oil JEEP PATRIOT 2015 1.G Owner's Manual

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 mainte-
nance 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 irregular 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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Full Size Spare — If Equipped
The full size spare is for temporary emergency use only. This tire may look like the
originally equipped tire on the front or rear axle of your vehicle, but it is not. This
spare tire may have limited tread life. When the tread is worn to the tread wear
indicators, the temporary use full size spare tire needs to be replaced. Since it is not
the same as your original equipment tire, replace (or repair) the original equipment
tire and reinstall on the vehicle at the first opportunity.
Limited-Use Spare — If Equipped
The limited-use spare tire is for temporary emergency use only. This tire is identified
by a label located on the limited-use spare wheel. This label contains the driving
limitations for this spare. This tire may look like the original equipped tire on the front
or rear axle of your vehicle, but it is not. Installation of this limited-use spare tire
affects vehicle handling. Since it is not the same as your original equipment tire,
replace (or repair) the original equipment tire and reinstall on the vehicle at the first
opportunity.
WARNING!
Limited-use spares are for emergency use only. Installation of this limited-use
spare tire affects vehicle handling. With this tire, do not drive more than the speed
listed on the limit-use spare wheel. Keep inflated to the cold tire inflation
pressures listed on your Tire and Loading Information Placard located on the
driver’s side B-Pillar or the rear edge of the driver’s side door. Replace (or repair)
the original equipment tire at the first opportunity and reinstall it on your vehicle.
Failure to do so could result in loss of vehicle control.
WHEEL AND WHEEL TRIM CARE
All wheels and wheel trim, especially aluminum and chrome plated wheels, should
be cleaned regularly with a mild soap and water to prevent corrosion.
To remove heavy soil and/or excessive brake dust, use MOPAR®Wheel Cleaner or
equivalent or select a non-abrasive, non-acidic cleaner.
CAUTION!
Do not use scouring pads, steel wool, a bristle brush, or metal polishes. Do not use
oven cleaner. These products may damage the wheel's protective finish. Avoid
automatic car washes that use acidic solutions or harsh brushes that may damage
the wheel's protective finish. Only MOPAR®Wheel Cleaner or equivalent is
recommended.
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MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE
Where is my Fuse Block located? pg. 113
What type of oil do I use? pg. 106
How often should I change my engine’s oil? pg. 108
What should my tire pressure be set at? pg. 115
FAQ (How To?)
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Adding Engine Coolant
(Antifreeze).............108
Adding Washer Fluid.........108
Air Bag
Advanced Front Air Bag . . . . . .14
Advance Front Air Bag . . . . . .14
Air Bags . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
Air Bag Warning Light . . . . . . .14
Front Air Bag . . . . . . . . . . . .14
Rollover...............14Side Air bags . . . . . . . . . . . .16Side Impact Curtains.......16Side Impacts . . . . . . . . . . . .14Air bag Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . .81Air Cleaner, Engine (Engine Air CleanerFilter)................108Air Conditioner Maintenance....108Air Conditioning............33Air Conditioning Refrigerant.....108Air Conditioning System.......108Air Recirculation..........33,34AlarmArm The System..........12Disarm The System........12Vehicle Security Alarm......12Alarm, Panic..............10Alarm (Security Alarm)......12,86Antifreeze (Engine Coolant) . .106, 108Capacities............106Disposal . . . . . . . . . . . . . .108Anti-Lock Warning Light........81Appearance Care...........108Assistance Towing...........81Audio Jack........39,42,45,51Audio Settings........39,41,44Audio Systems (Radio).........38Automatic Temperature Control(ATC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33Automatic Transmission........32Fluid Type . . . . . . . . . . . .107Overheating............88Axle Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .107
Battery..............95,108Bluetooth®
Connecting To A Particular MobilePhone Or Audio Device AfterPairing................63
Body Mechanism Lubrication....108
Brake Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . .107
Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .108
Brake System.............108
Master Cylinder.........108
Warning Light...........83
Break-In Recommendations, New
Vehicle................27
Bulb Replacement..........118
Bulbs, Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . .118
Calibration, Compass.........69Capacities, Antifreeze (EngineCoolant)..............106Capacities, Fluid...........106Caps, FillerOil (Engine)............108Car Washes . . . . . . . . . . . . . .108CD (Compact Disc)Player.........39,42,45,50Change Oil Indicator..........86Changing A Flat Tire . . . . . . . . . .88Charging System Light.........81Child Restraint.............17Child RestraintsLower Anchors And Tethers ForChildren . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17CleaningWheels..............108Windshield Wiper Blades....108Climate Control.............32Clock Setting.......38,41,44,47Cluster Warning/Indicator LightsAnti-Lock Brake (ABS) Light . . .81Brake Warning Light........83Charging System Light......81Electronic Stability Control (ESC)Activation/Malfunction IndicatorLight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .85Electronic Throttle Control (ETC)Indicator Light...........82Front Fog Light Indicator.....86High Beam Indicator.......86Instrument Cluster WarningLights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .81Malfunction Indicator Light(MIL) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .85Oil Pressure Warning Light....81
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Tire Pressure Monitoring System(TPMS) Light............82Turn Signal Indicator.......86Vehicle Security Light.......86Clutch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .108Clutch Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . .108Compact Spare Tire..........116Compass Calibration..........69Coolant (Antifreeze).........106Cooling System............108Adding Coolant (Antifreeze) . .108Coolant Level...........108Disposal of Used Coolant....108Drain, Flush, and Refill.....108Inspection............108Points to Remember . . . . . . .108Pressure Cap...........108Selection of Coolant(Antifreeze)........106, 108Corrosion Protection.........108Cruise Control (Speed Control)....30Cruise Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30Customer Assistance.........119
Defects, Reporting..........120Dimmer Control.............28Dimmer Switch, Headlight......28Disabled Vehicle Towing........81Disarming, Security System......12Discharged Battery...........95DisposalAntifreeze (Engine Coolant) . . .108
ElectronicsYour Vehicle's Sound System . . .36Electronic Speed Control (CruiseControl)................30Electronic Stability Control (ESC) . .85Electronic Throttle Control WarningLight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .82Electronic Vehicle Information Center(EVIC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .70Average Fuel Consumption....69Distance Traveled.........69Electronic Vehicle InformationCenter (EVIC) . . . . . . . . . . . .69
Exit Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . .69
Language (Selecting The
Language)..............70
Travel Time.............69
Trip Functions...........69
Units (Set Units)..........70
Emergency, In Case of
Jacking...............88
Jump Starting...........95
Overheating............87
To w i n g . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 1
Engine
Air Cleaner............108
Break-In Recommendations . . .27
Checking Oil Level........108
Compartment...........102
Coolant (Antifreeze).......106
Cooling...............108
Jump Starting...........95
Oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . .106, 108
Oil Filler Cap...........108Oil Selection...........108Overheating............87Event Data Recorder.........100Exhaust System............108
FiltersAir Cleaner............108Engine Oil . . . . . . . . .106, 108Engine Oil Disposal.......108FlashersTu r n S i g n a l . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 6Flash-To-Pass..............28Flat Tire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .88Fluid, Brake..............107Fluid Capacities............106Fluids, Lubricants and GenuineParts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .106Fog Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . .28, 86Folding Rear Seat . . . . . . . . . . .24Four Wheel Drive Operation......77Freeing A Stuck Vehicle........99Front Heated Seats...........25Front WipersMist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29
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Navigation Voice Prompt Volume . . .54
New Vehicle Break-In Period.....27
Occupant Restraints..........15
Oil Change Indicator . . . . . . . . . .86
Oil, Engine . . . . . . . . . . .106, 108
Capacity..............106
Change Interval.........108
Checking.............108
Disposal..............108Filter............106, 108Filter Disposal..........108Materials Added to........108Recommendation.....106, 108Viscosity.............108Oil Filter, Selection..........108Oil Pressure Light...........81OutletPower................76Overheating, Engine..........87
Paint Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .108Panic Alarm...............10Phone (Pairing).............63Phone (Uconnect®)..........63Placard, Tire and LoadingInformation.............115PowerInverter...............75Outlet (Auxiliary ElectricalOutlet)...............76Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22Power Steering Fluid.........107Power Sunroof.............34Power Transfer Unit..........107Preparation for Jacking........88Programmable Electronic Features . .70
Radio Operation.....39,41,44,49Rain Sensitive Wiper System.....29Rear Seat, Folding...........24Rear Wiper/Washer...........29Refrigerant...............108Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)Arm The Alarm...........12Disarm The Alarm.........12Lock The Doors...........10Panic Alarm............10
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) . . .10
Unlock The Doors.........10
Remote Starting
How To Use Remote Start.....11
Key Fob . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
Remote Starting System.....11
Remote Starting System........11
Replacement Bulbs..........118
Reporting Safety Defects.......120
Restraint, Head.............21Roll Over Warning . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Satellite Radio(Uconnect®studios) . . .40, 42, 45Schedule, Maintenance . . . . . . .108Seat Belt Maintenance . . . . . . . .108Seat BeltsAdjustable Shoulder Belt.....13Pretensioners...........13Reminder . . . . . . . . . . . . . .85Seat Belt Warning . . . . . . . . .13Seats...................22Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . .22Heated...............25Height Adjustment........23Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22Power................22Rear Folding............24Security Alarm.............86Arm The System..........12Disarm The System........12Security Alarm...........12Selection of Coolant (Antifreeze) . .106Shift Lever Override..........98Signals, Turn............29,86SIRIUS Travel Link...........57Spare Tire . . . . . . . . .88,116, 117Spark Plugs . . . . . . . . . . . . . .106Speed ControlAccel/Decel............30Cancel...............31Resume...............31Set . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30StartingRemote . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11SteeringTi l t C o l u m n . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 6Steering Wheel Audio Controls....62
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