating, Gasoline (Fuel).............. 303
Odometer............................. 176
Trip .............................174,176
Off-Pavement Driving (Off-Road)............ 247
Off-Road Driving (Off-Pavement)............ 247
Oil, Engine.........................347,388
Capacity............................ 388
Change Interval....................... 348
Checking............................ 347
Disposal............................ 350
Filter............................... 350
Identification Logo..................... 349
Materials Added to..................... 350
Recommendation...................349,388
Synthetic............................ 350
Viscosity............................ 349
Oil Pressure Light....................... 170
Onboard Diagnostic System..............343,344
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Opener, Garage Door (HomeLinkt) ........... 130
Operator Manual (Owner's Manual)............ 5
Outside Air Intake....................... 230
Overdrive............................. 243
Overheating, Engine...................... 324
Owner's Manual (Operator Manual).........5,416
Paint Care............................. 371
Panic Alarm............................ 26
Parking Brake.......................... 270
Passing Light........................... 123
Personal Settings........................ 183
Pets.................................. 68
Phone, Cellular.......................... 82
Phone, Hands-Free (UConnectŸ)............. 82
Placard, Tire and Loading Information......... 281
Power
Distribution Center (Fuses)............... 376
Door Locks........................... 19Mirrors.............................. 80
Outlet (Auxiliary Electrical Outlet).......... 149
Steering..........................276,357
Steering, Checking..................... 357
Sunroof............................. 146
Transfer Unit......................... 371
Windows............................. 34
Power Steering Fluid..................... 389
Power Transfer Unit...................... 371
Pregnant Women and Seat Belts.............. 49
Preparation for Jacking.................... 327
Pretensioners
Seat Belts............................. 46
Programmable Electronic Features......131,135,183
Programming Transmitters (Remote
Keyless Entry).....................27,131,135
Radial Ply Tires......................... 289
Radio Broadcast Signals................... 189
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Radio, Navigation....................... 213
Radio Operation...................191,199,223
Radio, Satellite.......................213,217
Radio (Sound Systems).................191,199
Rear Axle (Differential).................... 370
Rear Drive Assembly..................... 370
Rear Liftgate (Sedan)...................... 32
Rear Seat, Folding....................... 114
Rear Window Defroster................... 159
Rear Window Features.................... 158
Rear Wiper/Washer...................... 158
Recorder, Event Data...................... 58
Recreational Towing...................... 322
Refrigerant............................ 357
Reminder, Seat Belt....................... 47
Remote Control
Door Locks........................... 24
Security Alarm......................... 30
Remote Keyless Entry (Sedan)............... 24Remote Sound System (Radio) Controls........ 221
Replacement Bulbs....................... 380
Replacement Keys........................ 15
Replacement Parts....................... 346
Replacement Tires....................... 292
Reporting Safety Defects................... 415
Restraints, Child.......................60,66
Restraints, Infant......................... 61
Restraints, Occupant...................... 36
Retractable Cargo Area Cover............... 154
Roof Type Carrier....................... 160
Rotation, Tires.......................... 302
Safety Checks Inside Vehicle................. 70
Safety Checks Outside Vehicle............... 71
Safety Defects, Reporting.................. 415
Safety Information, Tire................... 277
Safety Tips............................. 69
Satellite Radio.......................213,217
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Satellite Radio Antenna................... 220
Schedule, Maintenance.................... 392
Seat Belt Maintenance.................... 376
Seat Belt Reminder....................... 47
Seat Belts.............................. 36
Adjustable Shoulder Belt.................. 42
Adjustable Upper Shoulder Anchorage........ 42
And Pregnant Women................... 49
Child Restraint......................... 60
Extender............................. 48
Front Seat............................ 37
Pretensioners.......................... 46
Rear Seat............................. 37
Reminder............................ 171
Seats................................. 108
Adjustment.......................... 108
Cleaning............................ 373
Head Restraints....................... 110
Heated.............................. 111Lumbar Support....................... 109
Rear Folding......................... 114
Rear Folding (Sedan).................... 114
Seatback Release....................... 110
Tilting.............................. 110
Security Alarm (Theft Alarm)................ 30
Selection of Oil......................... 349
Sentry Key (Immobilizer).................14,31
Sentry Key Programming................... 16
Service and Maintenance.................. 392
Service Assistance....................... 412
Service Contract......................... 414
Service Manuals........................ 416
Setting the Clock................191,193,201,213
Settings, Personal........................ 183
Shift Speeds, Manual Transaxle.............. 245
Shoulder Belts........................... 37
Side Airbag............................. 55
Side Window Demisters (Defrosters).......... 231
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Signals, Turn........................... 384
Slippery Surfaces, Driving On............... 334
Snow Tires............................ 302
Spare Tire.......................289,290,327
Spark Plugs............................ 351
Specifications
Oil ................................ 349
Speed Control (Cruise Control)...........127,174
Speedometer........................... 170
Starting............................... 237
Automatic Transmission................. 237
Engine Fails to Start.................... 239
Manual Transmission................... 238
Starting Procedures...................... 237
Steering
Power...........................276,357
Tilt Column.......................... 126
Wheel Lock........................... 17Steering Wheel Mounted Sound
System Controls......................... 221
Storage............................... 380
Stuck, Freeing.......................... 335
Sun Roof.............................. 146
Sun Visor Extension....................... 82
Supplemental Restraint System - Airbag........ 49
Synthetic Engine Oil...................... 350
System, Navigation...................... 213
Tachometer............................ 171
Taillights.............................. 384
Temperature Gauge, Engine Coolant.......173,325
Tether Anchor, Child Restraint............... 64
Theft Alarm (Security Alarm)................ 30
Theft System (Security Alarm)............... 30
Tie Down Hooks, Cargo................... 156
Tilt Steering Column..................... 126
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Tire and Loading Information Placard......... 281
Tire Identification Number (TIN)............. 280
Tire Markings.......................... 277
Tire Safety Information.................... 277
Tires ............................71,285,417
Aging (Life of Tires).................... 292
Air Pressure.......................... 285
Alignment........................... 294
Chains.............................. 301
Changing............................ 326
Compact Spare........................ 289
Flat Changing........................ 330
General Information.................... 285
High Speed.......................... 288
Inflation Pressures..................... 286
Jacking............................. 326
Life of Tires.......................... 292
Load Capacity.....................281,282
Pressure Monitor System (TPMS)........... 294Quality Grading....................... 417
Radial.............................. 289
Replacement......................... 292
Rotation............................. 302
Safety...........................277,285
Sizes............................... 278
Snow Tires........................... 302
Spare Tire........................... 327
Spinning............................ 291
Tread Wear Indicators................... 291
Tongue Weight/Trailer Weight.............. 314
Towing............................... 309
Disabled Vehicle....................... 336
Guide.............................. 313
Recreational.......................... 322
Weight.............................. 313
Traction.............................. 334
Trailer Towing.......................... 309
Cooling System Tips.................... 321
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Hitches............................. 312
Minimum Requirements................. 315
Trailer and Tongue Weight................ 314
Wiring.............................. 319
Trailer Towing Guide..................... 313
Trailer Weight.......................... 313
Transaxle............................. 240
Automatic....................12,237,240,368
Manual........................13,238,244
Operation........................... 240
Overdrive........................... 243
Selection of Lubricant................... 368
Transmission
Range Indicator....................... 174
Transmitter Battery Service (Remote
Keyless Entry)........................... 29
Transmitter, Garage Door Opener (HomeLinkt) . . 130
Transmitter Programming (Remote
Keyless Entry)........................... 27Transporting Pets........................ 68
Tread Wear Indicators.................... 291
Trip Odometer.......................... 176
Trip Odometer Reset Button................ 174
Turn Signals......................121,170,384
UConnectŸ (Hands-Free Phone).............. 82
Understanding Your Instrument Panel......... 167
Uniform Tire Quality Grades................ 417
Universal Transmitter..................... 130
Unleaded Gasoline....................... 303
Vacuum/Vapor Harnesses................. 365
Vanity Mirrors........................... 82
Variance, Compass....................... 186
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)............ 7
Vehicle Loading......................282,309
Vehicle Modifications/Alterations.............. 8
Vehicle Storage......................... 380
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Vehicle Theft Alarm (Security Alarm).......... 30
Warning Lights (Instrument Cluster Description) . 169
Warnings and Cautions..................... 7
Warranty Information..................... 415
Washer, Adding Fluid..................126,159
Washers, Windshield..................... 123
Washing Vehicle......................... 372
Wheel Alignment and Balance............... 294
Wheel and Wheel Trim.................... 373
Wheel and Wheel Trim Care................ 373Wind Buffeting......................... 148
Window Airbag (Side Curtain).............50,55
Window Fogging........................ 230
Windows.............................. 34
Power............................... 34
Windshield Washers...................... 123
Windshield Wipers....................123,358
Wiper Blade Replacement.................. 358
Wipers, Intermittent...................... 125
YES EssentialstFabric Cleaning Procedure...... 373
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