check engine JEEP PATRIOT 2010 1.G Owner's Manual

Fluid Level Check
The fluid level in the automatic transmission should be
checked only by a trained technician.
Fluid And Filter Changes
Refer to “Maintenance Schedule” for further information.
Special Additives
Do not add any materials (other than leak detection dyes)
to Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT) Fluid
(CVTF+4). CVTF+4is an engineered product and its
performance may be impaired by supplemental addi-
tives.
CAUTION!
Do not use chemical flushes in your transmission as
the chemicals can damage your transmission compo-
nents. Such damage is not covered by the New
Vehicle Limited Warranty.
Manual Transmission – If Equipped
Lubricant Selection
Use only the manufacturers recommended transmission
fluid. Refer to “Fluids, Lubricants, and Genuine Parts” in
“Maintaining Your Vehicle” for further information.
Fluid Level Check
Check the fluid level by removing the fill plug. The fluid
level should be between the bottom of the fill hole and a
point not more than 3/16 in (4.7 mm) below the bottom
of the hole.
Add fluid, if necessary, to maintain the proper level.
Frequency Of Fluid Change
Under normal operating conditions, the fluid installed at
the factory will give satisfactory lubrication for the life of
the vehicle. Fluid changes are not necessary unless lubri-
cant has become contaminated with water.
426 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE

NOTE:
•The oil change indicator message will not monitor the
time since the last oil change. Change your vehicle’s
oil if it has been six months since your last oil change
and even if the oil change indicator message is NOT
illuminated.
•Change your engine oil more often if you drive your
vehicle off-road for an extended period of time.
•Under no circumstances should oil change intervals
exceed 6,000 miles (10 000 km) or six months, which-
ever comes first.
Your authorized dealer will reset the oil change indicator
message after completing the scheduled oil change. If this
scheduled oil change is performed by someone other
than your authorized dealer, the message can be reset by
referring to the steps described under “Electronic Vehicle
Information Center/Engine Oil Change Indicator
System/Oil Change Required” in “Understanding Your Instrument Panel” or under “Instrument Cluster
Description/Odometer/Trip Odometer” in “Under-
standing Your Instrument Panel” for further information.
At Each Stop for Fuel
•Check the engine oil level about five minutes after a
fully warmed engine is shut off. Checking the oil level
while the vehicle is on level ground will improve the
accuracy of the oil level reading. Add oil only when
the level is at or below the ADD or MIN mark.
•Check the windshield washer solvent and add if
required.
Once a Month
•Check the tire pressure and look for unusual wear or
damage.
•Inspect the battery and clean and tighten the terminals
as required.
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•Check the fluid levels of the coolant reservoir, brake
master cylinder, and power steering — add as needed.
•Check all lights and other electrical items for correct
operation.
At Each Oil Change
•Change the engine oil filter.
•Inspect the brake hoses and lines.
•Check the manual transmission fluid level.
CAUTION!
Failure to perform the required maintenance items
may result in damage to the vehicle.
Required Maintenance Intervals
Refer to the Maintenance Schedules on the following
pages for the required maintenance intervals.
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S450 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES

ABS (Anti-Lock Brake System).............. 319
Adding Engine Coolant (Antifreeze) .......... 419
Adding Fuel ........................... 365
Adding Washer Fluid ..................... 414
Additives, Fuel ......................... 363
Air Cleaner, Engine (Engine Air Cleaner Filter) . . . 410
Air Conditioner Maintenance ............... 412
Air Conditioning ........................ 270
Air Conditioning Controls ................. 270
Air Conditioning Filter .................... 282
Air Conditioning, Operating Tips ............ 283
Air Conditioning Refrigerant .............412,413
Air Conditioning System .............270,274,412
Air Pressure, Tires ....................... 343
Airbag .............................. 56,66
Airbag Deployment ....................... 68
Airbag Light ..................... 65,70,83,190
Airbag Maintenance ....................... 69
Airbag, Side ........................ 59,64,66Airbag, Window (Side Curtain)
...........60,64,66
Alarm Light ........................... 194
Alarm System (Security Alarm) ............... 17
Alterations/Modifications, Vehicle ............. 8
Antenna, Satellite Radio ................254,264
Antifreeze (Engine Coolant) ...........418,443,444
Capacities ........................... 443
Disposal ............................ 421
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) .............. 319
Anti-Lock Warning Light .................. 191
Anti-Theft Security Alarm (Theft Alarm) ........ 17
Appearance Care ........................ 428
Assistance Towing ....................... 110
Automatic Dimming Mirror ................. 92
Automatic Door Locks ................... 29,30
Automatic Temperature Control (ATC) ......... 274
Automatic Transaxle ...........12,290,295,385,425
Fluid Level Check ..................... 426
Interlock System ....................... 296
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Cargo Light............................ 173
Cargo Load Floor ........................ 176
Cargo Tie-Downs ........................ 176
Cellular Phone ........................ 96,270
Center High Mounted Stop Light ............ 442
Chains, Tire ............................ 349
Changing A Flat Tire ..................... 386
Chart, Tire Sizing ........................ 334
Check Engine Light
(Malfunction Indicator Light) ............... 404
Checking Your Vehicle For Safety ............. 81
Checks, Safety ........................... 81
Child Restraint .......................... 73
Child Restraint Tether Anchors ............... 77
Child Restraint with Automatic Belts ........... 76
Child Safety Locks ........................ 31
Child Seat .............................. 79
Clean Air Gasoline ....................... 361 Cleaning
Wheels ............................. 430
Climate Control ......................... 270
Clock ..................... 214,229,230,234,243
Clutch ............................... 423
Clutch Fluid ........................... 423
Coin Holder ........................... 172
Compact Disc (CD) Maintenance ............. 269
Compact Spare Tire ...................... 345
Compass Variance ....................... 210
Connector UCI ................................ 257
Universal Consumer Interface (UCI) ......... 257
Console .............................. 172
Contract, Service ........................ 471
Coolant (Antifreeze) ................... 443,444
Cooling System ......................... 417
Adding Coolant (Antifreeze) .............. 419
Coolant Level ...................... 417,421
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Brake Assist System.................... 322
Electronic Roll Mitigation ................ 323
Electronic Stability Program ............... 327
Traction Control System ................. 323
Electronic Speed Control (Cruise Control) ...... 152
Electronic Stability Program (ESP) ............ 327
Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) .... 202
Emergency, In Case of Jacking ............................. 386
Jump Starting ......................... 391
Towing ............................. 397
Emission Control System Maintenance ......404,448
Engine ............................... 402
Block Heater ......................... 292
Break-In Recommendations ................ 81
Checking Oil Level ..................... 407
Cooling ............................. 417
Exhaust Gas Caution .................. 82,364
Fuel Requirements ..................... 360 Jump Starting
......................... 391
Oil ........................... 407,443,444
Oil Change Interval .................... 408
Oil Filler Cap ...................... 402,409
Oil Filter ............................ 444
Oil Selection .......................... 408
Oil Synthetic ......................... 409
Overheating .......................... 384
Temperature Gauge .................... 195
Enhanced Accident Response Feature .......... 67
Exhaust Gas Caution ................. 36,82,364
Exhaust System ....................... 82,414
Exterior Lights .......................... 85
Filters Air Cleaner .......................... 410
Air Conditioning ...................... 282
Engine Oil ........................ 409,444
Flashers .............................. 384
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Hazard Warning....................... 384
Turn Signal ...................... 85,190,441
Flat Tire Stowage ........................ 391
Flooded Engine Starting ................... 292
Fluid, Brake ........................... 445
Fluid Capacities ......................... 443
Fluid Leaks ............................. 86
Fluid Level Checks Automatic Transaxle .................... 426
Power Steering ........................ 315
Fluids ................................ 444
Fluids, Lubricants and Genuine Parts .......... 444
Fog Lights ....................... 144,200,441
Folding Rear Seat ........................ 139
Folding Rear Seat (Sedan) .................. 139
Four Wheel Drive ....................... 300
Systems ............................. 300
Four Wheel Drive Operation ................ 300
Freeing A Stuck Vehicle ................... 396 Fuel
.............................. 360,444
Adding ............................. 365
Additives ............................ 363
Capacity ............................ 443
Clean Air ............................ 361
Filler Cap (Gas Cap) .................... 365
Gasoline ............................ 360
Gauge .............................. 189
Light ............................... 190
Octane Rating ........................ 360
Requirements ......................... 360
Tank Capacity ........................ 443
Fuel System Caution ..................... 366
Fueling ............................... 365
Fuses ................................ 433
Garage Door Opener (HomeLink) ........... 155
Gas Cap (Fuel Filler Cap) ............365,367,403
Gasoline, Clean Air ...................... 361
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Liftgate Window Wiper/Washer............. 178
Light Bulbs .......................... 85,437
Lights .............................. 85,143
Airbag ........................ 65,70,83,190
Alarm .............................. 194
Anti-Lock ........................... 191
Back-Up ............................ 441
Brake Warning ........................ 192
Bulb Replacement ...................... 438
Cargo .............................. 173
Center Mounted Stop ................... 442
Daytime Running ...................... 145
Dimmer Switch, Headlight ............... 143
Electronic Stability Program (ESP) Indicator . . . 328
Engine Temperature Warning .............. 192
Exterior .............................. 85
Fog .......................... 144,200,441
Headlight Switch ...................... 143
Headlights ........................... 143 High Beam Indicator
.................... 190
Instrument Cluster ..................... 143
License ............................. 441
Lights On Reminder .................... 144
Low Fuel ............................ 190
Malfunction Indicator (Check Engine) ........ 199
Map Reading ......................... 147
Oil Pressure .......................... 190
Seat Belt Reminder ..................... 191
Security Alarm (Theft Alarm) ............18,194
Theft Alarm (Security Alarm) .............. 194
Tire Pressure Monitoring (TPMS) ........... 196
Traction Control ....................... 328
Turn Signal ................... 85,143,145,441
Voltage ............................. 189
Warning (Instrument Cluster Description) ..... 189
Loading Vehicle ...................... 367,369
Capacities ........................... 369
Tires ............................... 338
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LocksChild Protection ........................ 31
Door ................................ 27
Power Door ........................... 28
Lubrication, Body ....................... 413
Luggage Rack (Roof Rack) ................. 180
Lumbar Support ........................ 131
Maintenance Free Battery .................. 410
Maintenance, General ..................... 406
Maintenance Procedures ................... 406
Maintenance Schedule .................... 448
Malfunction Indicator Light (Check Engine) . . 199,404
Manual, Service ......................... 473
Manual Transaxle .................. 290,293,426
Downshifting ......................... 294
Fluid Level Check ................... 426,427
Frequency of Fluid Change ............426,427
Lubricant Selection .................. 426,427Map/Reading Lights
..................... 147
Master Cylinder (Brakes) .................. 423
Mirrors ................................ 91
Automatic Dimming ..................... 92
Electric Powered ....................... 93
Exterior Folding ........................ 95
Heated .............................. 95
Outside .............................. 94
Rearview ............................. 91
Vanity ............................... 96
Modifications/Alterations, Vehicle ............. 8
Monitor, Tire Pressure System ............... 351
Mopar Parts ......................... 405,472
Multi-Function Control Lever ............... 143
New Vehicle Break-In Period ................ 81
Occupant Restraints ................... 36,64,68
Occupant Restraints (Sedan) ...........59,60,64,66
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Octane Rating, Gasoline (Fuel).............. 360
Odometer ............................. 197
Trip ............................. 196,197
Oil Change Indicator ..................... 204
Oil Change Indicator, Reset ................. 204
Oil, Engine ......................... 407,443
Capacity ............................ 443
Change Interval ....................... 408
Checking ............................ 407
Disposal ............................ 409
Filter ............................... 409
Identification Logo ..................... 408
Materials Added to ..................... 409
Recommendation ................... 408,443
Synthetic ............................ 409
Viscosity ............................ 409
Onboard Diagnostic System ..............403,404
Opener, Garage Door (HomeLink) ........... 155
Operator Manual (Owner’s Manual) ............ 5Overdrive
............................. 298
Overheating, Engine ................... 195,384
Owner’s Manual (Operator Manual) .........5,473
Paint Care ............................. 428
Panic Alarm ............................ 22
Parking Brake .......................... 316
Passing Light ........................... 146
Personal Settings ........................ 207
Pets .................................. 81
Phone, Cellular .......................... 96
Phone, Hands-Free (Uconnect™) .............. 96
Placard, Tire and Loading Information ......... 338
Power Door Locks ........................... 28
Mirrors .............................. 93
Outlet (Auxiliary Electrical Outlet) .......... 165
Steering .......................... 314,315
Sunroof ............................. 162
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