fuel JEEP PATRIOT 2017 1.G User Guide

Loose Fuel Filler Cap Indicator Light — If Equipped
Yellow TelltaleLight What It Means
Loose Fuel Filler Cap Indicator Light — If Equipped
This light will illuminate when fuel filler cap is loose. Properly close the filler cap to disengage
the light. If the light does not turn off, please see your authorized dealer.
Low Washer Fluid Indicator Light — If Equipped
Yellow Telltale
Light What It Means
Low Washer Fluid Indicator Light — If Equipped
This indicator will illuminate when the windshield washer fluid is low.
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The system allows the driver to select information by
pushing the following buttons mounted on the steering
wheel:
MENU ButtonPush and release the MENUbutton to scroll
through the main menus (Fuel Economy, Warn-
ings, Timer, Units, System, Personal Settings) or
to exit submenus. COMPASS Button
Push and release the compassbutton to display
one of eight compass readings and the outside
temperature or to exit submenus.
RIGHT Arrow Button Push and release the rightarrow button for
access to main menus, submenus, or to select a
personal setting in the setup menu.
DOWN Arrow Button Push and release the downarrow button to scroll
downward through the submenus.
When the appropriate conditions exist, the following mes-
sages display:
• Turn Signal On (with a continuous warning chime after
1 mile (1.6 km) of distance travelled)
• Left Front Turn Signal Lamp Out (with a single chime)
• Left Rear Turn Signal Lamp Out (with a single chime)
• Right Front Turn Signal Lamp Out (with a single chime)
• Right Rear Turn Signal Lamp Out (with a single chime)
Steering Wheel Control Buttons
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•Battery Low (with a single chime)
• Personal Settings Not Avail. — Vehicle is not in PARK
(automatic transmission), or vehicle is in motion
(manual transmission).
• Door Open (with vehicle graphic showing which door is
open. A single chime sounds if the vehicle is in motion).
• Doors Open (with vehicle graphic showing which doors
are open. A single chime sounds if the vehicle is in
motion).
• Gate (with vehicle graphic showing the Liftgate open
and a single chime)
• Headlamps or Park Lamps On
• Remote Start Aborted — Door Open
• Remote Start Aborted — Hood Open
• Remote Start Aborted — L/Gate Open
• Remote Start Aborted — Fuel Low
• Remote Start Aborted — System Fault
• Key In Ignition
• Low Tire •
Low Tire Pressure Display for Premium TPM System
• Service TPM System
Oil Change Indicator System
Your vehicle is equipped with an engine oil change indi-
cator system. The “Oil Change Required” message will
display in the instrument cluster display for approximately
five seconds after a single chime has sounded to indicate
the next scheduled oil change interval. The engine oil
change indicator system is duty-cycle based, which means
the engine oil change interval may fluctuate dependent
upon your personal driving style.
Unless reset, this message will continue to display each
time you place the ignition in the ON/RUN position. To
turn off the message temporarily, push and release the Trip
Odometer button on the instrument cluster. To reset the oil
change indicator system (after performing the scheduled
maintenance), refer to the following procedure.
1. Place the ignition in the ON position. Do not start the
engine.
2. Fully push the accelerator pedal, slowly, three times within 10 seconds.
3. Place the ignition in the OFF/LOCK position.
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NOTE:If the indicator message illuminates when you
start the vehicle, the oil change indicator system did not
reset. If necessary, repeat this procedure.
Instrument Cluster Display Functions
• Compass/Temperature/Audio
• Average Fuel Economy
• Distance To Empty (DTE)
• Units In
• Elapsed Time
• Tire Pressure Monitor (TPM)
• Personal Settings
To Reset The Display
Pushing and holding the rightarrow button once will
clear the function currently being displayed. Reset will
only occur if a resettable function is currently being
displayed. To reset all resettable functions, push and
release the right
arrow button a second time within
three seconds of resetting the currently displayed func-
tion. Reset ALL will be displayed during this three-
second window. Compass/Temperature/Audio
Push and release the
compassbutton to display one of
eight compass headings to indicate the direction the ve-
hicle is facing, the outside temperature, and the current
radio station.
Average Fuel Economy
Shows the average fuel economy since the last reset
(pushing and holding the right
arrow button as
prompted in the instrument cluster display to reset). When
the fuel economy is reset, the display will read “RESET” or
show dashes for two seconds. Then, the history informa-
tion will be erased, and the averaging will continue from
the last fuel reading before the reset.
Distance To Empty (DTE)
Shows the estimated distance that can be traveled with the
fuel remaining in the tank. This estimated distance is
determined by a weighted average of the instantaneous
and average fuel economy, according to the current fuel
tank level. This is not resettable.
NOTE: Significant changes in driving style or vehicle
loading will greatly affect the actual drivable distance of
the vehicle, regardless of the DTE displayed value.
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When the DTE value is less than 30 miles (48 km) estimated
driving distance, the DTE display will change to a text
display ofLOW FUEL. This display will continue until
the vehicle runs out of fuel. Adding a significant amount of
fuel to the vehicle will turn off the LOW FUELtext and a
new DTE value will be displayed, based on the current
values in the DTE calculation and the current fuel tank
level.
Tire Pressure Monitor (TPM)
Refer to “Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)” in
“Safety” for system operation.
Elapsed Time
Shows the total elapsed time of travel since the last reset.
Elapsed time will increment when the ignition is placed in
the RUN/START position.
Elapsed time is displayed as follows:
hours: minutes: seconds
Elapsed time can be reset by pushing and holding the right
arrow button (as prompted in the display). Upon reset,
all digits will change to zeros, and time will start again if
the ignition is in the RUN or START position.
Display Units Of Measure In
To make your selection, push and release the rightar-
row button until “US” or “METRIC” appears.
Personal Settings (Customer-Programmable
Features)
This allows the driver to set and recall features when the
transmission is in PARK (automatic transmission) or the
vehicle is stopped (manual transmission).
Push and release the MENUordown
arrow button
until “Personal Settings” is displayed in the instrument
cluster display then push and release the right
arrow
button.
Use the rightarrow button to highlight your MENU/
SUBMENU choices:
Language
When in this display, you may select different languages
for all display nomenclature, including the trip functions.
Pushing the right
arrow button while in this display
selects English, Espanol, Deutsch, Italiano, Francais, or
NL depending on availability. As you continue, the
displayed information will be shown in the selected
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NOTE:Magnetic materials should be kept away from the
top of the right rear quarter window. This is where the
compass sensor is located.
1. Turn the ignition switch ON.
2. Push and hold the compassbutton for approximately
two seconds. 3. Push and release the
downarrow button until
“Compass Variance” message and the last variance
zone number displays in the instrument cluster dis-
play.
4. Push and release the rightarrow button until the
proper variance zone is selected according to the
map.
5. Push and release the compassbutton to exit.
ONBOARD DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM — OBD II
Your vehicle is equipped with a sophisticated Onboard
Diagnostic system called OBD II. This system monitors the
performance of the emissions, engine, and automatic trans-
mission control systems. When these systems are operating
properly, your vehicle will provide excellent performance
and fuel economy, as well as engine emissions well within
current government regulations.
If any of these systems require service, the OBD II system
will turn on the Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL). It will
also store diagnostic codes and other information to assist
Compass Variance Map
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your service technician in making repairs. Although your
vehicle will usually be drivable and not need towing, see
your authorized dealer for service as soon as possible.
CAUTION!
•Prolonged driving with the MIL on could cause
further damage to the emission control system. It
could also affect fuel economy and driveability. The
vehicle must be serviced before any emissions tests
can be performed.
• If the MIL is flashing while the engine is running,
severe catalytic converter damage and power loss
will soon occur. Immediate service is required.
Onboard Diagnostic System (OBD II) Cybersecurity
Your vehicle is required to have an Onboard Diagnostic
system (OBD II) and a connection port to allow access to
information related to the performance of your emissions
controls. Authorized service technicians may need to ac-
cess this information to assist with the diagnosis and
service of your vehicle and emissions system.
WARNING!
• ONLY an authorized service technician should con-
nect equipment to the OBD II connection port in
order to diagnose or service your vehicle.
• If unauthorized equipment is connected to the
OBD II connection port, such as a driver-behavior
tracking device, it may:
• Be possible that vehicle systems, including safety
related systems, could be impaired or a loss of
vehicle control could occur that may result in an
accident involving serious injury or death.
• Access, or allow others to access, information
stored in your vehicle systems, including personal
information.
For further information, refer to “Privacy Practices” and
“Uconnect CyberSecurity” in “All About Uconnect Access”
in your Owner ’s Manual Radio Supplement and “Cyber-
security” in “Multimedia”.
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Loose Fuel Filler Cap Message
After fuel is added, the vehicle diagnostic system can
determine if the fuel filler cap is possibly loose or improp-
erly installed. A “gASCAP” message will be displayed in
the instrument cluster. Tighten the gas cap until a “click-
ing” sound is heard. This is an indication that the gas cap
is properly tightened. Push the trip odometer RESET
button to turn off the message. If the problem persists, the
message will appear the next time the vehicle is started.
This might indicate a damaged cap. If the problem is
detected twice in a row, the system will turn on the MIL.
Resolving the problem will turn the MIL light off.
EMISSIONS INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE
PROGRAMS
In some localities, it may be a legal requirement to pass an
inspection of your vehicle’s emissions control system.
Failure to pass could prevent vehicle registration.For states that require an Inspection and Mainte-
nance (I/M), this check verifies the “Malfunction
Indicator Light (MIL)” is functioning and is not on
when the engine is running, and that the OBD II system is
ready for testing. Normally, the OBD II system will be ready. The OBD II
system may
notbe ready if your vehicle was recently
serviced, recently had a dead battery or a battery replace-
ment. If the OBD II system should be determined not ready
for the I/M test, your vehicle may fail the test.
Your vehicle has a simple ignition actuated test, which you
can use prior to going to the test station. To check if your
vehicle’s OBD II system is ready, you must do the following:
1. Cycle the ignition switch to the ON position, but do not crank or start the engine.
NOTE: If you crank or start the engine, you will have to
start this test over.
2. As soon as you cycle the ignition switch to the ON position, you will see the “Malfunction Indicator Light
(MIL)” symbol come on as part of a normal bulb check.
3. Approximately 15 seconds later, one of two things will happen:
• The MIL will flash for about 10 seconds and then return
to being fully illuminated until you turn OFF the igni-
tion or start the engine. This means that your vehicle’s
OBD II system is not readyand you should notproceed
to the I/M station.
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approximately 23 psi (158 kPa). This tire pressure is suffi-
ciently low enough to turn ON the Tire Pressure Monitor-
ing Telltale Light. Driving the vehicle may cause the tire
pressure to rise to approximately 27 psi (186 kPa), but the
Tire Pressure Monitoring Telltale Light will still be ON. In
this situation, the Tire Pressure Monitoring Telltale Light
will turn OFF only after the tires are inflated to the
vehicle’s recommended cold placard pressure value.
NOTE:When filling warm tires, the tire pressure may need
to be increased up to an additional 4 psi (30 kPa) above the
recommended cold placard pressure in order to turn the
Tire Pressure Monitoring Telltale Light off.
CAUTION!
• The TPMS has been optimized for the original
equipment tires and wheels. TPMS pressures and
warning have been established for the tire size
equipped on your vehicle. Undesirable system op-
eration or sensor damage may result when using
replacement equipment that is not of the same size,
type, and/or style. Aftermarket wheels can cause
sensor damage.
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CAUTION! (Continued)
•Using aftermarket tire sealants may cause the Tire
Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) sensor to be-
come inoperable. After using an aftermarket tire
sealant it is recommended that you take your vehicle
to an authorized dealer to have your sensor function
checked.
• After inspecting or adjusting the tire pressure always
reinstall the valve stem cap. This will prevent mois-
ture and dirt from entering the valve stem, which
could damage the TPMS sensor.
NOTE:
• The TPMS is not intended to replace normal tire care and
maintenance or to provide warning of a tire failure or
condition.
• The TPMS should not be used as a tire pressure gauge
while adjusting your tire pressure.
• Driving on a significantly under-inflated tire causes the
tire to overheat and can lead to tire failure. Under-
inflation also reduces fuel efficiency and tire tread life,
and may affect the vehicle’s handling and stopping
ability.
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irritation, move to fresh air. If the irritation continues,
see your doctor. If these particles settle on your clothing,
follow the garment manufacturer ’s instructions for
cleaning.
Do not drive your vehicle after the air bags have deployed.
If you are involved in another collision, the air bags will
not be in place to protect you.
WARNING!
Deployed air bags and seat belt pretensioners cannot
protect you in another collision. Have the air bags, seat
belt pretensioners, and the seat belt retractor assem-
blies replaced by an authorized dealer immediately.
Also, have the Occupant Restraint Controller System
serviced as well.
NOTE:
• Air bag covers may not be obvious in the interior trim,
but they will open during air bag deployment.
• After any collision, the vehicle should be taken to an
authorized dealer immediately.
Enhanced Accident Response System
In the event of an impact, if the communication network
remains intact, and the power remains intact, depending
on the nature of the event, the ORC will determine whether
to have the Enhanced Accident Response System perform
the following functions:
• Cut off fuel to the engine.
• Flash hazard lights as long as the battery has power or
until the hazard light button is pressed. The hazard
lights can be deactivated by pressing the hazard light
button.
• Turn on the interior lights, which remain on as long as
the battery has power.
• Unlock the power door locks.
Enhanced Accident Response System Reset
Procedure
In order to reset the Enhanced Accident Response System
functions after an event, the ignition switch must be changed
from ignition START or ON/RUN to ignition OFF. Carefully
check the vehicle for fuel leaks in the engine compartment
and on the ground near the engine compartment and fuel
tank before resetting the system and starting the engine.
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