2008 JEEP PATRIOT Owners Manual

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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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
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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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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
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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
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Programmable Electronic Features............ 187
Programming Transmitters
(Remote Keyless Entry).................... 22
Radial Ply Tires......................... 295
Radio Broadcast Signals................... 193
Radio, Navigation....................... 217
Radio Operation...................195,203,226
Radio, Satellite.......................217,220
Radio (Sound Systems).................195,203
Rear Axle (Differential).................... 375
Rear Drive Assembly..................... 375
Rear Liftgate (Sedan)...................... 33
Rear Seat, Folding....................... 116
Rear Window Defroster................... 163
Rear Window Features.................... 162
Rear Wiper/Washer...................... 162
Recorder, Event Data...................... 58
Recreational Towing...................... 329Refrigerant............................ 362
Reminder, Seat Belt....................... 46
Remote Control
Door Locks........................... 19
Security Alarm......................... 18
Remote Keyless Entry (Sedan)............... 19
Remote Sound System (Radio) Controls........ 224
Replacement Bulbs....................... 385
Replacement Keys........................ 16
Replacement Parts....................... 351
Replacement Tires....................... 298
Reporting Safety Defects................... 413
Restraints, Child....................... 60,66
Restraints, Infant......................... 61
Restraints, Occupant...................... 35
Retractable Cargo Area Cover............... 158
Roll Over Warning........................ 4
Roof Type Carrier....................... 164
Rotation, Tires.......................... 300
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Safety Checks Inside Vehicle................. 70
Safety Checks Outside Vehicle............... 71
Safety Defects, Reporting.................. 413
Safety Information, Tire................... 283
Safety Tips............................. 69
Satellite Radio.......................217,220
Satellite Radio Antenna................... 223
Schedule, Maintenance.................... 400
Seat Belt Maintenance.................... 381
Seat Belt Reminder....................... 46
Seat Belts.............................. 35
Adjustable Shoulder Belt.................. 41
Adjustable Upper Shoulder Anchorage........ 41
And Pregnant Women................... 48
Child Restraint......................... 60
Extender............................. 47
Front Seat............................ 36
Pretensioners.......................... 45
Rear Seat............................. 36Reminder............................ 174
Seats................................. 109
Adjustment.......................... 109
Cleaning............................ 378
Head Restraints....................... 113
Heated.............................. 114
Lumbar Support....................... 111
Rear Folding......................... 116
Rear Folding (Sedan).................... 116
Seatback Release....................... 112
Tilting .............................. 112
Security Alarm (Theft Alarm)................ 18
Selection of Oil......................... 354
Sentry Key (Immobilizer)................. 15,19
Sentry Key Programming................... 17
Sentry Key Replacement................... 16
Service Assistance....................... 409
Service Contract......................... 411
Service Manuals........................ 414
430 INDEX