2008 JEEP PATRIOT warning

† 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 that service work for which
you have the knowledge and the right equipment. If
you have any doubt about your ability to perform a
service job, take your vehicle to a competent
mechanic.
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 405
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Contract, and you require service after the manufactur-
er’s New Vehicle Limited Warranty expires, please refer
to the contract documents, and contact the person listed
in those documents.
We appreciate that you have made a major investment
when you purchased the vehicle. An authorized dealer
has also made a major investment in facilities, tools, and
training to assure that you are absolutely delighted with
the ownership experience. You’ll be pleased with their
sincere efforts to resolve any warranty issues or related
concerns.WARNING!
Engine exhaust, some of its constituents, and certain
vehicle components contain, or emit, chemicals
known to the State of California to cause cancer and
birth defects or other reproductive harm. In addition,
certain fluids contained in vehicles and certain prod-
ucts of component wear contain, or emit, chemicals
known to the State of California to cause cancer and
birth defects or other reproductive harm.
WARRANTY INFORMATION (U.S. Vehicles Only)
See the Warranty Information Booklet for the terms and
provisions of Chrysler LLC warranties applicable to this
vehicle.
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WARNING!
The traction grade assigned to this tire is based on
straight-ahead braking traction tests, and does not
include acceleration, cornering, hydroplaning, or
peak traction characteristics.
Temperature Grades
The temperature grades are A (the highest), B, and C,
representing the tire’s resistance to the generation of heat
and its ability to dissipate heat, when tested under
controlled conditions on a specified indoor laboratory
test wheel. Sustained high temperature can cause the
material of the tire to degenerate and reduce tire life, and
excessive temperature can lead to sudden tire failure. The
grade C corresponds to a level of performance, which all
passenger car tires must meet under the Federal MotorVehicle Safety Standard No. 109. Grades B and A repre-
sent higher levels of performance on the laboratory test
wheel, than the minimum required by law.
WARNING!
The temperature grade for this tire is established for
a tire that is properly inflated and not overloaded.
Excessive speed, under-inflation, or excessive load-
ing, either separately or in combination, can cause
heat buildup and possible tire failure.
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BallJoints ............................. 362
Battery............................... 359
Keyless Transmitter Replacement (RKE)....... 24
Belts,Drive ............................ 356
Body Mechanism Lubrication............... 363
B-Pillar Location........................ 287
Brake Assist System...................... 135
Brake Fluid............................ 397
Brake, Parking.......................... 276
Brake System........................278,371
Anti-Lock (ABS).................133,134,279
Hoses.............................. 371
Master Cylinder....................... 372
Parking............................. 276
Warning Light........................ 175
Brakes.............................278,371
Brake/Transmission Interlock............... 246
Break-In Recommendations, New Vehicle........ 69
Bulb Replacement.....................385,386Bulbs,Light ............................ 385
Calibration, Compass..................... 192
Capacities, Antifreeze (Engine Coolant)........ 395
Capacities, Fluid........................ 395
Caps, Filler
Fuel................................ 314
Oil (Engine).......................348,354
Car Washes............................ 377
Carbon Monoxide Warning................. 314
Cargo Area Cover....................... 158
Cargo Area Features...................... 156
Cargo Compartment
Light ............................... 156
Luggage Carrier....................... 164
CargoLight ............................ 156
Cargo Load Floor........................ 159
Cargo Tie-Downs........................ 160
Catalytic Converter...................... 356
INDEX 419
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Electronic Stability Program (ESP)............ 138
Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC).... 183
Emergency, In Case of
Jacking............................. 334
Jump Starting......................... 340
Towing ............................. 343
Emission Control System Maintenance......350,400
Engine............................. 69,348
Break-In Recommendations................ 69
Checking Oil Level..................... 352
Cooling ............................. 365
Exhaust Gas Caution.................... 314
Fuel Requirements..................... 311
Jump Starting......................... 340
Oil ...........................352,395,396
Oil Change Interval.................... 354
Oil Filler Cap......................348,354
OilFilter ............................ 396
Oil Selection.......................... 354Oil Synthetic......................... 355
Operation............................ 69
Overheating.......................... 332
Temperature Gauge..................... 177
Enhanced Accident Response Feature.......... 56
Event Data Recorder...................... 58
Exhaust Gas Caution.............. 35,69,314,364
Exhaust System......................... 364
Fabric Care............................ 378
Filters
Air Cleaner.......................... 358
Engine Fuel.......................... 358
Engine Oil........................355,396
Flashers.............................. 332
Hazard Warning....................... 332
Turn Signal.......................... 389
Flat Tire Stowage........................ 339
Flooded Engine Starting................... 241
422 INDEX

Gasoline, Reformulated................... 312
Gauges
Coolant Temperature.................... 177
Fuel................................ 172
Odometer........................... 179
Tachometer.......................... 174
Gearshift.............................. 246
General Information................. 18,109,310
General Maintenance..................... 352
Glass Cleaning.......................... 380
Gross Axle Weight Rating.................. 318
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating.............317,318
Hands-Free Phone (UConnect) .............. 82
Hazard Warning Flasher................... 332
Head Restraints......................... 113
Headlights............................ 386
Cleaning............................ 380
High Beam........................124,173High Beam/Low Beam Select Switch........ 124
Passing............................. 125
Replacing............................ 386
Switch .............................. 121
Heated Seats........................... 114
Hill Descent Control...................137,181
Hitches
TrailerTowing ........................ 320
HomeLink(Garage Door Opener) Transmitter . . . 142
Hood Release.......................... 118
Hoses................................ 370
Ignition............................... 12
Key ................................. 12
Ignition Key Removal..................... 12
Immobilizer (Sentry Key)................. 15,19
Infant Restraint.......................... 61
Information Center, Vehicle................. 183
Inside Rearview Mirror.................... 78
424 INDEX

Instrument Cluster....................... 172
Instrument Panel and Controls.............. 170
Instrument Panel Cover................... 380
Instrument Panel Lens Cleaning............. 381
Integrated Power Module (Fuses)............ 382
Interior Appearance Care.................. 379
Intermittent Wipers (Delay Wipers)........... 128
Introduction............................. 4
Jack Location........................... 334
Jack Operation.......................334,336
Jacking Instructions...................... 336
Jump Starting.......................... 340
Key, Programming........................ 17
Key, Replacement........................ 16
Key, Sentry (Immobilizer)................... 15
Key-In Reminder......................... 14
Keyless Entry System (Sedan)................ 19Keys................................. 12
Knee Bolster............................ 48
Lane Change and Turn Signals...........173,389
Lap/Shoulder Belts....................... 36
Latches
Hood............................... 118
Lead Free Gasoline....................... 311
LifeofTires ............................ 298
Liftgate (Sedan).......................... 33
Liftgate Window Wiper/Washer............. 162
LightBulbs ............................ 385
Lights .............................. 71,120
Airbag........................ 53,57,70,173
Back-Up............................. 389
Brake Warning........................ 175
Bulb Replacement...................... 386
Cargo .............................. 156
Center Mounted Stop................... 392
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Daytime Running...................... 122
Dimmer Switch, Headlight............... 121
Electronic Stability Program
(ESP) Indicator.......................139,142
Engine Temperature Warning.............. 175
Fog ..........................123,181,389
Headlight Switch...................... 121
Headlights........................... 121
High Beam Indicator.................... 173
Instrument Cluster..................... 121
License............................. 391
Lights On Reminder.................... 122
Low Fuel............................ 173
Malfunction Indicator (Check Engine)........ 181
Map Reading......................... 120
Off-Road............................ 125
Oil Pressure.......................... 173
Seat Belt Reminder..................... 174
Security Alarm (Theft Alarm).............. 18Theft Alarm (Security Alarm).............. 176
Traction Control....................... 139
Turn Signal..................121,123,173,389
Voltage............................. 172
Warning (Instrument Cluster Description)..... 172
Loading Vehicle......................... 317
Tires ............................... 287
Locks
Child Protection........................ 30
Door................................ 26
Power Door........................... 27
Lubrication, Body....................... 363
Luggage Rack (Roof Rack)................. 164
Lumbar Support........................ 111
Maintenance Free Battery.................. 359
Maintenance, General..................... 352
Maintenance Procedures................... 352
Maintenance Schedule.................... 400
426 INDEX