maintenance JEEP PATRIOT 2010 1.G User Guide

INTRODUCTION/WELCOME
WELCOME FROM CHRYSLER GROUP LLC.. 2
CONTROLS AT A GLANCE
DRIVER COCKPIT.............. 4
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER .......... 6
GETTING STARTED
KEYFOB .................. 8
THEFT ALARM............... 9
SEAT BELT ................. 9
CHILD RESTRAINTS ............ 9
FRONT SEATS ...............11
REAR SEATS ................14
TILT STEERING COLUMN .........14
PROGRAMMABLE FEATURES .......15
OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE
TURN SIGNAL/LIGHTS LEVER .......17
WIPER/WASHER LEVER ..........18
SPEED CONTROL LEVER .........19
CONTINUOUSLY VARIABLE AUTOMATIC
TRANSMISSION (CVT) ...........20
MANUAL CLIMATE CONTROLS ......20
AUTOMATIC TEMPERATURE CONTROLS
(ATC) ....................21
POWER SUNROOF .............21
WIND BUFFETING .............22
ELECTRONICS
NON-TOUCH-SCREEN RADIOS ......23
TOUCH-SCREEN RADIOS .........26
REMOTE AUDIO CONTROLS ........30
UNIVERSAL CONSUMER INTERFACE . . . 31
ELECTRONIC VEHICLE INFORMATION
CENTER (EVIC) ...............31
UNIVERSAL GARAGE DOOR OPENER . . . 32
POWER INVERTER .............33
POWER OUTLET ..............34
UCONNECT™ PHONE ...........34
VOICE COMMAND .............36
OFF-ROAD CAPABILITIES
FOUR-WHEEL DRIVE OPERATION .....37
UTILITY
TRAILER TOWING WEIGHTS (MAXIMUM
TRAILER WEIGHT RATINGS)........38
RECREATIONAL TOWING (BEHIND
MOTORHOME, ETC.) ............39
BRAKE/TRANSMISSION INTERLOCK
MANUAL OVERRIDE SYSTEM .......39
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES
24 HOUR TOWING ASSISTANCE -
U.S. ONLY..................40
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER WARNING
LIGHTS ...................40
IF YOUR ENGINE OVERHEATS .......43
AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE OVERHEATING..44
JACKING AND TIRE CHANGING ......44
JUMP-STARTING ..............47
TOWING A DISABLED VEHICLE ......51
FREEING A STUCK VEHICLE ........52
EVENT DATA RECORDER (EDR) ......53
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE
OPENING THE HOOD............54
ENGINE COMPARTMENT .........55
FLUIDS AND CAPACITIES .........57
MAINTENANCE CHART ..........58
FUSES ...................60
TIRE PRESSURES .............61
WHEEL AND WHEEL TRIM CARE .....62
EXTERIOR BULBS .............62
CONSUMER ASSISTANCE
CHRYSLER GROUP LLC CUSTOMER
CENTER...................63
CHRYSLER CANADA INC. CUSTOMER
CENTER ...................63
ASSISTANCE FOR THE HEARING
IMPAIRED ..................63
PUBLICATIONS ORDERING ........63
REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS IN THE
50 UNITED STATES
AND WASHINGTON, D.C. .........64
TIRE WARRANTY ..............64
MOPAR ACCESSORIES
MOPAR® ACCESSORIES ..........67
TABLE OF CONTENTS

MAINTENANCE CHART
Miles:
6,000 12,000 18,000 24,000 30,000 36,000 42,000 48,000 54,000 60,000 66,000 72,000 78,000
Or Months: 6 12 18 24 30 36 42 48 54 60 66 72 78
Or Kilometers:
10,000 20,000 30,000 40,000 50,000 60,000 70,000 80,000 90,000 100,000 110,000 120,000 130,000
Change the engine oil and filter. XXXXXXXXXXXXX
Rotatethetires. XXXXXXXXXXXXX
If using your vehicle for any of the following: dusty or
off-road conditions. Inspect the engine air cleaner
filter; replace if necessary. XXXX
X
Inspect the brake linings; replace if necessary. XXXXXX
Replace the air conditioning filter. XXXXXX
Inspect the CV joints. Perform the first inspection at
12,000 miles (20,000 km) or 12 months. X
XXX
Inspect the exhaust system. Perform the first
inspection at 12,000 miles (20,000 km) or 12 months. X
XXX
Inspect the front suspension, tie rod ends and boot
seals for cracks or leaks and all parts for damage,
wear, improper looseness or end play; replace if
necessary. XXXXXX
Replace the engine air cleaner filter. XX
Adjust the parking brake on vehicles equipped with
four-wheel disc brakes. XX
Change the manual transmission fluid if using your
vehicle for any of the following: trailer towing, snow
plowing, heavy loading, taxi, police, delivery service
(commercial service), off road, desert operation or
more than 50% of your driving is at sustained speeds
during hot weather, above 90°F (32°C). X
Change the automatic transmission fluid & filter if
using your vehicle for any of the following: police,
taxi, fleet, or frequent trailer towing. X• Refer to the Owner's Manual on the DVD for the complete maintenance schedule.
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Maintenance Record
Odometer Date Signature, Authorized Service Center
6,000 Miles
(10,000 km) or
6 Months
12,000 Miles
(20,000 km) or
12 Months
18,000 Miles
(30,000 km) or
18 Months
24,000 Miles
(40,000 km) or
24 Months
30,000 Miles
(50,000 km) or
30 Months
36,000 Miles
(60,000 km) or
36 Months
42,000 Miles
(70,000 km) or
42 Months
48,000 Miles
(80,000 km) or
48 Months
54,000 Miles
(90,000 km) or
54 Months
60,000 Miles
(100,000 km)
or 60 Months
66,000 Miles
(110,000 km)
or 66 Months
72,000 Miles
(120,000 km)
or 72 Months
78,000 Miles
(130,000 km)
or 78 Months
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Disclaimer:
• THE TIRE MANUFACTURER’S LIMITEDWARRANTY PROGRAM, THE DETAILS
OF WHICH CAN BE FOUND, ON THE
OWNERS MANUAL DVD, THE TIRE
MANUFACTURER’S WEBSITE OR AT
ANY AUTHORIZED SERVICE CENTER
ARE IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER REMEDIES
OR WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR
IMPLIED, ARISING BY LAW OR
OTHERWISE, INCLUDING FITNESS FOR
A PARTICULAR PURPOSE OR
MERCHANTABILITY. THE TIRE
MANUFACTURER EXPRESSLY
DISCLAIMS LIABILITY FOR INDIRECT,
SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL OR
CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, LOST
PROFIT, LOSS OF BUSINESS, LOSS OF
GOODWILL, LOSS OF REPUTATION,
PUNITIVE OR ANY OTHER DAMAGE,
COST OR LOSS OF ANY KIND. SOME
STATES AND PROVINCES DO NOT
ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OR
LIMITATION OF INCIDENTAL OR
CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, SO THE
ABOVE LIMITATION OR EXCLUSION
MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU.
WARNING!
NOTE: Refer to the Owner’s Manual
on the DVD for complete warning
information that could prevent
accidents, injuries and even deaths.
WARNING!
Death, serious injury and/or property
damage may result from:
• Tire failure due to impact damage and/or improper maintenance.
(Continued)
WARNING!(Continued)
• Tires should be inspectedregularly by a qualified technician
for signs of damage, such as
punctures, impacts,
under-inflation or overloading.
• Progressive air loss may result from punctures, cuts, curbing,
impacts or partial bead unseating.
Some fitment causes for air loss are:
• Incomplete bead seating.
• Bead tearing caused by a machine tool due to insufficient lubrication
or improper adjustment.
• Leaking valve core or rubber valve components (these should be
replaced when problems are
detected and whenever tires are
replaced).
• Tire failure due to improper repairs.
• See Rubber Manufacturer’s Association (RMA) established
repair procedures at www.rma.org
for information on proper repair
procedures. Never perform a
temporary repair or use an inner
tube as a substitute for a proper
repair. Only qualified persons
should repair tires.
• Explosion of tire/rim assembly due to improper mounting.
• Only specially trained persons should mount tires.
• Failure to mount tires on approved rims.
• Failure to deflate single or dual assemblies completely before
demounting.
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This guide has been prepared to help you get
quickly acquainted with your new Jeep and to
provide a convenient reference source for
common questions. However, it is not a
substitute for your Owner’s Manual.
For complete operational instructions,
maintenance procedures and important safety
messages, please consult your Owner’s
Manual, Navigation Radio User Manual,
Multimedia User Manual and other Warning
Labels in your vehicle.
Not all features shown in this guide may apply
to your vehicle. For additional information on
accessories to help personalize your vehicle,
visit www.mopar.com or your local Jeep dealer.
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