tire pressure 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

INSTRUMENT CLUSTER
Warning Lights
- Low Fuel Warning Light
- Charging System Light**
- Oil Pressure Warning Light**
- Anti-Lock Brake (ABS) Light**
- Airbag Warning Light**
- Electronic Throttle Control (ETC) Light
- Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) Light
- Engine Temperature Warning Light
- Transmission Temperature Warning Light
- Seat Belt Reminder Light
- Brake Warning Light**
- Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL)**
- Electronic Stability Control (ESC) Malfunction Indicator Light**
- 4WD System Fault Indicator Light**
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CONTROLS AT A GLANCE

Indicators
- Turn Signal Indicators
- High Beam Indicator
- Front Fog Light Indicator
- Vehicle Security Indicator*
- 4WD Indicator
- Electronic Stability Control(ESC) Off Indicator
- Cruise Indicator
- Hill Descent ControlIndicator
OFF
ROAD - OFF ROAD Indicator
Odometer Messages
door - Door Ajar
Lo tIrE - Low Tire Pressure
gate - GateAjar CHAngE OIL* - Change Engine Oil
gASCAP - Fuel Cap Fault
* If equipped
** Bulb Check with Key On
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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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ELECTRONICS

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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WARNING!
You or others can be badly burned by hot engine coolant (antifreeze) or steam from
your radiator. If you see or hear steam coming from under the hood, do not open the
hood until the radiator has had time to cool. Never try to open a cooling system
pressure cap when the radiator or coolant bottle is hot.
AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE OVERHEATING
• During sustained high speed driving or trailer towing up long grades on hot days, theautomatic transaxle oil may become too hot.
• When the transaxle overheat warning light
turns on, you will experience reduced
performance until the automatic transaxle cools down. Once the transaxle has cooled
down and the light turns off, you may continue to drive normally. If the high speed is
maintained, the overheating will continue to occur.
• If the overheating continues, it may become necessary to stop the vehicle and run the engine at idle with the transaxle in NEUTRAL until the light turns off.
JACKING AND TIRE CHANGING
WARNING!
• Do not attempt to change a tire on the side of the vehicle close to moving traffic. Pull far enough off the road to avoid the danger of being hit when operating the
jack or changing the wheel.
• Getting under a jacked-up vehicle is dangerous. The vehicle could slip off the jack and fall on you. You could be crushed. Never get any part of your body under a
vehicle that is on a jack. If you need to get under a raised vehicle, take it to a
service center where it can be raised on a lift.
• The jack is designed to use as a tool for changing tires only. The jack should not be used to lift the vehicle for service purposes. The vehicle should be jacked on a
firm, level surface only. Avoid ice or slippery areas.
WARNING!
• The compact spare tire is for emergency use only. Installation of this compactspare tire affects vehicle handling.
• Do not drive more than 50 mph (80 km/h) with a compact spare tire.
• Keep the compact spare tire inflated to the cold tire inflation pressure, listed on either your tire placard or limited use spare tire and wheel assembly.
• Replace (or repair) the original tire at the first opportunity and reinstall it on your vehicle. Failure to do so could result in loss of vehicle control.
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FREEING A STUCK VEHICLE
• If your vehicle becomes stuck in mud, sand or snow, it can often be moved by a rockingmotion. Turn your steering wheel right and left to clear the area around the front wheels.
Then move the shift lever back and forth between REVERSE and DRIVE. Using minimal
accelerator pedal pressure to maintain the rocking motion, without spinning the wheels,
is most effective.
NOTE: To improve the vehicle's traction when starting off in deep snow, sand or gravel, it
may be desirable to switch the Electronic Stability Control (ESC) to “Partial Off” mode by
momentarily pressing the ESC Off
switch. For further information on ESC, refer to the
Owner's Manual on the DVD.
WARNING!
Fast spinning tires can be dangerous. Forces generated by excessive wheel speeds
may cause tire damage or failure. A tire could explode and injure someone. Do not
spin your vehicle’s wheels faster than 30 mph (48 km/h) when you are stuck. Do not
let anyone near a spinning wheel, no matter what the speed.
CAUTION!
• When “rocking” a stuck vehicle by moving between 1st and REVERSE, do not spin the wheels faster than 15 mph (24 km/h), or drivetrain damage may result.
• Revving the engine or spinning the wheels too fast may lead to transmission overheating and failure. It can also damage the tires. Do not spin the wheels
above 30 mph (48 km/h) while in gear (no transmission shifting occurring).
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Cavity Cartridge Fuse Mini-FuseDescription
21 10 Amp Red IOD Feed Intrus Mod/Siren (If
Equipped)
22 10 Amp Red IGN RUN Heat/AC/Compass Sensor
23 15 Amp Lt Blue ENG ASD Relay Feed 3
24 15 Amp Lt Blue Power Sunroof Feed
25 10 Amp Red Heated Mirror (If Equipped)
26 15 Amp Lt Blue ENG ASD Relay Feed 2
27 10 Amp Red IGN RUN Only ORC Feed
28 10 Amp Red IGN RUN ORC/OCM Feed
29 Hot Car (No Fuse Required)
30 20 Amp Yellow Heated Seat (If Equipped)
31 10 Amp Red Headlamp Washer Relay Control (If
Equipped)
32 30 Amp Pink ENG ASD Control Feed 1
33 10 Amp Red ABS MOD/J1962 Conn/PCM
34 30 Amp Pink ABS Valve Feed
35 40 Amp Green ABS Pump Feed
36 30 Amp Pink Headlamp/Washer Control/Smart
Glass (If Equipped)
37 25 Amp Natural Diesel Fuel Heater (If Equipped)
TIRE PRESSURES
• Check the inflation pressure of each tire, including the spare tire, at least monthly 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.
NOTE: Refer to the Owner's Manual on the DVD for more information on the life of tires.
WARNING!
Overloading of your tires is dangerous. Overloading can cause tire failure, affect
vehicle handling, and increase your stopping distance. Use tires of the
recommended load capacity for your vehicle. Never overload them.
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MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE

WARNING!
Improperly inflated tires are dangerous and can cause accidents. Under-inflation is
the leading cause of tire failure and may result in severe cracking, component
separation, or “blow out”. Over-inflation reduces a tire’s ability to cushion shock.
Objects on the road and chuck holes can cause damage that results in tire failure.
Unequal tire pressures can cause steering problems. You could lose control of your
vehicle. Over-inflated or under-inflated tires can affect vehicle handling and can fail
suddenly, resulting in loss of vehicle control.
WHEEL AND WHEEL TRIM CARE
• All wheels and wheel trim, especially aluminum and chrome plated wheels, should becleaned regularly with a mild soap and water to prevent corrosion.
• To remove heavy soil and/or excessive brake dust, use MOPAR® Wheel Cleaner or equivalent or select a non-abrasive, non-acidic cleaner.
CAUTION!
Do not use scouring pads, steel wool, a bristle brush, or metal polishes. Do not use
oven cleaner. These products may damage the wheels protective finish. Avoid
automatic car washes that use acidic solutions or harsh brushes that may damage
the wheels protective finish. Only MOPAR® Wheel Cleaner or equivalent is
recommended.
EXTERIOR BULBS
LIGHT BULBS – Exterior Bulb Number
Backup Lamp W16W (921)
Center High-Mounted Stop Lamp
(CHMSL) LED (*)
Fog Lamp PSX24W
Front Park/Turn Signal/Side Marker
Lamp 3757AK
Rear Tail/Stop Lamp 3157
Rear Turn Lamp 3157AK or 3157A
Low Beam/High Beam Headlamp H13
License Lamp W5W
Off–Road Lamp H3
* CHMSL is not serviceable. It is a LED lamp. To replace the LED, the entire CHMSL
assembly must be replaced.
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Using Lift Kits
• Use of lift kits with some vehicle/tirecombinations can cause instability or
loss of control. When changing tire
sizes, always consult an installer for
optimum rim width and carefully check
vehicle/tire clearances.
Check Your Tires For Damage
• Frequent (at least monthly) inspectionof your tires for signs of damage,
uneven tread wear and their general
condition is important for safety.
Impacts, penetrations, cracks, knots,
bulges or air loss always require tire
removal and expert inspection.
Tire Service Life
• The service life of a tire is dependentupon varying factors including, but not
limited to, your driving style, tire
pressure and distance driven.
WARNING!
Tires and the spare tire should be
replaced after six years, regardless
of the remaining tread. Failure to
follow this warning can result in
sudden tire failure. You could lose
control and have an accident
resulting in serious injury or death.
• Keep dismounted tires in a cool, dry place with as little exposure to the light
as possible.
• Protect tires from contact with oil, grease, and gasoline.
NOTE: All tire warranties are made by
the tire manufacturer. Tires are not
covered under your Chrysler New Vehicle
Limited Warranty.
CONSUMER ASSISTANCE
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