low beam JEEP PATRIOT 2007 1.G Owners Manual

Defroster
Check operation by selecting the defrost mode and place
the blower control on high speed. You should be able to
feel the air directed against the windshield.
Periodic Safety Checks You Should Make Outside
The Vehicle
Tires
Examine tires for excessive tread wear or uneven wear
patterns. Check for stones, nails, glass, or other objects
lodged in the tread. Inspect tread and sidewall for cuts or
cracks. Check wheel nuts for tightness, and tires (includ-
ing spare) for proper pressure.
Lights
Have someone observe the operation of exterior lights
while you work the controls. Check turn signal and high
beam indicator lights on the instrument panel.
Fluid Leaks
Check area under vehicle after overnight parking for fuel,
engine coolant, oil or other fluid leaks. Also, if gasoline
fumes are detected or fuel, power steering fluid, trans-
mission fluid or brake fluid leaks are suspected, the cause
should be located and corrected immediately.
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 71
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NFront Seat Adjustment..................108
NManual Seat Height Adjustment Ð If
Equipped...........................109
NManual LumbarÐ If Equipped............109
NDriver's Seat Back Recline...............110
NAdjustable Head Restraints..............110
NHeated Seats Ð If Equipped.............111
NFold Flat Front Passenger Seat............113
NFolding Rear Seat.....................114
NReclining Rear Seat Ð If Equipped.........115
mTo Open And Close The Hood.............116
mLights...............................118
NMap/Reading Lights...................118NMulti-Function Control Lever.............119
NHeadlights, Parking Lights, Instrument Panel
Lights.............................119
NLights-On Reminder...................120
NFog Lights Ð If Equipped...............121
NTurn Signals.........................121
NHighbeam/Lowbeam Select Switch.........122
NPassing Light........................123
mDaytime Running Lights (DRL) Ð If Equipped . . 123
NFunctionality........................123
mWindshield Wipers And Washers...........123
NWindshield Washers...................123
NMist Feature.........................124
74 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE

Fog Lights Ð If Equipped
The front fog light switch is on the Multi-Function
Control Lever. To activate the front fog lights, turn
on the parking lights or the low beam headlights and pull
out the end of the control lever.NOTE:The fog lights will only operate with the head-
lights on low beam. Selecting high beam headlights will
turn off the fog lights.
Turn Signals
Move the Multi-Function Control Lever up or down and
the arrows on each side of the instrument cluster flash to
Front Fog Lights Control
Turn Signal Control
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show proper operation of the front and rear turn signal
lights. You can signal a lane change by moving the lever
partially up or down without moving beyond the detent.
If either light remains on and does not flash, or there is a
very fast flash rate, check for a defective outside light
bulb. If an indicator fails to light when the lever is
moved, it would suggest that the fuse or indicator bulb is
defective.Highbeam/Lowbeam Select Switch
Push the Multi-Function Control Lever away from you to
switch the headlights to HIGH beam. Pull the Lever
toward you, to switch the headlights back to Low beam.
High Beam Control
122 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE

Passing Light
You can signal another vehicle with your headlights by
lightly pulling the Multi-Function Control Lever toward
you. This will cause the headlights to turn on at high
beam and remain on until the lever is released.
NOTE:If the Multi-Function Control Lever is held in
the flash to pass position for more than 15 seconds, the
high beams will shut off. If this occurs, wait 30 seconds
for the next flash to pass operation.
Daytime Running Lights (DRL) Ð If Equipped
Functionality
The high beam lights will come on as Daytime Running
Lights (DRL) at DRL intensity (lower), whenever the
ignition is on, the engine is running, the headlight switch
is off, the parking brake is off, the turn signal is off, and
the gear shift is in any position except park.
WINDSHIELD WIPERS AND WASHERS
The wipers and washers are operated by a switch
on the control lever. The lever is located on the
right side of the steering column.
Windshield Washers
To use the washer, pull the control lever toward you and
hold while spray is desired. If the lever is pulled while in
the delay range, the wiper will operate in low speed for
two wipe cycles after the lever is released, and then
resume the intermittent interval previously selected.
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4. Oil Pressure Light
Shows low engine oil pressure. The light will come
on and remain on when the ignition switch is
turned from the OFF to the ON position, and the light
will turn off after the engine is started. If the bulb does
not come on during starting, have the system checked by
an authorized dealer.
If the light comes on and remains on while driving, stop
the vehicle and shut off the engine. DO NOT OPERATE
THE VEHICLE UNTIL THE CAUSE IS CORRECTED.
The light does not show the quantity of oil in the engine.
This can be determined using the procedure shown in
Section 7.
5. Low Fuel Light
When the fuel level drops to 2 gallons, the fuel
symbol will light and a single chime will sound.6. Speedometer
Indicates vehicle speed.
7. Airbag Light
The light comes on and remains on for 6 to 8
seconds as a bulb check when the ignition
switch is first turned ON. If the light does not
come on during starting, stays on, or comes on
while driving, have the system checked by an authorized
dealer.
8. Turn Signal Indicators
The arrows will flash in unison with the exterior
turn signal, when using the turn signal lever.
9. High Beam Indicator
This light shows that the headlights are on high
beam. Push the turn signal lever away from the
steering wheel to switch the headlights from high or low
beam.
170 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL

VEHICLE STORAGE
If you will not be using your vehicle for more than 21
days you may want to take steps to preserve your battery.
You may:
²Disengage the mini fuse in the Power Distribution
Center labeled IOD (Ignition Off-Draw).
²Or, disconnect the negative cable from the battery.
REPLACEMENT BULBS
All the inside bulbs are brass or glass wedge base.
Aluminum base bulbs are not approved and should not
be used for replacement.
LIGHT BULBS Ð Interior Bulb Number
Front Header Lamp......................T578
Center Dome Lamp......................T578
Rear Cargo/Flashlight.................8±A35LFLIGHTS BULBS Ð Outside Bulb No.
Low Beam/High Beam Headlight............ H13
Front Park/Turn Signal/Side Marker Light. . 3157NAK
Front Fog Light.........................9145
Center High Mounted Stop Light (CHMSL). . LED As-
sembly
Rear Tail/Stop..........................3157
Rear Turn Signal......................3157AK
Backup Light.....................W16W (921)
License Light.......................... W5W
380 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE

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
428 INDEX

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
430 INDEX