snow chains JEEP PATRIOT 2013 1.G Owners Manual

▫Tire Identification Number (TIN) ...........360
▫ Tire Terminology And Definitions ..........362
▫ Tire Loading And Tire Pressure ...........363
 TIRES — GENERAL INFORMATION .........368
▫ Tire Pressure ....................... .368
▫ Tire Inflation Pressures .................369
▫ Tire Pressures For High Speed Operation . . . .371
▫ Radial Ply Tires ..................... .371
▫ All Season Tires – If Equipped ............371
▫
Summer Or Three Season Tires – If Equipped . . .372
▫ Snow Tires ......................... .372
▫ Spare Tire Matching Original Equipped Tire
And Wheel – If Equipped ................373
▫ Compact Spare Tire – If Equipped .........373▫
Full Size Spare – If Equipped .............374
▫ Limited-Use Spare – If Equipped ..........374
▫ Tire Spinning ....................... .375
▫ Tread Wear Indicators ..................376
▫ Life Of Tire ........................ .376
▫ Replacement Tires .....................377
 TIRE CHAINS (TRACTION DEVICES) .......378
 TIRE ROTATION RECOMMENDATIONS .....379
 TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM
(TPMS) ............................. .380
▫ Base System ........................ .382
▫ Premium System – If Equipped ............385
▫ General Information ...................389
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ESC Operating Modes
The ESC system has three available operating modes for
four–wheel drive equipped vehicles and two available
operating modes for two–wheel drive equipped vehicles.
Full On (Four-Wheel Drive Models) Or On (Two-Wheel
Drive Models)
This is the normal operating mode for ESC. Whenever
the vehicle is started the ESC system will be in this “On”
mode. This mode should be used for most driving
situations. ESC should only be turned to “Partial Off” or
“ESC Off” for specific reasons as noted below.
Partial Off (Four-Wheel Drive Models) Or On
(Two-Wheel Drive Models)
This mode is entered by momentarily pressing the “ESC
Off” switch. When in “Partial Off” mode, the TCS portion
of ESC, except for the “limited slip” feature described
in the TCS section, has been disabled and the “ESCActivation/Malfunction Indicator Light” will be illumi-
nated. All other stability features of ESC function nor-
mally. This mode is intended to be used if the vehicle is
in deep snow, sand or gravel conditions and more wheel
spin than ESC would normally allow is required to gain
traction.
To turn ESC on again, momentarily press the “ESC Off”
switch. This will restore the normal “ESC On” mode of
operation.
NOTE:
To improve the vehicle’s traction when driving
with snow chains, or starting off in deep snow, sand or
gravel, it may be desirable to switch to the “Partial Off”
mode by pressing the “ESC Off” switch. Once the situa-
tion requiring ESC to be switched to the “Partial Off”
mode is overcome, turn ESC back on by momentarily
pressing the “ESC Off” switch. This may be done while
the vehicle is in motion.
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•Four Tire Pressure Monitoring Sensors
• Tire Pressure Monitoring Telltale Light
Tire Pressure Monitoring Low Pressure Warnings
The Tire Pressure Monitoring Telltale Light will illumi-
nate in the instrument cluster, a LOW TIRE message will
be displayed for a minimum of five seconds, and an
audible chime will be activated when one or more of the
four active road tire pressures are low. Should this occur,
you should stop as soon as possible, check the inflation
pressure of each tire on your vehicle, and inflate each tire
to the vehicle’s recommended cold placard pressure
value. The system will automatically update and the Tire
Pressure Monitoring Light will extinguish and the LOW
TIRE message will turn off once the updated tire pres-
sures have been received. The vehicle may need to be
driven for up to 20 minutes above 15 mph (24 km/h) to
receive this information.
Check TPMS Warnings
The Tire Pressure Monitoring Telltale Light will flash on
and off for 75 seconds and remain on solid when a system
fault is detected. The system fault will also sound a
chime. If the ignition key is cycled, this sequence will
repeat providing the system fault still exists. The Tire
Pressure Monitoring Telltale Light will turn off when the
fault condition no longer exists. A system fault can occur
with any of the following scenarios:
1. Jamming due to electronic devices or driving next to
facilities emitting the same radio frequencies as the
TPM sensors.
2. Installing some form of aftermarket window tinting that affects radio wave signals.
3. Snow or ice around the wheels or wheel housings.
4. Using tire chains on the vehicle.
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If the ignition key is cycled, this sequence will repeat,
providing the system fault still exists. If the system fault
no longer exists, the Tire Pressure Monitoring Telltale
Light will no longer flash, theSERVICE TPM SYSTEM
text message will not be present, and a pressure value will be displayed instead of dashes. A system fault can
occur with any of the following scenarios:
1. Jamming due to electronic devices or driving next to
facilities emitting the same radio frequencies as the
TPM sensors.
2. Installing some form of aftermarket window tinting that affects radio wave signals.
3. Snow or ice around the wheels or wheel housings.
4. Using tire chains on the vehicle.
5. Using wheels/tires not equipped with TPM sensors.
The EVIC will also display a SERVICE TPM SYSTEM
message for a minimum of five seconds when a system
fault related to an incorrect sensor location fault is
detected. In this case, the SERVICE TPM SYSTEM
message is then followed with a graphic display with
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Rear Seat.............................43
Untwisting Procedure ....................52
Seats ................................. .147
Adjustment .......................... .147
Heated ............................. .149
Lumbar Support ...................... .152
Rear Folding ......................... .158
Rear Folding (Sedan) ....................158
Seatback Release ...................... .153
Tilting .............................. .153
Security Alarm (Theft Alarm) ..................18
Sentry Key (Immobilizer) ....................15
Sentry Key Programming ....................17
Sentry Key Replacement .....................16
Service Assistance ........................ .495
Service Contract ......................... .497
Service Manuals ......................... .500
Settings, Personal ........................ .233
Setting the Clock ......................... .241Shift Lever Override
...................... .433
Shift Speeds, Manual Transmission .............318
Shoulder Belts ............................43
Side Airbag ..............................70
Side Window Demisters (Defrosters) ............307
Signals, Turn ........................... .100
Snow Chains (Tire Chains) ...................378
Snow Tires ............................. .372
Spare Tire .............................. .373
Speed Control (Cruise Control) ................172
Speedometer ............................ .213
Starting ............................... .313
Automatic Transmission ..................314
Cold Weather ........................ .315
Engine Fails to Start .....................315
Manual Transmission ....................313
Remote ...............................26
Starting Procedures ....................... .313
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