wheel JEEP PATRIOT 2012 1.G User Guide

WARNING!
Do not adjust the steering column while driving.
Adjusting the steering column while driving or driv-
ing 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 ve-
hicle. Failure to follow this warning may result in
serious injury or death.
ELECTRONIC SPEED CONTROL — IF EQUIPPED
When engaged, the Electronic Speed Control takes over
accelerator operations at speeds greater than 25 mph
(40 km/h).
The Electronic Speed Control buttons are located on the
right side of the steering wheel.NOTE:In order to ensure proper operation, the Elec-
tronic Speed Control System has been designed to shut
down if multiple Speed Control functions are operated at
the same time. If this occurs, the Electronic Speed ControlElectronic Speed Control Buttons
1 — ON/OFF 2 — RES +
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Media Center 130 With Satellite Radio
(Sales Code RES+RSC)................... 252
▫Operating Instructions — Radio Mode..... 252
▫Operation Instructions — CD Mode For CD
And MP3 Audio Play................. 258
▫Notes On Playing MP3 Files............ 260
▫List Button (CD Mode For MP3 Play)...... 262
▫Info Button (CD Mode For MP3 Play)...... 262
▫Uconnect™ Multimedia (Satellite Radio) —
If Equipped........................ 263
iPod/USB/MP3 Control — If Equipped..... 267
▫Connecting The iPodOr External USB
Device............................ 268
▫Using This Feature................... 269
▫Controlling The iPodOr External USB
Device Using Radio Buttons............. 269▫Play Mode......................... 269
▫List Or Browse Mode................. 271
▫Bluetooth Streaming Audio (BTSA)........ 273
Steering Wheel Audio Controls............ 274
▫Radio Operation..................... 275
▫CD Player......................... 275
CD/DVD Disc Maintenance.............. 275
Radio Operation And Mobile Phones....... 276
Climate Controls...................... 276
▫Manual Heating And Air Conditioning..... 277
▫Automatic Temperature Control (ATC) —
If Equipped........................ 281
▫Operating Tips...................... 287
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reduces fuel efficiency and tire tread life, and may affect
the vehicle’s handling and stopping ability.
Please note that the TPMS is not a substitute for proper
tire maintenance, and it is the driver ’s responsibility to
maintain correct tire pressure, even if under-inflation has
not reached the level to trigger illumination of the TPMS
low tire pressure telltale.
Your vehicle has also been equipped with a TPMS
malfunction indicator to indicate when the system is not
operating properly. The TPMS malfunction indicator is
combined with the low tire pressure telltale. When the
system detects a malfunction, the telltale will flash for
approximately one minute and then remain continuously
illuminated. This sequence will continue upon subse-
quent vehicle start-ups as long as the malfunction exists.
When the malfunction indicator is illuminated, the sys-
tem may not be able to detect or signal low tire pressure
as intended. TPMS malfunctions may occur for a variety
of reasons, including the installation of replacement oralternate tires or wheels on the vehicle that prevent the
TPMS from functioning properly. Always check the
TPMS malfunction telltale after replacing one or more
tires or wheels on your vehicle, to ensure that the
replacement or alternate tires and wheels allow the TPMS
to continue to function properly.
CAUTION!
The TPMS has been optimized for the original
equipment tires and wheels. TPMS pressures and
warning have been established for the tire size
equipped on your vehicle. Undesirable system opera-
tion or sensor damage may result when using re-
placement equipment that is not of the same size,
type, and/or style. Aftermarket wheels can cause
sensor damage. Do not use tire sealant from a can or
balance beads if your vehicle is equipped with a
TPMS, as damage to the sensors may result.
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•Each time the ignition is turned to ON/RUN, the ESC
system will be ON, even if it was turned off previously.
•The ESC system will make buzzing or clicking sounds
when it is active. This is normal; the sounds will stop
when ESC becomes inactive following the maneuver
that caused the ESC activation.
30. 4WD! Warning Light
This light monitors the 4-Wheel Drive (4WD)
system. The light will come on, for a bulb
check, when the ignition key is turned to the
ON/RUN position and may stay on for as long
as three seconds.
When lit solid:There is an 4WD system fault. 4WD
performance will be at a reduced level. Service the 4WD
system soon.
When blinking:The 4WD system is temporarily dis-
abled due to overload condition.31. Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)
Display — If Equipped
When the appropriate conditions exist, this display
shows the Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)
messages.
For further information, refer to “Electronic Vehicle In-
formation Center (EVIC)”.
MINI-TRIP COMPUTER — IF EQUIPPED
The Mini-Trip Computer is located in the instrument
cluster and features a driver-interactive trip information
and temperature display.
NOTE:The system will display the last known outside
temperature when starting the vehicle and may need to
be driven several minutes before the updated tempera-
ture is displayed. Engine temperature can also affect the
displayed temperature; therefore, temperature readings
are not updated when the vehicle is not moving.
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Control Buttons
STEP Button
Press the STEP button located on the steering wheel to
scroll through sub menus (i.e., Temperature, Trip Func-
tions: Odometer, Trip A, Trip B).
RESET Button
To reset the display shown, turn the ignition switch to the
ON position, then press and hold the RESET button
located on the steering wheel.
The following displays can be reset or changed:
•Trip A
•Trip B
Trip Odometer (ODO)
This display shows the distance traveled since the last
reset. Press and release the STEP button on the instru-
ment cluster to switch from odometer, to Trip A or Trip B.
Trip A
Shows the total distance traveled for Trip A since the last
reset.
Trip B
Shows the total distance traveled for Trip B since the last
reset.
Mini-Trip Control Buttons
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The system allows the driver to select information by
pressing the following buttons mounted on the steering
wheel:MENU Button
Press and release the MENU button to scroll
through the main menus (Fuel Economy, Warn-
ings, Timer, Units, System, Personal Settings)
or to exit sub-menus.
COMPASS Button
Press and release the COMPASS button to
display one of eight compass readings and the
outside temperature or to exit sub-menus.
SELECT Button
Press and release the SELECT button for access
to main menus, sub-menus or to select a per-
sonal setting in the setup menu.
EVIC Steering Wheel Buttons
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SCANbutton again. During Scan mode, pressing the
<> buttons will select the previ-
ous and next tracks.
•RNDbutton (available on sales code RES radio only):
Pressing this button toggles between Shuffle ON and
Shuffle OFF modes for the iPodor external USB
device, or press the VR button and sayShuffle ONor
Shuffle Off.IftheRNDicon is showing on the radio
display, then the shuffle mode is ON.
List Or Browse Mode
During Play mode, pressing any of the buttons described
below, will bring up List mode. List mode enables
scrolling through the list of menus and tracks on the
audio device.
•TUNEcontrol knob: TheTUNEcontrol knob functions
in a similar manner as the scroll wheel on the audio
device or external USB device.
•Turning it clockwise (forward) and counterclock-
wise (backward) scrolls through the lists, displaying
the track detail on the radio display. Once the track
to be played is highlighted on the radio display,
press theTUNEcontrol knob to select and start
playing the track. Turning theTUNEcontrol knob
fast will scroll through the list faster. During fast
scroll, a slight delay in updating the information on
the radio display may be noticeable.
•During all List modes, the iPoddisplays all lists in
“wrap-around” mode. So if the track is at the
bottom of the list, just turn the wheel backward
(counterclockwise) to get to the track faster.
•In List mode, the radioPRESETbuttons are used as
shortcuts to the following lists on the iPodor
external USB device.
•Preset 1 – Playlists
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Previous Track
Use the SEEK DOWN button, or press the VR button on
the radio and say “Previous Track” to jump to the
previous track music on your cellular phone.
Browse
Browsing is not available on a BTSA device. Only the
current song that is playing will display info.
STEERING WHEEL AUDIO CONTROLS
The remote sound system controls are located on the rear
surface of the steering wheel. Reach behind the wheel to
access the switches.
The right-hand control is a rocker-type switch with a
pushbutton in the center and controls the volume and
mode of the sound system. Pressing the top of the rocker
switch will increase the volume, and pressing the bottom
of the rocker switch will decrease the volume.
Remote Sound System Controls
(Back View Of Steering Wheel)
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AutoStick.......................... 308
▫Operation......................... 308
▫General Information.................. 309
Four-Wheel Drive Operation — If Equipped . . 309
On-Road Driving Tips.................. 310
Off-Road Driving Tips.................. 310
▫When To Use Low (L Off-Road) With The
4WD Lock Lever Engaged.............. 311
▫Driving In Snow, Mud And Sand......... 312
▫Hill Climbing....................... 313
▫Driving Through Water................ 316
▫After Driving Off-Road................ 318
Power Steering....................... 319
▫Power Steering Fluid Check............. 320Parking Brake........................ 321
Brake System........................ 323
▫Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)........... 324
Electronic Brake Control System........... 326
▫Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)........... 327
▫Brake Assist System (BAS).............. 327
▫Traction Control System (TCS)........... 328
▫Electronic Roll Mitigation (ERM)......... 328
▫Hill Descent Control (HDC) – If Equipped . . 329
▫Hill Start Assist (HSA) – Manual
Transmission Or Off-Road Package Only.... 330
▫Electronic Stability Control (ESC)......... 332
▫ESC Activation/Malfunction Indicator Light
And ESC Off Indicator Light............ 335
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Tire Safety Information................. 337
▫Tire Markings....................... 337
▫Tire Identification Number (TIN)......... 340
▫Tire Terminology And Definitions......... 341
▫Tire Loading And Tire Pressure.......... 342
Tires — General Information............. 346
▫Tire Pressure....................... 346
▫Tire Inflation Pressures................ 347
▫Tire Pressures For High Speed Operation . . . 349
▫Radial Ply Tires..................... 349
▫Spare Tire Matching Original Equipped Tire
And Wheel – If Equipped.............. 349
▫Compact Spare Tire – If Equipped........ 350▫Full Size Spare – If Equipped............ 351
▫Limited-Use Spare – If Equipped......... 351
▫Tire Spinning....................... 352
▫Tread Wear Indicators................. 352
▫Life Of Tire........................ 353
▫Replacement Tires.................... 354
Tire Chains.......................... 355
Snow Tires.......................... 355
Tire Rotation Recommendations........... 356
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)..... 357
▫Base System........................ 360
▫Premium System – If Equipped.......... 362
▫General Information.................. 366
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