towing JEEP PATRIOT 2017 1.G Owner's Guide

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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General Information........................ .390
Glass Cleaning ........................... .326
Gross Axle Weight Rating .....................223
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating ...................222
GVWR ................................. .220
Hands-Free Phone (Uconnect) ..................367
Hazard Warning Flasher ..................... .243
Headlights .............................. .244
Cleaning .............................. .323
High Beam/Low Beam Select Switch ...........47
On With Wipers ....................... .49, 53
Passing ................................47
Replacing ............................. .244
Switch .................................46
Head Restraints ......................... .39, 40
Heated Mirrors .............................46
Heated Seats ...............................37
Heater ...................................55
Heater, Engine Block ....................... .197
High Beam/Low Beam Select (Dimmer) Switch ......47
Hill Descent Control ....................... .139
Hill Start Assist ........................... .132
Hitches Trailer Towing .......................... .224HomeLink (Garage Door Opener)
................77
Hood Release ..............................71
Ignition ..................................21
Key ............................... .19, 21
Ignition Key Removal ........................21
Immobilizer (Sentry Key) ......................25
Inside Rearview Mirror .......................43
Instrument Cluster ..........................113
Instrument Panel Lens Cleaning ................326
Integrated Power Module (Fuses) ...............246
Interior And Instrument Lights ..................49
Interior Appearance Care .....................325
Interior Lights ..............................49
Intermittent Wipers (Delay Wipers) ...............52
Introduction ................................4
iPod/USB/MP3 Control Bluetooth Streaming Audio ..............366, 393
Jacking Instructions ........................ .251
Jack

Location ............................ .250
Jack Operation ..................... .249, 251, 302
Jump Starting ............................ .265
Key-In Reminder ............................2312
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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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Tilt Column.............................42
Steering Wheel Audio Controls .................361
Steering Wheel Mounted Sound System Controls . . . .361
Storage Bin ................................85
Storage, Vehicle .............................65
Stuck, Freeing ............................ .270
Sunroof Closing ................................70
Opening ................................69
Sun Roof .................................69
Sun Visor Extension .........................46
Supplemental Restraint System - Air Bag ..........164
Synthetic Engine Oil ....................... .287
System, Remote Starting ......................23
Taillights ................................ .245
Temperature Control, Automatic (ATC) ............63
Tie Down Hooks, Cargo .......................76
Tilt Down .................................36
Up....................................36
Tilt Steering Column .........................42
Tire And Loading Information Placard ............306
Tire Markings ............................ .303Tires.........................
.192, 310, 317, 322
Aging (Life Of Tires) ..................... .314
Air Pressure ........................... .310
Chains ............................... .320
Changing .......................... .249, 302
Compact Spare ......................... .317
General Information ...................310, 317
High Speed ............................ .312
Inflation Pressures ........................311
Jacking ........................... .249, 302
Life Of Tires ........................... .314
Load Capacity ...................... .306, 307
Pressure Monitor System (TPMS) .............140
Pressure Warning Light ....................105
Quality Grading ........................ .322
Radial ............................... .312
Replacement ........................... .315
Rotation .............................. .321
Safety ............................ .302,

310
Snow Tires ............................ .317
Spare Tire ...................... .250, 317, 318
Spinning .............................. .313
Trailer Towing .......................... .227
Tread Wear Indicators .....................313
Tire Safety Information ...................... .302
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Tire Service Kit........258, 259, 261, 262, 263, 264, 265
Tongue Weight/Trailer Weight .................226
Towing ................................. .222
24-Hour Towing Assistance .................378
Disabled Vehicle ........................ .272
Guide ................................ .225
Recreational ........................... .232
Weight ............................... .225
Towing Assistance ......................... .378
Towing Vehicle Behind A Motorhome ............232
Traction Control .......................... .134
Trailer Towing ............................ .222
Cooling System Tips ..................... .231
Hitches ............................... .224
Minimum Requirements ....................226
Tips ................................. .230
Trailer And Tongue Weight ..................226
Wiring ............................... .229
Trailer Towing Guide ....................... .225
Trailer Weight ............................ .225
Transaxle Automatic ..............................21
Transmission Automatic ....................202, 203, 299, 300
Fluid .......................... .299, 300, 338Transmitter, Garage Door Opener (HomeLink)
.......77
Transporting Pets ......................... .188
Tread Wear Indicators ...................... .313
Trip Computer ............................115
Turn Signals ....................... .48, 113, 245
UCI Connector ........................... .362
Uconnect Advanced Phone Connectivity ...............380
Phone Call Features ...................... .374
Phone Features ......................... .377
Uconnect (Hands-Free Phone) ..................367
Uniform Tire Quality Grades ..................322
Universal Consumer Interface (UCI) Connector .....362
Universal
Transmitter ........................77
Untwisting Procedure, Seat Belt ................154
Vanity Mirrors .............................46
Variance, Compass ......................... .124
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) .............328
Vehicle Loading ....................... .220, 307
Vehicle Modifications/Alterations .................7
Vehicle Security Alarm (Security Alarm) ...........27
Vehicle Storage .............................65
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