remote control JEEP PATRIOT 2017 1.G Owners Manual

WARNING!
•Do not start or run an engine in a closed garage or
confined area. Exhaust gas contains Carbon Monox-
ide (CO) which is odorless and colorless. Carbon
Monoxide is poisonous and can cause serious injury
or death when inhaled.
• Keep key fobs away from children. Operation of the
Remote Start System, windows, door locks or other
controls could cause serious injury or death.
Remote Start Abort Message Display
The following messages will display if the vehicle fails to
remote start or exits remote start prematurely:
• 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
The message stays active until the ignition is placed in the
ON/RUN position.
To Enter Remote Start
Push and release the Remote Startbutton on the key
fob twice within five seconds. The vehicle doors will
lock, the parking lights will flash, and the horn will
chirp twice (if programmed). Then, the engine will start
and the vehicle will remain in the Remote Start mode for
a 15-minute cycle.
NOTE:
• The park lamps will turn on and remain on during
Remote Start mode.
• For security, power window and power sunroof opera-
tion (if equipped) are disabled when the vehicle is in the
Remote Start mode.
• If your power door locks were unlocked, Remote Start
will automatically lock the doors.
• The engine can be started two consecutive times (two
15-minute cycles) with the key fob. However, the igni-
tion must be placed in the ON/RUN position before you
can repeat the start sequence for a third cycle.
Remote Start will also cancel if any of the following occur:
• The engine stalls or RPM exceeds 2500.
24 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE

NOTE:
•FCA or your dealer may contact you directly regarding
software updates.
• To help further improve vehicle security and minimize
the potential risk of a security breach, vehicle owners
should:
• Routinely check www.driveuconnect.com/
software-update to learn about available Uconnect
software updates.
• Only connect and use trusted media devices (e.g.
personal mobile phones, USBs, CDs).
Privacy of any wireless and wired communications cannot
be assured. Third parties may unlawfully intercept infor-
mation and private communications without your consent.
For further information, refer to “Onboard Diagnostic
System (OBD II) Cybersecurity” in “Getting To Know Your
Instrument Panel”.
STEERING WHEEL AUDIO CONTROLS
The remote sound system controls are located on the rear
surface of the steering wheel. Reach behind the wheel to
access the switches. The right-hand control is a rocker-type switch with a
pushbutton in the center and controls the volume and
mode of the sound system. Pushing the top of the rocker
switch will increase the volume, and pushing the bottom of
the rocker switch will decrease the volume.
Pushing the center button will make the radio switch
between the various modes available (AM/FM/SAT/CD/
HDD/AUX/VES, etc.).
Remote Sound System Controls (Back View Of Steering
Wheel)
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MULTIMEDIA 361

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
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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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