JEEP PATRIOT 2009 1.G Owners Manual

Cupholders............................ 153
Customer Assistance..................... 427
Data Recorder, Event...................... 58
Dealer Service.......................... 369
Defroster, Rear Window................... 158
Defroster, Windshield...................70,244
Delay (Intermittent) Wipers................. 131
Diagnostic System, Onboard................ 366
Dimmer Switch, Headlight................. 126
Dipsticks
Power Steering........................ 286
Disposal
Antifreeze (Engine Coolant)............... 382
Engine Oil........................... 371
Door Locks............................. 26
Door Locks, Automatic.................... 28
Door Opener, Garage..................... 136
Downshifting.......................... 260Driver’s Seat Back Tilt.................... 116
Driving............................... 270
Off-Pavement......................... 270
Off-Road............................ 270
On Slippery Surfaces................... 266
Through Flowing, Rising, or Shallow
Standing Water........................ 267
Electric Remote Mirrors.................... 79
Electrical Power Outlets................... 146
Electronic Brake Control System............. 292
Anti-Lock Brake System................. 292
Brake Assist System.................... 293
Electronic Roll Mitigation................ 294
Electronic Stability Program............... 296
Traction Control System................. 294
Electronic Speed Control (Cruise Control)...... 134
Electronic Stability Program (ESP)............ 296
Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC).... 179
INDEX 439
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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
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Fluid Level Checks
Automatic Transaxle.................... 386
Power Steering........................ 286
Fluids................................ 405
Fluids, Lubricants and Genuine Parts.......... 405
Fog Lights.......................124,177,400
Folding Rear Seat........................ 120
Folding Rear Seat (Sedan).................. 120
Four Wheel Drive....................... 266
Systems............................. 266
Four Wheel Drive Operation................ 266
Freeing A Stuck Vehicle................... 360
Fuel..............................328,405
Adding............................. 332
Additives............................ 331
Capacity............................ 404
Clean Air............................ 329
Filler Cap (Gas Cap).................... 332
Gasoline............................ 328Gauge.............................. 167
Light............................... 168
Octane Rating........................ 328
Requirements......................... 328
Tank Capacity........................ 404
Fuel System Caution..................... 334
Fueling............................... 332
Fuses................................ 394
Garage Door Opener (HomeLink) ........... 136
Gas Cap (Fuel Filler Cap)............332,334,366
Gasoline, Clean Air...................... 329
Gasoline (Fuel).......................328,404
Gasoline, Reformulated................... 329
Gauges
Coolant Temperature................... 172
Fuel............................... 167
Odometer........................... 175
Tachometer.......................... 169
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Gearshift.............................. 262
General Information.................19,109,328
General Maintenance..................... 369
Glass Cleaning.......................... 392
Gross Axle Weight Rating.................. 337
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating.............335,337
Hands-Free Phone (UConnect) .............. 81
Hazard
Driving Through Flowing, Rising, or Shallow
Standing Water........................ 267
Hazard Warning Flasher................... 350
Head Restraints......................... 117
Headlights............................ 398
Cleaning............................ 392
High Beam.......................... 126
High Beam/Low Beam Select Switch........ 126
Passing............................. 127
Replacing........................... 398Switch.............................. 123
Heated Seats........................... 117
Hill Descent Control...................177,295
Hitches
Trailer Towing........................ 339
HomeLink(Garage Door Opener) Transmitter . . . 136
Hood Release.......................... 121
Ignition............................... 12
Key ................................ 12
Ignition Key Removal..................... 12
Immobilizer (Sentry Key).................16,20
Infant Restraint.......................... 61
Information Center, Vehicle................. 179
Inside Rearview Mirror.................... 75
Instrument Cluster....................... 167
Instrument Panel and Controls.............. 165
Instrument Panel Cover................... 392
Instrument Panel Lens Cleaning............. 393
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Integrated Power Module (Fuses)............ 394
Interior Appearance Care.................. 391
Intermittent Wipers (Delay Wipers)........... 131
Introduction............................. 4
Jack Location........................... 353
Jack Operation.......................352,354
Jacking Instructions...................... 354
Jump Starting.......................... 358
Key, Programming........................ 18
Key, Replacement........................ 17
Key, Sentry (Immobilizer)................... 16
Key-In Reminder......................... 15
Keyless Entry System (Sedan)................ 20
Keys................................. 12
Knee Bolster............................ 48
Lane Change and Turn Signals.............. 400Lap/Shoulder Belts....................... 37
Latches
Hood.............................. 121
Lead Free Gasoline...................... 328
Life of Tires............................ 315
Liftgate (Sedan).......................... 34
Liftgate Window Wiper/Washer............. 157
Light Bulbs............................ 397
Lights..............................70,123
Airbag........................54,57,70,168
Alarm.............................. 172
Anti-Lock........................... 169
Back-Up............................ 400
Brake Warning........................ 170
Bulb Replacement...................... 398
Cargo .............................. 154
Center Mounted Stop................... 402
Daytime Running...................... 125
Dimmer Switch, Headlight............... 123
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Electronic Stability Program (ESP)
Indicator.........................297,299
Engine Temperature Warning.............. 170
Fog ..........................124,177,400
Headlight Switch...................... 123
Headlights........................... 123
High Beam Indicator.................... 168
Instrument Cluster..................... 123
License............................. 401
Lights On Reminder.................... 124
Low Fuel............................ 168
Malfunction Indicator (Check Engine)........ 176
Map Reading......................... 129
Off-Road............................ 127
Oil Pressure.......................... 168
Seat Belt Reminder..................... 169
Security Alarm (Theft Alarm)............20,172
Theft Alarm (Security Alarm).............. 172
Tire Pressure Monitoring (TPMS)........... 173Traction Control....................... 297
Turn Signal.....................123,126,400
Voltage............................. 167
Warning (Instrument Cluster Description)..... 167
Loading Vehicle......................335,336
Capacities........................... 336
Tires ............................... 305
Locks
Child Protection........................ 31
Door................................ 26
Power Door........................... 27
Steering Wheel......................... 15
Lubrication, Body....................... 375
Luggage Rack (Roof Rack)................. 159
Lumbar Support........................ 116
Maintenance Free Battery.................. 373
Maintenance, General..................... 369
Maintenance Procedures................... 369
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Maintenance Schedule.................... 408
Malfunction Indicator Light
(Check Engine).......................176,367
Manual, Service......................... 431
Manual Transaxle..................256,258,386
Downshifting......................... 260
Fluid Level Check...................387,388
Frequency of Fluid Change............387,388
Lubricant Selection...............386,387,388
Map/Reading Lights..................... 129
Master Cylinder (Brakes).................. 384
Mirrors................................ 75
Automatic Dimming..................... 76
Electric Powered....................... 79
Exterior Folding........................ 78
Outside.............................. 77
Rearview............................. 75
Vanity............................... 80
Modifications/Alterations, Vehicle............. 8Monitor, Tire Pressure System............... 319
Mopar Parts.........................368,430
Multi-Function Control Lever............... 123
New Vehicle Break-In Period................ 68
Occupant Restraints....................... 36
Octane Rating, Gasoline (Fuel).............. 328
Odometer............................. 175
Trip .............................173,175
Oil Change Indicator..................... 180
Oil Change Indicator, Reset................. 180
Oil, Engine.........................369,404
Capacity............................ 404
Change Interval....................... 370
Checking............................ 369
Disposal............................ 371
Filter............................... 372
Identification Logo..................... 371
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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
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Radial Ply Tires......................... 312
Radio Operation........................ 242
Radio, Satellite.......................... 234
Rear Axle (Differential).................... 387
Rear Drive Assembly..................... 387
Rear Liftgate (Sedan)...................... 34
Rear Seat, Folding....................... 120
Rear Window Defroster................... 158
Rear Window Features.................... 157
Rear Wiper/Washer...................... 157
Recorder, Event Data...................... 58
Recreational Towing...................... 348
Refrigerant............................ 375
Reminder, Seat Belt....................... 46
Remote Control
Door Locks........................... 20
Security Alarm......................... 19
Remote Keyless Entry (Sedan)............... 20
Remote Sound System (Radio) Controls........ 240Replacement Bulbs....................... 397
Replacement Keys........................ 17
Replacement Parts....................... 368
Replacement Tires....................... 316
Reporting Safety Defects................... 430
Restraints, Child.......................60,66
Restraints, Infant......................... 61
Restraints, Occupant...................... 36
Retractable Cargo Area Cover............... 155
Roll Over Warning........................ 4
Roof Type Carrier....................... 159
Rotation, Tires.......................... 318
Safety Checks Inside Vehicle................. 69
Safety Checks Outside Vehicle............... 70
Safety Defects, Reporting.................. 430
Safety Information, Tire................... 300
Safety Tips............................. 69
Satellite Radio.......................... 234
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Satellite Radio Antenna................... 236
Schedule, Maintenance.................... 408
Seat Belt Maintenance.................... 393
Seat Belt Reminder....................... 46
Seat Belts.............................. 36
Adjustable Shoulder Belt.................. 42
Adjustable Upper Shoulder Anchorage........ 42
And Pregnant Women................... 48
Child Restraint........................ 60
Extender............................. 47
Front Seat............................ 37
Pretensioners.......................... 46
Rear Seat............................. 37
Seats................................. 114
Adjustment.......................... 114
Cleaning............................ 391
Head Restraints....................... 117
Heated............................. 117
Lumbar Support....................... 116Rear Folding......................... 120
Rear Folding (Sedan)................... 120
Seatback Release....................... 116
Tilting.............................. 116
Security Alarm (Theft Alarm)................ 19
Selection of Oil......................... 370
Sentry Key (Immobilizer).................16,20
Sentry Key Programming................... 18
Sentry Key Replacement................... 17
Service Assistance....................... 427
Service Contract......................... 429
Service Manuals........................ 431
Setting the Clock.............189,192,206,209,219
Settings, Personal........................ 183
Shift Speeds, Manual Transaxle.............. 260
Shoulder Belts........................... 37
Side Airbag............................. 55
Side Window Demisters (Defrosters).......... 250
Signals, Turn........................168,400
448 INDEX