towing JEEP PATRIOT 2013 1.G Owner's Guide

ABS (Anti-Lock Brake System)................344
Adding Engine Coolant (Antifreeze) ............458
Adding Fuel ............................ .394
Adding Washer Fluid ..................... .453
Additives, Fuel .......................... .392
Airbag ..................................61
Airbag Deployment ........................71
Airbag Light .............................68
Airbag Maintenance ........................73
Airbag, Side ..............................64
Airbag, Window (Side Curtain) ................65
Air Cleaner, Engine (Engine Air Cleaner Filter) . . . .448
Air Conditioner Maintenance .................450
Air Conditioning ......................... .296
Air Conditioning Controls ...................296
Air Conditioning Filter .....................307
Air Conditioning, Operating Tips ..............308
Air Conditioning Refrigerant .................450
Air Conditioning System ....................296 Air Pressure, Tires
........................ .369
Alarm Light ............................ .217
Alarm System (Security Alarm) ................18
Alterations/Modifications, Vehicle ...............8
Antenna, Satellite Radio .....................256
Antifreeze (Engine Coolant) ..................458
Capacities ........................... .481
Disposal ............................ .460
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) ................344
Anti-Lock Warning Light ....................214
Anti-Theft Security Alarm (Theft Alarm) ..........18
Appearance Care ........................ .468
Assistance Towing ........................ .125
Automatic Dimming Mirror ..................108
Automatic Door Locks ......................31
Automatic Temperature Control (ATC) ..........300
Automatic Transaxle ........................12
Automatic Transmission ....................319
Fluid and Filter Changes .................466
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Traction Control System..................346
Electronic Speed Control (Cruise Control) ........172
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) ..............352
Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) ......228
Emergency, In Case of Jacking ............................. .415
Jump Starting ........................ .427
Towing ............................. .434
Emission Control System Maintenance ..........442
Engine ................................ .439
Air Cleaner .......................... .448
Block Heater ......................... .316
Break-In Recommendations ................96
Checking Oil Level .....................445
Coolant (Antifreeze) .....................457
Cooling ............................. .457
Exhaust Gas Caution .....................97
Fuel Requirements ..................... .389
Jump Starting ........................ .427Oil ................................
.445
Oil Filler Cap ........................ .439
Oil Selection ......................... .446
Oil Synthetic ......................... .447
Overheating ......................... .414
Temperature Gauge .....................218
Enhanced Accident Response Feature ............71
Ethanol ............................... .390
Event Data Recorder ........................74
Exhaust Gas Caution ........................39
Exhaust System ...........................97
Exterior Lights .......................... .100
Filters Air Cleaner .......................... .448
Air Conditioning ...................... .307
Engine Oil ........................... .447
Engine Oil Disposal .....................447
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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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Passing Light........................... .165
Personal Settings ......................... .233
Pets ....................................95
Pets, Transporting ..........................95
Phone, Cellular ...........................111
Phone, Hands-Free (Uconnect) ...............111
Placard, Tire and Loading Information ..........363
Power Door Locks ............................31
Mirrors ............................. .109
Outlet (Auxiliary Electrical Outlet) ..........188
Steering ............................ .338
Sunroof ............................. .185
Transfer Unit ......................... .467
Windows .............................35
Power Steering Fluid ...................... .483
Power Transfer Unit ...................... .467
Pregnant Women and Seat Belts ................61
Preparation for Jacking .....................417 Pretensioners
Seat Belts .............................55
Programmable Electronic Features .............233
Radial Ply Tires ......................... .371
Radiator Cap (Coolant Pressure Cap) ...........459
Radio Operation ......................... .295
Rear Axle (Differential) .....................467
Rear Drive Assembly ...................... .467
Rear Liftgate (Sedan) .......................38
Rear Seat, Folding ........................ .158
Rearview Mirrors ........................ .107
Rear Window Defroster .....................204
Rear Window Features .....................203
Rear Wiper/Washer ....................... .203
Recorder, Event Data .......................74
Recreational Towing .......................411
Reformulated Gasoline .....................390
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Radial.............................. .371
Replacement ......................... .377
Rotation ............................ .379
Safety .............................. .357
Sizes ............................... .358
Snow Tires .......................... .372
Spare Tire ........................... .417
Spinning ............................ .375
Trailer Towing ........................ .406
Tread Wear Indicators ...................376
Tire Safety Information .....................357
Tongue Weight/Trailer Weight ................403
Towing ............................... .398
24-Hour Towing Assistance ................125
Disabled Vehicle ...................... .434
Guide .............................. .402
Recreational ...........................411
Weight ............................. .402
Towing Assistance ........................ .125Towing Vehicle Behind a Motorhome
...........411
Trailer Towing .......................... .398
Cooling System Tips ....................410
Hitches ............................. .401
Minimum Requirements ..................404
Tips ............................... .409
Trailer and Tongue Weight ................403
Wiring ............................. .407
Trailer Towing Guide ...................... .402
Trailer Weight ........................... .402
Transaxle Automatic ............................12
Transmission Automatic ........................... .319
Fluid .............................. .464
Manual ............................. .316
Transmitter Battery Service (Remote Keyless Entry). . .25
Transmitter, Garage Door Opener (HomeLink ) . . . .176
Tread Wear Indicators ..................... .376
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