ECU JEEP PATRIOT 2014 1.G Owner's Manual

WARNING!
• Never leave children alone in a vehicle, or with access to an unlocked vehicle.Never leave the Key Fob in or near the vehicle, or in a location accessible to
children. Occupants, particularly unattended children, can become entrapped
by the power sunroof while operating the power sunroof switch. Such entrap-
ment may result in serious injury or death.
• In a collision, there is a greater risk of being thrown from a vehicle with an open
sunroof. You could also be severely injured or killed. Always fasten your seat
belt properly and make sure all passengers are properly secured.
• Do not allow small children to operate the sunroof. Never allow your fingers,
other body parts, or any object to project through the sunroof opening. Injury
may result.
WIND BUFFETING
Wind buffeting can be described as a helicopter-type percussion sound. If buffeting
occurs with the rear windows open, adjust the front and rear windows together.
If buffeting occurs with the sunroof open, adjust the sunroof opening, or adjust any
window. This will minimize buffeting.
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• Push the RIGHT Arrowbutton for access to main menus, sub-menus or to
select a personal setting in the setup menu.
Compass Calibration
This compass is self-calibrating, which eliminates the need to set the compass
manually. When the vehicle is new, the compass may appear erratic and the
EVIC/DID will display “CAL” until the compass is calibrated.
You may also calibrate the compass by completing one or more 360 degree turns (in
an area free from large metal or metallic objects) until the “CAL” message displayed
in the EVIC/DID turns off. The compass will now function normally.
PROGRAMMABLE FEATURES
Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)
The EVIC can be used to program the following Personal Settings. Push and release
the MENU button until Personal Settings displays, then push the DOWN Arrow button
to scroll through the settings. Push the RIGHT Arrow buttonto change the
setting.
• Language • Illuminated Approach
• Auto Unlock On Exit • Hill Start Assist (HSA)
• RKE Unlock Driver's Door 1st • Display Units In
• Flash Lamps With Lock • Confirmation of Voice Commands
• Sound Horn With Lock • Automatic Compass Calibration
• Headlamp Off Delay • Compass Variance
• Key Off Power Delay
Key Fob Programmable Features
The following features may also be programmed by using the Key Fob transmitter or
the ignition switch and driver's door lock switch.
NOTE:
Pushing the LOCK button while you are inside the vehicle will activate the Vehicle
Security Alarm. Opening a door with the Vehicle Security Alarm activated will cause
the alarm to sound. Push the UNLOCK button to deactivate the Vehicle Security
Alarm.
Unlock On First Press
To unlock either the driver's side, or all doors, on the first push of the UNLOCK
button:
• Push and hold the LOCK button for at least four seconds, but no longer than 10 seconds. Then, push and hold the UNLOCK button while still holding the LOCK
button.
• Release both buttons at the same time.
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UNIVERSAL GARAGE DOOR OPENER (HomeLink®)
HomeLink®replaces up to three hand-held transmitters that operate devices such as
garage door openers, motorized gates, lighting or home security systems. The
HomeLink
®unit is powered by your vehicles 12 Volt battery.
The HomeLink
®buttons that are located in the overhead console or sunvisor
designate the three different HomeLink®channels.
The HomeLink
®indicator is located above the center button.
Before You Begin Programming
HomeLink®
Ensure that your vehicle is parked out-
side of the garage before you begin pro-
gramming.
For efficient programming and accurate
transmission of the radio-frequency sig-
nal, it is recommended that a new battery
be placed in the hand-held transmitter of
the device that is being programmed to
the HomeLink
®system.
Erase all channels before you begin programming. To erase the channels, place the
ignition switch into the ON/RUN position, then press and hold the two outside
HomeLink
®buttons (I and III) for up to 20 seconds or until the red indicator flashes.
NOTE:
Erasing all channels should only be performed when programming HomeLink
®for
the first time. Do not erase channels when programming additional buttons.
If you have any problems, or require assistance, please call toll-free
1-800-355-3515 or, on the Internet at www.HomeLink.com for information or
assistance.
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Programming A Non-Rolling Code
NOTE:
For programming Garage Door Openers manufactured before 1995.
1. Turn the ignition switch to the ON/RUN position.
2. Place the hand-held transmitter 1 to 3 inches (3 to 8 cm) away from theHomeLink
®button you wish to program while keeping the HomeLink®indicator
light in view.
3. Simultaneously press and hold both the HomeLink
®button you want to program
and the hand-held transmitter button.
4. Continue to hold both buttons and observe the indicator light. The HomeLink
®
indicator will flash slowly and then rapidly after HomeLink®has received the
frequency signal from the hand-held transmitter. Release both buttons after the
indicator light changes from slow to rapid.
5. Press and hold the programmed HomeLink
®button and observe the indicator
light. If the indicator light stays on constantly, programming is complete and the
garage door (or device) should activate when the HomeLink
®button is pressed.
6. To program the two remaining HomeLink
®buttons, repeat each step for each
remaining button. DO NOT erase the channels.
Using HomeLink®
To operate, push and release the programmed HomeLink®button. Activation will now
occur for the programmed device (e.g., garage door opener, gate operator, security
system, entry door lock, home/office lighting, etc.,). The hand-held transmitter of the
device may also be used at any time.
WARNING!
• Your motorized door or gate will open and close while you are programming the universal transceiver. Do not program the transceiver if people or pets are in the
path of the door or gate.
• Do not run your vehicle in a closed garage or confined area while programming
the transceiver. Exhaust gas from your vehicle contains Carbon Monoxide (CO)
which is odorless and colorless. Carbon Monoxide is poisonous when inhaled
and can cause you and others to be severely injured or killed.
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FOUR-WHEEL DRIVE OPERATION
This vehicle has two full time, on-demand, four-wheel-drive (4WD) systems avail-
able, Freedom Drive I™ and Freedom-Drive II™. They provide for all-weather,
all-terrain capability for added driving security in less-than-ideal road conditions.
Freedom-Drive I™ Four Wheel Drive System
• The vehicle will constantly monitor wheel slippage and transfer power to the axlethat can use it the most.
• For additional traction in sand, deep snow or loose traction surfaces, the “4WD Lock” sends equal amounts of the torque to the front and rear axles at low speeds.
• To activate, pull the T-handle, located in between the front driver and passenger seats, up once and release. The “4WD Indicator Light” will come on in the cluster.
Freedom-Drive I™ Components
1 — Rear Differential
2 — Electronically Controlled Coupling
3 — Driveshaft
4 — Power Transfer Unit
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NOTE:• There are front and rear jacking locations on each side of the body. The frontlocations are outlined by two triangular cutouts, the rear locations by two
rectangular cutouts.
• For vehicles equipped with plastic trim, the plastic has been cut away
to expose the jacking locations in
the body.
• Do not raise the vehicle until you are sure the jack is securely engaged.
3. Turn the jack screw to the left until the jack can be placed under the jacking
location. Once the jack is positioned,
turn the jack screw to the right until
the jack head is properly engaged with
the lift area closest to the wheel to be
changed.
4. Using the swivel wrench raise the ve- hicle by turning the jack screw to the
right. Raise the vehicle only until the
tire just clears the surface and enough
clearance is obtained to install the
spare tire. Minimum tire lift provides
maximum stability.
Front Jack Engaged
Rear Jack Engaged
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5. Remove the wheel nuts and pull the wheel and wheel covers, where applicable, offthe hub. Install the spare wheel and wheel nuts with the cone shaped end of the
nuts toward the wheel. Lightly tighten the nuts.
NOTE:
The wheel cover is held on the wheel by
the wheel nuts. When reinstalling the
original wheel, properly align the wheel
cover to the valve stem, place the wheel
cover onto the wheel, then install the
wheel nuts.
6. Lower the vehicle by turning the jack screw to the left.
7. Finish tightening the nuts. Push down on the wrench while at the end of the
handle for increased leverage. Tighten
the lug nuts in a star pattern until
each nut has been tightened twice.
The correct wheel nut torque is 100
ft/lbs (135 N·m). If you doubt that you have tightened the nuts correctly, have
them checked with a torque wrench by your authorized dealer or service station.
8. Remove the wheel blocks and lower the jack until it is free. Reassemble the lug wrench to the jack assembly and stow it in the spare tire area. Secure the
assembly using the means provided.
9. Place the deflated (flat) tire in the cargo area, have the tire repaired or replaced as
soon as possible.
10. Check the spare tire pressure as soon as possible. Correct the tire pressure as required.
Installing Spare
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WARNING!
• Being under a jacked-up vehicle is dangerous. The vehicle could slip off thejack and fall on you. You could be crushed. Never put any part of your body
under a vehicle that is on a jack. If you need to get under a raised vehicle, take
it to a service center where it can be raised on a lift.
• Never start or run the engine while the vehicle is on a jack.
• The jack is designed to be used as a tool for changing tires only. The jack
should not be used to lift the vehicle for service purposes. The vehicle should
be jacked on a firm level surface only. Avoid ice or slippery areas.
• Do not attempt to change a tire on the side of the vehicle close to moving
traffic, pull far enough off the road to avoid the danger of being hit when
operating the jack or changing the wheel.
• Carefully follow these tire changing warnings to help prevent personal injury or
damage to your vehicle:
• Always park on a firm, level surface as far from the edge of the roadwayas possible before raising the vehicle.
• Turn on the Hazard Warning flasher.
• Block the wheel diagonally opposite the wheel to be raised.
• Set the parking brake firmly and set an automatic transmission in PARK;
a manual transmission in REVERSE.
• Do not let anyone sit in the vehicle when it is on a jack.
• Do not get under the vehicle when it is on a jack.
• Only use the jack in the positions indicated and for lifting this vehicle during
a tire change.
• If working on or near a roadway, be extremely careful of motor traffic.
• To assure that spare tires, flat or inflated, are securely stowed, spares must be
stowed with the valve stem facing the ground.
• Raising the vehicle higher than necessary can make the vehicle less stable. It
could slip off the jack and hurt someone near it. Raise the vehicle only enough
to remove the tire.
• To avoid possible personal injury, handle the wheel covers with care to avoid
contact with any sharp edges.
• A loose tire or jack thrown forward in a collision or hard stop could injure the
occupants in the vehicle. Have the deflated (flat) tire repaired or replaced
immediately.
• To avoid the risk of forcing the vehicle off the jack, do not tighten the lug nuts
fully until the vehicle is lowered to the ground. Failure to follow this warning
may result in personal injury.
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NOTE:
• A street address is required when ordering manuals (no P.O. Boxes).
• The Owner's Manual and User Guide electronic files are also available on theChrysler, Jeep, Ram Truck, Dodge and SRT websites.
• Click on the “For Owners” tab, select “Owner/Service Manuals”, then select your desired model year and vehicle from the drop down lists.
REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS IN THE UNITED
STATES
If you believe that your vehicle has a defect that could cause a collision or cause
injury or death, you should immediately inform the National Highway Traffic Safety
Administration (NHTSA) in addition to notifying the manufacturer.
If NHTSA receives similar complaints, it may open an investigation, and if it finds
that a safety defect exists in a group of vehicles, it may order a recall and remedy
campaign. However, NHTSA cannot become involved in individual problems be-
tween you, your authorized dealer and the manufacturer.
To contact NHTSA, you may either call the Auto Safety Hotline toll free at
1–888–327–4236 (TTY: 1–800–424–9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov; or
write to: Administrator, NHTSA, 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE., West Building,
Washington, D.C. 20590. You can also obtain other information about motor vehicle
safety from http://www.safercar.gov.
In Canada
If you believe that your vehicle has a safety defect, you should contact the
Customer Service Department immediately. Canadian customers who wish to report
a safety defect to the Canadian government should contact Transport Canada, Motor
Vehicle Defect Investigations and Recalls at 1-800-333-0510 or go to
http://www.tc.gc.ca/roadsafety/.
French Canadian customers who wish to report a safety defect to the Canadian
government should contact Transport Canada, Motor Vehicle Defect Investigations
and Recalls at 1-800-333-0510 or go to http://www.tc.gc.ca/securiteroutiere/ .
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Air BagAdvanceFrontAirBag ......14
AirBags ...............14
AirBagWarningLight .......14
Driver Knee Air Bag ........14
FrontAirBag ............14
Rollover ...............14
SideImpacts ............14
AirbagLight ..............84
Air Conditioning ............31
Air Recirculation ..........30,31
Alarm Arm The System ..........12
Disarm The System ........12
Vehicle Security Alarm ......12
Alarm,Panic ..............10
Alarm (Security Alarm) .........12
Anti-Lock Warning Light ........84
Assistance Towing ...........80
Audio Jack ........38,42,46,51
Audio Settings ........37,40,44
Audio Systems (Radio) .........36
Automatic Temperature Control (ATC) ............31
Automatic Transmission ........29
FluidType ............104
Overheating ............86
AxleFluid...............104
Battery ..................94
Brake Fluid ..............104
Brake System WarningLight ...........82
Break-In Recommendations, New Vehicle ................24
BulbReplacement ..........113
Calibration,Compass .........69
CD (Compact Disc) Player .........38,42,46,50
ChangeOilIndicator..........85
ChangingAFlatTire..........87
Charging System Light .........83
Child Restraints CarSeat ...............15
Child Restraints ..........15
ChildSeatInstallation ....16,17 Installing Child Restraints Using
The Vehicle Seat Belt
.....16,17
LATCH Positions ..........15
Locating The LATCH
Anchorages.............15
Lower Anchors And Tethers For
Children ............15,16
Using The Top Tether Anchorage..16
ChildSeat................16
Climate Control .............30
Clock Setting .......37,40,44,48
Cluster Warning/Indicator Lights Anti-Lock Brake (ABS) Light . . .84
Brake Warning Light ........82
Charging System Light ......83
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
Activation/Malfunction Indicator
Light ................80
Electronic Throttle Control (ETC)
Indicator Light ...........84
Malfunction Indicator
Light (MIL).............83
Oil Pressure Warning Light ....84
Tire Pressure Monitoring System
(TPMS) Light ............80
Compass Calibration ..........69
Cooling System Coolant Capacity .........104
Cruise Control (Speed Control) ....27
CruiseLight...............27
Customer Assistance .........114
Defects, Reporting ..........115
DimmerControl.............25
Dimmer Switch, Headlight ......25
Disabled Vehicle Towing ........80
Disarming, Security System ......12
Discharged Battery ...........94
Electronics Your Vehicle's Sound
System .............34,35
Electronic Speed Control (Cruise Control) ................27
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) . .80
Electronic Throttle Control Warning Light.................84
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