warning light JEEP PATRIOT 2014 1.G Workshop Manual

WARNING!
Riding the brakes can lead to brake failure and
possibly a collision. Driving with your foot resting or
riding on the brake pedal can result in abnormally
high brake temperatures, excessive lining wear, and
possible brake damage. You would not have your full
braking capacity in an emergency.
Brake Master Cylinder
The fluid level in the master cylinder should be checked
when performing under hood services, or immediately if
the brake system warning light is on.
Be sure to clean the top of the master cylinder area before
removing the cap. If necessary, add fluid to bring the
fluid level up to the requirements described on the brake
fluid reservoir. Fluid level can be expected to fall as thebrake pads wear. The brake fluid level should be checked
when the pads are replaced. However, low fluid level
may be caused by a leak and a checkup may be needed.
NOTE:
If your vehicle is equipped with a manual trans-
mission, the brake fluid reservoir supplies fluid to both
the brake system and the clutch release system. The two
systems are separated in the reservoir, and a leak in one
system will not affect the other system. The manual
transmission clutch release system should not require
fluid replacement during the life of the vehicle. If the
brake fluid reservoir is low and the brake system does
not indicate any leaks or other problems, it may be a
result of a leak in the hydraulic clutch release system. See
your local authorized dealer for service.
Use only manufacturer’s recommended brake fluid. Re-
fer to “Fluids, Lubricants, and Genuine Parts” in “Main-
taining Your Vehicle” for further information.
498 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE

WARNING!
Do not use volatile solvents for cleaning purposes.
Many are potentially flammable, and if used in
closed areas they may cause respiratory harm.
CAUTION!
Do not use Alcohol and Alcohol-based and/or Keton
based cleaning products to clean leather seats, as
damage to the seat may result.
Cleaning Headlights
Your vehicle has plastic headlights that are lighter and
less susceptible to stone breakage than glass headlights.
Plastic is not as scratch resistant as glass and therefore
different lens cleaning procedures must be followed.To minimize the possibility of scratching the lenses and
reducing light output, avoid wiping with a dry cloth. To
remove road dirt, wash with a mild soap solution fol-
lowed by rinsing.
Do not use abrasive cleaning components, solvents, steel
wool or other aggressive material to clean the lenses.
Glass Surfaces
All glass surfaces should be cleaned on a regular basis
with MOPAR® Glass Cleaner, or any commercial
household-type glass cleaner. Never use an abrasive type
cleaner. Use caution when cleaning the inside rear win-
dow equipped with electric defrosters or the right rear
quarter window equipped with the radio antenna. Do
not use scrapers or other sharp instrument that may
scratch the elements.
510 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE

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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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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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

High Beam/Low Beam Select...............167
Instrument Cluster ..................... .165
License ............................. .520
Lights On Reminder .....................165
Low Fuel ............................ .215
Malfunction Indicator (Check Engine) .........225
Map Reading ......................... .168
Oil Pressure .......................... .215
Seat Belt Reminder ..................... .216
Security Alarm ..........................19
Service .............................. .519
Tire Pressure Monitoring (TPMS) ............221
Traction Control ....................... .373
Turn Signal .......................... .100
Voltage ............................. .214
Warning (Instrument Cluster Description) ......214
Loading Vehicle ......................... .416
Capacities ........................... .417
Tires ............................... .381Locks
..................................30
Automatic Door .........................32
Child Protection .........................34
Door .................................30
Power Door ............................31
Lubrication, Body ........................ .487
Luggage Rack (Roof Rack) ...................207
Lug Nuts .............................. .437
Lumbar Support ......................... .154
Maintenance Free Battery ....................483
Maintenance Procedures ....................478
Maintenance Schedule ..................... .526
Malfunction Indicator Light (Check Engine) .......225
Manual, Service ......................... .540
Manual Transaxle Fluid Level Check ...................... .505
Lubricant Selection ..................... .505
Manual Transmission ..................... .323
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Tire and Loading Information Placard...........381
TIREFIT ............................... .449
Tire Markings ........................... .374
Tires ................................. .100
Aging (Life of Tires) .....................394
Air Pressure .......................... .385
Chains .............................. .397
Changing ............................ .438
Compact Spare ........................ .391
General Information .....................385
High Speed .......................... .388
Inflation Pressures ...................... .387
Jacking .............................. .438
Life of Tires .......................... .394
Load Capacity ........................ .381
Pressure Monitor System (TPMS) ............398
Pressure Warning Light ...................221
Quality Grading ....................... .541
Radial .............................. .389Replacement
.......................... .395
Rotation ............................. .397
Safety .............................. .374
Sizes ............................... .376
Snow Tires ........................... .390
Spare Tire ............................ .439
Spinning ............................ .393
Trailer Towing ........................ .426
Tread Wear Indicators ....................394
Tire Safety Information .....................374
Tongue Weight/Trailer Weight ................423
Towing ............................... .418
24-Hour Towing Assistance ................125
Disabled Vehicle ....................... .465
Guide .............................. .422
Recreational .......................... .431
W
eight .............................. .422
Towing Assistance ........................ .125
Towing Vehicle Behind a Motorhome ...........431
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