jacking JEEP PATRIOT 2007 1.G Owners Manual

WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES
CONTENTS
mHazard Warning Flasher..................324
mIf Your Engine Overheats.................324
mAutomatic Transaxle Overheating...........326
mJacking And Tire Changing................326
NJack Location........................327
NSpare Tire Stowage....................327
NPreparations For Jacking................327
NJacking Instructions....................328mJump-Starting Procedures Due To A Low
Battery..............................331
mDriving On Slippery Surfaces..............334
NAcceleration.........................334
NTraction............................334
mFreeing A Stuck Vehicle..................335
mTowing A Disabled Vehicle................336
NWith Ignition Key.....................336
NWithout The Ignition Key...............337
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WARNING!
A hot engine cooling system is dangerous. You or
others could be badly burned by steam or boiling
coolant. You may want to call a service center if your
vehicle overheats. If you decide to look under the
hood yourself, refer to Section 7, Maintenance, of this
manual. Follow the warnings under the Cooling
System Pressure Cap paragraph.
AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE OVERHEATING
During sustained high speed driving or trailer towing up
long grades on hot days, the automatic transaxle oil may
become too hot.
If this happens, the transmission overheat in-
dicator light will come on, and the vehicle will
slow slightly until the automatic transaxle
cools down enough to allow a return to therequested speed. If the high speed is maintained, the
overheating will reoccur, as before, in a cyclic fashion.
JACKING AND TIRE CHANGING
WARNING!
²Being under a jacked-up vehicle is dangerous. The
vehicle could slip off the jack and fall on you. You
could be crushed. Never put any part of your body
under a vehicle that is on a jack. Never start or run
the engine while the vehicle is on a jack. If you
need to get under a raised vehicle, take it to a
service center where it can be raised on a lift.
²The jack is designed to use as a tool for changing
tires only. The jack should not be used to lift the
vehicle for service purposes. The vehicle should
be jacked on a firm level surface only. Avoid ice or
slippery areas.
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Jack Location
The jack and jack-handle are stowed under the load floor
in the cargo area.
Spare Tire Stowage
The spare tire is stowed under the rear load floor in the
cargo area.
Spare Tire Removal
Lift up the load floor cover and remove the hold down.
Preparations For Jacking
Park the vehicle on a firm level surface, avoid ice or
slippery areas,set the parking brakeand place the gear
selector in PARK (automatic transaxle) or REVERSE
(manual transaxle). Turn OFF the ignition.
WARNING!
Do not attempt to change a tire on the side of the
vehicle close to moving traffic. Pull far enough off
the road to avoid the danger of being hit when
operating the jack or changing the wheel.
Spare Tire and Jack Stowage
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 327
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²Turn on the Hazard Warning Flasher.
²Block both the front and rear
of the wheel diagonally oppo-
site the jacking position. For
example, if changing the right
front tire, block the left rear
wheel.
²Passengers should not remain in the vehicle while the
vehicle is being jacked.
Jacking Instructions
1. Remove the scissors jack and lug wrench from the
spare wheel as an assembly. Turn the jack screw to the left
to loosen the lug wrench, and remove the wrench from
the jack assembly.
2. Loosen, but do not remove, the wheel nuts by turning
them to the left one turn while the wheel is still on the
ground.
CAUTION!
Do not attempt to raise the vehicle by jacking on
locations other than those indicated in step 3.
Jacking Locations
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3. There are two front jacking locations and two rear
jacking locations on each side of the body. The front
locations are outlined by two triangular cutouts, the rear
ones by two rectangular cutouts. For vehicles equipped
with plastic trim, the plastic has been cut away to expose
the jacking locations in the body.
Do not raise the vehicle until you are sure the jack is
securely engaged.
4. Turn the jack screw to the left until the jack can be
placed under the jacking location. Once the jack is
positioned, turn the jack screw to the right until the jack
head is properly engaged with the lift area closest to the
wheel to be changed. Do not raise the vehicle until you
are sure the jack is securely engaged.WARNING!
Raising the vehicle higher than necessary can make
the vehicle less stable. It could slip off the jack and
hurt someone near it. Raise the vehicle only enough
to remove the tire.
5. Raise the vehicle by turning the jack screw to the right,
using the swivel wrench. Raise the vehicle only until the
tire just clears the surface and enough clearance is
obtained to install the spare tire. Minimum tire lift
provides maximum stability.
6. Remove the wheel nuts and pull the wheel off the hub.
Install the spare wheel and wheel nuts with the cone
shaped end of the nuts toward the wheel. Lightly tighten
the nuts. To avoid the risk of forcing the vehicle off the
jack, do not tighten the nuts fully until the vehicle has
been lowered.
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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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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
INDEX 429
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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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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
436 INDEX