wheel JEEP PATRIOT 2015 1.G Owner's Manual

WARNING!
• Being under a jacked-up vehicle is dangerous. The vehicle could slip off the
jack 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 roadway
as 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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TOWING A DISABLED VEHICLE
To w i n gConditionWheels OFFthe GroundManualTransmission
6-SpeedAutomatic(FWD Only)
6-SpeedAutomatic4WD
CVTAutomaticTransmission
Flat Tow NONE
• Transmis-sion in
NEUTRAL• Key inACC orON/RUNposition
If transmis-sion is oper-able:• Transmis-sion in
NEUTRAL•25mph(40 km/h)
maxspeed• 15 miles(24 km)maxdis-
tance
If transmis-sion is oper-able:• Transmis-sion in
NEUTRAL•25mph(40 km/h)
maxspeed• 15 miles(24 km)maxdis-
tance
NOTALLOWED
Wheel Liftor DollyTow
RearNOT ALLOWEDNOT ALLOWEDNOTALLOWED
FrontFWD ModelsONLYOK NOT ALLOWEDFWD ModelsONLY
FlatbedALL BEST METHOD BEST METHOD BEST METHODBESTMETHOD
FREEING A STUCK VEHICLE
If your vehicle becomes stuck in mud, sand or snow, it can often be moved by a
rocking motion. Turn your steering wheel right and left to clear the area around the
front wheels. Then move the shift lever back and forth between REVERSE and
DRIVE. Using minimal accelerator pedal pressure to maintain the rocking motion,
without spinning the wheels, is most effective.
NOTE:
To improve the vehicle's traction when starting off in deep snow, sand or gravel, it
may be desirable to switch the Electronic Stability Control (ESC) to “Partial Off”
mode by momentarily pressing the ESC Offswitch. For further information on
ESC, refer to the Owner's Manual on the DVD.
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CAUTION!
• When “rocking” a stuck vehicle by shifting between REVERSE and DRIVE, do
not spin the wheels faster than 15 mph (24 km/h), or drivetrain damage may
result.
• Revving the engine or spinning the wheels too fast may lead to transmission
overheating and failure. It can also damage the tires. Do not spin the wheels
above 30 mph (48 km/h) while in gear (no transmission shifting occurring).
WARNING!
Fast spinning tires can be dangerous. Forces generated by excessive wheel speeds
may cause tire damage or failure. A tire could explode and injure someone. Do not
spin your vehicle's wheels faster than 30 mph (48 km/h) when you are stuck. Do
not let anyone near a spinning wheel, no matter what the speed.
EVENT DATA RECORDER (EDR)
This vehicle is equipped with an Event Data Recorder (EDR). The main purpose of an
EDR is to record, in certain crash or near crash-like situations, such as an air bag
deployment or hitting a road obstacle, data that will assist in understanding how a
vehicle’s systems performed. The EDR is designed to record data related to vehicle
dynamics and safety systems for a short period of time, typically 30 seconds or less.
The EDR in this vehicle is designed to record such data as:
• How various systems in your vehicle were operating.
• Whether or not the driver and passenger safety belts were buckled/fastened.
• How far (if at all) the driver was depressing the accelerator and/or brake pedal.
• How fast the vehicle was traveling.
These data can help provide a better understanding of the circumstances in which
crashes and injuries occur.
NOTE:
EDR data is recorded by your vehicle only if a non-trivial crash situation occurs; no
data is recorded by the EDR under normal driving conditions and no personal data
(e.g. name, gender, age, and crash location) is recorded. However, other parties, such
as law enforcement, could combine the EDR data with the type of personally
identifying data routinely acquired during a crash investigation.
To read data recorded by an EDR, special equipment is required, and access to the
vehicle or the EDR is needed. In addition to the vehicle manufacturer, other parties
such as law enforcement, that have the special equipment, can read the information
if they have access to the vehicle or the EDR.
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SPARE TIRES — IF EQUIPPED
NOTE:
For vehicles equipped with Tire Service Kit instead of a spare tire, please refer to “Tire
Service Kit” in “What To Do In Emergencies” on your DVD for further information.
CAUTION!
Because of the reduced ground clearance, do not take your vehicle through an
automatic car wash with a compact or limited-use temporary spare installed.
Damage to the vehicle may result.
Spare Tire Matching Original Equipped Tire And Wheel — If Equipped
Your vehicle may be equipped with a spare tire and wheel equivalent in look and
function to the original equipment tire and wheel found on the front or rear axle of
your vehicle. This spare tire may be used in the tire rotation for your vehicle. If your
vehicle has this option, refer to an authorized tire dealer for the recommended tire
rotation pattern.
Compact Spare Tire — If Equipped
The compact spare is for temporary emergency use only. You can identify if your
vehicle is equipped with a compact spare by looking at the spare tire description on
the Tire and Loading Information Placard located on the driver’s side door opening or
on the sidewall of the tire. Compact spare tire descriptions begin with the letter “T”
or “S” preceding the size designation. Example: T145/80D18 103M.
T, S = Temporary Spare Tire
Since this tire has limited tread life, the original equipment tire should be repaired
(or replaced) and reinstalled on your vehicle at the first opportunity.
Do not install a wheel cover or attempt to mount a conventional tire on the compact
spare wheel, since the wheel is designed specifically for the compact spare tire. Do
not install more than one compact spare tire and wheel on the vehicle at any given
time.
WARNING!
Compact spares are for temporary emergency use only. With these spares, do not
drive more than 50 mph (80 km/h). Temporary use spares have limited tread life.
When the tread is worn to the tread wear indicators, the temporary use spare tire
needs to be replaced. Be sure to follow the warnings, which apply to your spare.
Failure to do so could result in spare tire failure and loss of vehicle control.
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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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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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Fuel
Capacity..............106
Octane Rating..........106
Ta n k C a p a c i t y..........106
Garage Door Opener (HomeLink®)..72
Gasoline (Fuel) . . . . . . . . . . . .106
General Maintenance . . . . . . . . .108
Glass Cleaning............108
GPS Navigation (Uconnect®gps) . . .56
Hard Drive (HDD)............51Headlights................28Cleaning.............108Dimmer Switch..........28High Beam . . . . . . . . . . . . .28Head Restraints............21Heated Mirrors...........33,34Heated Seats..............25High Beam Indicator..........86High Beam/Low Beam Select (Dimmer)Switch................28HomeLink®(Garage Door Opener) . .72Hood Release.............101
Instrument Cluster............8Indicators..............8Instrument Cluster WarningLights . . . . . . . . . . . .8, 81, 86Instrument Panel Cover.......108Instrument Panel Lens Cleaning . .108Integrated Power Module (Fuses) . .113Interior and Instrument Lights . . .6, 7Interior Appearance Care.......108Intermittent Wipers (Delay Wipers) . .29Introduction...............3Inverter Outlet (115V).........75Inverter, Power.............75iPod®/USB/MP3 Control........62Bluetooth®Streaming Audio . . .68
Jacking Instructions..........89Jack Location..............88Jack Operation...........88,89Jump Starting..............95
Key Fob . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10Arm The Alarm...........12
Disarm The Alarm.........12
Lock The Doors...........10
Panic Alarm............10
Remote Start............11
Unlock The Doors.........10
Key Fob Programmable Features . . .70
Lane Change and Turn Signals . . . .29
Lane Change Assist..........29
LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tether forCHildren). . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17Light Bulbs . . . . . . . . . . . . . .118LightsCruise . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .86Engine Temperature Warning . . .84Fog . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .86Four-Wheel Drive Indicator....86Headlights.............28High Beam Indicator.......86Hill Descent Control Indicator . .86Low Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . .81Park . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28Seat Belt Reminder . . . . . . . .85Security Alarm...........86Tire Pressure Monitoring(TPMS)...............82Transmission Warning.......84Tu r n S i g n a l . . . . . . . . . . 2 8 , 2 9LocksLiftgate, Tailgate..........10Lubrication, Body...........108Lumbar Support............23
Maintenance Free Battery......108Maintenance, General........108Maintenance Procedures.......108Maintenance Record.........112Maintenance Schedule........108Malfunction Indicator Light (CheckEngine) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .85Manual TransmissionLubricant Selection.......107Master Cylinder (Brakes).......108Media Center Radio . . . . . . . .43, 46MOPAR®Accessories.........121
Navigation................54Navigation System (Uconnect®gps)..55
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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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Supplemental Restraint System -Airbag . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
Tether Anchor, Child Restraint....19Ti l t S t e e r i n g C o l u m n..........26Tires...................88Air Pressure...........115Changing . . . . . . . . . . . . . .88Compact Spare . . . . . . . . . .116Jacking...............88Spare Tire . . . . . . . . . . . . .88Touchscreen RadioAudio Settings...........48Cleaning Your TouchscreenRadio................54To w i n g . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 9Disabled Vehicle..........99To w i n g V e h i c l e B e h i n d aMotorhome . . . . . . . . . . . . . .80Trailer TowingTrailer and Tongue Weight....79Trailer Weight..............79TransmissionAutomatic . . . . . . . . . . . . .32Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . .107, 108Maintenance...........108
Tu r n S i g n a l s . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 9 , 8 6
Uconnect®Voice Command . . . . . .66
Vehicle Security Alarm Disarming . .12Voice Command............66Voice Prompt VolumeNavigation..............54VolumeNavigation Voice Prompt.....54
Warning, Roll Over . . . . . . . . . . . .5Warnings and Cautions........16WasherAdding Fluid . . . . . . . . . . .108Rear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29Washers, Windshield..........29Washing Vehicle............108Wheel and Wheel Trim . . . . . . . .108Wheel and Wheel Trim Care . .108, 117Wind Buffeting.............35Windshield Washers . . . . . . . . . .29Windshield Wiper Blades . . . . . .108Windshield Wipers . . . . . . . . . . .29Wiper Blade Replacement......108Wiper, Rear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29
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