jacking JEEP PATRIOT 2008 1.G Owners Manual

WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES
CONTENTS

Hazard Warning Flasher..................332

If Your Engine Overheats.................332

Automatic Transaxle Overheating...........333

Jacking And Tire Changing................334
▫Jack Location........................334
▫Spare Tire Stowage....................335
▫Preparations For Jacking................335▫Jacking Instructions....................336

Jump-Starting Procedures Due To A
Low Battery..........................340

Freeing A Stuck Vehicle..................342

Towing A Disabled Vehicle................343
▫With Ignition Key.....................343
▫Without The Ignition Key...............344
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JACKING AND TIRE CHANGING
WARNING!
•Being under a jacked-up vehicle is dangerous. The
vehicle could slip off the jack and fall on you. You
could be crushed. Never put any part of your body
under a vehicle that is on a jack. Never start or run
the engine while the vehicle is on a jack. If you
need to get under a raised vehicle, take it to a
service center where it can be raised on a lift.
•The jack is designed to use as a tool for changing
tires only. The jack should not be used to lift the
vehicle for service purposes. The vehicle should
be jacked on a firm level surface only. Avoid ice or
slippery areas.
Jack Location
The jack and jack-handle are stowed under the load floor
in the cargo area.
Spare Tire and Jack Stowage
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Spare Tire Stowage
The spare tire is stowed under the rear load floor in the
cargo area.
Spare Tire Removal
Lift up the load floor cover and remove the hold down.
Preparations For Jacking
Park the vehicle on a firm level surface, avoid ice or
slippery areas,set the parking brakeand place the shift
lever in PARK (automatic transmission) or REVERSE
(manual transmission). Turn OFF the ignition.
WARNING!
Do not attempt to change a tire on the side of the
vehicle close to moving traffic. Pull far enough off
the road to avoid the danger of being hit when
operating the jack or changing the wheel.
•Turn on the Hazard Warning Flasher.
•Block both the front and rear
of the wheel diagonally oppo-
site the jacking position. For
example, if changing the right
front tire, block the left rear
wheel.
•Passengers should not remain in the vehicle while the
vehicle is being jacked.
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Jacking InstructionsWARNING!
Carefully follow these tire changing warnings to help prevent
personal injury or damage to your vehicle:
•Always park on a firm, level surface as far from the edge of
the roadway as possible before raising the vehicle.
•Block the wheel diagonally opposite the wheel to be raised.
•Set the parking brake firmly and set an automatic transmis-
sion in park; a manual transmission in reverse.
•Never start or run the engine with the vehicle on a jack.
•Do not let anyone sit in the vehicle when it is on a jack.
•Do not get under the vehicle when it is on a jack.
•Only use the jack in the positions indicated and for lifting
this vehicle during a tire change.
•If working on or near a roadway, be extremely careful of
motor traffic.
•To assure that spare tires, flat or inflated are securely stowed,
spares must be stowed with the valve stem facing the ground.
•Turn on the Hazard warning flasher.
Jack Warning Label
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1. Remove the scissors jack and lug wrench from the
spare wheel as an assembly. Turn the jack screw to the left
to loosen the lug wrench, and remove the wrench from
the jack assembly.
2. Loosen, but do not remove, the wheel nuts by turning
them to the left one turn while the wheel is still on the
ground.
CAUTION!
Do not attempt to raise the vehicle by jacking on
locations other than those indicated in Step 3.
Jacking Locations
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3. There are two front jacking locations and two rear
jacking locations on each side of the body. The front
locations are outlined by two triangular cutouts, the rear
ones by two rectangular cutouts. For vehicles equipped
with plastic trim, the plastic has been cut away to expose
the jacking locations in the body.
Do not raise the vehicle until you are sure the jack is
securely engaged.
4. Turn the jack screw to the left until the jack can be
placed under the jacking location. Once the jack is
positioned, turn the jack screw to the right until the jack
head is properly engaged with the lift area closest to the
wheel to be changed. Do not raise the vehicle until you
are sure the jack is securely engaged.WARNING!
Raising the vehicle higher than necessary can make
the vehicle less stable. It could slip off the jack and
hurt someone near it. Raise the vehicle only enough
to remove the tire.
5. Raise the vehicle by turning the jack screw to the right,
using the swivel wrench. Raise the vehicle only until the
tire just clears the surface and enough clearance is
obtained to install the spare tire. Minimum tire lift
provides maximum stability.
6. Remove the wheel nuts and pull the wheel (and
bolt-on center cap if equipped) off the hub. Install the
spare wheel and wheel nuts with the cone shaped end of
the nuts toward the wheel. Lightly tighten the nuts. To
avoid the risk of forcing the vehicle off the jack, do not
tighten the nuts fully until the vehicle has been lowered.
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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
422 INDEX

Instrument Cluster....................... 172
Instrument Panel and Controls.............. 170
Instrument Panel Cover................... 380
Instrument Panel Lens Cleaning............. 381
Integrated Power Module (Fuses)............ 382
Interior Appearance Care.................. 379
Intermittent Wipers (Delay Wipers)........... 128
Introduction............................. 4
Jack Location........................... 334
Jack Operation.......................334,336
Jacking Instructions...................... 336
Jump Starting.......................... 340
Key, Programming........................ 17
Key, Replacement........................ 16
Key, Sentry (Immobilizer)................... 15
Key-In Reminder......................... 14
Keyless Entry System (Sedan)................ 19Keys................................. 12
Knee Bolster............................ 48
Lane Change and Turn Signals...........173,389
Lap/Shoulder Belts....................... 36
Latches
Hood............................... 118
Lead Free Gasoline....................... 311
LifeofTires ............................ 298
Liftgate (Sedan).......................... 33
Liftgate Window Wiper/Washer............. 162
LightBulbs ............................ 385
Lights .............................. 71,120
Airbag........................ 53,57,70,173
Back-Up............................. 389
Brake Warning........................ 175
Bulb Replacement...................... 386
Cargo .............................. 156
Center Mounted Stop................... 392
INDEX 425
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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
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Tether Anchor, Child Restraint............... 64
Theft Alarm (Security Alarm)................ 18
Theft System (Security Alarm)............... 18
Tie Down Hooks, Cargo................... 160
Tilt Steering Column..................... 130
Tire and Loading Information Placard......... 287
Tire Identification Number (TIN)............. 286
Tire Markings.......................... 283
Tire Safety Information.................... 283
Tires ............................ 71,291,415
Aging(LifeofTires) .................... 298
Air Pressure.......................... 291
Alignment........................... 300
Chains.............................. 300
Changing............................ 334
Compact Spare........................ 295
Flat Changing........................ 339
General Information.................... 291
High Speed.......................... 294Inflation Pressures..................... 292
Jacking............................. 334
LifeofTires .......................... 298
Load Capacity.....................287,288
Pressure Monitor System (TPMS)........... 301
Quality Grading....................... 415
Radial.............................. 295
Replacement......................... 298
Rotation............................. 300
Safety...........................283,291
Sizes ............................... 284
Snow Tires........................... 310
Spare Tire........................... 335
Spinning ............................ 297
Tread Wear Indicators................... 297
Tongue Weight/Trailer Weight.............. 322
Towing ............................... 317
24-Hour Towing Assistance................ 95
Disabled Vehicle....................... 343
432 INDEX