light JEEP PATRIOT 2014 1.G Owners Manual

Rear Tail, Turn Signal And Backup Lamps
1. Raise the liftgate.
2. Remove the two push-pins from the taillamp housing.
3. Grasp the taillamp and pull firmly to disengage thelight from the aperture panel.
4. Twist and remove socket from the light.
5. Remove bulb from socket and replace.
License Lamps
1. Use a screw driver to gently pry against the side of the snap tab to remove the lamp from the liftgate.
2. Rotate the socket 1/4 turn counterclockwise.
3. Pull the bulb from the socket.
Center High-Mounted Stoplamp
This light is an LED assembly. See your authorized dealer
for replacement.
520 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE

Severe Duty All Models
Change Engine Oil at 4000 miles (6,500 km) if the vehicle
is operated in a dusty and off road environment. This
type of vehicle use is considered Severe Duty.
Once A Month Or Before A Long Trip:
•Check engine oil level
• Check windshield washer fluid level
• Check the tire inflation pressures and look for unusual
wear or damage
• Check the fluid levels of the coolant reservoir, brake
master cylinder, power steering and fill as needed
• Check function of all interior and exterior lights
Required Maintenance Intervals.
Refer to the maintenance schedules on the following
page for the required maintenance intervals.At Every Oil Change Interval As Indicated By Oil Change Indicator System:
•Change oil and filter.
• Rotate the tires. Rotate at the first sign of irregu-
lar wear, even if it occurs before the oil indicator
system turns on.
• Inspect battery and clean and tighten terminals as
required.
• Inspect brake pads, shoes, rotors, drums, hoses
and park brake.
• Inspect engine cooling system protection and
hoses.
• Inspect exhaust system.
• Inspect engine air cleaner if using in dusty or
off-road conditions.
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Service Contract
You may have purchased a service contract for a vehicle
to help protect you from the high cost of unexpected
repairs after the manufacturer’s New Vehicle Limited
Warranty expires. The manufacturer stands behind only
the manufacturer’s service contracts. If you purchased a
manufacturer’s service contract, you will receive Plan
Provisions and an Owner Identification Card in the mail
within three weeks of the vehicle delivery date. If you
have any questions about the service contract, call the
manufacturer’s Service Contract National Customer
Hotline at 1-800-521-9922 (Canadian residents, call (800)
465–2001 English / (800) 387–9983 French).
The manufacturer will not stand behind any service
contract that is not the manufacturer’s service contract. It
is not responsible for any service contract other than the
manufacturer’s service contract. If you purchased a ser-
vice contract that is not a manufacturer’s service contract,
and you require service after the manufacturer’s NewVehicle Limited Warranty expires, please refer to the
contract documents, and contact the person listed in
those documents.
We appreciate that you have made a major investment
when you purchased the vehicle. An authorized dealer
has also made a major investment in facilities, tools, and
training to assure that you are absolutely delighted with
the ownership experience. You will be pleased with their
sincere efforts to resolve any warranty issues or related
concerns.
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 addi-
tion, certain fluids contained in vehicles and certain
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538 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE

ABS (Anti-Lock Brake System)................360
Adding Engine Coolant (Antifreeze) ............494
Adding Fuel ............................ .413
Adding Washer Fluid ..................... .488
Additives, Fuel ...........................411
Airbag ..................................61
Airbag Deployment ........................72
Airbag Light .............................68
Airbag Maintenance ........................73
Airbag, Side ..............................64
Airbag, Window (Side Curtain) ................65
Air Cleaner, Engine (Engine Air Cleaner Filter) . . . .482
Air Conditioner Maintenance .................484
Air Conditioning ......................... .300
Air Conditioning Controls ...................300
Air Conditioning Filter .....................312
Air Conditioning, Operating Tips ..............313
Air Conditioning Refrigerant .................484
Air Conditioning System ....................300 Air Pressure, Tires
........................ .387
Alarm Light ............................ .219
Alarm System (Security Alarm) ................18
Alterations/Modifications, Vehicle ...............8
Antenna, Satellite Radio .....................260
Antifreeze (Engine Coolant) ..................493
Capacities ........................... .521
Disposal ............................. .496
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) ................360
Anti-Lock Warning Light ....................216
Appearance Care ........................ .506
Assistance Towing ........................ .125
Automatic Dimming Mirror ..................107
Automatic Door Locks ......................32
Automatic Temperature Control (ATC) ..........304
Automatic Transaxle ........................12
Fluid Level Check ...................... .503
Overheating .......................... .436
Automatic Transmission ................... .326
546 INDEX

Fluid and Filter Changes..................502
Fluid Level Check ...................... .501
Fluid Type ........................... .500
Gear Ranges .......................... .329
Special Additives ...................... .501
Autostick .............................. .341
Battery ................................ .483
Keyless Transmitter Replacement (RKE) ........25
Belts, Seat ...............................98
Body Mechanism Lubrication .................487
B-Pillar Location ......................... .381
Brake Assist System ...................... .364
Brake Fluid ............................ .523
Brake, Parking .......................... .357
Brakes ................................ .359
Brake System ........................... .359
Anti-Lock (ABS) ....................... .360
Master Cylinder ....................... .498Parking
............................. .357
Warning Light ........................ .217
Brake/Transmission Interlock .................328
Bulb Replacement ........................ .517
Bulbs, Light ............................ .100
Calibration, Compass ..................... .241
Capacities, Antifreeze (Engine Coolant) ..........521
Capacities, Fluid ......................... .521
Caps, Filler Fuel ................................ .413
Oil (Engine) .......................... .473
Power Steering ........................ .356
Radiator (Coolant Pressure) ................495
Carbon Monoxide Warning ...................97
Cargo Area Cover ........................ .200
Cargo Area Features ...................... .199
Cargo Compartment ...................... .199
Light ............................... .199
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Luggage Carrier....................... .207
Cargo Light ............................ .199
Cargo Load Floor ........................ .202
Cargo Tie-Downs ........................ .202
Car Washes ............................ .506
Cellular Phone ...........................110
Center High Mounted Stop Light ..............520
Chains, Tire ............................ .397
Changing A Flat Tire ...................... .438
Chart, Tire Sizing ........................ .376
Check Engine Light (Malfunction Indicator Light) . .476
Checking Your Vehicle For Safety ...............96
Checks, Safety ............................96
Child Restraint ............................76
Child Restraints Child Seat Installation .....................92
Install A LATCH-compatible Child Restraint .....89
Installing Child Restraints Using The Vehicle
Seat Belt ..............................91 Lower Anchors And Tethers For Children
.......83
Child Safety Locks .........................34
Clean Air Gasoline ....................... .409
Cleaning Wheels .............................. .508
Climate Control ......................... .300
Clock ................................. .245
Clutch ................................ .498
Clutch Fluid ............................ .498
Coin Holder ............................ .197
Cold Weather Operation ....................322
Compact Disc (CD) Maintenance ..............299
Compact Spare Tire ....................... .391
Compass .............................. .228
Compass Calibration ...................... .241
Compass Variance ........................ .241
Connector UCI................................ .290
Universal Consumer Interface (UCI) ..........290
548 INDEX

Console............................... .197
Contract, Service ......................... .538
Coolant (Antifreeze) ...................... .521
Coolant Pressure Cap (Radiator Cap) ...........495
Cooling System .......................... .491
Adding Coolant (Antifreeze) ...............494
Coolant Level ......................... .492
Disposal of Used Coolant .................496
Drain, Flush, and Refill ...................492
Inspection ........................... .496
Points to Remember .....................496
Pressure Cap ......................... .495
Radiator Cap ......................... .495
Selection of Coolant (Antifreeze) .............493
Corrosion Protection ...................... .506
Cruise Light ............................ .221
Cupholders ............................ .197
Customer Assistance ...................... .535Data Recorder, Event
.......................75
Dealer Service ........................... .478
Defroster, Rear Window .....................206
Defroster, Windshield .......................98
Delay (Intermittent) Wipers ..................171
Diagnostic System, Onboard .................475
Dimmer Switch, Headlight ...................167
Dipsticks Power Steering ........................ .356
Disposal Antifreeze (Engine Coolant) ................496
Door Locks Child-Protection Door Lock — Rear Doors ......34
Door Locks ............................30
KeyFob...............................30
Remote ...............................30
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) ................30
Door Locks, Automatic ......................32
Door Opener, Garage ...................... .177
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Ethanol............................... .409
Event Data Recorder ........................75
Exhaust Gas Caution ........................39
Exhaust System ...........................97
Exterior Lights .......................... .100
Filters Air Cleaner .......................... .482
Air Conditioning ...................... .312
Engine Oil ........................... .482
Engine Oil Disposal .....................482
Flashers ............................... .435
Hazard Warning ....................... .435
Turn Signal .......................... .100
Flooded Engine Starting ....................322
Fluid, Brake ............................ .523
Fluid Capacities ......................... .521
Fluid Leaks ............................ .100Fluid Level Checks
Automatic Transaxle .....................503
Automatic Transmission ..................501
Cooling System ........................ .492
Power Steering ........................ .356
Fluids, Lubricants and Genuine Parts ...........522
Fog Lights ............................. .165
Folding Rear Seat ........................ .160
Folding Rear Seat (Sedan) ...................160
Four Wheel Drive ........................ .345
Systems ............................. .345
Four Wheel Drive Operation .................345
Freeing A Stuck Vehicle .....................463
Fuel .................................. .408
Adding ............................. .413
Additives .............................411
Capacity ............................ .521
Clean Air ............................ .409
Ethanol ............................. .409
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Filler Cap (Gas Cap).....................413
Gasoline ............................. .408
Gauge .............................. .214
Light ............................... .215
Materials Added ........................411
Methanol ............................ .409
Octane Rating ......................... .408
Requirements ......................... .408
Tank Capacity ......................... .521
Fueling ............................... .413
Fuel System Caution ...................... .414
Fuses ................................. .512
Garage Door Opener (HomeLink®) ............177
Gas Cap (Fuel Filler Cap) ...................413
Gasoline, Clean Air ....................... .409
Gasoline (Fuel) .......................... .408
Gasoline, Reformulated .....................409 Gauges
Coolant Temperature .....................220
Fuel ................................ .214
Odometer ............................ .223
Tachometer ........................... .217
Gear Ranges ............................ .329
Gear Select Lever Override ..................464
General Information ...................... .142
Glass Cleaning .......................... .510
Gross Axle Weight Rating ...................419
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating ..................416
GVWR ................................ .416
Hands-Free Phone (Uconnect®) ...............110
Hazard Warning Flasher ....................435
Headlights ............................. .519
Cleaning ............................ .510
High Beam/Low Beam Select Switch .........167
Passing ............................. .167
552 INDEX

Key-In Reminder..........................14
Keyless Entry System (Sedan) .................20
Key, Programming .........................17
Key, Replacement ..........................16
Keys ...................................12
Key, Sentry (Immobilizer) ....................15
Knee Bolster ..............................61
Lane Change and Turn Signals ................520
Lane Change Assist ....................... .167
Lap/Shoulder Belts .........................43
Latches ............................... .100
Hood ............................... .162
Lead Free Gasoline ....................... .408
Leaks, Fluid ............................ .100
Life of Tires ............................ .394
Liftgate (Sedan) ...........................38
Liftgate Window Wiper/Washer ...............204
Light Bulbs ............................. .100Lights
................................ .100
Airbag ................................68
Alarm .............................. .219
Anti-Lock ............................ .216
Back-Up ............................. .520
Brake Assist Warning ....................373
Brake Warning ........................ .217
Bulb Replacement ...................... .519
Cargo .............................. .199
Center Mounted Stop ....................520
Daytime Running ...................... .165
Dimmer Switch, Headlight .................164
Engine Temperature Warning ...............217
Exterior ............................. .100
Fog ................................ .165
Headlights ........................... .165
Headlight Switch ...................... .165
High Beam ........................... .167
High Beam Indicator .....................216
554 INDEX