2007 JEEP PATRIOT alarm

WARNING!
²Do not put anything on or around the front airbag covers or
attempt to manually open them. You may damage the airbags
and you could be injured because the airbags are no longer
functional. These protective covers for the airbag cushions
are designed to open only when the airbags are inflating.
²If your vehicle is equipped with side curtain airbags, do not
stack luggage or other cargo up high enough to block the
location of the side curtain airbag. The area where the side
curtain airbag is located should remain free from any ob-
structions.
²If your vehicle is equipped with side curtain airbags, do not
have any accessory items installed which will alter the roof,
including adding a sunroof to your vehicle. Do not add roof
racks that require permanent attachments (bolts or screws)
for installation on the vehicle roof. Do not drill into the roof
of the vehicle for any reason.
²Do not drill, cut or tamper with the knee bolster in any way.
²Do not mount any accessories to the knee bolster such as
alarm lights, stereos, citizens band radios etc.
NOTE:Do not use a clothing bar mounted to the coat
hooks in this vehicle. A clothing bar will impede the
proper performance of the curtain airbags.
Along with the seat belts, front airbags work with the
instrument panel knee bolsters to provide improved
protection for the driver and front passenger. Side Cur-
tain Airbags also work with seat belts to improve occu-
pant protection.
The seat belts are designed to protect you in many types
of collisions. The front airbags deploy in moderate to
severe frontal collisions.
If your vehicle is so equipped, the Side Curtain Airbag on
the crash side of the vehicle is triggered in moderate to
severe side collisions. However, even in collisions where
the airbags deploy, you need the seat belts to keep you in
the correct position for the airbags to protect you prop-
erly.
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 51
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On steep hills a greater speed loss or gain may occur so
it may be preferable to drive without speed control.
GARAGE DOOR OPENER Ð IF EQUIPPED
NOTE:The HomeLinktsystem will be disabled if the
Vehicle Theft Alarm (if equipped) is in the Armed or
Alarming state. The HomeLinktsystem will only operate
when the Vehicle Theft Alarm (if equipped) is in the
Disarmed mode.
The HomeLinktUniversal Transceiver replaces up to
three remote controls (hand held transmitters) that oper-
ate devices such as garage door openers, motorized
gates, or home lighting. It triggers these devices at the
push of a button. The Universal Transceiver operates off
your vehicle's battery and charging system; no batteries
are needed.The three buttons for your garage door opener will be
located in the the headliner, several inches rearward of
the rearview mirror. The training procedure is the same
regardless of the 3-button location.
For additional information on HomeLinkt, call 1±800±
355±3515, or on the internet at www.homelink.com.
HomeLink Buttons
130 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE

In the event of an EBD failure, the Brake Warning Light
will turn on along with the ABS Light. Immediate repair
to the ABS system is required.
The operation of the Brake Warning Light can be checked
by turning the ignition switch from the OFF position to
the ON position. The light should illuminate for approxi-
mately two seconds. The light should then turn off unless
the parking brake is applied or a brake fault is detected.
If the light does not illuminate, have the light inspected
by an authorized dealer.
The light also will turn on when the parking brake is
applied with the ignition switch in the ON position.
NOTE:This light shows only that the parking brake is
applied. It does not show the degree of brake application.15. Transmission Over Temp Light
During sustained high speed driving on hot
days, the automatic transaxle oil may become
too hot. If this happens, the transmission over-
heat indicator light will come on and the
vehicle will slow slightly until the automatic transaxle
cools down enough to allow a return to the requested
speed. If the high speed is maintained, the overheating
will reoccur as before in a cyclic fashion.
16. Theft Alarm Light Ð If Equipped
This light will flash rapidly for several seconds when the
alarm system is arming. The light will begin to flash
slowly indicating that the system is armed.
17. Temperature Gauge
If the pointer rises to theH(red) mark, the instrument
cluster will sound a chime. Pull over and stop the vehicle.
Idle the vehicle with the air conditioner turned off until
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 173
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ABS (Anti-Lock Brake System).............. 273
Adding Engine Coolant (Antifreeze).......... 362
Adding Fuel........................... 307
Adding Washer Fluid..................126,159
Additives, Fuel......................... 305
Air Cleaner, Engine (Engine Air Cleaner Filter) . . . 353
Air Conditioner Maintenance............... 356
Air Conditioning Controls................. 223
Air Conditioning, Operating Tips............ 229
Air Conditioning Refrigerant.............356,357
Air Conditioning System................223,356
Air Pressure, Tires....................... 286
Airbag................................ 49
Airbag Deployment.....................54,56
Airbag Light.....................54,58,70,170
Airbag Maintenance....................... 57
Airbag, Side............................ 55
Airbag, Window (Side Curtain).............50,55
Alarm System (Security Alarm)............30,173Alignment and Balance................... 294
Alterations/Modifications, Vehicle............. 8
Antenna, Satellite Radio................... 220
Antifreeze (Engine Coolant)..............361,388
Capacities........................... 388
Disposal............................ 363
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)............136,273
Anti-Theft Security Alarm (Theft Alarm)........ 30
Appearance Care........................ 371
Automatic Door Locks...................20,21
Automatic Transaxle...........12,237,240,326,368
Fluid Level Check...................... 369
Interlock System.....................17,241
Overheating.......................... 326
Selection Of Lubricant................... 368
Shifting............................. 242
Special Additives...................... 369
Ball Joints............................. 357
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Headlight Switch...................... 119
Headlights........................... 119
High Beam Indicator.................... 170
Instrument Cluster..................... 119
License............................. 386
Lights On Reminder.................... 120
Low Fuel............................ 170
Malfunction Indicator (Check Engine)........ 177
Map Reading......................... 118
Oil Pressure.......................... 170
Seat Belt Reminder..................... 171
Security Alarm (Theft Alarm).............. 31
Theft Alarm (Security Alarm).............. 173
Traction Control....................... 141
Turn Signal.................. 119,121,170,384
Voltage............................. 169
Warning (Instrument Cluster Description)..... 169
Loading Vehicle......................... 309
Tires ............................... 281Locks
Child Protection........................ 23
Door................................ 18
Power Door........................... 19
Steering Wheel......................... 17
Lubrication, Body....................... 358
Luggage Rack (Roof Rack)................. 160
Lumbar Support........................ 109
Maintenance Free Battery.................. 354
Maintenance, General..................... 347
Maintenance Procedures................... 347
Maintenance Schedule.................... 392
Schedule ªAº......................... 405
Schedule ªBº......................... 395
Malfunction Indicator Light (Check Engine) . . 177,344
Manual, Service......................... 416
Manual Transaxle..................238,244,369
Downshifting......................... 245
430 INDEX

Opener, Garage Door (HomeLinkt) ........... 130
Operator Manual (Owner's Manual)............ 5
Outside Air Intake....................... 230
Overdrive............................. 243
Overheating, Engine...................... 324
Owner's Manual (Operator Manual).........5,416
Paint Care............................. 371
Panic Alarm............................ 26
Parking Brake.......................... 270
Passing Light........................... 123
Personal Settings........................ 183
Pets.................................. 68
Phone, Cellular.......................... 82
Phone, Hands-Free (UConnectŸ)............. 82
Placard, Tire and Loading Information......... 281
Power
Distribution Center (Fuses)............... 376
Door Locks........................... 19Mirrors.............................. 80
Outlet (Auxiliary Electrical Outlet).......... 149
Steering..........................276,357
Steering, Checking..................... 357
Sunroof............................. 146
Transfer Unit......................... 371
Windows............................. 34
Power Steering Fluid..................... 389
Power Transfer Unit...................... 371
Pregnant Women and Seat Belts.............. 49
Preparation for Jacking.................... 327
Pretensioners
Seat Belts............................. 46
Programmable Electronic Features......131,135,183
Programming Transmitters (Remote
Keyless Entry).....................27,131,135
Radial Ply Tires......................... 289
Radio Broadcast Signals................... 189
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Radio, Navigation....................... 213
Radio Operation...................191,199,223
Radio, Satellite.......................213,217
Radio (Sound Systems).................191,199
Rear Axle (Differential).................... 370
Rear Drive Assembly..................... 370
Rear Liftgate (Sedan)...................... 32
Rear Seat, Folding....................... 114
Rear Window Defroster................... 159
Rear Window Features.................... 158
Rear Wiper/Washer...................... 158
Recorder, Event Data...................... 58
Recreational Towing...................... 322
Refrigerant............................ 357
Reminder, Seat Belt....................... 47
Remote Control
Door Locks........................... 24
Security Alarm......................... 30
Remote Keyless Entry (Sedan)............... 24Remote Sound System (Radio) Controls........ 221
Replacement Bulbs....................... 380
Replacement Keys........................ 15
Replacement Parts....................... 346
Replacement Tires....................... 292
Reporting Safety Defects................... 415
Restraints, Child.......................60,66
Restraints, Infant......................... 61
Restraints, Occupant...................... 36
Retractable Cargo Area Cover............... 154
Roof Type Carrier....................... 160
Rotation, Tires.......................... 302
Safety Checks Inside Vehicle................. 70
Safety Checks Outside Vehicle............... 71
Safety Defects, Reporting.................. 415
Safety Information, Tire................... 277
Safety Tips............................. 69
Satellite Radio.......................213,217
INDEX 433
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Satellite Radio Antenna................... 220
Schedule, Maintenance.................... 392
Seat Belt Maintenance.................... 376
Seat Belt Reminder....................... 47
Seat Belts.............................. 36
Adjustable Shoulder Belt.................. 42
Adjustable Upper Shoulder Anchorage........ 42
And Pregnant Women................... 49
Child Restraint......................... 60
Extender............................. 48
Front Seat............................ 37
Pretensioners.......................... 46
Rear Seat............................. 37
Reminder............................ 171
Seats................................. 108
Adjustment.......................... 108
Cleaning............................ 373
Head Restraints....................... 110
Heated.............................. 111Lumbar Support....................... 109
Rear Folding......................... 114
Rear Folding (Sedan).................... 114
Seatback Release....................... 110
Tilting.............................. 110
Security Alarm (Theft Alarm)................ 30
Selection of Oil......................... 349
Sentry Key (Immobilizer).................14,31
Sentry Key Programming................... 16
Service and Maintenance.................. 392
Service Assistance....................... 412
Service Contract......................... 414
Service Manuals........................ 416
Setting the Clock................191,193,201,213
Settings, Personal........................ 183
Shift Speeds, Manual Transaxle.............. 245
Shoulder Belts........................... 37
Side Airbag............................. 55
Side Window Demisters (Defrosters).......... 231
434 INDEX