four wheel drive JEEP PATRIOT 2008 1.G Owners Manual

AutoStick— If Equipped................249
▫AutoStickOperation..................249
▫AutoStickGeneral Information...........250

Four-Wheel Drive Operation — If Equipped....251

Freedom Drive II – Safe Off-Road Driving.....252
▫Off-Road Driving Tips And Vehicle
Characteristics.......................252
▫Freedom Drive II 4WD System Operation....253
▫Freedom Drive II – Off-Road Features.......254
▫High Mobility Characteristics.............255
▫Water Fording Characteristics.............257
▫The Basics Of Off-Road Driving...........259
▫When To Use Low (L Off-Road) With The
4WD Lock Lever Engaged...............260▫Simultaneous Brake And Throttle Operation . . 260
▫Driving In Snow, Mud And Sand..........260
▫Crossing Obstacles (Rocks And Other
High Points).........................262
▫HillClimbing ........................264
▫Driving Through Water.................268
▫Airing Down For Off-Road Driving........270
▫Vehicle Recovery......................271
▫After Driving Off-Road.................274

Driving On Slippery Surfaces..............275
▫Acceleration.........................275
▫Traction............................276

Parking Brake.........................276
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FOUR-WHEEL DRIVE OPERATION — IF
EQUIPPED
This feature provides full time, on-demand, 4–Wheel
Drive (4WD).Where one or more wheels have wheel spin or if addi-
tional traction is needed in sand, deep snow, or loose
traction surfaces, activate the 4WD Lock switch by pull-
ing up once and releasing. This locks the center coupling
allowing more torque to be sent to the rear wheels. The
amber 4WD Indicator Light will come on in the cluster.
This can be done on the fly, at any vehicle speed. To
deactivate, simply pull on the switch one more time. The
4WD Indicator Light will then go out.
NOTE:Refer to Electronic Stability Program (ESP) in the
“Electronic Brake Control System” section of this manual
for additional information.
Four-Wheel Drive Switch
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Radial Ply Tires
WARNING!
Combining radial ply tires with other types of tires
on your vehicle will cause your vehicle to handle
poorly. The instability could cause an accident. Al-
ways use radial ply tires in sets of four (or six, in case
of trucks with dual rear wheels). Never combine
them with other types of tires.
Cuts and punctures in radial tires are repairable only in
the tread area because of sidewall flexing. Consult your
authorized tire dealer for radial tire repairs.
Compact Spare Tire — If Equipped
The compact spare is for temporary emergency use with
radial tires. It is engineered to be used on your stylevehicle only. Since this tire has limited tread life, the
original tire should be repaired (or replaced) and rein-
stalled at the first opportunity.
WARNING!
•Temporary use spare tires are for emergency use
only. With these tires, DO NOT drive more than 50
mph (80 km/h).
•Temporary-use spare tires have limited tread life.
When the tread is worn to the tread wear indica-
tors, the temporary use spare tire needs to be
replaced.
•Be sure to follow the warnings, which apply to
your spare. Failure to do so could result in spare
tire failure and loss of vehicle control.
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•Seasonal temperature changes will affect tire pressure,
and the TPMS will monitor the actual tire pressure in
the tire.
Base System — If Equipped
This is the TPMS warning indicator located in the
instrument cluster.
The TPMS uses wireless technology with wheel rim
mounted electronic sensors to monitor tire pressure lev-
els. Sensors, mounted to each wheel as part of the valve
stem, transmit tire pressure readings to the Receiver
Module.
NOTE:It is particularly important for you to check the
tire pressure in all of the tires on your vehicle regularly
and to maintain the proper pressure.The TPMS consists of the following components:
•Receiver Module
•Four Tire Pressure Monitoring Sensors
•Tire Pressure Monitoring Telltale Light
The Tire Pressure Monitoring Telltale Light will illumi-
nate in the instrument cluster, and an audible chime will
be activated when one or more of the four active road tire
pressures are low. Should this occur, you should stop as
soon as possible, check the inflation pressure of each tire
on your vehicle, and inflate each tire to the vehicle’s
recommended cold placard pressure value. The system
will automatically update and the Tire Pressure Monitor-
ing Light will extinguish once the updated tire pressures
have been received. The vehicle may need to be driven
for up to 10 minutes above 15 mph (25 km/h) to receive
this information.
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4. For each subsequent ignition key cycle, a chime will
sound and the Tire Pressure Monitoring Telltale Light
will flash on and off for 75 seconds and then remain on
solid.
5. Once you repair or replace the original road tire and
reinstall it on the vehicle in place of the compact spare
tire, the TPMS will update automatically and the Tire
Pressure Monitoring Telltale Light will turn OFF, as long
as no tire pressure is below the low-pressure warning
limit in any of the four active road tires. The vehicle may
need to be driven for up to 10 minutes above 15 mph (25
km/h) in order for the TPMS to receive this information.
Premium System — If Equipped
The TPMS uses wireless technology with wheel rim
mounted electronic sensors to monitor tire pressure lev-
els. Sensors, mounted to each wheel as part of the valve
stem, transmit tire pressure readings to the receiver
module.NOTE:It is particularly important for you to check the
tire pressure in all of your tires regularly and to maintain
the proper pressure.
The TPMS consists of the following components:
•Receiver Module
•Four Tire Pressure Monitoring Sensors
•Three Trigger Modules (mounted in three of the four
wheel wells)
•Various Tire Pressure Monitoring System Messages,
which display in the Electronic Vehicle Information
Center (EVIC)
•Yellow Tire Pressure Monitoring Telltale Light
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WARNING!
Improper towing can lead to an injury accident.
Follow these guidelines to make your trailer towing
as safe as possible:
Make certain that the load is secured in the trailer
and will not shift during travel. When trailering
cargo that is not fully secured, dynamic load shifts
can occur that may be difficult for the driver to
control. You could lose control of your vehicle and
have an accident.
•When hauling cargo or towing a trailer, do not over-
load your vehicle or trailer. Overloading can cause a
loss of control, poor performance or damage to brakes,
axle, engine, transmission, steering, suspension, chas-
sis structure or tires.
•Safety chains must always be used between your
vehicle and trailer. Always connect the chains to the
frame or hook retainers of the vehicle hitch. Cross the
chains under the trailer tongue and allow enough
slack for turning corners.
•Vehicles with trailers should not be parked on a grade.
When parking, apply the parking brake on the tow
vehicle. Put the tow vehicle automatic transmission in
PARK. Always block orchockthe trailer wheels.
•GCWR must not be exceeded.
•Total weight must be distributed between the tow
vehicle and the trailer such that the following four
ratings are not exceeded:
1. GVWR
2. GTW
3. GAWR
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CAUTION!
•DO NOT FLAT TOW any vehicle equipped with
an AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE. Damage to the
drivetrain will result. If these vehicles require
towing, make sure all four wheels are off the
ground.
•Front or rear wheel lifts should not be used.
Internal damage to the transaxle will occur if a
front or rear wheel lift is used when recreational
towing.
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Fluid, Brake........................... 397
Fluid Capacities......................... 395
Fluid Leaks............................. 71
Fluid Level Checks
Automatic Transaxle.................... 374
Fluids ................................ 396
Fluids, Lubricants and Genuine Parts.......... 396
Fog Lights.......................123,181,389
Fold Down Speakers..................... 161
Folding Rear Seat........................ 116
Folding Rear Seat (Sedan).................. 116
Four Wheel Drive....................... 251
Systems............................. 251
Four Wheel Drive Operation................ 251
Freeing A Stuck Vehicle................... 342
Fuel.............................. 311,396
Adding............................. 314
Additives............................ 313
Capacity............................ 395CleanAir ............................ 311
Filler Cap (Gas Cap).................... 314
Filter ............................... 358
Gasoline............................. 311
Gauge.............................. 172
Hoses.............................. 370
Light ............................... 173
Octane Rating......................... 311
Requirements......................... 311
System Hoses......................... 370
Tank Capacity........................ 395
Fuel System Caution..................... 317
Fueling ............................... 314
Fuses................................ 382
Garage Door Opener (HomeLink) ........... 142
Gas Cap (Fuel Filler Cap)............314,316,349
Gasoline, Clean Air...................... 311
Gasoline (Fuel)....................... 311,395
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