warning JEEP PATRIOT 2010 1.G Owner's Manual

REAR SEATS
Folding Rear Seatback
• To fold each rear seatback, pull the strapforward to move the seatback forward and
flat.
Reclining Rear Seatback
• To recline each rear seatback, pull the strapforward just enough to release the seatback
latch. Then push the seatback to a reclined
position, approximately 35 degrees
maximum, and release the strap.
TILT STEERING COLUMN
• The tilt lever is located on the steeringcolumn, below the turn signal lever.
• Push down on the lever to unlock the steering column.
• With one hand firmly on the steering wheel, move the steering column up or down as
desired.
• Pull upward on the lever to lock the column firmly in place.
WARNING!
Do not adjust the steering column while driving. Adjusting the steering column while
driving or driving with the steering column unlocked, could cause the driver to lose
control of the vehicle. Be sure the steering column is locked before driving your
vehicle. Failure to follow this warning may result in serious injury or death.
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SPEED CONTROL LEVER
Cruise ON/OFF
• Push the ON/OFF button to activate the SpeedControl.
• CRUISE will appear on the instrument cluster to indicate the Speed Control is on.
• Push the ON/OFF button a second time to turn the system off.
WARNING!
Leaving the Electronic Speed Control system on when not in use is dangerous. You
could accidentally set the system or cause it to go faster than you want. You could
lose control and have an accident. Always leave the Electronic Speed Control system
off when you are not using it.
Set
• With Speed Control on, push down and release the lever to set a desired speed.
WARNING!
Electronic Speed Control can be dangerous where the system cannot maintain a
constant speed. Your vehicle could go too fast for the conditions, and you could lose
control. An accident could be the result. Do not use Electronic Speed Control in
heavy traffic or on roads that are winding, icy, snow-covered or slippery.
Accel/Decel
• Push and hold the lever up to accelerate or down to decelerate the vehicle; release thelever to save the new set speed.
• Once a speed is set, tapping the lever up or down will increase or decrease the set speed approximately 1 mph (2 km/h).
Cancel
• Pull the lever toward you, push the clutch pedal or apply the brakes to cancel the setspeed and maintain the set speed in memory.
• Push the ON/OFF button to turn the system off and erase the set speed memory.
Resume
• To resume a previously selected speed in memory, push the lever up and release.
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AUTOMATIC TEMPERATURE CONTROLS (ATC)
Automatic Operation
• Turn the Mode and Blower Controls to the AUTO position.
• Select the desired temperature by rotating the Temperature Control.
• The system will maintain the set temperature automatically.
Air Conditioning
• If the air conditioning button is pressed while in the AUTO mode, the indicator light mayflash three times to indicate the cabin air is being controlled automatically.
Air Recirculation
• Use recirculation for maximum A/C operation.
• For window defogging, turn the air recirculation button off.
• If the recirculation button is pressed while in the AUTO mode, the indicator light mayflash three times to indicate the cabin air is being controlled automatically.
POWER SUNROOF
• The power sunroof switch is located on the overhead console.
WARNING!
• Never leave children in a vehicle with the key in the ignition switch. Occupants, particularly unattended children, can become entrapped by the power sunroof
while operating the power sunroof switch. Such entrapment may result in serious
injury or death.
• In an accident, there is a greater risk of being thrown from a vehicle with an open sunroof. You could also be seriously injured or killed. Always fasten your seat belt
properly and make sure all passengers are properly secured too.
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WARNING!(Continued)
• Do not allow small children to operate the sunroof. Never allow your fingers, otherbody parts, or any object to project through the sunroof opening. Injury may result.
Opening Sunroof
Express
• Press the switch rearward and release. The sunroof will fully open and stopautomatically.
Closing Sunroof
Express
• Press the switch forward and release. The sunroof will close automatically from anyposition.
Manual Open/Close
• Press and hold the switch rearward to open or forward to close the sunroof. Any releaseof the switch will stop the movement, and the sunroof will remain in a partially open or
closed position until the switch is pressed again.
Venting Sunroof
• Press and release the "VENT" button, and the sunroof will open to the vent position. Thisis called “Express Vent” and will occur regardless of sunroof position. During Express
Vent operation, any movement of the switch will stop the sunroof.
Pinch Protection Feature
• This feature will detect an obstruction in the opening of the sunroof during Express Closeoperation. If an obstruction in the path of the sunroof is detected, the sunroof will
automatically return to the open position.
NOTE: Pinch protection is disabled while the switch is pressed and held during manual
opening and closing of the sunroof.
WIND BUFFETING
• Wind buffeting can be described as a helicopter-type percussion sound. If buffeting occurs with the rear windows open, adjust the front and rear windows together.
• If buffeting occurs with the sunroof open, adjust the sunroof opening, or adjust any window. This will minimize buffeting.
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UNIVERSAL CONSUMER INTERFACE
• This feature allows you to plug an iPod® intothe vehicle’s sound system through a 16–pin
connector using the provided interface cable.
• The 16–pin connector port is located in the glove box or on the center console. Location
may vary. To get into the UCI (iPod®) mode
from a non-touch-screen radio, press the
AUX button on the radio faceplate. From
touch-screen radios, press the MEDIA
hard-key, then touch the iPod® soft-key.
When connected to this feature:
• The iPod® audio can be played on the vehicle’s sound system.
• The iPod® can be controlled using the radio buttons to Play, Browse, and List the iPod® contents. Refer to the Owner's Manual on the DVD for details.
• The iPod® battery charges when plugged into the UCI connector.
WARNING!
Do not plug in or remove the iPod® while driving. Failure to follow this warning
could result in an accident.
ELECTRONIC VEHICLE INFORMATION CENTER (EVIC)
• The EVIC features a driver interactive display that is located in the instrument cluster. For
additional information, refer to
Programmable Features in this guide.
• Press the EVIC button, located below the speedometer, until one of the following
functions is displayed on the EVIC:
• Compass/Temperature/Audio
• Average Fuel Economy
• Distance To Empty (DTE)
• Elapsed Time
• Tire Pressure Monitor (TPM)
• Personal Settings
• Pressing and holding the EVIC button once will clear the function currently being displayed.
• To reset all resettable functions, press and release the EVIC button a second time within three seconds of resetting the currently displayed function. Reset ALL will be displayed
during this three-second window.
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UNIVERSAL GARAGE DOOR OPENER
Programming HomeLink®
Begin Programming
• The HomeLink® buttons are located in theheadliner.
• Erase all channels before you begin training by holding the two outside buttons for up to
20 seconds until the red indicator flashes.
• Park your vehicle outside of the garage and turn the ignition switch to the ON/RUN
position.
• Place the handheld transmitter 1 to 3 in (3 to 8 cm) from the HomeLink® buttons while keeping the indicator light in view.
• Simultaneously, press and hold both the chosen HomeLink® button and the handheld transmitter button until the HomeLink® indicator flash rate changes from a slow to a
rapidly blinking light, then release both the HomeLink® and the handheld transmitter
buttons. This may take up to 30 seconds, or longer in rare cases.
• Press and hold the just-trained HomeLink® button; if the indicator light stays on constantly, programming is complete and the garage door should open.
WARNING!
• Your motorized door or gate will open and close while you are training the universal transceiver. Do not train the transceiver if people or pets are in the path
of the door or gate. Only use this transceiver with a garage door opener that has a
“stop and reverse” feature as required by Federal safety standards. This includes
most garage door opener models manufactured after 1982. Do not use a garage
door opener without these safety features. Call toll-free 1–800–355–3515 or, on
the Internet, at www.HomeLink.com for safety information or assistance.
• Vehicle exhaust contains Carbon Monoxide (CO), a dangerous gas. Do not run your vehicle in the garage while training the transceiver. Exhaust gas can cause serious
injury or death.
NOTE: If you are having difficulty training your HomeLink® and your garage door opener
was manufactured after 1995, you may have a rolling code. Follow the steps below for
Programming A Rolling Code System.
Programming A Rolling Code System
• At the garage door opener motor (in the garage), locate the “learn” or “training” button. This can usually be found where the hanging antenna wire is attached to the garage door
opener motor (it is not the button normally used to open and close the door).
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• Firmly press and release the “learn” or “training” button then, within 30 seconds, returnto the vehicle and press the programmed HomeLink® button twice (holding the button
for two seconds each time). If the device is plugged in and activates, programming is
complete.
• If the device does not activate, press the button a third time (for two seconds) to complete the training.
Using HomeLink®
• To operate, simply press and release the programmed HomeLink® button and thetrained device will operate.
• Refer to your Owner’s Manual on the DVD for further details. If you have any problems programming HomeLink®, or require assistance, please call toll-free 1–800–355–3515
or, on the Internet, at www.HomeLink.com.
POWER INVERTER
• A 115 Volt, 150 Watt AC power inverter islocated on the front of the center console.
• This outlet can power cellular phones, electronics and other low power devices
requiring power up to 150 Watts.
NOTE: The power inverter is designed with built-in overload protection. If the power
rating of 150 Watts is exceeded, the power inverter will automatically shut down. Once the
electrical device has been removed from the outlet, the inverter should automatically reset.
If the power rating exceeds approximately 170 Watts, the power inverter may have to be
reset manually. To reset the inverter manually, unplug the device and plug it in again. To
avoid overloading the circuit, check the power ratings on electrical devices prior to using
the inverter.
WARNING!
To avoid serious injury or death: Do not use a three-prong adaptor. Do not insert any
objects into the receptacles. Do not touch with wet hands. Close the lid when not in
use. If this outlet is mishandled, it may cause an electric shock and failure.
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POWER OUTLET
• The power outlet is located on the instrument panel below the climate control and ispowered when the ignition switch is in the ON position.
• The outlet can operate a conventional cigar lighter unit or power accessories designed for use with a standard power outlet adapter.
NOTE: Do not exceed the maximum power of 160 Watts (13 Amps) at 12 Volts. If the 160
Watt (13 Amp) power rating is exceeded the fuse protecting the system will need to be
replaced.
Uconnect™ Phone
• The Uconnect™ Phone is a voice-activated, hands-free, in-vehicle communications system.
• The Uconnect™ Phone allows you to dial a phone number with your cellular phone using simple voice commands.
• For vehicles equipped with Video Entertainment System (VES)™, refer to the Uconnect™ Phone section of the Uconnect™ User's Manual on the DVD for further details.
• For vehicles not equipped with VES™, refer to your vehicle Owner's Manual on the DVD for further details.
WARNING!
• Any voice commanded system should be used only in safe driving conditions following local laws and phone use. All attention should be kept on the roadway
ahead. Failure to do so may result in an accident causing serious injury or death.
• Your phone must be turned on and paired to the Uconnect™ Phone to allow use of this vehicle feature in emergency situations, when the cellular phone has network
coverage and stays paired to the Uconnect™ Phone.
NOTE: The Uconnect™ Phone requires a cellular phone equipped with the Bluetooth®
Hands-Free Profile, Version 0.96 or higher. For Uconnect™ customer support, call
1–877–855–8400.
Phone Pairing
NOTE: Pairing is a one-time initial setup before using the phone. You will also need to
follow the Bluetooth® instructions in your cell phone user guide to complete the phone
pairing setup.
• Press the Phone button
to begin.
• Wait for the “ready” prompt and beep.
• (After the BEEP), say “Uconnect setup”.
• (After the BEEP), say “phone pairing”.
• (After the BEEP), say “pair a phone”.
• Follow the audible prompts.
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VOICE COMMAND
• The Voice Command system allows you to control your AM, FM radio, satellite radio, discplayer, and a memo recorder. When you press the Voice Command button
,you
will hear a beep. The beep is your signal to give a command. If you do not say a
command within a few seconds, the system will present you with a list of options. If you
ever wish to interrupt the system while it lists options, press the Voice Command
button
, listen for the BEEP, and say your command.
• For vehicles equipped with Video Entertainment System (VES)™, refer to the Voice Command section of the Uconnect™ User's Manual on the DVD for further details.
• For vehicles not equipped with VES™, refer to your vehicle Owner's Manual on the DVD for Voice Command information.
Changing The Volume
• Start a dialogue by pressing the Voice Command button, then say a command
(e.g., “tutorial”).
• Use the radio ON/OFF VOLUME rotary knob to adjust the volume to a comfortable level while the Voice Command system is speaking. Please note the volume setting for Voice
Command is different than the audio system.
WARNING!
Any voice commanded system should be used only in safe driving conditions and all
attention should be kept on the roadway ahead. Failure to do so may result in an
accident causing serious injury or death.
NOTE: To access the tutorial, press the Voice Command button
. After the BEEP,
say “tutorial”. Press any hard-key or touch the display to cancel the tutorial.
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24 HOUR TOWING ASSISTANCE - U.S. ONLY
• Dial toll-free 1-800-521-2779.
• Provide your name, vehicle identification number and license plate number.
• Provide your location, including telephone number, from which you are calling.
• Briefly describe the nature of the problem and answer a few simple questions.
• You will be given the name of the service provider and an estimated time of arrival. If youfeel you are in an “unsafe situation”, please let us know. With your consent, we will
contact local police or safety authorities.
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER WARNING LIGHTS
- Electronic Stability Control (ESC) Malfunction Indicator Light
• If the “ESC Malfunction Indicator Light” comes on continuously with the engine running, amalfunction has been detected in the ESC system. If this light remains on after several
ignition cycles, and the vehicle has been driven several miles (kilometers) at speeds
greater than 30 mph (48 km/h), we recommend you drive to the nearest service center as
soon as possible to have the problem diagnosed and corrected.
• The “ESC Malfunction Indicator Light” starts to flash as soon as the tires lose traction and the ESC system becomes active. If the light begins to flash during acceleration, ease up
on the accelerator and apply as little throttle as possible. Be sure to adapt your speed
and driving to the prevailing road conditions. The light also flashes when TCS is active. To
improve the vehicle's traction when starting off in deep snow, sand or gravel, it may be
desirable to switch the ESC system to Partial Off mode by momentarily pressing the ESC
Off
switch.
- Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) Light
• A Tire Pressure Monitoring Light and a “low tire” message will display in your instrumentcluster along with an audible chime if one or more of your vehicle’s four road tires are
significantly under-inflated.
• Check the inflation pressure of each tire and inflate to the recommended pressure for your vehicle. The tire pressures recommended for your vehicle are found on the “Tire and
Loading Information” label located on the driver’s side door opening. The TPMS light
should not be used as a tire pressure gauge when adjusting your tire pressure.
• It is recommended that you check the tire pressure in the morning when tires are cool; inflate each tire to the recommended pressure for your vehicle. The light will turn off
after your vehicle’s tire pressures are properly inflated and the pressure has been
recognized. The vehicle may need to be driven for up to 20 minutes above 15 mph
(25 km/h) before the light will turn off.
• Temperature changes can affect tire pressure, causing the TPMS light to turn on. Tire pressures will also increase as the vehicle is driven – this is normal and you should not
adjust for this increased pressure.
• Driving on under-inflated tires reduces your vehicle’s fuel efficiency and tire tread life. If a spare tire is in use on the vehicle, the TPMS light may turn on.
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