warning JEEP PATRIOT 2012 1.G Owner's Guide

OPENING THE HOOD
• Pull the release lever located
below the instrument 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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TIRE PRESSURES
• Check the inflation pressure of each tire, including the spare tire, at least
monthly and inflate to the recommended pressure for your vehicle.
• The tire pressures recommended for your vehicle are found on the “Tire
and Loading Information” label located on the driver’s side door
opening.
NOTE:Refer to the Owner's Manual
on the DVD for more information
regarding tire warnings and
instructions.
WARNING!
• Overloading of your tires is dangerous. Overloading can cause tire
failure, affect vehicle handling, and increase your stopping distance.
Use tires of the recommended load capacity for your vehicle. Never
overload them.
• Improperly inflated tires are dangerous and can cause collisions.
Under-inflation is the leading cause of tire failure and may result in
severe cracking, component separation, or “blow out”. Over-
inflation reduces a tire’s ability to cushion shock. Objects on the
road and chuck holes can cause damage that results in tire failure.
Unequal tire pressures can cause steering problems. You could lose
control of your vehicle. Over-inflated or under-inflated tires can
affect vehicle handling and can fail suddenly, resulting in loss of
vehicle control.
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CHRYSLER GROUP LLC CUSTOMER CENTER
P.O. Box 21–8004
Auburn Hills, MI 48321–8004
Phone: 1–877–426–5337
CHRYSLER CANADA INC. CUSTOMER CENTER
P.O. Box 1621
Windsor, Ontario N9A 4H6
Phone: 1–800–465–2001 (English)
Phone: 1–800–387–9983 (French)
ASSISTANCE FOR THE HEARING IMPAIRED
• To assist customers who have hearing difficulties, the manufacturer has
installed special TDD (Telecommunication Devices for the Deaf)
equipment at its customer center. Any hearing or speech impaired
customer, who has access to a TDD or a conventional teletypewriter
(TTY) in the United States, can communicate with the manufacturer by
dialing 1–800–380–CHRY. Canadian residents with hearing difficulties
that require assistance can use the special needs relay service offered by
Bell Canada. For TTY teletypewriter users, dial 711 and for Voice callers,
dial 1–800–855–0511 to connect with a Bell Relay Service operator.
WARNING!
Engine exhaust, some of its constituents, and certain vehicle
components contain, or emit, chemicals known to the State of
California to cause cancer and birth defects, or other reproductive
harm. In addition, certain fluids contained in vehicles and certain
products of component wear contain, or emit, chemicals known to the
State of California to cause cancer and birth defects, or other
reproductive harm.
PUBLICATIONS ORDERING
•If you are the first registered retail owner of your vehicle,you may
obtain one free printed copy of the Owner's Manual, Warranty Booklet or
Radio Manuals on your DVD by calling 1–877–426–5337 (U.S.) or
1–800–387–1143 (Canada) or by contacting your dealer.
• Replacement User Guide kits or DVDs or, if you prefer, additional printed
copies of the Owner's Manual, Warranty Booklet or Radio Manuals may
be purchased by visiting www.techauthority.com or by calling
1–800–890–4038 (U.S.) or 1–800–387–1143 (Canada). Visa, Master Card,
American Express and Discover orders are accepted. If you prefer
mailing your order, please call the above numbers for an order form.
CONSUMER ASSISTANCE
95

Airbag .................10
Alarm,Panic ..............8
Arming Theft System (Security
Alarm) ..................9
AudioSettings ..........28,29,
30,32,33,34,38
Automatic Temperature Control
(ATC) ..................23
Automatic Transmission
FluidType .............86
Overheating .............71
AxleFluid ...............86
Belts, Seat................9
BrakeFluid ..............86
Break-In Recommendations, New
Vehicle .................17
Bulb Replacement..........94
Calibration, Compass........56
Change Oil Indicator........70
Changing A Flat Tire.........71
ChildRestraint .............11
Child Restraint Tether Anchors . . 11
Clock Setting.......28,30,33,35
Compass Calibration........56
Cooling System
Coolant Capacity.........86
Cruise Control (Speed Control) . 20
CruiseLight ..............20
Customer Assistance........95
Defects, Reporting.........96
Dimmer Control............18
Dimmer Switch, Headlight.....18
Disarming, Theft System . . . . . . 9
Electronic Speed Control
(CruiseControl) ...........20
Electronic Vehicle Information
Center(EVIC)...........55,56
Electronics
Your Vehicle's Sound System..26
Emergency, In Case of
Jacking................71
Jump Starting...........76
Overheating ............70Engine
Break-In Recommendations . . . 17
Compartment . . . . . . . . . . . 84
Jump Starting . . . . . . . . . . . 76
Oil Selection . . . . . . . . . . . . 86
Overheating ............70
Event Data Recorder . . . . . . . . 82
ExteriorLights ............94
Flash-To-Pass .............18
Fluid Capacities . . .........86
Fluids ..................86
FogLights ...............18
Folding Front Passenger Seat . . 14
FoldingRearSeat ..........14
FreeingAStuckVehicle ......81
Front Heated Seats . . . . . . . . . 15
Fuel
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . 86
Garage Door Opener
(HomeLink®) . ............57
Headlights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Dimmer Switch . . . . . . . . . . . 18
High Beam . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
HeatedMirrors ..........22,23
HeatedSeats .............15
High Beam/Low Beam Select
(Dimmer) Switch . . . . . . . . . . . 18
HomeLink® (Garage Door
Opener) Transmitter . . . . . . . . 57
Hood Release . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83
Instrument Cluster . . . . . . . . . . 6
Indicators ...............7
Instrument Cluster Warning
Lights ................6,66
Intermittent Wipers
(DelayWipers) ............19
Introduction . . . . . . . . ......2
Inverter Outlet (115V) . . . . . . . . 60
Inverter,Power ............60
iPod®/USB/MP3 Control . . . . . . 48
Bluetooth Streaming Audio . . 55
INDEX
98

Jack Location.............71
Jack Operation..........71,72
Jacking Instructions . . .......72
Jump Starting............76
KeyFob .................8
Key Fob Programmable
Features ................56
Lane Change Assist . . . . . . . . . 18
LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tether
forCHildren) ..............11
Lights
Headlights..............18
Park ..................18
Turn Signal.............18
Warning (Instrument Cluster
Description) .............6
Maintenance Record........90
Maintenance Schedule.......88
Media Center Radio . . . . . 28,30,32
Mirrors
Heated ..............22,23
MOPAR®Accessories ........97
Navigation ...............41
New Vehicle Break-In Period . . . 17
Oil Change Indicator . . . .....70
Oil, Engine
Capacity...............86
Outlet
Power.................61
Overheating, Engine . . . . . . . . 70
PanicAlarm ...............8
Phone (Pairing)...........50
Phone (Uconnect)..........49
Placard, Tire and Loading
Information ..............93
Power
Glass Sunroof...........24
Inverter ...............60
Outlet (Auxiliary Electrical
Outlet) ................61
Seats .................13Steering ...............86
Preparation for Jacking......72
Programmable Electronic
Features ................56
Radio Operation . . . . . ......35
Rain Sensitive Wiper System . . . 19
Rear Seat, Folding . . . . . . . . . . 14
Recreational Towing ........65
Remote Starting System ......8
Replacement Bulbs . . . . .....94
Reporting Safety Defects . . . . . 96
Restraints,Child ............11
RollOverWarning ..........3
SeatBelts ................9
Seats ..................13
Adjustment . . . . .........13
Folding Front Passenger . . . . 14
Heated ................15
Power .................13
RearFolding ............14
Seek Button . . . . . . . . 29,31,33,34
Setting the Clock . . . . 28,30,33,35
Shift Lever Override . . . . . . . . 79
Short Message Service (SMS) . . 54
Signals,Turn ..............18
SIRIUS Travel Link . . . . . . . . . . 46
Spare Tire . . . . . . . . .......71
Spark Plugs . . . . . . . . . .....86
Speed Control (Cruise
Control) ................20
Starting
Remote . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Steering
TiltColumn .............16
Steering Wheel Audio Controls . 48
Store Radio Presets .....29,31,33
SunRoof ................24
Supplemental Restraint System -
Airbag .................10
Temperature Gauge, Engine
Coolant ................70
TextMessaging............54
Theft Alarm (Security Alarm) . . . 9
TheftSystemArming.........9
TheftSystemDisarming .......9
INDEX
99

TiltSteeringColumn.........16
Tires
AirPressure ............93
Changing..............71
Jacking................71
PressureWarningLight .....66
Spare Tire..............71
Towing .................64
24-Hour Towing Assistance . . 66
DisabledVehicle .........80
Recreational............65
Trailer Towing
Trailer and Tongue Weight . . . 64
TrailerWeight ............64
Transmission
Fluid .................86
Turn Signals..............18Uconnect™ Phone . .........49
Uconnect™ Voice Command . . . 53
Voice Commands . . . . . . . . . . 53
Warning, Roll Over . . . . . . . . . . 3
Washer
Rear ..................19
Washers, Windshield . . ......19
Wheel and Wheel Trim Care . . . 94
WindBuffeting ............25
Windshield Washers . . . . . . . . . 19
Windshield Wipers . . . . . . . . . . 19
Wiper,Rear ..............19
INDEX
100

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
GETTING STARTED
• How do I install my LATCH Equipped Child Seat? pg. 11
• How do my heated seats operate? pg. 15
ELECTRONICS
• Which radio is in my vehicle? pg. 28, 30, 32, 35
• How do I activate the Audio Jack? pg. 29, 32, 34, 38
• How do I set the clock on my radio? pg. 28, 30, 33, 35
• How do I use the Navigation feature? pg. 41
• How do I pair my cell phone via Bluetooth® with the UConnect™
Hands-Free Voice Activation System? pg. 49
• How do I configure my Universal Garage Door Opener (HomeLink)?
pg. 57
UTILITY
• How do I know how much I can tow with my Jeep Patriot? pg. 64
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES
• What do I do if my TPMS warning light is blinking? pg. 66
• How do I change a flat tire? pg. 71
• How do I Jump-Start my vehicle? pg. 76
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE
• Where is my Fuse Block located? pg. 91
• What type of oil do I use? pg. 86
• How often should I change my engine’s oil? pg. 88
• What should my tire pressure be set at? pg. 93
FAQ (How To?)
101

Important:
This User Guide is \aintended to fami\fiarize you with the importan\at features
of your vehic\fe. The DVD enc\fosed contains your Owner’s Manua\f,
Navigation/Media Center Manua\fs, Warranty Boo\b\fets, Tire Warranty
and 24-Hour Towing Assistance (new vehic\fes purchased in the U.S.) or
Roadside Assistance (new vehic\fes purchased in Canada) in\a e\fectronic
format. We hope you find it usefu\f. R\aep\facement DVD \bits may be
purchased by visiting www.techauthority.com. Jeep
® is a registered
trademar\b of Chrys\fer Group LLC. Copyright 2012 Chrys\fer Group LLC.
If you are the first registered retail owner of your
\fehicle, you may o\btain a complimentary printed
copy of the Owner’s Manual, Na\figation/Media
Center Manuals or Warranty Booklet \by calling
1-877-426-5337 (U.S.) or 1-800-387-1143 (Canada)
or \by contacting your dealer.
The driver’s primary responsibi\fity
is the safe operation of the
vehic\fe. Driving whi\fe dis\atracted
can resu\ft in \foss of vehic\fe
contro\f, resu\fting in a co\f\fision and
persona\f injury. Chrys\fer Group
LLC strong\fy recommends that
the driver use extreme caution
when using any device or feature
that may ta\be their attention off
the road. Use of any e\fectrica\f
devices such as ce\f\f phones,
computers, portab\fe radios,
vehic\fe navigation or other
devices by the driver whi\fe the vehic\fe is moving is dangerous
and cou\fd \fead to a serious
co\f\fision. Texting whi\fe driving\a is
a\fso dangerous and shou\fd never
be done whi\fe the v\aehic\fe is
moving. If you find yourse\ff
unab\fe to devote your fu\f\f
attention to vehic\fe operation,
pu\f\f off the road to a safe \focation
and stop your vehic\fe. Some
States or Provinces prohibit the
use of ce\f\fu\far te\fephones or
texting whi\fe driving\a. It is a\fways
the driver’s responsibi\fity to
comp\fy with a\f\f \foca\f \faws.
\bARNING!
Driving after drin\bing can \fead\a to a co\f\fision. Your perceptions are
\fess sharp, your reflexes are s\fower, and your judgment is im\apaired
when you have been drin\bing. Ne\aver drin\b and then d\arive.
Dr\fv\fng and Alcohol:
Drun\ben driving is one \aof the most frequent causes of co\f\fisions. Your
driving abi\fity can \abe serious\fy impaired with b\food a\fcoho\f \feve\fs far be\fow
the \fega\f minimum. I\af you are drin\bing, don’t d\arive. Ride with a desig\anated
non-drin\bing driver, ca\f\f a cab, a friend, or use \apub\fic transportation.
This guide has been \aprepared to he\fp you get quic\b\fy
acquainted with your new Jeep and to provide a convenient
reference source for common questions. However, it is not a
substitute for your Owner’s Manua\f.
For comp\fete operationa\f instructions, maintenance procedures
and important safety messages, p\fease consu\ft your Owner’s
Manua\f, Navigation/Media Center Manua\fs and other\a Warning
Labe\fs in your vehic\fe.
Not a\f\f features shown in this guide m\aay app\fy to your vehic\fe.
For additiona\f information on accessories to he\fp persona\fize
your vehic\fe, visit www.mopar.com or your \foca\f Jeep dea\fer.
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