odometer JEEP PATRIOT 2013 1.G User Guide

Loose Fuel Filler Cap Message
If the vehicle diagnostic system determines that the fuel
filler cap is loose or improperly installed, a “gASCAP”
message will be displayed in the Odometer/Trip Odom-
eter in the instrument cluster. Refer to “Instrument
Cluster Description” in “Understanding Your Instrument
Panel” for further information. Tighten the fuel filler cap
properly and press the odometer/trip odometer RESET
button to turn the message off. If the problem continues,
the message will appear the next time the vehicle is
started. Refer to “Onboard Diagnostic System” in “Main-
taining Your Vehicle” for further information.
VEHICLE LOADING
As required by National Highway Traffic Safety Admin-
istration regulations, your vehicle has a certification label
affixed to the driver’s side door or B-Pillar.
Vehicle Certification Label
Your vehicle has a Vehicle Certification Label attached to
the driver’s door B-Pillar.
The label contains the following information:
•Name of manufacturer
• Month and year of manufacture
• Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR)
• Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)
• Type of Vehicle
• Month, Day and Hour of Manufacture (MDH)
The bar code allows a computer scanner to read the
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN).
396 STARTING AND OPERATING

gas cap is properly tightened. Press the trip odometer
RESET button to turn off the message. If the problem
persists, the message will appear the next time the
vehicle is started. This might indicate a damaged cap. If
the problem is detected twice in a row, the system will
turn on the MIL. Resolving the problem will turn the MIL
light off.
EMISSIONS INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE
PROGRAMS
In some localities, it may be a legal requirement to pass
an inspection of your vehicle’s emissions control system.
Failure to pass could prevent vehicle registration.For states that require an Inspection and Mainte-
nance (I/M), this check verifies the “Malfunction
Indicator Light (MIL)” is functioning and is not
on when the engine is running, and that the OBD II
system is ready for testing. Normally, the OBD II system will be ready. The OBD II
system may
notbe ready if your vehicle was recently
serviced, recently had a dead battery or a battery replace-
ment. If the OBD II system should be determined not
ready for the I/M test, your vehicle may fail the test.
Your vehicle has a simple ignition key-actuated test,
which you can use prior to going to the test station. To
check if your vehicle’s OBD II system is ready, you must
do the following:
1. Turn the ignition switch to the ON position, but do not crank or start the engine.
2. If you crank or start the engine, you will have to start this test over.
3. As soon as you turn the ignition switch to the ON position, you will see the MIL symbol come on as part
of a normal bulb check.
442 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE

MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE
Your vehicle is equipped with an automatic oil change
indicator system. The oil change indicator system will
remind you that it is time to take your vehicle in for
scheduled maintenance.
Based on engine operation conditions, the oil change
indicator message will illuminate. This means that ser-
vice is required for your vehicle. Operating conditions
such as frequent short-trips, trailer tow, extremely hot or
cold ambient temperatures, and E85 fuel usage will
influence when the “Change Oil” or “Oil Change Re-
quired” message is displayed. Severe Operating Condi-
tions can cause the change oil message to illuminate as
early as 3,500 miles (5,600 km) since last reset. Have your
vehicle serviced as soon as possible, within the next
500 miles (805 km).On Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)
equipped vehicles, “Oil Change Required” will be dis-
played in the EVIC and a single chime will sound,
indicating that an oil change is necessary.
On Non-EVIC equipped vehicles, “Change Oil” will flash
in the instrument cluster odometer and a single chime
will sound, indicating that an oil change is necessary.
Your authorized dealer will reset the oil change indicator
message after completing the scheduled oil change. If a
scheduled oil change is performed by someone other
than your authorized dealer, the message can be reset by
referring to the steps described under “Electronic Vehicle
Information Center (EVIC)/Oil Change Required” in
“Understanding Your Instrument Panel” or under “In-
strument Cluster Description/Odometer/Trip Odom-
eter” in “Understanding Your Instrument Panel” for
further information.
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Garage Door Opener (HomeLink).............176
Gas Cap (Fuel Filler Cap)...................394
Gasoline, Clean Air ....................... .390
Gasoline (Fuel) .......................... .389
Gasoline, Reformulated .....................390
Gauges Coolant Temperature ....................218
Fuel ............................... .212
Odometer ........................... .221
Tachometer .......................... .215
Gear Ranges ............................ .322
Gear Select Lever Override ..................433
General Information ........................18
Glass Cleaning .......................... .472
Gross Axle Weight Rating ...................399
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating ..................397
GVWR ................................ .397
Hands-Free Phone (Uconnect)................111 Hazard Warning Flasher
....................414
Headlights ............................. .479
Cleaning ............................ .472
High Beam/Low Beam Select Switch .........165
Passing ............................. .165
Replacing ........................... .479
Switch ............................. .162
Head Restraints ......................... .155
Heated Mirrors ...........................110
Heated Seats ............................ .149
Heater ................................ .296
Heater, Engine Block ...................... .316
High Beam/Low Beam Select (Dimmer) Switch . . . .165
Hill Descent Control ...................... .224
Hill Start Assist .......................... .350
Hitches Trailer Towing ........................ .401
HomeLink (Garage Door Opener) .............176
Hood

Release ........................... .160
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Modifications/Alterations, Vehicle...............8
Monitor, Tire Pressure System ................380
Mopar Parts ............................ .443
MTBE/ETBE ........................... .390
Multi-Function Control Lever .................162
New Vehicle Break-In Period ..................96
Occupant Restraints ........................39
Occupant Restraints (Sedan) ..................64
Octane Rating, Gasoline (Fuel) ................389
Odometer .............................. .221
Trip ............................... .219
Oil Change Indicator ...................... .231
Oil Change Indicator, Reset ..................231
Oil, Engine ............................. .445
Capacity ............................ .481
Change Interval ....................... .446
Checking ........................... .445Disposal
............................ .447
Filter .............................. .447
Filter Disposal ........................ .447
Identification Logo ..................... .446
Materials Added to .....................447
Recommendation ...................... .446
Synthetic ............................ .447
Viscosity ............................ .447
Oil Filter, Selection ....................... .447
Onboard Diagnostic System ..................441
Opener, Garage Door (HomeLink) ............176
Operating Precautions ..................... .441
Operator Manual (Owner’s Manual) .............5
Overheating, Engine ...................... .218
Owner’s Manual (Operator Manual) .............5
Paint Care ............................. .468
Panic Alarm ..............................24
Parking Brake ........................... .340
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Trip Computer.......................... .226
Trip Odometer .......................... .221
Trip Odometer Reset Button ..................219
Turn Signals ............................ .164
UCI Connector .......................... .286
Uconnect (Hands-Free Phone) ................111
Understanding Your Instrument Panel ...........210
Uniform Tire Quality Grades .................501
Universal Consumer Interface (UCI) Connector . . . .286
Universal Transmitter ..................... .176
Unleaded Gasoline ....................... .389
Untwisting Procedure, Seat Belt ................52
Vanity Mirrors ...........................110
Variance, Compass ....................... .237
Vehicle Certification Label ...................396
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) .............7Vehicle Loading
......................... .364
Vehicle Modifications/Alterations ...............8
Vehicle Storage .......................... .306
Vehicle Theft Alarm (Security Alarm) ............18
Voice Recognition System (VR) ................141
Warning Lights (Instrument Cluster Description) . . .212
Warning, Roll Over .........................4
Warnings and Cautions .......................7
Warranty Information ..................... .498
Washer Adding Fluid ........................ .453
Washers, Windshield ...................... .170
Washing Vehicle ......................... .469
Wheel and Wheel Trim .....................470
Wheel and Wheel Trim Care .................470
Wind Buffeting .......................... .187
Window Fogging ........................ .307
Windows ................................35
520 INDEX