Jack JEEP PATRIOT 2016 1.G User Guide

2. Loosen, but do not remove, the wheel nuts by turningthem to the left one turn while the wheel is still on the
ground.
NOTE: There are front and rear jacking locations on each
side of the body. The front locations are outlined by two
triangular cutouts on one of the flanges in the sill flange
assembly. The rear location is the same but with two
rectangular cutouts. For vehicles equipped with plastic
trim, the plastic has been cut away to expose the jacking
locations in the body.
Removing Jack Handle From Jack
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CAUTION!
Do not attempt to raise the vehicle by jacking on
locations other than those indicated in the Jacking
Instructions for this vehicle.
Jacking LocationsFront Jacking Location
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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 beplaced 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.
WARNING!
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.
4. Using the swivel wrench raise the vehicle 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.
5. Remove the wheel nuts and pull the wheel and wheel covers, where applicable, off the hub. Install the spare
wheel and wheel nuts with the cone shaped end of the
nuts toward the wheel. Lightly tighten the nuts.
Rear Jacking Location
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WARNING!
To avoid the risk of forcing the vehicle off the jack,
do not tighten the wheel nuts fully until the vehicle
has been lowered. Failure to follow this warning may
result in serious injury.
CAUTION!
Be sure to mount the spare tire with the valve stem
facing outward. The vehicle could be damaged if the
spare tire is mounted incorrectly.
Mounting Spare Tire
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WARNING!
To avoid possible personal injury, handle the wheel
covers with care to avoid contact with any sharp
edges.
NOTE: The wheel cover is held on the wheel by the
wheel nuts. When reinstalling the original wheel, prop-
erly 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 lug 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. Refer to “Torque
Specifications” in this section for the correct lug nut
torque. 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. Release the parking brake. Reassemble the lug
wrench to the jack assembly and stow it in the spare
tire area. Secure the assembly using the means pro-
vided.
WARNING!
A loose tire or jack thrown forward in a collision or
hard stop could endanger the occupants of the ve-
hicle. Always stow the jack parts and the spare tire in
the places provided.
9. Place the deflated (flat) tire in the cargo area, have the
tire repaired or replaced as soon as possible.
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3. Install the five wheel lug nuts with the cone shapedend of the nut toward the wheel. Lightly tighten the
lug nuts.
WARNING!
To avoid the risk of forcing the vehicle off the jack,
do not tighten the lug nuts fully until the vehicle has
been lowered. Failure to follow this warning may
result in serious injury.
4. Lower the vehicle to the ground by turning the jack handle counterclockwise.
5. Finish tightening the lug nuts. Push down on the wrench while at the end of the handle for increased
leverage. Refer to “Torque Specifications” in this sec-
tion for correct lug nut torque. 6. After 25 miles (40 km) check the lug nut torque with a
torque wrench to ensure that all lug nuts are properly
seated against the wheel.
Vehicles Without Wheel Covers
1. Mount the road tire on the axle.
2. Install the remaining lug nuts with the cone shapedend of the nut toward the wheel. Lightly tighten the
lug nuts.
WARNING!
To avoid the risk of forcing the vehicle off the jack,
do not fully tighten the lug nuts until the vehicle has
been lowered. Failure to follow this warning may
result in serious injury.
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3. Lower the vehicle to the ground by turning the jackhandle counterclockwise.
4. Finish tightening the lug nuts. Push down on the wrench while at the end of the handle for increased
leverage. Refer to “Torque Specifications” in this sec-
tion for correct lug nut torque.
5. After 25 miles (40 km) check the lug nut torque with a torque wrench to ensure that all lug nuts are properly
seated against the wheel.
TIRE SERVICE KIT — IF EQUIPPED
Small punctures up to 1/4 inch (6 mm) in the tire tread
can be sealed with Tire Service Kit. Foreign objects (e.g.,
screws or nails) should not be removed from the tire. Tire
Service Kit can be used in outside temperatures down to
approximately -4°F (-20°C). This kit will provide a temporary tire seal, allowing you
to drive your vehicle up to 100 miles (160 km) with a
maximum speed of 55 mph (90 km/h).
Tire Service Kit Storage
The Tire Service Kit is located under the load floor in the
cargo area.
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Emergency, In Case OfJacking .............................. .454
Jump Starting ......................... .475
Towing ............................. .482
Emission Control System Maintenance ..........492
Engine ............................. .489, 490
Air Cleaner .......................... .499
Block Heater ......................... .338
Break-In Recommendations .................96
Checking Oil Level ..................... .495
Coolant (Antifreeze) ..................507, 538
Cooling ............................. .507
Exhaust Gas Caution ..................98, 428
Fuel Requirements ..................... .424
Jump Starting ......................... .475
Oil .......................... .495, 537, 538
Oil Filler Cap ...................489, 490, 497
Oil Filter ............................ .498
Oil Selection .......................... .496Oil Synthetic
......................... .498
Overheating .......................... .451
Enhanced Accident Response Feature ............70
Ethanol ............................... .425
Event Data Recorder ........................74
Exhaust Gas Caution ....................98, 428
Exhaust System ....................... .98, 505
Exterior Lights .......................... .101
Filters Air Cleaner .......................... .499
Air Conditioning ....................328, 502
Engine Oil ........................ .498, 538
Engine Oil Disposal .....................498
Flashers ............................... .451
Hazard Warning ....................... .451
Turn Signal .....................101, 243, 536
Flooded Engine Starting ....................337
Fluid, Brake ............................ .540
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INDEX 569

Instrument Cluster..................229, 230, 243
Instrument Panel And Controls ...............217
Instrument Panel Cover .....................527
Instrument Panel Lens Cleaning ...............527
Integrated Power Module (Fuses) ..............529
Interior Appearance Care ....................525
Intermittent Wipers (Delay Wipers) .............172
Introduction ..............................4
iPod/USB/MP3 Control Bluetooth Streaming Audio .............147, 312
Jacking Instructions ....................... .456
Jack Location ........................... .455
Jack Operation ....................... .454, 456
Jump Starting ........................... .475
Key-In Reminder ..........................14
Keyless Entry System (Sedan) .................20
Key, Programming .........................17 Key, Replacement
..........................16
Keys ...................................12
Key, Sentry (Immobilizer) ....................15
Lane Change And Turn Signals ...............536
Lane Change Assist ....................... .167
Lap/Shoulder Belts .........................43
Latches ............................... .101
Hood ............................... .162
Lead Free Gasoline ....................... .424
Leaks, Fluid ............................ .101
Life Of Tires ............................ .410
Liftgate (Sedan) ...........................38
Liftgate Window Wiper/Washer ...............208
Light Bulbs ......................... .101, 534
Lights ............................. .101, 164
AirBag .........................71, 99, 225
Back-Up ............................. .536
Brake Assist Warning ....................385
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Sunroof............................. .191
Transfer Unit ......................... .521
Windows ..............................35
Power Seats Down .............................. .151
Forward ............................. .151
Rearward ............................ .151
Tilt ................................ .151
Up ................................ .151
Power Steering Fluid ...................... .540
Power Transfer Unit ....................521, 540
Pregnant Women And Seat Belts ...............53
Preparation For Jacking .....................455
Pretensioners Seat Belts ..............................54
Programmable Electronic Features .............254
Radial Ply Tires ......................... .403
Radiator Cap (Coolant Pressure Cap) ...........511Radio Frequency
General Information .................18, 25, 29
Radio Operation ...................... .260, 315
Radio (Sound Systems) .....................260
Rear Axle (Differential) .....................520
Rear Camera ........................... .179
Rear Drive Assembly ...................... .520
Rear Liftgate (Sedan) .......................38
Rear Seat, Folding ........................ .160
Rearview Mirrors ........................ .108
Rear Window Defroster .....................209
Rear Window Features .....................208
Rear Wiper/Washer ....................... .208
Recorder, Event Data .......................74
Recreational Towing ...................... .447
Reformulated Gasoline .....................424
Refrigerant ............................. .501
Reminder, Seat Belt .........................41
576 INDEX