child seat JEEP PATRIOT 2017 1.G Owner's Guide

SAFETY TIPS
Transporting Passengers
NEVER TRANSPORT PASSENGERS IN THE CARGO
AREA.
WARNING!
•Do not leave children or animals inside parked
vehicles in hot weather. Interior heat build-up may
cause serious injury or death.
• It is extremely dangerous to ride in a cargo area,
inside or outside of a vehicle. In a collision, people
riding in these areas are more likely to be seriously
injured or killed.
• Do not allow people to ride in any area of your
vehicle that is not equipped with seats and seat belts.
• Be sure everyone in your vehicle is in a seat and
using a seat belt properly.
Exhaust Gas
WARNING!
Exhaust gases can injure or kill. They contain carbon
monoxide (CO), which is colorless and odorless.
Breathing it can make you unconscious and can even-
tually poison you. To avoid breathing (CO), follow
these safety tips:
• Do not run the engine in a closed garage or in
confined areas any longer than needed to move your
vehicle in or out of the area.
• If you are required to drive with the trunk/liftgate/
rear doors open, make sure that all windows are
closed and the climate control BLOWER switch is set
at high speed. DO NOT use the recirculation mode.
• If it is necessary to sit in a parked vehicle with the
engine running, adjust your heating or cooling con-
trols to force outside air into the vehicle. Set the
blower at high speed.
The best protection against carbon monoxide entry into the
vehicle body is a properly maintained engine exhaust
system.
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STARTING PROCEDURES
Before starting your vehicle, adjust your seat, adjust both
inside and outside mirrors, and fasten your seat belts.
WARNING!
•Before exiting a vehicle, always shift the transmis-
sion into PARK, apply the parking brake and remove
the key fob from the ignition. When leaving the
vehicle, always lock your vehicle.
• Never leave children alone in a vehicle, or with
access to an unlocked vehicle.
• Allowing children to be in a vehicle unattended is
dangerous for a number of reasons. A child or others
could be seriously or fatally injured. Children
should be warned not to touch the parking brake,
brake pedal or the gear selector.
• Do not leave the key fob in or near the vehicle, or in
a location accessible to children. A child could oper-
ate power windows, other controls, or move the
vehicle.
Manual Transmission — If Equipped
Before starting the engine fully apply the parking brake,
press the clutch pedal to the floor, and place the gear
selector in NEUTRAL.
NOTE:
• The engine will not start unless the clutch pedal is
pressed to the floor.
• If the key will not turn and the steering wheel is locked,
rotate the wheel in either direction to relieve pressure on
the locking mechanism and then turn the key.
Automatic Transmission — If Equipped
The gear selector must be in the PARK or NEUTRAL
position before you can start the engine. Press the brake
pedal before shifting to any driving gear.
NOTE: You must press the brake pedal before shifting out
of PARK.
Tip Start
Do not press the accelerator. Turn the ignition switch to the
START position and release it as soon as the starter
engages. The starter motor will continue to run, and it will
disengage automatically when the engine is running. If the
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STARTING AND OPERATING 195

Gear Ranges........................ .204, 209
Special Additives .....................299, 301
Axle Fluid .............................. .338
Battery ................................. .102
Charging System Light ....................102
Belts, Seat ............................... .190
Body Mechanism Lubrication ..................290
B-Pillar Location .......................... .306
Brake Assist System ........................ .132
Brake Fluid .............................. .338
Brake, Parking ............................ .198
Brakes ................................. .329
Brake System ......................... .297, 329
Master Cylinder ........................ .297
Parking .............................. .198
Warning Light .......................... .100
Brake/Transmission Interlock ..................203
Bulb Replacement ......................... .243
Bulbs, Light .......................... .192, 243
Calibration, Compass ....................... .124
Camera, Rear ............................ .217
Capacities, Antifreeze (Engine Coolant) ...........335
Capacities, Fluid .......................... .335Caps, Filler
Fuel ................................. .219
Oil (Engine) ..................... .282, 283, 286
Power Steering ......................... .213
Radiator (Coolant Pressure) .................295
Carbon Monoxide Warning ................189, 334
Cargo Area Cover ...........................74
Cargo Area Features .........................74
Cargo Compartment .........................74
Light ..................................74
Luggage Carrier ..........................91
Cargo Light ...............................74
Cargo Load Floor ...........................75
Cargo Tie-Downs ...........................76
Car Washes .............................. .324
Cellular
Phone........................ .367, 395
Center High Mounted Stop Light ...............245
Certification Label ......................... .220
Chains, Tire ............................. .320
Changing A Flat Tire .....................249, 302
Check Engine Light (Malfunction Indicator Light). . . .127
Checking Your Vehicle For Safety ...............189
Checks, Safety ............................ .189
Child Restraint ........................... .174
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Child RestraintsBooster Seats ........................... .177
Child Restraints ........................ .174
Child Seat Installation .....................186
How To Stow An Unused ALR Seat Belt ........184
Infants And Child Restraints ................176
Lower Anchors And Tethers For Children .......179
Older Children And Child Restraints ...........176
Seating Positions ........................ .178
Child Safety Locks ..........................32
Clean Air Gasoline ........................ .331
Cleaning Wheels ............................... .319
Climate Control ............................55
Clock ............................... .341, 348
Clutch ................................. .297
Clutch Fluid ............................. .297
Coin Holder ...............................84
Cold Weather Operation ..................... .196
Compact Disc (CD) Maintenance ................396
Compact Spare Tire ........................ .317
Compass .................................115
Compass Calibration ....................... .124
Compass Variance ......................... .124Connector
UCI ................................. .362
Universal Consumer Interface (UCI) ...........362
Console ..................................84
Contract, Service .......................... .400
Coolant (Antifreeze) ........................ .335
Coolant Pressure Cap (Radiator Cap) .............295
Cooling System ........................ .284, 292
Adding Coolant (Antifreeze) .................294
Coolant Level ....................284, 293, 296
Disposal Of Used Coolant ..................296
Drain, Flush, And Refill ....................293
Inspection ............................. .296
Points To Remember ..................... .296
Pr

essure Cap ........................... .295
Radiator Cap .......................... .295
Selection Of Coolant (Antifreeze) ..........293, 336
Corrosion Protection ....................... .323
Cupholders ...............................84
Customer Assistance ....................... .398
Dealer Service ............................ .285
Defroster, Windshield ....................... .190
Delay (Intermittent) Wipers ....................52
Diagnostic System, Onboard ...................125
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Dimmer Switch, Headlight.....................47
Dipsticks Power Steering ......................... .213
Disposal Antifreeze (Engine Coolant) .................296
Door Locks Child-Protection Door Lock — Rear Doors .......32
Door Locks ..............................28
KeyFob................................28
Remote ................................28
Remote Keyless Entry ......................28
Door Locks, Automatic .......................30
Door Opener, Garage .........................77
Downshifting ............................ .202
Driver’s Seat Back Tilt ........................35
Driving ................................. .233
Off-Pavement .......................... .233
Off-Road ............................. .233
Electrical Power Outlets .......................87
Electric Remote Mirrors .......................45
Electronic Brake Control System ................131
Anti-Lock Brake System ....................130
Electronic Roll Mitigation ...................138
Traction Control System ....................134 Electronic Speed Control (Cruise Control)
.........214
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) ...............134
Electronic Throttle Control Warning Light .........103
Emergency, In Case Of Jacking ........................... .249, 302
Jump Starting .......................... .265
Towing ............................... .272
Emission Control System Maintenance ............127
Engine .............................. .282, 283
Air Cleaner ............................ .289
Block Heater ........................... .197
Break-In Recommendations .................197
Checking Oil Level ...................... .284
Coolant (Antifreeze) ................284, 293, 336
Cooling ........................... .284, 292
Exhaust Gas Caution ...................189, 334
Jump Starting .......................... .265
O

il ........................... .286, 335, 336
Oil Filler Cap .....................282, 283, 286
Oil Filter .............................. .287
Oil Selection ........................... .286
Oil Synthetic ........................... .287
Overheating ........................... .268
Enhanced Accident Response Feature .........172, 274
Ethanol ................................. .331
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Radio Operation.......................... .395
Rear Axle (Differential) ..................... .301
Rear Camera ............................. .217
Rear Drive Assembly ....................... .301
Rear Seat, Folding ...........................38
Rearview Mirrors ...........................43
Rear Wiper/Washer ..........................54
Recreational Towing ........................ .232
Reformulated Gasoline ...................... .331
Refrigerant .............................. .288
Reminder, Seat Belt ........................ .149
Remote Control Security Alarm ...........................27
Remote Sound System (Radio) Controls ...........361
Remote Starting System .......................23
Replacement Bulbs ........................ .243
Replacement Keys ...........................26
Replacement Tires ......................... .315
Reporting Safety Defects .....................401
Restraint, Head ......................... .39, 40
Restraints, Child .......................... .174
Retractable Cargo Area Cover ...................74
Roll Over Warning ...........................4
Roof Type Carrier ...........................91 Rotation, Tires
............................ .321
Safety Checks Inside Vehicle ...................190
Safety Checks Outside Vehicle .................192
Safety Defects, Reporting .....................401
Safety, Exhaust Gas ........................ .189
Safety Information, Tire ..................... .302
Safety Tips .............................. .189
Satellite Radio Antenna ..................... .357
Schedule, Maintenance ...................... .277
Seat Belt Adjustable Upper Shoulder Belt Anchorage ......154
Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR) ...........159
Energy Management Feature ................159
Lap/Shoulder Belt Operation ................152
Lap/Shoulder Belts ...................... .150
Lap/Shoulder
Belt Untwisting ...............154
Pregnant Women ........................ .158
Seat Belt Extender ....................... .157
Seat Belt Pretensioner .....................158
Seat Belt Reminder ...................... .149
Seat Belt Maintenance ...................... .325
Seat Belt Reminder ........................ .149
Seat Belts ............................ .148, 190
Adjustable Shoulder Belt ...................154
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Adjustable Upper Shoulder Anchorage.........154
Child Restraint ......................... .174
Extender .............................. .157
Front Seat ...................... .148, 150, 152
Inspection ............................. .190
Operating Instructions .....................152
Pregnant Women ........................ .158
Pretensioners .......................... .158
Rear Seat ............................. .150
Reminder ...............................99
Untwisting Procedure .....................154
Seats ................................. .33, 36
Adjustment .......................... .33, 36
Heated .................................37
Lumbar Support ..........................35
Rear Folding .............................38
Seatback Release ..........................35
Tilting .................................35
Security Alarm ......................... .27, 101
Selection Of Coolant (Antifreeze) ...............336
Sentry Key (Immobilizer) ......................25
Sentry Key Programming ......................26
Sentry Key Replacement ......................26
Service Assistance ......................... .398
Service Contract .......................... .400Service Manuals
.......................... .401
Settings, Personal ......................... .121
Setting The Clock ...................... .341, 348
Shift Lever Override ....................... .269
Shift Speeds, Manual Transmission ..............201
Shoulder Belts ............................ .150
Signals, Turn .......................113, 192, 245
Snow Chains (Tire Chains) ....................320
Snow Tires .............................. .317
Spare Tire ........................ .250, 317, 318
Spark Plugs ............................. .336
Speed Control Accel/Decel ........................... .217
Cancel ............................... .215
Resume .............................. .215
Speed

Control (Cruise Control) .................214
Starting ................................ .195
Automatic Transmission ....................195
Cold Weather .......................... .196
Engine Fails To Start ..................... .196
Manual Transmission ..................... .195
Remote ................................23
Starting Procedures ........................ .195
Steering ..................................42
Power ............................... .213
414 INDEX