lock JEEP PATRIOT 2011 1.G Owner's Manual

- Electronic Throttle Control (ETC) Light
• This light informs you of a problem with the Electronic Throttle Control (ETC) system.
• If a problem is detected, the light will come on while the engine is running. Cycle theignition when the vehicle has completely stopped and the shift lever is placed in the
PARK position; the light should turn off.
• If the light remains lit with the engine running, your vehicle will usually be drivable; however, see an authorized service center immediately. If the light is flashing when
the engine is running, immediate service is required and you may experience
reduced performance, an elevated/rough idle or engine stall and your vehicle may
require towing.
- Airbag Warning Light
• If the light is not on during starting, stays on, or turns on while driving, have thevehicle serviced by an authorized service center immediately.
- 4WD System Fault Indicator Light
• When lit solid: There is a 4WD system fault. The 4WD performance will be at areduced level. We recommend you do not operate the vehicle. Have the vehicle
serviced immediately.
• When blinking: The 4WD system is temporarily disabled due to overload condition.
- Transmission Temperature Warning Light
• This light indicates that there is excessive transmission fluid temperature that might occur with severe usage such as trailer towing. If this light turns on, you will
experience reduced vehicle performance until the automatic transmission cools
down. If the overheating continues, stop the vehicle and run the engine at idle, with
the transmission in NEUTRAL, until the light turns off. Once the light turns off, you
may continue to drive normally.
Fuel Cap/Loose Gas Cap Message
• If a “gas cap” message (shown as gASCAP) appears, tighten the gas cap until a“clicking” sound is heard.
• Press the odometer reset button, located below the tachometer, to turn the message off.
• If the message continues to appear for more than three days after tightening the gas cap, see your authorized service center.
Oil Change IndicatorMessage
• If an “oil change” message (shown as CHAngE OIL) appears and a single chime sounds, it is time for your next required oil change.
Resetting The Light After Servicing
• Turn the ignition switch to the ON/RUN position (do not start engine).
• Fully depress the accelerator pedal three times within 10 seconds.
• Turn the ignition switch to the OFF/LOCK position.
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JACKING AND TIRE CHANGING
Jack Location
• The jack and jack-handle are stowedunder the load floor in the trunk.
Spare Tire Stowage
• The compact spare tire is stowed under the rear load floor in the trunk.
• To remove the spare tire, lift up the load floor cover and remove the hold down.
Preparations For Jacking
• Park on a firm, level surface. Avoid ice or slippery areas.
• Set the parking brake and shift the automatic transmission into PARK, or a manualtransmission into REVERSE.
• Turn the ignition to LOCK and turn on the Hazard Warning flasher. • Block both the front and rear of thewheel diagonally opposite of the jacking
position. For example, if changing the
right front tire, block the left rear wheel.
NOTE: Passengers should not remain in
the vehicle when the vehicle is being jacked.
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Jacking And Tire Changing Instructions
• Remove the scissors jack and lug wrench from the spare wheel as an assembly.Turn the jack screw counterclockwise to loosen the lug wrench, and remove the
wrench from the jack assembly.
NOTE: The jack handle attaches to the side of the jack with two attachment points.
When the jack is partially expanded, the tension between the two attachment points
holds the jack handle in place.
• Loosen (but do not remove) the wheel lug nuts by turning them counterclockwiseone turn while the wheel is still on the ground.
• Assemble the jack and jacking tools. Connect the jack handle driver to the extension, then to the lug wrench.
• Place the jack underneath the lift area (triangular cutout) that is closest to the flat tire. Turn the jack screw clockwise to firmly engage the jack saddle with the lift area of
the sill flange.
• Raise the vehicle by turning the jack screw clockwise. Raise the vehicle only until the tire just clears the surface and enough clearance is obtained to install the spare tire.
• Remove the lug nuts, wheel cover (if equipped) and wheel.
• Position the spare wheel/tire on the vehicle and install the lug nuts with the cone-shaped end toward the wheel. Do NOT attempt to install a center cap or
wheel cover on the compact spare. Lightly tighten the lug nuts clockwise. To avoid
the risk of forcing the vehicle off the jack, do not tighten the nuts fully until the vehicle
has been lowered.
• Lower the vehicle by turning the jack screw counterclockwise, and remove the jack and wheel blocks.
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JUMP-STARTING
• If your vehicle has a discharged battery it can be jumpstarted using a set of jumpercables and a battery in another vehicle or by using a portable battery booster pack.
• Jump-starting can be dangerous if done improperly so please follow the procedures in this section carefully.
NOTE: When using a portable battery booster pack follow the manufacturer’s operating
instructions and precautions.
Preparations for Jump-Start
• The battery in your vehicle is located in the front of the engine compartment below the air intake duct. To access the battery remove the air intake duct by turning the
two finger screws, located on the radiator support.
• Set the parking brake, shift theautomatic transmission into PARK and
turn the ignition to LOCK.
• Turn off the heater, radio, and all unnecessary electrical accessories.
• If using another vehicle to jump-start the battery, park the vehicle within the
jumper cables reach, set the parking
brake and make sure the ignition is
OFF.
Jump-Starting Procedure
• Connect the positive (+) end of the jumper cable to the positive (+) post of the
discharged vehicle.
• Connect the opposite end of the positive (+) jumper cable to the positive (+) post of the booster battery.
• Connect the negative end (-) of the jumper cable to the negative (-) post of the booster battery.
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OPENING THE HOOD
• Pull the release lever located below theinstrument panel and in front of the
driver’s door.
• Raise the hood and locate the safety latch, in the middle of the hood
opening.
• Move the safety latch while lifting the hood at the same time.
• Insert the support rod into the slot on the hood.
• To close the hood, remove the support rod and place it in the retaining clip,
then lower the hood slowly.
WARNING!
Be sure the hood is fully latched before driving your vehicle. If the hood is not fully
latched, it could open when the vehicle is in motion and block your vision. Failure
to follow this warning could result in serious injury or death.
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FUSES
Integrated Power Module (fuses)
• The Integrated Power Module (fuses) is located in the engine compartment near theair cleaner assembly. This center contains cartridge fuses and mini-fuses.
Cavity Cartridge Fuse Mini-Fuse Description
1 Empty Empty
2 15 Amp Lt Blue AWD/4WD ECU Feed
3 10 Amp Red CHMSL Brake Switch Feed
4 10 Amp Red Ignition Switch Feed/OCM
5 20 Amp Yellow Trailer Tow
6 10 Amp Red IOD Sw/Pwr Mir/Steering Cntrl
Sdar/Hands-Free Phone
7 30 Amp Green IOD Sense1
8 30 Amp Green IOD Sense2
9 40 Amp Green Power Seats
10 20 Amp Yellow CCN Power Locks/Interior Lighting
11 15 Amp Lt Blue Power Outlet
12 20 Amp Yellow Ign Run/Acc Inverter
13 20 Amp Yellow Pwr Run/Acc Outlet RR/Dome
Lamp/Cigar Lighter
14 10 Amp Red IOD CCN
15 40 Amp Green RAD Fan Relay Battery Feed
16 15 Amp Lt Blue IGN Run/ACC Dome
Lamp/Sunroof/Rear Wiper
Motor/ACC Inverter
17 10 Amp Red IOD Feed Mod-Wcm
18 40 Amp Green ASD Relay Contact PWR Feed
19 20 Amp Yellow PWR Amp 1 & Amp 2 Feed
20 15 Amp Lt Blue IOD Feed Radio
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Airbag ..................10
Alarm,Panic ...............8
Arming Theft System
(Security Alarm)..............9
Audio Jack ...............29
Audio Settings ..............27
Automatic Temperature Control
(ATC) ...................21
Automatic Transmission FluidType ...............63
Overheating ..............50
AxleFluid ................63
Belts, Seat ................9
BrakeFluid ...............63
Bulb Replacement ...........69
Calibration, Compass ..........37
Change Oil Indicator ..........49
Child Restraint ..............11
Child Restraint Tether Anchors ....11
Clock Setting ............28,30
Compass Calibration ..........37
Cooling System Coolant Capacity ...........63
Cruise Control (Speed Control) ....19
CruiseLight ...............19
Customer Assistance ..........70
Defects, Reporting ...........71
Dimmer Control .............17
Dimmer Switch, Headlight .......17
Disarming, Theft System .........9
Driver Cockpit ..............4
Electronic Speed Control
(Cruise Control) .............19
Electronic Vehicle Information Center
(EVIC) .................37,38
Electronics Your Vehicle's Sound System ....24
Engine Compartment .............61
OilSelection .............63
Overheating ..............50
Event Data Recorder ..........59
ExteriorLights ..............69 Flash-To-Pass ..............17
Fluid Capacities
.............63
Fluids ...................63
FogLights ................17
Folding Front Passenger Seat .....14
Folding Rear Seat ............14
Four Wheel Drive Operation ......43
Freeing A Stuck Vehicle ........58
Front Heated Seats ...........15
Fuel Specifications .............63
Garage Door Opener (HomeLink
®)..39
Hard Disk Drive .............30
Headlights ................17
Dimmer Switch ............17
High Beam ..............17
HeatedSeats ..............15
High Beam/Low Beam Select (Dimmer)
Switch ..................17
HomeLink
®(Garage Door Opener)
Transmitter ................39
Hood Release ..............60
Instrument Cluster ............6
Indicators ................7
Instrument Cluster Warning
Lights .................6,46
Intermittent Wipers (Delay Wipers) . . 18
Introduction ................2
Inverter Outlet (115V) ..........41
Inverter, Power .............41
iPod
®/USB/MP3 Control ........36
Jack Location ..............51
Jump Starting ..............54
KeyFob ..................8
Key Fob Programmable Features . . . 38
Lane Change Assist ..........17
LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tether for
CHildren) .................11
Lights Headlights ..............17
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Park ..................17
TurnSignal ..............17
Warning (Instrument Cluster
Description)..............6
Maintenance Record ..........66
Maintenance Schedule .........64
Media Center Radio .......26,27,29
MOPAR
®Accessories .........72
Navigation ................31
Non-Touch-Screen Radio .......26
Oil Change Indicator ..........49
Oil, Engine Capacity ................63
Outlet Power .................42
Overheating, Engine ..........50
Panic Alarm ................8
Phone (Pairing) .............34
Phone (Uconnect) ............33
Power Glass Sunroof ............21
Inverter ................41
Outlet (Auxiliary Electrical Outlet) . . 42
Seats .................13
Steering ................63
PreparationforJacking .........51
Programmable Electronic Features . . 38
Radio Non-Touch-Screen ..........26
Touch-Screen .............29
Radio Operation ...........26,29
Rain Sensitive Wiper System .....18
Rear Seat, Folding ...........14
Recreational Towing ..........45
Remote Starting System .........8
Replacement Bulbs ...........69
Reporting Safety Defects ........71
Restraints, Child ............11
RollOverWarning ............3
SeatBelts .................9
Seats ...................13 Adjustment
..............13
Folding Front Passenger .......14
Heated ................15
Power .................13
Rear Folding .............14
Seek Button .............27,29
Setting the Clock ..........28,30
Shift Lever Override ...........56
Signals,Turn...............17
SIRIUSTravelLink ...........32
Spare Tire ................51
Spark Plugs ...............63
Speed Control (Cruise Control) ....19
Starting Remote .................8
Steering Tilt Column ..............16
Steering Wheel Audio Controls ....33
Store Radio Presets .........28,30
Sun Roof .................21
Supplemental Restraint System -
Airbag ..................10
Theft Alarm (Security Alarm) .......9
Theft System Arming ...........9
Theft System Disarming .........9
Tilt Steering Column ..........16
Tires AirPressure ..............68
Changing ...............52
Flat Changing .............52
Jacking ................52
Pressure Warning Light .......
4
6
Touch-Screen Radio ..........29
Towing ..................44 24-Hour Towing Assistance .....46
DisabledVehicle ...........57
Recreational .............45
Trailer Towing Trailer and Tongue Weight ......44
Trailer Weight ..............44
Transmission Fluid ..................63
TurnSignals ...............17
Uconnect™ Phone ...........33
Uconnect™ Voice Command .....35
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