light JEEP PATRIOT 2012 1.G Owner's Manual

Air Bag Warning Light
You will want to have the air bags ready to
inflate for your protection in a collision. The
Air Bag Warning Light monitors the internal
circuits and interconnecting wiring associated
with air bag system electrical components. While the air
bag system is designed to be maintenance free, if any of
the following occurs, have an authorized dealer service
the air bag system immediately.
•The Air Bag Warning Light does not come on during
the four to eight seconds when the ignition switch is
first turned on.
•The Air Bag Warning Light remains on after the four to
eight second interval.
•The Air Bag Warning Light comes on intermittently or
remains on while driving.NOTE:If the speedometer, tachometer, or any engine
related gauges are not working, the Occupant Restraint
Controller (ORC) may also be disabled. The air bags may
not be ready to inflate for your protection. Promptly
check the fuse block for blown fuses. Refer to the label
located on the inside of the fuse block cover for the
proper air bag fuses. See your authorized dealer if the
fuse is good.
Event Data Recorder (EDR)
This vehicle is equipped with an event data recorder
(EDR). The main purpose of an EDR is to record, in
certain crash or near crash-like situations, such as an air
bag deployment or hitting a road obstacle, data that will
assist in understanding how a vehicle’s systems per-
formed. The EDR is designed to record data related to
vehicle dynamics and safety systems for a short period of
time, typically 30 seconds or less. The EDR in this vehicle
is designed to record such data as:
•How various systems in your vehicle were operating;
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WARNING! (Continued)
•If it is necessary to sit in a parked vehicle with the
engine running, adjust your heating or cooling
controls to force outside air into the vehicle. Set
the blower at high speed.
The best protection against carbon monoxide entry into
the vehicle body is a properly maintained engine exhaust
system.
Whenever a change is noticed in the sound of the exhaust
system, when exhaust fumes can be detected inside the
vehicle, or when the underside or rear of the vehicle is
damaged, have a competent mechanic inspect the com-
plete exhaust system and adjacent body areas for broken,
damaged, deteriorated, or mispositioned parts. Open
seams or loose connections could permit exhaust fumes
to seep into the passenger compartment. In addition,
inspect the exhaust system each time the vehicle is raised
for lubrication or oil change. Replace as required.
Safety Checks You Should Make Inside The
Vehicle
Seat Belts
Inspect the belt system periodically, checking for cuts,
frays, and loose parts. Damaged parts must be replaced
immediately. Do not disassemble or modify the system.
Front seat belt assemblies must be replaced after a
collision. Rear seat belt assemblies must be replaced after
a collision if they have been damaged (i.e., bent retractor,
torn webbing, etc.). If there is any question regarding belt
or retractor condition, replace the belt.
Air Bag Warning Light
The light should come on and remain on for four to eight
seconds as a bulb check when the ignition switch is first
turned ON. If the light is not lit during starting, see your
authorized dealer. If the light stays on, flickers, or comes
on while driving, have the system checked by an autho-
rized dealer.
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WARNING! (Continued)
•Always make sure that objects cannot fall into the
driver footwell while the vehicle is moving. Ob-
jects can become trapped under the brake pedal
and accelerator pedal causing a loss of vehicle
control.
•If required, mounting posts must be properly
installed, if not equipped from the factory.
Failure to properly follow floor mat installation or
mounting can cause interference with the brake
pedal and accelerator pedal operation causing loss
of control of the vehicle.
Periodic Safety Checks You Should Make Outside
The Vehicle
Tires
Examine tires for excessive tread wear and uneven wear
patterns. Check for stones, nails, glass, or other objectslodged in the tread or sidewall. Inspect the tread for cuts
and cracks. Inspect sidewalls for cuts, cracks and bulges.
Check the wheel nuts for tightness. Check the tires
(including spare) for proper cold inflation pressure.
Lights
Have someone observe the operation of exterior lights
while you work the controls. Check turn signal and high
beam indicator lights on the instrument panel.
Door Latches
Check for positive closing, latching, and locking.
Fluid Leaks
Check area under vehicle after overnight parking for fuel,
engine coolant, oil, or other fluid leaks. Also, if gasoline
fumes are detected or if fuel, power steering fluid, or
brake fluid leaks are suspected, the cause should be
located and corrected immediately.
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Voice Command — If Equipped........... 129
▫Voice Command System Operation........ 129
▫Commands........................ 130
▫Voice Training...................... 134
Seats.............................. 134
▫Power Seats — If Equipped............. 135
▫Heated Seats — If Equipped............ 136
▫Manual Front Seat Adjustment........... 137
▫Manual Seat Height Adjustment — If
Equipped.......................... 139
▫Manual Lumbar — If Equipped.......... 139
▫Driver’s Seatback Recline............... 140
▫Fold-Flat Front Passenger Seat........... 141▫Head Restraints..................... 142
▫Folding Rear Seat.................... 145
▫Reclining Rear Seat — If Equipped........ 147
To Open And Close The Hood............ 147
Lights............................. 149
▫Multifunction Lever.................. 149
▫Headlights And Parking Lights.......... 150
▫Daytime Running Lights — If Equipped.... 150
▫Lights-On Reminder.................. 150
▫Fog Lights — If Equipped.............. 150
▫Turn Signals........................ 151
▫High/Low Beam Switch............... 152
▫Flash-To-Pass....................... 152
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▫Instrument Panel Dimming............. 152
▫Map/Reading Lights.................. 153
Windshield Wipers And Washers.......... 154
▫Windshield Wiper Operation............ 155
▫Intermittent Wiper System.............. 155
▫Windshield Washers.................. 156
▫Mist Feature........................ 156
Tilt Steering Column................... 157
Electronic Speed Control — If Equipped..... 158
▫To Activate......................... 159
▫To Set A Desired Speed................ 159
▫To Deactivate....................... 159
▫To Resume Speed.................... 160▫To Vary The Speed Setting.............. 160
▫To Accelerate For Passing.............. 160
Garage Door Opener — If Equipped........ 161
▫Before You Begin Programming
HomeLink........................ 162
▫Programming A Rolling Code........... 163
▫Programming A Non-Rolling Code........ 165
▫Canadian/Gate Operator Programming.... 166
▫Using HomeLink................... 167
▫Security........................... 168
▫Troubleshooting Tips.................. 168
▫General Information.................. 169
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Power Sunroof — If Equipped............ 170
▫Opening Sunroof — Express............ 171
▫Opening Sunroof — Manual Mode........ 171
▫Closing Sunroof — Express............. 171
▫Closing Sunroof — Manual Mode........ 171
▫Pinch Protect Feature................. 171
▫Venting Sunroof — Express............. 172
▫Sunshade Operation.................. 172
▫Wind Buffeting...................... 172
▫Sunroof Maintenance................. 172
▫Ignition Off Operation................. 172
Electrical Power Outlets................. 173Power Inverter — If Equipped............ 176
Cupholders.......................... 178
Storage............................. 178
▫Glove Compartment And Storage Bin...... 178
▫Door Storage....................... 180
Console Features...................... 181
Cargo Area Features................... 182
▫Cargo Light/Removable Self-Recharging
Flashlight.......................... 182
▫Cargo Cover........................ 183
▫Removable Load Floor................ 185
▫Cargo Tie-Down Loops................ 185
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MIRRORS
Inside Day/Night Mirror
A two-point pivot system allows for horizontal and
vertical mirror adjustment. Adjust the mirror to center on
the view through the rear window.
Headlight glare can be reduced by moving the small
control under the mirror to the night position (toward the
rear of vehicle). The mirror should be adjusted while set
in the day position (toward the windshield).
Adjusting Rearview Mirror
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Automatic Dimming Mirror — If Equipped
This mirror automatically adjusts for headlight glare
from vehicles behind you. You can turn the feature on or
off by pressing the button at the base of the mirror. A light
to the left of the button will illuminate to indicate when
the dimming feature is activated. The sensor to the right
of the button does not illuminate.
NOTE:This feature is disabled when the vehicle is
moving in reverse.
CAUTION!
To avoid damage to the mirror during cleaning, never
spray any cleaning solution directly onto the mirror.
Apply the solution onto a clean cloth and wipe the
mirror clean.
Automatic Dimming Mirror
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Outside Mirror — Driver Side
Adjust the flat outside mirror to center on the adjacent
lane of traffic with a slight overlap of the view obtained
on the inside mirror.
Outside Mirror — Passenger Side
Adjust the convex outside mirror to center on the adja-
cent lane of traffic with a slight overlap of the view
obtained on the inside mirror.
Driver’s Side Mirror DirectionsPassenger Side Mirror Directions
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Emergency Assistance
If you are in an emergency and the mobile phone is
reachable:
•Pick up the phone and manually dial the emergency
number for your area.
If the phone is not reachable and the Uconnect™ Phone is
operational, you may reach the emergency number as
follows:
•Press thebutton to begin.
•After the “Ready” prompt and the following beep, say
“Emergency” and the Uconnect™ Phone will instruct
the paired mobile phone to call the emergency num-
ber. This feature is supported in the U.S., Canada, and
Mexico.
NOTE:
•The emergency number dialed is based on the country
where the vehicle is purchased (911 for the U.S. andCanada and 060 for Mexico). The number dialed may
not be applicable with the available mobile service and
area.
•If supported, this number may be programmable on
some systems. To do this, press the
button and say
“Setup”, followed by “Emergency”.
•The Uconnect™ Phone does slightly lower your
chances of successfully making a phone call as to that
for the mobile phone directly.
WARNING!
To use your Uconnect™ Phone System in an emer-
gency, your mobile phone must be:
•turned on,
•paired to the Uconnect™ System,
•and have network coverage.
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