engine JEEP PATRIOT 2008 1.G Owners Manual

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ABS (Anti-Lock Brake System).............. 279
Adding Engine Coolant (Antifreeze).......... 367
Adding Fuel........................... 314
Adding Washer Fluid..................... 163
Additives, Fuel......................... 313
Air Cleaner, Engine (Engine Air Cleaner Filter) . . . 358
Air Conditioner Maintenance............... 361
Air Conditioning Controls................. 227
Air Conditioning, Operating Tips............ 232
Air Conditioning Refrigerant.............361,362
Air Conditioning System................227,361
Air Pressure, Tires....................... 292
Airbag................................ 48
Airbag Deployment..................... 53,55
Airbag Light..................... 53,57,70,173
Airbag Maintenance....................... 57
Airbag, Side............................ 54
Airbag, Window (Side Curtain)............. 49,54
Alarm System (Security Alarm)............ 18,176Alignment and Balance................... 300
Alterations/Modifications, Vehicle............. 8
Antenna, Satellite Radio................... 223
Antifreeze (Engine Coolant)...........366,395,396
Capacities........................... 395
Disposal............................ 368
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)............133,279
Anti-Theft Security Alarm (Theft Alarm)........ 18
Appearance Care........................ 376
Assistance Towing........................ 95
Automatic Door Locks................... 27,29
Automatic Transaxle........... 13,239,244,333,373
Fluid Level Check...................... 374
Interlock System....................... 246
Overheating.......................... 333
Selection Of Lubricant................... 373
Shifting ............................. 246
Special Additives...................... 374
Autostick ............................. 249
418 INDEX

BallJoints ............................. 362
Battery............................... 359
Keyless Transmitter Replacement (RKE)....... 24
Belts,Drive ............................ 356
Body Mechanism Lubrication............... 363
B-Pillar Location........................ 287
Brake Assist System...................... 135
Brake Fluid............................ 397
Brake, Parking.......................... 276
Brake System........................278,371
Anti-Lock (ABS).................133,134,279
Hoses.............................. 371
Master Cylinder....................... 372
Parking............................. 276
Warning Light........................ 175
Brakes.............................278,371
Brake/Transmission Interlock............... 246
Break-In Recommendations, New Vehicle........ 69
Bulb Replacement.....................385,386Bulbs,Light ............................ 385
Calibration, Compass..................... 192
Capacities, Antifreeze (Engine Coolant)........ 395
Capacities, Fluid........................ 395
Caps, Filler
Fuel................................ 314
Oil (Engine).......................348,354
Car Washes............................ 377
Carbon Monoxide Warning................. 314
Cargo Area Cover....................... 158
Cargo Area Features...................... 156
Cargo Compartment
Light ............................... 156
Luggage Carrier....................... 164
CargoLight ............................ 156
Cargo Load Floor........................ 159
Cargo Tie-Downs........................ 160
Catalytic Converter...................... 356
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Caution, Exhaust Gas...................... 69
CD (Compact Disc) Player...............195,203
CD (Compact Disc) Player Maintenance........ 226
Cellular Phone........................ 82,226
Center High Mounted Stop Light............ 392
Chains, Tire............................ 300
Changing A Flat Tire..................... 334
Chart, Tire Sizing........................ 284
Check Engine Light
(Malfunction Indicator Light)............... 350
Child Restraint.......................... 60
Child Restraint Tether Anchors............... 64
Child Restraint with Automatic Belts........... 63
Child Safety Locks........................ 30
Child Seat.............................. 66
Clean Air Gasoline....................... 311
Cleaning
Wheels............................. 378
Climate Control......................... 227Clock ........................194,197,205,218
Clutch............................... 372
Clutch Fluid........................... 372
CoinHolder ........................... 155
Compact Disc (CD) Maintenance............. 226
Compact Spare Tire...................... 295
Compass.............................. 192
Compass Calibration..................... 192
Compass Variance....................... 191
Console.............................. 155
Contract, Service........................ 411
Coolant (Antifreeze)...................395,396
Cooling System......................... 365
Adding Coolant (Antifreeze).............. 367
Coolant Level......................365,368
Disposal of Used Coolant................ 368
Drain, Flush, and Refill.................. 366
Inspection........................... 368
Points to Remember.................367,369
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Pressure Cap......................... 367
Selection of Coolant (Antifreeze)........... 366
Corrosion Protection..................... 376
Crankcase Emission Control System.......... 358
CruiseLight ........................... 177
Cupholders............................ 155
Customer Assistance..................... 409
Data Recorder, Event...................... 58
Dealer Service.......................... 352
Defroster, Rear Window................... 163
Defroster, Windshield................... 70,228
Delay (Intermittent) Wipers................. 128
Diagnostic System, Onboard................ 349
Dimmer Switch, Headlight................. 124
Disposal
Antifreeze (Engine Coolant)............... 368
Engine Oil........................... 355
Door Locks............................. 26Door Locks, Automatic.................... 27
Door Opener, Garage..................... 142
Downshifting.......................... 243
DriveBelts ............................ 356
Driver’s Seat Back Tilt.................... 112
Driving
Off-Pavement......................... 252
Off-Road............................ 252
On Slippery Surfaces.................... 275
Electric Remote Mirrors.................... 80
Electrical Power Outlets................... 152
Electronic Brake Control System............. 134
Anti-Lock Brake System................. 134
Brake Assist System.................... 135
Electronic Roll Mitigation................ 136
Electronic Stability Program............... 138
Traction Control System................. 136
Electronic Speed Control (Cruise Control)...... 130
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Electronic Stability Program (ESP)............ 138
Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC).... 183
Emergency, In Case of
Jacking............................. 334
Jump Starting......................... 340
Towing ............................. 343
Emission Control System Maintenance......350,400
Engine............................. 69,348
Break-In Recommendations................ 69
Checking Oil Level..................... 352
Cooling ............................. 365
Exhaust Gas Caution.................... 314
Fuel Requirements..................... 311
Jump Starting......................... 340
Oil ...........................352,395,396
Oil Change Interval.................... 354
Oil Filler Cap......................348,354
OilFilter ............................ 396
Oil Selection.......................... 354Oil Synthetic......................... 355
Operation............................ 69
Overheating.......................... 332
Temperature Gauge..................... 177
Enhanced Accident Response Feature.......... 56
Event Data Recorder...................... 58
Exhaust Gas Caution.............. 35,69,314,364
Exhaust System......................... 364
Fabric Care............................ 378
Filters
Air Cleaner.......................... 358
Engine Fuel.......................... 358
Engine Oil........................355,396
Flashers.............................. 332
Hazard Warning....................... 332
Turn Signal.......................... 389
Flat Tire Stowage........................ 339
Flooded Engine Starting................... 241
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Daytime Running...................... 122
Dimmer Switch, Headlight............... 121
Electronic Stability Program
(ESP) Indicator.......................139,142
Engine Temperature Warning.............. 175
Fog ..........................123,181,389
Headlight Switch...................... 121
Headlights........................... 121
High Beam Indicator.................... 173
Instrument Cluster..................... 121
License............................. 391
Lights On Reminder.................... 122
Low Fuel............................ 173
Malfunction Indicator (Check Engine)........ 181
Map Reading......................... 120
Off-Road............................ 125
Oil Pressure.......................... 173
Seat Belt Reminder..................... 174
Security Alarm (Theft Alarm).............. 18Theft Alarm (Security Alarm).............. 176
Traction Control....................... 139
Turn Signal..................121,123,173,389
Voltage............................. 172
Warning (Instrument Cluster Description)..... 172
Loading Vehicle......................... 317
Tires ............................... 287
Locks
Child Protection........................ 30
Door................................ 26
Power Door........................... 27
Lubrication, Body....................... 363
Luggage Rack (Roof Rack)................. 164
Lumbar Support........................ 111
Maintenance Free Battery.................. 359
Maintenance, General..................... 352
Maintenance Procedures................... 352
Maintenance Schedule.................... 400
426 INDEX

Malfunction Indicator Light (Check Engine) . . 181,350
Manual, Service......................... 414
Manual Transaxle..................239,242,374
Downshifting......................... 243
Fluid Level Check...................374,375
Frequency of Fluid Change............375,376
Lubricant Selection..................374,375
Map/Reading Lights..................... 120
Master Cylinder (Brakes).................. 372
Mirrors ................................ 78
Electric Powered....................... 80
Exterior Folding........................ 80
Outside.............................. 79
Rearview............................. 78
Vanity ............................... 82
Modifications/Alterations, Vehicle............. 8
Monitor, Tire Pressure System............... 301
Mopar Parts.........................351,413
Multi-Function Control Lever............... 121Navigation Radio........................ 217
Navigation System....................... 217
New Vehicle Break-In Period................ 69
Occupant Restraints....................... 35
Octane Rating, Gasoline (Fuel).............. 311
Odometer............................. 179
Trip .............................177,179
Off-Pavement Driving (Off-Road)............ 252
Off-Road Driving (Off-Pavement)............ 252
Oil Change Indicator..................... 184
Oil Change Indicator, Reset................. 184
Oil, Engine.........................352,395
Capacity............................ 395
Change Interval....................... 354
Checking............................ 352
Disposal............................ 355
Filter ............................... 355
Identification Logo..................... 354
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Materials Added to..................... 355
Recommendation...................354,395
Synthetic............................ 355
Viscosity............................ 354
Oil Pressure Light....................... 173
Onboard Diagnostic System..............349,350
Opener, Garage Door (HomeLink) ........... 142
Operator Manual (Owner’s Manual)............ 5
Outside Air Intake....................... 233
Overdrive............................. 248
Overheating, Engine...................... 332
Owner’s Manual (Operator Manual)......... 5,414
PaintCare ............................. 376
Panic Alarm............................ 21
Parking Brake.......................... 276
Passing Light........................... 125
Personal Settings........................ 187
Pets.................................. 68Phone, Cellular.......................... 82
Phone, Hands-Free (UConnect) .............. 82
Placard, Tire and Loading Information......... 287
Power
Distribution Center (Fuses)............... 382
Door Locks........................... 27
Mirrors .............................. 80
Outlet (Auxiliary Electrical Outlet).......... 152
Steering..........................282,362
Steering, Checking..................... 362
Sunroof............................. 149
Transfer Unit......................... 375
Windows............................. 32
Power Steering Fluid..................... 397
Power Transfer Unit...................... 375
Pregnant Women and Seat Belts.............. 48
Preparation for Jacking.................... 335
Pretensioners
Seat Belts............................. 45
428 INDEX