engine coolant JEEP PATRIOT 2008 1.G User Guide

Once a Month
•Check the tire pressure and look for unusual wear or
damage.
•Inspect the battery and clean and tighten the terminals
as required.
•Check the fluid levels of coolant reservoir, brake
master cylinder, power steering and transmission and
add as needed.
•Check all lights and other electrical items for correct
operation.At Each Oil Change
•Change the engine oil filter.
•Inspect the brake hoses and lines.
•Check the manual transmission fluid level.
CAUTION!
Failure to perform the required maintenance items
may result in damage to the vehicle.
402 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES
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Perform Maintenance Every(Where time and mile-
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Maintenance Items Miles Kilometers or Months
Change the manual transmission fluid if using your vehicle
for any of the following: trailer towing, snow plowing,
heavy loading, taxi, police, delivery service (commercial
service), off-road, desert operation or more then 50% of
your driving is at sustained high speeds during hot
weather, above 90°F (32°C).48,000 80 000 48
Change Rear Drive Assembly (RDA) fluid. 60,000 100 000 60
Change Power Transfer Unit (PTU) fluid. 60,000 100 000 60
Change the automatic transmission fluid and filter if using
your vehicle for any of the following: police, taxi, fleet or
frequent trailer towing.60,000 100 000 60
Inspect and replace PCV valve if necessary.† 90,000 150 000 90
Flush and replace the engine coolant. 102,000 170 000 60
Change the automatic transmission fluid and filter. 120,000 200 000 120
Replace Accessory Drive Belt(s). 120,000 200 000 120
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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
420 INDEX

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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Setting the Clock................195,197,205,218
Settings, Personal........................ 187
Shift Speeds, Manual Transaxle.............. 243
Shoulder Belts........................... 36
Side Airbag............................. 54
Side Window Demisters (Defrosters).......... 234
Signals, Turn........................... 389
Slippery Surfaces, Driving On............... 275
Snow Chains (Tire Chains)................. 300
Snow Tires............................ 310
Spare Tire.......................295,296,335
Spark Plugs............................ 356
Speakers, Fold Down..................... 161
Specifications
Oil ................................ 354
Speed Control (Cruise Control)...........130,177
Speedometer........................... 173
Starting............................... 239
Automatic Transmission................. 239Engine Fails to Start.................... 241
Manual Transmission................... 239
Starting Procedures...................... 239
Steering
Power...........................282,362
TiltColumn .......................... 130
Steering Wheel Mounted Sound
System Controls......................... 224
Storage............................... 385
Stuck, Freeing.......................... 342
Sun Roof.............................. 149
Sun Visor Extension....................... 82
Supplemental Restraint System - Airbag........ 48
Synthetic Engine Oil...................... 355
System, Navigation...................... 217
Tachometer............................ 174
Taillights.............................. 389
Temperature Gauge, Engine Coolant.......177,333
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