2008 JEEP PATRIOT light

Multifunction Control Lever
The Multifunction Control Lever controls the operation
of the headlights, parking lights, turn signals, headlight
beam selection, instrument panel light dimming, interior
lights, the passing lights, and the fog lights. The Multi-
function Control Lever is located on the left side of the
steering column.
Headlights, Parking Lights, Instrument Panel
Lights
Turn the end of the Multifunction Control Lever to the
first detent for parking light operation. Turn to the
second detent for headlight operation.
Headlight Control
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To change the brightness of the instrument panel lights,
rotate the center portion of the Multifunction Control
Lever up or down.Daytime Running Lights (DRL) — If Equipped
The high beam lights will come on as Daytime Running
Lights (DRL) at DRL intensity (lower), whenever the
ignition is on, the engine is running, the headlight switch
is off, the parking brake is off, the turn signal is off, and
the shift lever is in any position except park.
Lights-On Reminder
If the headlights or parking lights are left on after the
ignition is turned OFF, a chime will sound to alert the
driver when the driver’s door is opened.
Dimmer Control
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Fog Lights — If Equipped
The front fog light switch is on the Multifunction
Control Lever. To activate the front fog lights, turn
on the parking lights or the low beam headlights and pull
out the end of the Multifunction Control Lever.NOTE:The fog lights will only operate with the head-
lights on low beam. Selecting high beam headlights will
turn off the fog lights.
Turn Signals
Move the Multifunction Control Lever up or down and
the arrows on each side of the instrument cluster flash to
Front Fog Lights Control
Turn Signal Control
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show proper operation of the front and rear turn signal
lights. You can signal a lane change by moving the lever
partially up or down without moving beyond the detent.
If either light remains on and does not flash, or there is a
very fast flash rate, check for a defective outside light
bulb. If an indicator fails to light when the lever is
moved, it would suggest that the fuse or indicator bulb is
defective.Highbeam/Lowbeam Select Switch
Push the Multifunction Control Lever away from you to
switch the headlights to HIGH beam. Pull the Multifunc-
tion Control Lever toward you, to switch the headlights
back to LOW beam.
High Beam Control
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Passing Light
You can signal another vehicle with your headlights by
lightly pulling the Multifunction Control Lever toward
you. This will cause the headlights to turn on at high
beam and remain on until the lever is released.
NOTE:If the Multifunction Control Lever is held in the
flash-to-pass position for more than 15 seconds, the high
beams will shut off. If this occurs, wait 30 seconds for the
next flash-to-pass operation.
Off-Road Lights — If Equipped
CAUTION!
The auxiliary Off-Road lights mounted on the front
bumper should be illuminated during “Off-Road
Use Only”. Having them illuminated on public
streets, highways, roads, etc. may be illegal in your
state. Your state may also require auxiliary Off-Road
lights to be covered when operating your vehicle on
public streets, highways, roads, etc. Further illumi-
nating these lights with supplied covers installed
could cause permanent damage to the lights or cov-
ers. Before using these auxiliary Off-Road lights,
contact your State Authorities for proper operation
and use of these lights.
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NOTE:The auxiliary Off-Road lights can only be acti-
vated when the high beam headlights are on.
Press the top of the switch to turn on the auxiliary
Off-Road lights when off-road conditions require addi-
tional lighting. Press the bottom of the switch to turn off
the auxiliary Off-Road lights.
Off-Road Light Switch
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To Deactivate
A soft tap on the brake pedal, pulling the speed control
lever toward you “CANCEL”, normal braking, or clutch
pressure while slowing the vehicle, will deactivate speed
control without erasing the set speed memory. Pressing
the ON/OFF button or turning off the ignition switch
erases the set speed memory.
To Resume Speed
To resume a previously set speed, push the RESUME
ACCEL lever up and release. Resume can be used at any
speed above 20 mph (32 km/h).
To Vary The Speed Setting
When the speed control is ON, speed can be increased by
pushing up and holding RESUME ACCEL. Release the
lever when the desired speed is reached, and the new
speed will be set.Tapping RESUME ACCEL once will result in a 1 mph (1.6
km/h) speed increase. Each time the lever is tapped,
speed increases so that tapping the lever three times will
increase speed by 3 mph (4.8 km/h), etc.
To decrease speed while speed control is ON, push down
and hold SET DECEL. Release the lever when the desired
speed is reached, and the new speed will be set.
Tapping the SET DECEL button once will result in a 1
mph (1.6 km/h) speed decrease. Each time the button is
tapped, speed decreases.
Manual Transaxle
Depressing the clutch pedal will disengage the speed
control. A slight increase in engine RPM before the speed
control disengages is normal.
Vehicles equipped with manual transaxles may need to
be shifted into a lower gear to climb hills without speed
loss.
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WARNING!
Speed Control can be dangerous where the system
can’t maintain a constant speed. Your vehicle could
go too fast for the conditions, and you could lose
control. An accident could be the result. Don’t use
Speed Control in heavy traffic or on roads that are
winding, icy, snow-covered, or slippery.
To Accelerate For Passing
Depress the accelerator as you would normally. When the
pedal is released, the vehicle will return to the set speed.
Using Speed Control On Hills
NOTE:The speed control system maintains 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 speed control.
ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM (ABS) — IF
EQUIPPED
This system aids the driver in maintaining vehicle control
under adverse braking conditions. The system controls
hydraulic brake pressure to prevent wheel lockup and
help avoid skidding on slippery surfaces during braking.
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