2007 JEEP PATRIOT fuel cap

MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE
CONTENTS
mEngine Compartment Ð Gasoline Engines.....342
mOnboard Diagnostic System Ð OBD II........343
NLoose Fuel Filler Cap Message............344
mEmissions Inspection And Maintenance
Programs............................344
mReplacement Parts......................346
mDealer Service.........................346
mMaintenance Procedures..................347
NEngine Oil..........................347NDrive Belt ± Check Condition.............351
NSpark Plugs.........................351
NCatalytic Converter....................351
NCrankcase Emission Control System........353
NFuel Filter..........................353
NAir Cleaner Element (Filter)..............353
NMaintenance-Free Battery................354
NAir Conditioner Maintenance.............356
NPower Steering Ð Fluid Check............357
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Loose Fuel Filler Cap Message
After fuel is added, the vehicle diagnostic system can
determine if the fuel filler cap is possible loose or
improperly installed. A GASCAP message will be dis-
played in the instrument cluster. Tighten the gas cap until
a9clicking9sound is heard. This is an indication that the
gas cap is properly tightened. Press the trip odometer
reset button to turn off the message. If the problem
persists, the message will appear the next time the
vehicle is started. This might indicate a damaged cap. If
the problem is detected twice in a row, the system will
turn on the Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL). Resolving
the problem will turn the MIL light off.
EMISSIONS INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE
PROGRAMS
In some localities, it may be a legal requirement to pass
an inspection of your vehicle's emissions control system.
Failure to pass could prevent vehicle registration.
For states, which have an I/M (Inspection and
Maintenance) requirement, this check verifies the
following: the MIL (Malfunction Indicator Light)
is functioning and is not on when the engine is running,
and that the OBD (On Board Diagnostic) system is ready
for testing.
Normally, the OBD system will be ready. The OBD
system maynotbe ready if your vehicle was recently
serviced, if you recently had a dead battery, or a battery
replacement. If the OBD system should be determined
not ready for the I/M test, your vehicle may fail the test.
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NOTE:IfANYof these apply to you then change your
engine oil every 3,000 miles (5 000 km) or 3 months,
whichever comes first, and follow schedule ªBÐAll
Enginesº of the9Maintenance Schedules9section of this
manual.
If none of these apply to you, then change your engine oil
at every interval shown on schedule ªAº in the mainte-
nance schedule section of this manual.
NOTE:Under no circumstances should oil change in-
tervals exceed 6000 miles (10 000 km) or 6 months
whichever comes first.
Engine Oil Selection (Gasoline Engines)
For best performance and maximum protection for all
engines under all types of operating conditions, the
manufacturer recommends engine oils that are API Cer-
tified and meet the requirements of DaimlerChrysler
Material Standard MS-6395.
American Petroleum Institute (API) Engine Oil
Identification Symbol
This symbol means that the oil has
been certified by the American
Petroleum Institute (API). The
manufacturer only recommends
API Certified engine oils.
Engine Oil Viscosity (SAE Grade)
SAE 5W-20 engine oil is recommended for all operating
temperatures. This engine oil improves low tempera-
ture starting and vehicle fuel economy. Your engine oil
filler cap also states the recommended engine oil vis-
cosity grade for your engine.
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FLUIDS AND CAPACITIES
U.S. Metric
Fuel (Approximate)13.5 Gallons 51.0 Liters
Engine Oil-With Filter
All Gasoline Engines (Use API Certified SAE 5W-20 Engine
Oil.)4.5 Quarts 4.26 Liters
Cooling System *
MopartAntifreeze/Coolant 5 Year/100,000 Miles Formula), or
equivalent.7.2 Quarts 6.8 Liters
* Includes heater and coolant recovery bottle filled to MAX level.
FLUIDS, LUBRICANTS AND GENUINE PARTS
Engine
Component Fluids, Lubricants and Genuine Parts
Engine Coolant MopartAntifreeze/Coolant 5 Year/100,000 Mile Formula HOAT (Hybrid Or-
ganic Additive Technology) or equivalent.
Engine Oil Use API Certified SAE 5W-20 Engine Oil. Refer to your engine oil filler cap
for correct SAE grade meeting DaimlerChrysler Material Standard MS-6395.
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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
422 INDEX

Battery............................... 354
Keyless Transmitter Replacement (RKE)....... 29
Belts, Drive............................ 351
Body Mechanism Lubrication............... 358
B-Pillar Location........................ 281
Brake Assist System...................... 138
Brake Fluid............................ 389
Brake, Parking.......................... 270
Brake System........................272,366
Anti-Lock (ABS).................136,137,273
Hoses.............................. 366
Master Cylinder....................... 367
Parking............................. 270
Warning Light........................ 172
Brakes.............................272,366
Brake/Transmission Interlock............... 241
Break-In Recommendations, New Vehicle........ 69
Bulb Replacement.....................380,381
Bulbs, Light............................ 380Calibration, Compass..................... 188
Capacities, Antifreeze (Engine Coolant)........ 388
Capacities, Fluid........................ 388
Caps, Filler
Fuel................................ 307
Oil (Engine).......................342,349
Car Washes............................ 372
Carbon Monoxide Warning................. 306
Cargo Area Cover....................... 154
Cargo Area Features...................... 152
Cargo Compartment
Light............................... 152
Luggage Carrier....................... 160
Cargo Light............................ 152
Cargo Load Floor........................ 156
Cargo Tie-Downs........................ 156
Catalytic Converter...................... 351
Caution, Exhaust Gas...................... 69
CD (Compact Disc) Player...............191,199
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Emergency, In Case of
Jacking............................. 326
Jump Starting......................... 331
Towing............................. 336
Emission Control System Maintenance......344,392
Engine............................... 342
Break-In Recommendations................ 69
Checking Oil Level..................... 347
Cooling............................. 360
Exhaust Gas Caution.................... 306
Fuel Requirements..................... 303
Jump Starting......................... 331
Oil ..............................347,388
Oil Change Interval.................... 348
Oil Filler Cap......................342,349
Oil Filter............................ 388
Oil Selection.......................... 349
Oil Synthetic......................... 350
Overheating.......................... 324Temperature Gauge..................... 173
Enhanced Accident Response Feature.......... 57
Event Data Recorder...................... 58
Exhaust Gas Caution..............33,69,306,359
Exhaust System......................... 359
Fabric Care............................ 373
Filters
Air Cleaner.......................... 353
Engine Fuel.......................... 353
Engine Oil........................350,388
Flashers.............................. 324
Hazard Warning....................... 324
Turn Signal.......................... 384
Flat Tire Stowage........................ 330
Flooded Engine Starting................... 239
Fluid, Brake........................... 389
Fluid Capacities......................... 388
Fluid Leaks............................. 71
426 INDEX

Fluid Level Checks
Automatic Transaxle.................... 369
Fluids................................ 388
Fluids, Lubricants and Genuine Parts.......... 388
Fog Lights.......................121,177,383
Folding Rear Seat........................ 114
Folding Rear Seat (Sedan).................. 114
Four Wheel Drive....................... 246
Systems............................. 246
Four Wheel Drive Operation................ 246
Freeing A Stuck Vehicle................... 335
Fuel..............................303,388
Adding............................. 307
Additives............................ 305
Capacity............................ 388
Clean Air............................ 303
Filler Cap (Gas Cap).................... 307
Filter............................... 353
Gasoline............................ 303Gauge.............................. 169
Hoses.............................. 365
Light............................... 170
Octane Rating........................ 303
Requirements......................... 303
System Hoses......................... 365
Tank Capacity........................ 388
Fueling............................... 307
Fuses................................ 376
Garage Door Opener (HomeLinkt) ........... 130
Gas Cap (Fuel Filler Cap)............307,308,344
Gasoline, Clean Air...................... 303
Gasoline (Fuel).......................303,388
Gasoline, Reformulated................... 304
Gauges
Coolant Temperature.................... 173
Fuel................................ 169
Odometer........................... 176
INDEX 427
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