towing JEEP PATRIOT 2021 Owner handbook (in English)

Mileage or time passed
(whichever comes first)
7,500
15,000
22,500
30,000
37,500
45,000
52,500
60,000
67,500
75,000
82,500
90,000
97,500
105,000
112,500
120,000
127,500
135,000
142,500
150,000
Or Months: 12 24 36 48 60 72 84 96 108 120 132 144 156 168 180 192 204 216 228 240
Or Kilometers:
12,000
24,000
36,000
48,000
60,000
72,000
84,000
96,000
108,000
120,000
132,000
144,000
156,000
168,000
180,000
192,000
204,000
216,000
228,000
240,000
Change the manual trans-
mission fluid.X
Change the manual trans-
mission fluid if using your
vehicle for any of the follow-
ing: trailer towing, snow
plowing, heavy loading, taxi,
police, delivery service (com-
mercial service), off-road,
desert operation or more
than 50% of your driving is
at sustained high speeds
during hot weather, above
90°F (32°C).X
Inspect and replace PCV
valve if necessary.†X
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* The spark plug change interval is mileage
based only, yearly intervals do not apply.
† This maintenance is recommended by the
manufacturer to the owner, but is not required to
maintain emissions warranty.
WARNING!
•You can be badly injured working on or
around a motor vehicle. Do only service
work for which you have the knowledge
and the right equipment. If you have any
doubt about your ability to perform a ser-
vice job, take your vehicle to a competent
mechanic.
•Failure to properly inspect and maintain
your vehicle could result in a component
malfunction and effect vehicle handling
and performance. This could cause an
accident.Severe Duty Conditions
†† Change the engine oil and engine oil filter at
every 4500 miles (7,500 km) or 12 months if
using your vehicle under any of the following
severe duty conditions:
•Stop and go driving.
•Driving in dusty conditions.
•Short trips of less than 10 miles (16 km).
•Trailer towing.
•Taxi, police, or delivery service (commercial
service).
•Off-road or desert operation.
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Electronic Roll Mitigation........194
Traction Control System........191
Electronic Speed Control (Cruise Control) .102
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)......191
Electronic Throttle Control Warning Light. .128
Electronic Vehicle Information Center
(EVIC)...................139
Emergency, In Case Of
Jacking..................228
Jump Starting..............241
Towing..................247
Engine..................253, 254
Air Cleaner................258
Break-In Recommendations.......57
Checking Oil Level............256
Coolant (Antifreeze)...........263
Cooling..................263
Exhaust Gas Caution...........58
Fuel Requirements............210
Jump Starting..............241
Oil ..................256, 280
Oil Change Interval...........257
Oil Filler Cap.........253, 254, 257
Oil Filter.................258
Oil Selection...............257
Oil Synthetic...............258
Overheating...............227Enhanced Accident Response Feature . . .43
Event Data Recorder.............45
Exhaust Gas Caution.............58
Exhaust System.............58, 262
Exterior Lights.................60
Filters
Air Cleaner................258
Air Conditioning..........158, 260
Engine Oil................258
Engine Oil Disposal...........258
Flash-To-Pass.................98
Flashers
Hazard Warning.............227
Turn Signal...........60, 136, 280
Flooded Engine Starting...........166
Fluid Capacities...............280
Fluid Leaks...................60
Fluid Level Checks
Automatic Transaxle........268, 269
Cooling System.............263
Power Steering.............184
Fluid, Brake..................282
Fluids, Lubricants And Genuine Parts . . .281
Fog Lights................97, 279
Folding Rear Seat...............94
Four Wheel Drive............134, 178Systems.................178
Four Wheel Drive Operation.........178
Four-Way Hazard Flasher..........227
Freeing A Stuck Vehicle...........243
Fuel......................210
Adding..................212
Additives.................211
Capacity.................280
Filler Cap (Gas Cap)..........212
Gasoline.................210
Gauge..................133
Octane Rating..............210
Requirements..............210
Tank Capacity..............280
Fueling....................212
Fuses.....................274
Gas Cap (Fuel Filler Cap).......212, 256
Gasoline (Fuel).............210, 280
Gasoline, Clean Air..............211
Gauges
Fuel....................133
Gear Ranges..............170, 174
Gear Select Lever Override.........244
Glass Cleaning................273
Gross Axle Weight Rating..........213
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Synthetic.................258
Viscosity.................257
Onboard Diagnostic System.........255
Operating Precautions............255
Operator Manual (Owner’s Manual)......6
Overheating, Engine.............227
Owner’s Manual (Operator Manual)......6
Paint Care..................271
Parking Brake.................185
Passing Light..................98
Personal Settings...............142
Pets.......................57
Phone, Cellular.................67
Phone, Hands-Free (Uconnect)........67
Power
Door Locks................21
Mirrors...................66
Outlet (Auxiliary Electrical Outlet) . . .108
Steering.................184
Sunroof..................106
Transfer Unit...............270
Windows..................24
Power Seats
Down....................89
Forward...................89
Rearward..................89Tilt......................89
Up......................89
Power Steering Fluid.............282
Power Transfer Unit.............270
Pregnant Women And Seat Belts......34
Preparation For Jacking...........229
Pretensioners
Seat Belts.................34
Programmable Electronic Features.....142
Radial Ply Tires................197
Radiator Cap (Coolant Pressure Cap) . . .264
Radio (Sound Systems)...........145
Radio Operation...............150
Rear Axle (Differential)............270
Rear Camera.................104
Rear Drive Assembly.............270
Rear Liftgate (Sedan).............25
Rear Seat, Folding...............94
Rear Window Defroster...........114
Rear Window Features............113
Rear Wiper/Washer.............113
Rearview Mirrors................65
Recorder, Event Data.............45
Recreational Towing.............223
Refrigerant..................260
Reminder, Seat Belt..............27Remote Control
Door Locks................16
Security Alarm...............14
Remote Keyless Entry (Sedan)........16
Remote Sound System (Radio) Controls . .149
Remote Starting System...........19
Repeater Lights, Side............279
Replacement Bulbs.............279
Replacement Keys...............14
Replacement Parts..............256
Replacement Tires..............201
Restraint, Head................92
Retractable Cargo Area Cover........111
Roll Over Warning................4
Roof Type Carrier...............114
Rotation, Tires................203
Safety Checks Inside Vehicle.........59
Safety Checks Outside Vehicle........60
Safety Tips...................58
Safety, Exhaust Gas..............58
Schedule, Maintenance........284, 285
Seat Belt
Adjustable Upper Shoulder Belt
Anchorage.................31
Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR) . . .34
Energy Management Feature.......34
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Chains..................202
Changing.................228
Compact Spare.............199
General Information........195, 199
High Speed...............197
Inflation Pressures............196
Jacking..................228
Life Of Tires...............201
Pressure Monitor System (TPMS) . . .204
Pressure Warning Light.........130
Radial...................197
Replacement...............201
Rotation.................203
Safety...................195
Snow Tires................198
Spare Tire..........199, 200, 229
Spinning.................200
Tread Wear Indicators..........200
Tongue Weight/Trailer Weight........216
Towing.....................213
Disabled Vehicle.............247
Guide...................215
Recreational...............223
Weight..................215
Towing Eyes.................245
Towing Vehicle Behind A Motorhome. . . .223
Traction Control................191Trailer Towing.................213
Cooling System Tips..........222
Minimum Requirements.........216
Trailer And Tongue Weight.......216
Wiring...................218
Trailer Towing Guide.............215
Trailer Weight.................215
Transaxle
Automatic.................12
Manual..................165
Transmission
Automatic........168, 169, 267, 268
Fluid................267, 268
Manual..................166
Transmitter Battery Service (Remote Keyless
Entry)....................18
Transporting Pets...............57
Tread Wear Indicators............200
Turn Signals............97, 136, 280
UCI Connector................145
Uconnect
Advanced Phone Connectivity......76
Operation..................68
Phone Call Features............72
Phone Features..............73Things You Should Know About Your
Uconnect Phone..............77
Uconnect (Hands-Free Phone)........67
Understanding Your Instrument Panel . . .119
Universal Consumer Interface (UCI)
Connector.................145
Unleaded Gasoline..............210
Untwisting Procedure, Seat Belt.......31
Vanity Mirrors.................66
Variance, Compass..............143
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)......8
Vehicle Modifications/Alterations........8
Vehicle Security Alarm (Security Alarm) .14, 15
Vehicle Storage.............158, 278
Voice Command
Commands.................86
Voice Recognition System (VR).......85
Warning, Roll Over...............4
Warnings And Cautions.............8
Washer
Adding Fluid...............261
Washers, Windshield.............101
Washing Vehicle...............271
Wheel And Wheel Trim...........272
Wheel And Wheel Trim Care........272
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