2008 JEEP PATRIOT brake light

Once a Month
•Check the tire pressure and look for unusual wear or
damage.
•Inspect the battery and clean and tighten the terminals
as required.
•Check the fluid levels of coolant reservoir, brake
master cylinder, power steering and transmission and
add as needed.
•Check all lights and other electrical items for correct
operation.At Each Oil Change
•Change the engine oil filter.
•Inspect the brake hoses and lines.
•Check the manual transmission fluid level.
CAUTION!
Failure to perform the required maintenance items
may result in damage to the vehicle.
402 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES
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ABS (Anti-Lock Brake System).............. 279
Adding Engine Coolant (Antifreeze).......... 367
Adding Fuel........................... 314
Adding Washer Fluid..................... 163
Additives, Fuel......................... 313
Air Cleaner, Engine (Engine Air Cleaner Filter) . . . 358
Air Conditioner Maintenance............... 361
Air Conditioning Controls................. 227
Air Conditioning, Operating Tips............ 232
Air Conditioning Refrigerant.............361,362
Air Conditioning System................227,361
Air Pressure, Tires....................... 292
Airbag................................ 48
Airbag Deployment..................... 53,55
Airbag Light..................... 53,57,70,173
Airbag Maintenance....................... 57
Airbag, Side............................ 54
Airbag, Window (Side Curtain)............. 49,54
Alarm System (Security Alarm)............ 18,176Alignment and Balance................... 300
Alterations/Modifications, Vehicle............. 8
Antenna, Satellite Radio................... 223
Antifreeze (Engine Coolant)...........366,395,396
Capacities........................... 395
Disposal............................ 368
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)............133,279
Anti-Theft Security Alarm (Theft Alarm)........ 18
Appearance Care........................ 376
Assistance Towing........................ 95
Automatic Door Locks................... 27,29
Automatic Transaxle........... 13,239,244,333,373
Fluid Level Check...................... 374
Interlock System....................... 246
Overheating.......................... 333
Selection Of Lubricant................... 373
Shifting ............................. 246
Special Additives...................... 374
Autostick ............................. 249
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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
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Pressure Cap......................... 367
Selection of Coolant (Antifreeze)........... 366
Corrosion Protection..................... 376
Crankcase Emission Control System.......... 358
CruiseLight ........................... 177
Cupholders............................ 155
Customer Assistance..................... 409
Data Recorder, Event...................... 58
Dealer Service.......................... 352
Defroster, Rear Window................... 163
Defroster, Windshield................... 70,228
Delay (Intermittent) Wipers................. 128
Diagnostic System, Onboard................ 349
Dimmer Switch, Headlight................. 124
Disposal
Antifreeze (Engine Coolant)............... 368
Engine Oil........................... 355
Door Locks............................. 26Door Locks, Automatic.................... 27
Door Opener, Garage..................... 142
Downshifting.......................... 243
DriveBelts ............................ 356
Driver’s Seat Back Tilt.................... 112
Driving
Off-Pavement......................... 252
Off-Road............................ 252
On Slippery Surfaces.................... 275
Electric Remote Mirrors.................... 80
Electrical Power Outlets................... 152
Electronic Brake Control System............. 134
Anti-Lock Brake System................. 134
Brake Assist System.................... 135
Electronic Roll Mitigation................ 136
Electronic Stability Program............... 138
Traction Control System................. 136
Electronic Speed Control (Cruise Control)...... 130
INDEX 421
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Fluid, Brake........................... 397
Fluid Capacities......................... 395
Fluid Leaks............................. 71
Fluid Level Checks
Automatic Transaxle.................... 374
Fluids ................................ 396
Fluids, Lubricants and Genuine Parts.......... 396
Fog Lights.......................123,181,389
Fold Down Speakers..................... 161
Folding Rear Seat........................ 116
Folding Rear Seat (Sedan).................. 116
Four Wheel Drive....................... 251
Systems............................. 251
Four Wheel Drive Operation................ 251
Freeing A Stuck Vehicle................... 342
Fuel.............................. 311,396
Adding............................. 314
Additives............................ 313
Capacity............................ 395CleanAir ............................ 311
Filler Cap (Gas Cap).................... 314
Filter ............................... 358
Gasoline............................. 311
Gauge.............................. 172
Hoses.............................. 370
Light ............................... 173
Octane Rating......................... 311
Requirements......................... 311
System Hoses......................... 370
Tank Capacity........................ 395
Fuel System Caution..................... 317
Fueling ............................... 314
Fuses................................ 382
Garage Door Opener (HomeLink) ........... 142
Gas Cap (Fuel Filler Cap)............314,316,349
Gasoline, Clean Air...................... 311
Gasoline (Fuel)....................... 311,395
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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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Malfunction Indicator Light (Check Engine) . . 181,350
Manual, Service......................... 414
Manual Transaxle..................239,242,374
Downshifting......................... 243
Fluid Level Check...................374,375
Frequency of Fluid Change............375,376
Lubricant Selection..................374,375
Map/Reading Lights..................... 120
Master Cylinder (Brakes).................. 372
Mirrors ................................ 78
Electric Powered....................... 80
Exterior Folding........................ 80
Outside.............................. 79
Rearview............................. 78
Vanity ............................... 82
Modifications/Alterations, Vehicle............. 8
Monitor, Tire Pressure System............... 301
Mopar Parts.........................351,413
Multi-Function Control Lever............... 121Navigation Radio........................ 217
Navigation System....................... 217
New Vehicle Break-In Period................ 69
Occupant Restraints....................... 35
Octane Rating, Gasoline (Fuel).............. 311
Odometer............................. 179
Trip .............................177,179
Off-Pavement Driving (Off-Road)............ 252
Off-Road Driving (Off-Pavement)............ 252
Oil Change Indicator..................... 184
Oil Change Indicator, Reset................. 184
Oil, Engine.........................352,395
Capacity............................ 395
Change Interval....................... 354
Checking............................ 352
Disposal............................ 355
Filter ............................... 355
Identification Logo..................... 354
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Materials Added to..................... 355
Recommendation...................354,395
Synthetic............................ 355
Viscosity............................ 354
Oil Pressure Light....................... 173
Onboard Diagnostic System..............349,350
Opener, Garage Door (HomeLink) ........... 142
Operator Manual (Owner’s Manual)............ 5
Outside Air Intake....................... 233
Overdrive............................. 248
Overheating, Engine...................... 332
Owner’s Manual (Operator Manual)......... 5,414
PaintCare ............................. 376
Panic Alarm............................ 21
Parking Brake.......................... 276
Passing Light........................... 125
Personal Settings........................ 187
Pets.................................. 68Phone, Cellular.......................... 82
Phone, Hands-Free (UConnect) .............. 82
Placard, Tire and Loading Information......... 287
Power
Distribution Center (Fuses)............... 382
Door Locks........................... 27
Mirrors .............................. 80
Outlet (Auxiliary Electrical Outlet).......... 152
Steering..........................282,362
Steering, Checking..................... 362
Sunroof............................. 149
Transfer Unit......................... 375
Windows............................. 32
Power Steering Fluid..................... 397
Power Transfer Unit...................... 375
Pregnant Women and Seat Belts.............. 48
Preparation for Jacking.................... 335
Pretensioners
Seat Belts............................. 45
428 INDEX