JEEP PATRIOT 2012 1.G Owners Manual

Filters
Air Cleaner......................... 422
Air Conditioning..................288,425
Engine Oil.......................422,455
Flashers.............................. 390
Hazard Warning..................... 390
Turn Signal....................88,199,453
Flooded Engine Starting................... 297
Fluid Capacities......................... 454
Fluid Leaks............................. 88
Fluid Level Checks
Automatic Transmission................ 440
Power Steering...................... 320
Fluid, Brake........................... 456
Fluids................................ 455
Fluids, Lubricants and Genuine Parts.......... 455
Fog Lights.......................150,210,453
Folding Rear Seat........................ 145
Folding Rear Seat (Sedan).................. 145Four Wheel Drive....................... 309
Systems........................... 309
Four Wheel Drive Operation................ 309
Freeing A Stuck Vehicle................... 406
Fuel..............................367,455
Adding........................... 371
Additives.......................... 369
Capacity........................... 454
Clean Air.......................... 367
Ethanol........................... 368
Filler Cap (Gas Cap).................. 371
Gasoline........................... 367
Gauge............................ 198
Light............................. 199
Materials Added..................... 369
Methanol.......................... 368
Octane Rating....................... 367
Requirements....................... 367
Tank Capacity....................... 454
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Fuel System Caution..................... 372
Fueling............................... 371
Fuses................................ 448
Garage Door Opener (HomeLink®)........... 161
Gas Cap (Fuel Filler Cap)............371,373,415
Gasoline (Fuel)......................... 454
Gasoline, Clean Air...................... 367
Gasoline, Reformulated................... 367
Gauges
Coolant Temperature.................. 203
Fuel.............................. 198
Odometer.......................... 207
Tachometer......................... 201
Gear Ranges........................... 303
Gear Select Lever Override................. 407
General Information.................17,129,366
General Maintenance..................... 418
Glass Cleaning.......................... 446Gross Axle Weight Rating.................. 376
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating.............374,375
Hands-Free Phone (Uconnect™).............. 99
Hazard Warning Flasher................... 390
Head Restraints......................... 142
Headlights............................ 453
Cleaning........................... 446
High Beam......................... 152
High Beam/Low Beam Select Switch...... 152
Passing............................ 152
Replacing.......................... 453
Switch............................ 150
Heated Mirrors.......................... 98
Heated Seats........................... 136
Heater............................... 277
Heater, Engine Block..................... 298
Hill Descent Control...................210,329
Hill Start Assist......................... 330
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Hitches
Trailer Towing....................... 378
HomeLink® (Garage Door Opener) Transmitter... 161
Hood Release.......................... 147
Ignition............................... 12
Key ............................... 12
Ignition Key Removal..................... 12
Immobilizer (Sentry Key)................... 15
Infant Restraint.......................... 76
Information Center, Vehicle................. 213
Inside Rearview Mirror.................... 94
Instrument Cluster....................... 198
Instrument Panel and Controls.............. 196
Instrument Panel Cover................... 446
Instrument Panel Lens Cleaning............. 447
Integrated Power Module (Fuses)............ 448
Interior Appearance Care.................. 445
Intermittent Wipers (Delay Wipers)........... 155Introduction............................. 4
Jack Location........................... 392
Jack Operation.......................392,394
Jacking Instructions...................... 394
Jump Starting.......................... 402
Key-In Reminder......................... 14
Key, Programming........................ 16
Key, Replacement........................ 16
Key, Sentry (Immobilizer)................... 15
Keyless Entry System (Sedan)................ 20
Keys................................. 12
Knee Bolster............................ 61
Lane Change and Turn Signals.............. 453
Lap/Shoulder Belts....................... 42
Latches................................ 88
Hood............................. 147
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Lead Free Gasoline...................... 367
Leaks, Fluid............................ 88
Life of Tires............................ 353
Liftgate (Sedan).......................... 37
Liftgate Window Wiper/Washer............. 187
Light Bulbs..........................88,452
Lights..............................88,149
Airbag....................68,69,74,86,199
Alarm............................ 203
Anti-Lock.......................... 200
Back-Up........................... 453
Brake Assist Warning.................. 335
Brake Warning...................... 201
Bulb Replacement.................... 453
Cargo ............................. 182
Center Mounted Stop.................. 454
Daytime Running.................... 150
Dimmer Switch, Headlight.............. 149
Electronic Stability Program (ESP) Indicator . . 335Engine Temperature Warning............ 201
Exterior............................ 88
Fog .........................150,210,453
Headlight Switch..................... 150
Headlights......................... 150
High Beam Indicator.................. 200
Instrument Cluster................... 150
License............................ 454
Lights On Reminder.................. 150
Low Fuel.......................... 199
Malfunction Indicator (Check Engine)...... 209
Map Reading....................... 153
Oil Pressure........................ 199
Seat Belt Reminder................... 200
Security Alarm (Theft Alarm)..........18,203
Theft Alarm (Security Alarm)............ 203
Tire Pressure Monitoring (TPMS)......... 205
Traction Control..................... 335
Turn Signal.................88,149,151,453
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Voltage............................ 198
Warning (Instrument Cluster Description) . . . 198
Loading Vehicle......................373,375
Capacities.......................... 375
Tires .............................. 342
Locks
Automatic Door...................... 31
Child Protection...................... 33
Door.............................. 29
Power Door......................... 30
Lubrication, Body....................... 427
Luggage Rack (Roof Rack)................. 189
Lumbar Support........................ 139
Maintenance Free Battery.................. 423
Maintenance Procedures................... 418
Maintenance Schedule.................... 458
Maintenance, General..................... 418
Malfunction Indicator Light (Check Engine). . . 209,416Manual Transaxle.....................295,298
Downshifting....................... 300
Fluid Level Check.................... 441
Frequency of Fluid Change...........441,442
Lubricant Selection................... 441
Manual Transmission..................... 440
Fluid Level Check.................... 440
Frequency of Fluid Change............. 441
Lubricant Selection................... 440
Manual, Service......................... 479
Map/Reading Lights..................... 153
Master Cylinder (Brakes).................. 437
Methanol............................. 368
Mini-Trip Computer...................... 211
Mirrors................................ 94
Automatic Dimming................... 95
Electric Powered...................... 96
Exterior Folding...................... 98
Heated............................. 9810
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Outside............................ 97
Rearview........................... 94
Vanity............................. 99
Modifications/Alterations, Vehicle............. 8
Monitor, Tire Pressure System............... 357
Mopar Parts.........................417,478
MTBE/ETBE........................... 368
Multi-Function Control Lever............... 149
New Vehicle Break-In Period................ 84
Occupant Restraints...................39,67,71
Occupant Restraints (Sedan)...........64,65,67,70
Octane Rating, Gasoline (Fuel).............. 367
Odometer............................. 207
Trip ...........................205,207
Oil Change Indicator..................... 216
Oil Change Indicator, Reset................. 216Oil, Engine.........................419,454
Capacity........................... 454
Change Interval..................... 420
Checking.......................... 419
Disposal........................... 421
Filter............................. 422
Identification Logo................... 420
Materials Added to................... 421
Recommendation..................420,454
Synthetic.......................... 421
Viscosity........................... 421
Onboard Diagnostic System..............415,416
Opener, Garage Door (HomeLink®)........... 161
Operator Manual (Owner’s Manual)............ 5
Overheating, Engine...................204,390
Owner’s Manual (Operator Manual).........5,479
Paint Care............................. 442
Panic Alarm............................ 24
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Parking Brake.......................... 321
Passing Light........................... 152
Personal Settings........................ 219
Pets.................................. 84
Phone, Cellular.......................... 99
Phone, Hands-Free (Uconnect™).............. 99
Placard, Tire and Loading Information......... 342
Power
Door Locks......................... 30
Mirrors............................ 96
Outlet (Auxiliary Electrical Outlet)........ 173
Steering........................319,320
Sunroof........................... 170
Transfer Unit....................... 441
Windows........................... 35
Power Steering Fluid..................... 456
Power Transfer Unit...................... 441
Pregnant Women and Seat Belts.............. 61
Preparation for Jacking.................... 393Pretensioners
Seat Belts........................... 54
Programmable Electronic Features............ 219
Radial Ply Tires......................... 349
Radio Operation........................ 276
Rear Axle (Differential).................... 441
Rear Drive Assembly..................... 441
Rear Liftgate (Sedan)...................... 37
Rear Seat, Folding....................... 145
Rear Window Defroster................... 188
Rear Window Features.................... 187
Rear Wiper/Washer...................... 187
Recorder, Event Data...................... 74
Recreational Towing...................... 387
Reformulated Gasoline.................... 367
Refrigerant............................ 425
Reminder, Seat Belt....................... 59
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Remote Control
Door Locks......................... 20
Security Alarm....................... 18
Remote Keyless Entry (Sedan)............... 20
Remote Sound System (Radio) Controls........ 274
Remote Starting System.................... 26
Replacement Bulbs....................... 452
Replacement Keys........................ 16
Replacement Parts....................... 417
Replacement Tires....................... 354
Reporting Safety Defects................... 478
Restraint, Head......................... 142
Restraints, Child.......................75,82
Restraints, Occupant...................... 39
Retractable Cargo Area Cover............... 183
Roll Over Warning........................ 4
Roof Type Carrier....................... 189
Rotation, Tires.......................... 356Safety Checks Inside Vehicle................. 86
Safety Checks Outside Vehicle............... 88
Safety Defects, Reporting.................. 478
Safety Information, Tire................... 337
Safety Tips............................. 85
Safety, Exhaust Gas....................... 85
Satellite Radio Antenna.................240,264
Schedule, Maintenance.................... 458
Seat Belt Maintenance.................... 447
Seat Belt Reminder....................... 59
Seat Belts............................39,86
Adjustable Shoulder Belt................ 48
Adjustable Upper Shoulder Anchorage...... 48
And Pregnant Women.................. 61
Child Restraint.....................75,76
Extender........................... 60
Front Seat.......................... 42
Inspection.......................... 86
Pretensioners........................ 54
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Rear Seat........................... 42
Seats................................. 134
Adjustment......................... 137
Heated............................ 136
Lumbar Support..................... 139
Rear Folding........................ 145
Rear Folding (Sedan).................. 145
Seatback Release..................... 140
Tilting............................ 140
Security Alarm (Theft Alarm)................ 18
Selection of Oil......................... 420
Sentry Key (Immobilizer)................... 15
Sentry Key Programming................... 16
Sentry Key Replacement................... 16
Service Assistance....................... 475
Service Contract......................... 477
Service Manuals........................ 479
Setting the Clock..................226,244,253
Settings, Personal........................ 219Shift Lever Override...................... 407
Shift Speeds, Manual Transaxle.............. 299
Short Message Service (SMS)................ 121
Shoulder Belts........................... 42
Side Airbag............................. 69
Side Window Demisters (Defrosters).......... 288
Signals, Turn......................88,199,453
Snow Chains (Tire Chains)................. 355
Snow Tires............................ 355
Spare Tire.......................350,351,393
Specifications
Oil ............................... 420
Speed Control (Cruise Control)...........158,204
Speedometer........................... 199
Starting............................... 295
Automatic Transmission................ 296
Engine Fails to Start.................. 297
Manual Transmission.................. 295
Remote............................ 26
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Starting Procedures...................... 295
Steering
Power..........................319,320
Tilt Column........................ 157
Steering Wheel Audio Controls.............. 274
Steering Wheel Mounted Sound
System Controls......................... 274
Storage............................178,452
Storage Bin............................ 178
Storage, Vehicle......................... 287
Stuck, Freeing.......................... 406
Sun Roof.............................. 170
Sun Visor Extension....................... 99
Supplemental Restraint System - Airbag........ 61
Synthetic Engine Oil...................... 421
System, Remote Starting.................... 26
Tachometer............................ 201
Taillights.............................. 453Temperature Control, Automatic (ATC)........ 281
Temperature Gauge, Engine Coolant.......203,391
Tether Anchor, Child Restraint............... 80
Text Messaging......................... 121
Theft Alarm (Security Alarm)................ 18
Theft System (Security Alarm)............... 18
Tie Down Hooks, Cargo................... 185
Tilt Steering Column..................... 157
Tire and Loading Information Placard......... 342
Tire Identification Number (TIN)............. 340
Tire Markings.......................... 337
Tire Safety Information.................... 337
Tires ............................88,346,481
Aging (Life of Tires).................. 353
Air Pressure........................ 346
Chains............................ 355
Changing.......................... 392
Compact Spare...................... 350
General Information.................. 346
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