2009 JEEP PATRIOT light

License Lights
1. Use a screw driver to gently pry against the side of the
snap tab to remove the light from the liftgate.2. Rotate the socket 1/4 turn counterclockwise.
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3. Pull the bulb from the socket.
Center High-Mounted Stoplight
Light is an LED assembly. See your authorized dealer for
replacement.
Auxiliary Off-Road Light
1. Remove the three screws attaching the lens to the
housing.
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2. Unlatch the wire clasp securing the bulb into the
housing and rotate it into the position shown.3. Disconnect the bulb from the light harness to replace
the bulb.
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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.
Required Maintenance Intervals
Refer to the Maintenance Schedules on the following
pages for the required maintenance intervals.
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Customer Assistance For The Hearing Or Speech
Impaired (TDD/TTY)
To assist customers who have hearing difficulties, the
manufacturer has installed special TDD (Telecommuni-
cation Devices for the Deaf) equipment at its customer
center. Any hearing or speech impaired customer, who
has access to a TDD or a conventional teletypewriter
(TTY) in the United States, can communicate with the
manufacturer by dialing 1–800–380–CHRY.
Service Contract
You may have purchased a service contract for a vehicle
to help protect you from the high cost of unexpected
repairs after the manufacturer’s New Vehicle Limited
Warranty expires. The manufacturer stands behind only
the manufacturer’s service contracts. If you purchased a
manufacturer’s service contract, you will receive Plan
Provisions and an Owner Identification Card in the mail
within three weeks of the vehicle delivery date. If youhave any questions about the service contract, call the
manufacturer’s Service Contract National Customer Hot-
line at 1-800-521-9922.
The manufacturer will not stand behind any service
contract that is not the manufacturer’s service contract. It
is not responsible for any service contract other than the
manufacturer’s service contract. If you purchased a ser-
vice contract that is not a manufacturer’s service contract,
and you require service after the manufacturer’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.
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ABS (Anti-Lock Brake System).............. 290
Adding Engine Coolant (Antifreeze).......... 380
Adding Fuel........................... 332
Adding Washer Fluid..................... 376
Additives, Fuel......................... 331
Air Cleaner, Engine (Engine Air Cleaner Filter) . . . 372
Air Conditioner Maintenance............... 374
Air Conditioning, Operating Tips............ 248
Air Conditioning Refrigerant.............374,375
Air Conditioning System.................. 374
Air Pressure, Tires....................... 310
Airbag................................ 48
Airbag Deployment.....................53,55
Airbag Light.....................54,57,70,168
Airbag Maintenance....................... 57
Airbag, Side............................ 55
Airbag, Window (Side Curtain).............49,55
Alarm Light........................... 172
Alarm System (Security Alarm)............... 19Alterations/Modifications, Vehicle............. 8
Antenna, Satellite Radio................... 236
Antifreeze (Engine Coolant)...........379,404,405
Capacities........................... 404
Disposal............................ 382
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS).............. 290
Anti-Lock Warning Light.................. 169
Anti-Theft Security Alarm (Theft Alarm)........ 19
Appearance Care........................ 388
Assistance Towing........................ 95
Automatic Dimming Mirror................. 76
Automatic Door Locks...................28,29
Automatic Transaxle...........12,256,260,352,386
Fluid Level Check..................... 386
Interlock System....................... 262
Overheating.......................... 352
Selection Of Lubricant................... 386
Shifting............................. 262
Special Additives...................... 386
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Autostick............................. 264
Battery............................... 373
Keyless Transmitter Replacement (RKE)....... 25
Body Mechanism Lubrication............... 375
B-Pillar Location........................ 305
Brake Assist System...................... 293
Brake Fluid............................ 406
Brake, Parking.......................... 287
Brake System........................289,384
Anti-Lock (ABS)....................290,292
Master Cylinder....................... 384
Parking............................. 287
Warning Light........................ 170
Brakes.............................289,384
Brake/Transmission Interlock............... 261
Break-In Recommendations, New Vehicle........ 68
Bulb Replacement.....................397,398
Bulbs, Light............................ 397Capacities, Antifreeze (Engine Coolant)........ 404
Capacities, Fluid........................ 404
Caps, Filler
Fuel............................... 332
Oil (Engine).......................365,371
Power Steering........................ 286
Car Washes............................ 389
Carbon Monoxide Warning................. 332
Cargo Area Cover....................... 155
Cargo Area Features...................... 154
Cargo Compartment
Light............................... 154
Luggage Carrier....................... 159
Cargo Light............................ 154
Cargo Load Floor........................ 156
Cargo Tie-Downs........................ 156
Caution, Exhaust Gas...................... 69
Cellular Phone........................81,242
Center High Mounted Stop Light............ 402
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Chains, Tire............................ 318
Changing A Flat Tire..................... 352
Chart, Tire Sizing........................ 302
Check Engine Light
(Malfunction Indicator Light)............... 367
Child Restraint.......................... 60
Child Restraint Tether Anchors............... 64
Child Restraint with Automatic Belts........... 63
Child Safety Locks........................ 31
Child Seat.............................. 66
Clean Air Gasoline....................... 329
Cleaning
Wheels............................. 390
Climate Control......................... 242
Clock.....................189,192,206,209,219
Clutch............................... 384
Clutch Fluid........................... 384
Coin Holder........................... 153
Compact Disc (CD) Maintenance............. 241Compact Spare Tire...................... 312
Compass Variance....................... 186
Connector
UCI ................................ 229
Universal Consumer Interface (UCI)......... 229
Console.............................. 153
Contract, Service........................ 429
Coolant (Antifreeze)...................404,405
Cooling System......................... 378
Adding Coolant (Antifreeze).............. 380
Coolant Level......................379,382
Disposal of Used Coolant................ 382
Drain, Flush, and Refill.................. 379
Inspection........................... 382
Points to Remember.................381,383
Pressure Cap......................... 381
Selection of Coolant (Antifreeze)........... 379
Corrosion Protection..................... 388
Cruise Light........................... 173
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