warning JEEP PATRIOT 2021 Owner handbook (in English)

WARNING!
Be certain that the seatback is securely
locked into position. If the seatback is not
securely locked into position the seat will not
provide the proper stability for child seats
and/or passengers. An improperly latched
seat could cause serious injury.
Reclining Rear Seat — If EquippedFor additional comfort, pull the strap forward
just enough to release the seatback latch. Then
push the seatback to a reclined position, ap-
proximately 35 degrees maximum, and release
the strap.
WARNING!
Do not ride with the seatback reclined so that
the shoulder belt is no longer resting against
your chest. In a collision you could slide
under the seat belt and be seriously or even
fatally injured. Use the recliner only when the
vehicle is parked.
TO OPEN AND CLOSE THE
HOOD
To open the hood, two latches must be re-
leased.
1. Pull the hood release lever located on the
left kick panel.
2. Move the safety catch located under the
front edge of the hood, near the center and
raise the hood.Lift the hood prop rod, clipped to the right side
(left side facing hood) of the engine compart-
ment, to secure the hood in the open position.
Place the hood prop at the location stamped
into the inner hood surface.
Hood Release Lever
Hood Safety Latch Location
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CAUTION!
To prevent possible damage:
•Before closing hood, make sure the hood
prop rod is fully seated into its storage
retaining clips.
•
Do not slam the hood to close it. Use a firm
downward push at the center front edge of the
hood to ensure that both latches engage.
Never drive your vehicle unless the hood is
fully closed, with both latches engaged.
WARNING!
Be sure the hood is fully latched before
driving your vehicle. If the hood is not fully
latched, it could open when the vehicle is in
motion and block your vision. Failure to
follow this warning could result in serious
injury or death.
LIGHTS
Multifunction LeverThe multifunction lever controls the operation of
the headlights, position lights, side marker
lights, turn signals, headlight beam selection,
instrument panel light dimming, interior lights,
the passing lights and fog lights. The lever is
located on the left side of the steering column.Headlights And Parking LightsTurn the end of the multifunction lever to the first
detent to activate parking lights. Turn to the
second detent for headlight operation.
Prop Rod LocationMultifunction Lever
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The delay can be regulated from a maximum of
approximately 18 seconds between cycles, to a
cycle every second.
NOTE:
The wiper delay times depend on vehicle
speed. If the vehicle is moving less than
10 mph (16 km/h), delay times will be
doubled.
Windshield WashersTo use the washer, pull the control lever toward
you and hold while spray is desired. If the lever
is pulled while in the delay range, the wiper will
operate in low-speed while the lever is pulled
and for two wipe cycles after the lever is re-
leased, and then resume the intermittent inter-
val previously selected.
If the lever is pulled while in the off position, the
wipers will operate for two wipe cycles, then turn
off.
WARNING!
Sudden loss of visibility through the wind-
shield could lead to a collision. You might not
see other vehicles or other obstacles. To
avoid sudden icing of the windshield during
freezing weather, warm the windshield with
the defroster before and during windshield
washer use.
Mist FeaturePush down on the control lever to activate a
single wipe to clear the windshield of road mist
or spray from a passing vehicle. As long as the
lever is held down, the wipers will continue to
operate.
NOTE:
The mist feature does not activate the
washer pump; therefore, no washer fluid will
be sprayed on the windshield. The wash
function must be used in order to spray the
windshield with washer fluid.TILT STEERING COLUMN
This feature allows you to tilt the steering col-
umn upward or downward. The tilt steering
column lever is located on the left side of the
steering column, below the turn signal lever.
Push down on the lever to unlock the steering
column. With one hand firmly on the steering
wheel, move the steering column up or down,
as desired. Push the lever up to lock the steer-
ing column firmly in place.
Mist Operation
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WARNING!
Do not adjust the steering column while
driving. Adjusting the steering column while
driving or driving with the steering column
unlocked, could cause the driver to lose
control of the vehicle. Failure to follow this
warning may result in serious injury or death.
ELECTRONIC SPEED
CONTROL — IF EQUIPPED
When engaged, the Electronic Speed Control
takes over accelerator operations at speeds
greater than 25 mph (40 km/h).
The Electronic Speed Control buttons are lo-
cated on the right side of the steering wheel.NOTE:
In order to ensure proper operation, the
Electronic Speed Control System has been
designed to shut down if multiple Speed
Control functions are operated at the same
time. If this occurs, the Electronic Speed
Control System can be reactivated by push-
ing the Electronic Speed Control ON/OFF
button and resetting the desired vehicle set
speed.
To ActivatePush the ON/OFF button. The Cruise Indicator
Light in the instrument cluster will illuminate. To
turn the system off, push the ON/OFF button a
second time. The Cruise Indicator Light will turn
off. The system should be turned off when not in
use.
WARNING!
Leaving the Electronic Speed Control sys-
tem on when not in use is dangerous. You
could accidentally set the system or cause it
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Tilt Steering Column Lever
Electronic Speed Control Buttons
1 — ON/OFF 3 — SET -
2 — RES + 4 — CANCEL
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to go faster than you want. You could lose
control and have an accident. Always leave
the system OFF when you are not using it.
To Set A Desired SpeedTurn the Electronic Speed Control ON. When
the vehicle has reached the desired speed,
push the SET (-) button and release. Release
the accelerator and the vehicle will operate at
the selected speed.
NOTE:
The vehicle should be traveling at a steady
speed and on level ground before pushing
the SET (-) button.
To DeactivateA soft tap on the brake pedal, pushing the
CANCEL button, normal braking or pressing the
clutch pedal while slowing the vehicle will deac-
tivate Electronic Speed Control without erasing
the set speed memory. Pushing the ON/OFF
button or turning the ignition switch OFF erases
the set speed memory.
To Resume SpeedTo resume a previously set speed, push the
RES (+) button and release. Resume can be
used at any speed above 20 mph (32 km/h).
To Vary The Speed SettingTo Increase Speed
When the Electronic Speed Control is set, you
can increase speed by pushing the RES (+)
button.
The drivers preferred units can be selected
through the instrument panel settings if
equipped. Refer to “Understanding Your Instru-
ment Panel” for more information. The speed
increment shown is dependant on the chosen
speed unit of U.S. (mph) or Metric (km/h):
U.S. Speed (mph)
•Pushing the RES (+) button once will result in
a 1 mph increase in set speed. Each subse-
quent tap of the button results in an increase
of 1 mph.•If the button is continually pushed, the set
speed will continue to increase until the but-
ton is released, then the new set speed will
be established.
Metric Speed (km/h)
•Pushing the RES (+) button once will result in
a 1 km/h increase in set speed. Each subse-
quent tap of the button results in an increase
of 1 km/h.
•If the button is continually pushed, the set
speed will continue to increase until the but-
ton is released, then the new set speed will
be established.
To Decrease Speed
When the Electronic Speed Control is set, you
can decrease speed by pushing the SET (-)
button.
The drivers preferred units can be selected
through the instrument panel settings if
equipped. Refer to “Understanding Your Instru-
ment Panel” for more information. The speed
decrement shown is dependant on the chosen
speed unit of U.S. (mph) or Metric (km/h):
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U.S. Speed (mph)
•Pushing the SET (-) button once will result in
a 1 mph decrease in set speed. Each subse-
quent tap of the button results in a decrease
of 1 mph.
•If the button is continually pushed, the set
speed will continue to decrease until the
button is released, then the new set speed
will be established.
Metric Speed (km/h)
•Pushing the SET (-) button once will result in
a 1 km/h decrease in set speed. Each sub-
sequent tap of the button results in a de-
crease of 1 km/h.
•If the button is continually pushed, the set
speed will continue to decrease until the
button is released, then the new set speed
will be established.
Manual TransmissionPressing the clutch pedal will disengage the
speed control. A slight increase in engine RPM
before the Electronic Speed Control disen-
gages is normal.Vehicles equipped with manual transmissions
may need to be shifted into a lower gear to climb
hills without speed loss.
To Accelerate For PassingPress the accelerator as you would normally.
When the pedal is released, the vehicle will
return to the set speed.
Using Electronic Speed Control On Hills
The transmission may downshift on hills to
maintain the vehicle set speed.
NOTE:
The Electronic Speed Control system main-
tains speed up and down hills. A slight
speed change on moderate hills is normal.
On steep hills, a greater speed loss or gain may
occur so it may be preferable to drive without
Electronic Speed Control.
WARNING!
Electronic Speed Control can be dangerous
where the system cannot maintain a constant
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speed. Your vehicle could go too fast for the
conditions, and you could lose control and
have an accident. Do not use Electronic Speed
Control in heavy traffic or on roads that are
winding, icy, snow-covered or slippery.
PARKVIEW REAR BACK UP
CAMERA — IF EQUIPPED
Your vehicle may be equipped with the
ParkView Rear Back Up Camera that allows
you to see an on-screen image of the rear
surroundings of your vehicle whenever the gear
selector is put into REVERSE. The image will
be displayed on the touchscreen along with a
caution note to “check entire surroundings”
across the top of the screen. After five seconds
this note will disappear. The ParkView camera
is located on the rear of the vehicle above the
rear license plate.
When the vehicle is shifted out of REVERSE,
the rear camera mode is exited and the last
selected touchscreen appears again.
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If your vehicle is equipped with the Camera
Delay feature and it is turned On, the rear
camera image will be displayed for up to 10
seconds when the vehicle is shifted out of
REVERSE unless the forward vehicle speed
exceeds 8 mph (13 km/h), the transmission isshifted into"PARK"or the vehicles ignition is
cycled to the OFF position.
Static grid lines will illustrate the width of the
vehicle. The static grid lines will show separate
zones that will help indicate the distance to the
rear of the vehicle. Different colored zonesindicate the distance to the rear of the vehicle.
The following table shows the approximate dis-
tances for each zone:
Zone Distance to the rear of the vehicle
Red 0-1ft(0-30cm)
Yellow 1 ft-3ft(30cm-1m)
Green 3 ft or greater (1 m or greater)
WARNING!
Drivers must be careful when backing up even
when using the ParkView Rear Back Up Cam-
era. Always check carefully behind your vehicle,
and be sure to check for pedestrians, animals,
other vehicles, obstructions, or blind spots be-
fore backing up. You are responsible for the
safety of your surroundings and must continue
to pay attention while backing up. Failure to do
so can result in serious injury or death.
CAUTION!
•To avoid vehicle damage, ParkView should
only be used as a parking aid. The
ParkView camera is unable to view every
obstacle or object in your drive path.
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•To avoid vehicle damage, the vehicle must
be driven slowly when using ParkView to
be able to stop in time when an obstacle is
seen. It is recommended that the driver
look frequently over his/her shoulder when
using ParkView.
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NOTE:
If snow, ice, mud, or any foreign substance
builds up on the camera lens, clean the lens,
rinse with water, and dry with a soft cloth. Do
not cover the lens.
POWER SUNROOF — IF
EQUIPPED
The power sunroof switch is located on the
overhead console.
WARNING!
•Never leave children alone in a vehicle, or
with access to an unlocked vehicle. Never
leave the Key Fob in or near the vehicle, or
in a location accessible to children. Occu-
pants, particularly unattended children,
can become entrapped by the power sun-
roof while operating the power sunroof
switch. Such entrapment may result in
serious injury or death.
•In a collision, there is a greater risk of
being thrown from a vehicle with an open
sunroof. You could also be seriously in-
jured or killed. Always fasten your seat belt
properly and make sure all passengers are
properly secured.
•Do not allow small children to operate the
sunroof. Never allow your fingers, other
body parts, or any object to project through
the sunroof opening. Injury may result.Opening Sunroof — ExpressPush the switch rearward and release it within
one-half second. The sunroof and sunshade will
open automatically from any position. The sun-
roof and sunshade will open fully and stop
automatically. This is called “Express Open.”
During Express Open operation, any other ac-
tuation of the sunroof switch will stop the sun-
roof.
Opening Sunroof — Manual ModeTo open the sunroof, push and hold the switch
rearward to full open. Any release of the switch
will stop the movement. The sunroof and sun-
shade will remain in a partially opened condition
until the sunroof switch is pushed again.
Closing Sunroof — ExpressPush the switch forward and release it within
one-half second and the sunroof will close
automatically from any position. The sunroof will
close fully and stop automatically. This is called
“Express Close.” During Express Close opera-
tion, any other actuation of the switch will stop
the sunroof.
Power Sunroof Switch
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ELECTRICAL POWER
OUTLETS
There is a standard 12 Volt (13 Amp) power
outlet located in the Integrated Center Stack
(ICS) for added convenience. This power outlet
can power mobile phones, electronics and other
low power devices.
Power is available when the ignition switch is in
the ON or ACC position. Insert the cigar lighter
or accessory plug into the outlet for use.To
preserve the heating element, do not hold
the lighter in the heating position.NOTE:
To ensure proper operation a MOPAR knob
and element must be used.
CAUTION!
•Do not exceed the maximum power of 160
Watts (13 Amps) at 12 Volts. If the 160
Watt (13 Amp) power rating is exceeded
the fuse protecting the system will need to
be replaced.
•Power outlets are designed for accessory
plugs only. Do not insert any other object in
the power outlets as this will damage the
outlet and blow the fuse. Improper use of
the power outlet can cause damage not
covered by your New Vehicle Limited War-
ranty.
WARNING!
To avoid serious injury or death:
•Only devices designed for use in this type
of outlet should be inserted into any 12 Volt
outlet.
•Do not touch with wet hands.
•Close the lid when not in use and while
driving the vehicle.
•If this outlet is mishandled, it may cause an
electric shock and failure.
12 Volt Power Outlet
Power Outlet Fuse Location
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CONSOLE FEATURES
The floor console contains both an upper and
lower storage compartment.
To open the upper storage compartment, push
inward on the upper handle to unlatch the upper
lid and lift the lid open.
To open the lower storage compartment, lift
upward on the lower handle to unlatch the lower
storage compartment and lift the lid open.
WARNING!
Do not operate this vehicle with a console
compartment lid in the open position. Driving
with the console compartment lid open may
result in injury in a collision.
CARGO AREA FEATURES
Cargo LightThe light is mounted in the headliner above the
cargo area to illuminate the cargo area.
Cargo CoverThe cargo area trim panels include two notches
for mounting the available tonneau cover that
accommodates the reclining rear seat.
To install the Cargo Cover, insert either end of
the cover into one of the two notches located in
the rear trim panels. With one of the cover ends
installed, push inward on the opposite end and
install it into the same notch location of the rear
trim panel.
Using the handle, pull the cover toward you and
guide the rear cover posts into the guides
located on both sides of the rear trim panel.
Upper Storage Compartment
Lower Storage Compartment
Rear Trim Notches
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