2007 JEEP PATRIOT key

CAUTION!
Racing the engine or spinning the wheels too fast
may lead to transaxle overheating and failure. It can
also damage the tires. Do not spin the wheels above
30 mph (48 km/h). Do not spin the wheels continu-
ously for more than 30 seconds.
TOWING A DISABLED VEHICLE
With Ignition Key
Automatic And Manual Transaxle
Front-wheel-drive vehicles must have the front wheels
elevated; Four-wheel-drive vehicles must be hauled on a
flatbed truck.
All Transaxles
CAUTION!
If the vehicle being towed requires steering, the
ignition switch must be in the ACCESSORY posi-
tion, not in the LOCK position.
Do not attempt to use sling type equipment when
towing. When securing vehicle to flat bed truck, do
not attach to front or rear suspension components.
Damage to your vehicle may result from improper
towing.
If it is necessary to use the accessories while being towed
(wipers, defrosters, etc.), the key must be in the ON
position, not the ACCESSORY position. Make certain the
transaxle remains in NEUTRAL.
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Without The Ignition Key
Special care must be taken when the vehicle is towed
with the ignition in the LOCK position. A dolly should be
used under the front wheels if the rear wheels are raised.
Proper towing equipment is necessary to prevent dam-
age to the vehicle.
Battery power is required to release the brake/
transmission interlock system. There is a removable plug
in the right side of the shifter housing that allows you to
insert your finger to override the system. The ignition
key must be in the on position to use the override lever.
Towing This Vehicle Behind Another Vehicle (Flat
Towing With All Four Wheels On The Ground)
CAUTION!
DO NOT flat tow this vehicle. Damage to the driv-
etrain will result.
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Your vehicle has a simple ignition key actuated test,
which you can use prior to going to the test station. To
check if your vehicle's OBD system is ready, you must do
the following:
1. Insert your ignition key into the ignition switch.
2. Turn the ignition to the ON position, but do not crank
or start the engine.
3. If you crank or start the engine, you will have to start
this test over.
4. As soon as you turn your key to the ON position, you
will see your MIL symbol come on as part of a normal
bulb check.
5. Approximately 15 seconds later, one of two things will
happen:
a. The MIL will flash for about 10 seconds and then
return to being fully illuminated until you turn off theignition key or start the engine. This means that your
vehicle's OBD system isnot readyand you shouldnot
proceed to the I/M station.
b. The MIL will not flash at all and will remain fully
illuminated until you turn off the ignition key or start
the engine. This means that your vehicle's OBD system
isreadyand you can proceed to the I/M station.
If your OBD system isnot ready,you should see your
authorized dealer or repair facility. If your vehicle was
recently serviced or had a battery failure or replacement,
you may need to do nothing more than drive your
vehicle as you normally would in order for your OBD
system to update. A recheck with the above test routine
may then indicate that the system is now ready.
Regardless of whether your vehicle's OBD system is
ready or not ready, if the MIL symbol is illuminated
during normal vehicle operation, you should have your
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 345
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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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Tachometer.......................... 171
Gearshift.............................. 242
General Information.................16,107,301
General Maintenance..................... 347
Glass Cleaning.......................... 375
Gross Axle Weight Rating.................. 310
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating................ 309
Hands-Free Phone (UConnectŸ).............. 82
Hazard Warning Flasher................... 324
Head Restraints......................... 110
Headlights............................ 381
Cleaning............................ 375
High Beam........................122,170
High Beam/Low Beam Select Switch........ 122
Passing............................. 123
Replacing............................ 381
Switch.............................. 119
Heated Seats........................... 111Hill Descent Control...................140,177
Hitches
Trailer Towing........................ 312
HomeLinkt(Garage Door Opener) Transmitter . . . 130
Hood Release.......................... 116
Hoses................................ 365
Ignition............................... 12
Key ................................. 12
Ignition Key Removal..................... 12
Immobilizer (Sentry Key).................14,31
Infant Restraint.......................... 61
Information Center, Vehicle................. 179
Inside Rearview Mirror.................... 78
Instrument Cluster....................... 169
Instrument Panel and Controls.............. 167
Instrument Panel Cover................... 375
Instrument Panel Lens Cleaning............. 376
Integrated Power Module (Fuses)............ 376
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Interior Appearance Care.................. 374
Intermittent Wipers (Delay Wipers)........... 125
Introduction............................. 4
Jack Location........................... 327
Jack Operation.......................326,328
Jacking Instructions...................... 328
Jump Starting.......................... 331
Key, Programming........................ 16
Key, Replacement........................ 15
Key, Sentry (Immobilizer)................... 14
Key-In Reminder......................... 14
Keyless Entry System (Sedan)................ 24
Keys................................. 12
Knee Bolster............................ 49
Lane Change and Turn Signals...........170,384
Lap/Shoulder Belts....................... 37Latches
Hood............................... 116
Lead Free Gasoline...................... 303
Life of Tires............................ 292
Liftgate (Sedan).......................... 32
Liftgate Window Wiper/Washer............. 158
Light Bulbs............................ 380
Lights..............................71,118
Airbag........................54,58,70,170
Back-Up............................. 384
Brake Warning........................ 172
Bulb Replacement...................... 381
Cargo .............................. 152
Center Mounted Stop................... 387
Daytime Running...................... 123
Dimmer Switch, Headlight................ 119
Electronic Stability Program (ESP) Indicator . 141,144
Engine Temperature Warning.............. 171
Fog ..........................121,177,383
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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
432 INDEX

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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