JEEP PATRIOT 2008 1.G Owners Manual

Fog Lights
See your authorized dealer for replacement.
Tail Lights, Rear Turn Signals And Backup Lights
— Replacement
1. Remove the two push-pins from the tail light housing.
Removing Push-Pins
Push-Pins Removed
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2. Grasp the tail light and pull firmly to disengage the
light from the aperture panel.3. Twist and remove socket from the lightl.
Pulling Lamp From Body
Removing Socket and Bulb
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4. Remove bulb from socket and replace.License Lights
1. Use a screw driver to gently pry against the side of the
snap tab to remove the light from the liftgate.
Removing Bulb From Socket
Prying Lamp from Liftgate
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2. Rotate the socket 1/4 turn counterclockwise.
3. Pull the bulb from the socket.
Center High-Mounted Stoplight
Light is an LED assembly. See your authorized dealer for
replacement.
Removing Socket From Lamp
Removing Bulb From Socket
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Auxiliary Off-Road Light
1. Remove the three screws attaching the lens to the
housing.2. Unlatch the wire clasp securing the bulb into the
housing and rotate it into the position shown.
Lens Removal
Releasing The Bulb
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3. Disconnect the bulb from the light harness to replace
the bulb.
Disconnecting Bulb
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FLUIDS AND CAPACITIES
U.S. Metric
Fuel (Approximate)13.5 Gal 51.0 L
Engine Oil-With Filter
All Gasoline Engines (use API Certified SAE 5W-20 Engine Oil) 4.5 qts 4.26 L
Cooling System *
MoparAntifreeze/Coolant 5 Year/100,000 Miles Formula), or
equivalent.7.2 qts 6.8 L
* Includes heater and coolant recovery bottle filled to MAX level.
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FLUIDS, LUBRICANTS, AND GENUINE PARTS
Engine
Component Fluids, Lubricants And Genuine Parts
Engine Coolant MoparAntifreeze/Coolant 5 Year/100,000 Mile Formula HOAT (Hybrid Or-
ganic Additive Technology) or equivalent.
Engine Oil Use API Certified SAE 5W-20 Engine Oil. Refer to your engine oil filler cap
for correct SAE grade meeting DaimlerChrysler Material Standard MS-6395.
Engine Oil Filter Mopar04884900AB or equivalent.
Spark Plugs ZFR5F-11 (Gap 0.043”)
Fuel Selection 87 Octane (R + M)/2
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Chassis
Component Fluids, Lubricants And Genuine Parts
Automatic Transaxle (CVT) Fluid MoparCVTF + 4
Manual Transaxle Fluid MoparATF+4 MS9602
Rear Drive Assembly (RDA) MoparGear & Axle Lubricant SAE 80W-90 API GL 5 or equivalent non-
synthetic product.
Power Transfer Unit (PTU) MoparGear & Axle Lubricant SAE 80W-90 API GL 5 or equivalent non-
synthetic product.
Brake Master Cylinder MoparDOT 3, SAE J1703 should be used. If DOT 3, SAE J1703 brake
fluid is not available, then DOT 4 is acceptable. Use only recommended
brake fluids or equivalent.
Power Steering Reservoir MoparPower Steering Fluid +4 or MoparATF+4 Automatic Transmis-
sion Fluid.
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