overheating JEEP PATRIOT 2009 1.G User Guide

WARNING!
A hot exhaust system can start a fire if you park over
materials that can burn. Such materials might be
grass or leaves coming into contact with your exhaust
system. Do not park or operate your vehicle in areas
where your exhaust system can contact anything that
can burn.
In unusual situations involving grossly malfunctioning
engine operation, a scorching odor may suggest severe
and abnormal catalyst overheating. If this occurs, stop
the vehicle, turn off the engine and allow it to cool.
Service, including a tune up to manufacturers specifica-
tions, should be obtained immediately.To minimize the possibility of catalyst damage:•Do not shut off the engine or interrupt the ignition
when the transaxle is in gear and the vehicle is in
motion.
•Do not try to start the engine by pushing or towing the
vehicle.
•Do not idle the engine with any spark plug wires
disconnected for a prolonged period.
Cooling System
WARNING!
•When working near the radiator cooling fan, dis-
connect the fan motor lead or turn the ignition
switch to the OFF position. The fan is temperature
controlled and can start at any time the ignition
switch is in the ON position.
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378 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE

ABS (Anti-Lock Brake System).............. 290
Adding Engine Coolant (Antifreeze).......... 380
Adding Fuel........................... 332
Adding Washer Fluid..................... 376
Additives, Fuel......................... 331
Air Cleaner, Engine (Engine Air Cleaner Filter) . . . 372
Air Conditioner Maintenance............... 374
Air Conditioning, Operating Tips............ 248
Air Conditioning Refrigerant.............374,375
Air Conditioning System.................. 374
Air Pressure, Tires....................... 310
Airbag................................ 48
Airbag Deployment.....................53,55
Airbag Light.....................54,57,70,168
Airbag Maintenance....................... 57
Airbag, Side............................ 55
Airbag, Window (Side Curtain).............49,55
Alarm Light........................... 172
Alarm System (Security Alarm)............... 19Alterations/Modifications, Vehicle............. 8
Antenna, Satellite Radio................... 236
Antifreeze (Engine Coolant)...........379,404,405
Capacities........................... 404
Disposal............................ 382
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS).............. 290
Anti-Lock Warning Light.................. 169
Anti-Theft Security Alarm (Theft Alarm)........ 19
Appearance Care........................ 388
Assistance Towing........................ 95
Automatic Dimming Mirror................. 76
Automatic Door Locks...................28,29
Automatic Transaxle...........12,256,260,352,386
Fluid Level Check..................... 386
Interlock System....................... 262
Overheating.......................... 352
Selection Of Lubricant................... 386
Shifting............................. 262
Special Additives...................... 386
436 INDEX

Emergency, In Case of
Jacking............................. 352
Jump Starting......................... 358
Towing............................. 361
Emission Control System Maintenance......367,408
Engine............................... 365
Break-In Recommendations................ 68
Checking Oil Level..................... 369
Cooling............................. 378
Exhaust Gas Caution................... 332
Fuel Requirements..................... 328
Jump Starting......................... 358
Oil ...........................369,404,405
Oil Change Interval.................... 370
Oil Filler Cap......................365,371
Oil Filter............................ 405
Oil Selection.......................... 370
Oil Synthetic......................... 371
Overheating.......................... 350Temperature Gauge.................... 172
Enhanced Accident Response Feature.......... 56
Event Data Recorder...................... 58
Exhaust Gas Caution............35,69,332,376,377
Exhaust System......................... 376
Fabric Care............................ 391
Filters
Air Cleaner.......................... 372
Engine Oil........................372,405
Flashers.............................. 350
Hazard Warning....................... 350
Turn Signal........................168,400
Flat Tire Stowage........................ 357
Flooded Engine Starting................... 257
Fluid, Brake........................... 406
Fluid Capacities......................... 404
Fluid Leaks............................. 70
440 INDEX

Materials Added to..................... 371
Recommendation...................370,404
Synthetic............................ 371
Viscosity............................ 371
Onboard Diagnostic System..............366,367
Opener, Garage Door (HomeLink) ........... 136
Operator Manual (Owner’s Manual)............ 5
Outside Air Intake....................... 249
Overdrive............................. 264
Overheating, Engine...................172,350
Owner’s Manual (Operator Manual).........5,431
Paint Care............................. 388
Panic Alarm............................ 24
Parking Brake.......................... 287
Passing Light........................... 127
Personal Settings........................ 183
Pets.................................. 68
Phone, Cellular.......................... 81Phone, Hands-Free (UConnect) .............. 81
Placard, Tire and Loading Information......... 305
Power
Door Locks........................... 27
Mirrors.............................. 79
Outlet (Auxiliary Electrical Outlet).......... 146
Steering............................. 286
Sunroof............................. 143
Transfer Unit......................... 388
Windows............................. 32
Power Steering Fluid..................... 406
Power Transfer Unit...................... 388
Pregnant Women and Seat Belts.............. 48
Preparation for Jacking.................... 353
Pretensioners
Seat Belts............................ 46
Programmable Electronic Features............ 183
Programming Transmitters
(Remote Keyless Entry).................... 24
446 INDEX