four wheel drive JEEP PATRIOT 2012 1.G User Guide

INTRODUCTION/WELCOMEWelcome From Chrysler Group LLC..2
CONTROLS AT A GLANCEDriver Cockpit..............4
Instrument Cluster............6
GETTING STARTEDKeyFob ..................8
Remote Start...............8
Theft Alarm................9
Seat Belt..................9
Supplemental Restraint
System (SRS) — Air Bags...... 10
Child Restraints.............11
FrontSeats ................13
RearSeats................ 14
HeatedSeats ...............15
Tilt Steering Column......... 16
OPERATING YOUR VEHICLEEngine Break-In
Recommendations............17
Turn Signal/Lights Lever........18
Wiper/Washer Lever......... 19
Speed Control.............20
Continuously Variable Automatic
Transmission (CVT)...........21
Manual Climate Controls.......22
Automatic Temperature
Controls (ATC).............23
Power Sunroof.............24
Wind Buffeting.............25
ELECTRONICSYour Vehicle's Sound System....26
Media Center 130
(Sales Code RES)...........28
Media Center 130 With Satellite
Radio (Sales Code RES + RSC) . . . 30
Media Center 230
(Sales Code REQ)...........32
Media Center 430/430N
(Sales Code RBZ/RHB)........35
Sirius XM™Satellite Radio/
Travel Link................44
Steering Wheel Audio Controls . . . 48
iPod®/USB/MP3 Control.......48
Uconnect™ Phone...........49
Uconnect™ Voice Command.....53
Bluetooth® Streaming Audio.....55
Electronic Vehicle Information
Center (EVIC).............55
Programmable Features.......56
Universal Garage Door Opener
(HomeLink®)..............57PowerInverter .............60
Power Outlet.............. 61
OFF-ROAD CAPABILITIESFour-Wheel Drive Operation.....62
UTILITYTrailer Towing Weights (Maximum
Trailer Weight Ratings)........64
Recreational Towing (Behind
Motorhome, Etc.)...........65
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES24-Hour Towing Assistance.....66
Instrument Cluster Warning
Lights..................66
If Your Engine Overheats.......70
Automatic Transmission
Overheating...............71
Jacking And Tire Changing......71
Jump-Starting Procedures......76
Shift Lever Override..........79
Towing A Disabled Vehicle......80
Freeing A Stuck Vehicle........81
Event Data Recorder (EDR).....82
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLEOpening The Hood..........83
Engine Compartment.........84
Fluids And Capacities.........86
Maintenance Chart..........88
Fuses................... 91
TirePressures..............93
Wheel And Wheel Trim Care.....94
Exterior Bulbs.............94
CONSUMER ASSISTANCEChrysler Group LLC Customer
Center ..................95
Chrysler Canada Inc. Custome
rCenter .................95
Assistance For The Hearing
Impaired.................95
Publications Ordering.........95
Reporting Safety Defects In
The 50 United States
And Washington, D.C..........96
MOPAR ACCESSORIESAuthentic Accessories
ByMOPAR®...............97
INDEX.................98
FAQ(HowTo?)Frequently Asked Questions.....101
TABLE OF CONTENTS

FOUR-WHEEL DRIVE OPERATION
• This vehicle has two full time, on-demand, four-wheel-drive (4WD)
systems available, Freedom Drive I and Freedom-Drive II. They provide
for all-weather, all-terrain capability for added driving security in
less-than-ideal road conditions.
Freedom-Drive I™ Four Wheel Drive System
• The vehicle will constantly monitor wheel slippage and transfer power to
the axle that can use it the most.
• For additional traction in sand, deep snow or loose traction surfaces, the
“4WD Lock” sends equal amounts of the torque to the front and rear
axles at low speeds.
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• To activate, pull the T-handle, located in between the front driver and
passenger seats, up once and release. The “4WD Indicator Light” will
come on in the cluster.
• This can be done on the fly, at any
vehicle speed. To deactivate,
simply pull on the T-handle one
more time. The “4WD Indicator
Light” will then turn off.
Trail Rated® Freedom-Drive II™Four Wheel Drive System (IF
EQUIPPED)
• This system offers all the benefits of Freedom Drive I™ plus the
rugged capability of true Trail-Rated off road performance
with three additional features:
•Off-Road Mode
• Pulling up on the T-handle while the gear shift lever is in the
Low position activates the Off-Road mode.
• This feature allows power to be sent to all four wheels when additional
traction is required while also delivering enhanced off-road capability
for water fording, moving on steep grades and rock crawling.
•Brake Lock Differential
• This feature helps keep the vehicle moving forward when one wheel
loses traction by directing power from the wheel that slips to the wheel
with more grip on the same axle providing more traction in off-road
situations.
•Hill Descent Control/Hill Start Assist
• The Hill Descent Control System maintains vehicle speed while
descending hills during off-road driving situations and is available in
both low and reverse gears.
• This allows a smooth and controlled hill descent on rough or slippery
terrain without the driver needing to touch the brake pedal.
• The Hill Start Assist system assists the driver when starting a vehicle
from a stop on a hill.
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