JEEP PATRIOT 2012 1.G Owners Manual

JEEP PATRIOT 2012 1.G Owners Manual PATRIOT 2012 1.G JEEP JEEP https://www.carmanualsonline.info/img/16/7137/w960_7137-0.png JEEP PATRIOT 2012 1.G Owners Manual
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JEEP PATRIOT 2012 1.G Owners Manual General Information
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If a ratio other than first is selected and the vehicle is
brought to a stop, the transmission control logic will
automatically select the first gear ratio.
•If a low range i

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JEEP PATRIOT 2012 1.G Owners Manual traction surfaces, activate the “4WD LOCK” switch by
pulling up once and releasing. This locks the center
coupling allowing more torque to be sent to the rear
wheels. The “4WD Indicator Light”

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JEEP PATRIOT 2012 1.G Owners Manual you will need to use your own good judgment on what is
safe and what is not. When on a trail, you should always
be looking ahead for surface obstacles and changes in
terrain. The key is to plan your f

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JEEP PATRIOT 2012 1.G Owners Manual Driving In Snow, Mud And Sand
There is a drastic reduction in traction when driving in
snow, mud or sand. The vehicle will be less responsive to
steering, acceleration and braking inputs. Therefore, y

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JEEP PATRIOT 2012 1.G Owners Manual Sand
Soft sand is very difficult to travel through with full tire
pressure. When crossing soft sandy spots in a trail
maintain your vehicle’s momentum and do not stop. The
key to driving in soft san

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JEEP PATRIOT 2012 1.G Owners Manual Before Climbing A Steep Hill
As you approach a hill consider its grade or steepness.
Determine if it is too steep. Look to see what the traction
is on the hill side trail. Is the trail straight up and

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JEEP PATRIOT 2012 1.G Owners Manual Driving Down Hill
Before driving down a steep hill you need to determine if
it is too steep for a safe descent. What is the surface
traction? Is the grade too steep to maintain a slow
controlled desce

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JEEP PATRIOT 2012 1.G Owners Manual and hill descent braking to control the descent and apply
your brakes if necessary, but do not allow the tires to lock.
WARNING!
If the engine stalls or you lose headway or cannot
make it to the top o

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JEEP PATRIOT 2012 1.G Owners Manual CAUTION!
Water ingestion into the transaxle, transfer case,
engine or vehicle interior can occur if you drive too
fast or through too deep of water. Water can cause
permanent damage to engine, driveli

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JEEP PATRIOT 2012 1.G Owners Manual After Driving Off-Road
Off-road operation puts more stress on your vehicle than
does most on-road driving. After going off-road, it is
always a good idea to check for damage. That way you
can get any
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