2009 JEEP PATRIOT coolant

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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Cupholders............................ 153
Customer Assistance..................... 427
Data Recorder, Event...................... 58
Dealer Service.......................... 369
Defroster, Rear Window................... 158
Defroster, Windshield...................70,244
Delay (Intermittent) Wipers................. 131
Diagnostic System, Onboard................ 366
Dimmer Switch, Headlight................. 126
Dipsticks
Power Steering........................ 286
Disposal
Antifreeze (Engine Coolant)............... 382
Engine Oil........................... 371
Door Locks............................. 26
Door Locks, Automatic.................... 28
Door Opener, Garage..................... 136
Downshifting.......................... 260Driver’s Seat Back Tilt.................... 116
Driving............................... 270
Off-Pavement......................... 270
Off-Road............................ 270
On Slippery Surfaces................... 266
Through Flowing, Rising, or Shallow
Standing Water........................ 267
Electric Remote Mirrors.................... 79
Electrical Power Outlets................... 146
Electronic Brake Control System............. 292
Anti-Lock Brake System................. 292
Brake Assist System.................... 293
Electronic Roll Mitigation................ 294
Electronic Stability Program............... 296
Traction Control System................. 294
Electronic Speed Control (Cruise Control)...... 134
Electronic Stability Program (ESP)............ 296
Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC).... 179
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Fluid Level Checks
Automatic Transaxle.................... 386
Power Steering........................ 286
Fluids................................ 405
Fluids, Lubricants and Genuine Parts.......... 405
Fog Lights.......................124,177,400
Folding Rear Seat........................ 120
Folding Rear Seat (Sedan).................. 120
Four Wheel Drive....................... 266
Systems............................. 266
Four Wheel Drive Operation................ 266
Freeing A Stuck Vehicle................... 360
Fuel..............................328,405
Adding............................. 332
Additives............................ 331
Capacity............................ 404
Clean Air............................ 329
Filler Cap (Gas Cap).................... 332
Gasoline............................ 328Gauge.............................. 167
Light............................... 168
Octane Rating........................ 328
Requirements......................... 328
Tank Capacity........................ 404
Fuel System Caution..................... 334
Fueling............................... 332
Fuses................................ 394
Garage Door Opener (HomeLink) ........... 136
Gas Cap (Fuel Filler Cap)............332,334,366
Gasoline, Clean Air...................... 329
Gasoline (Fuel).......................328,404
Gasoline, Reformulated................... 329
Gauges
Coolant Temperature................... 172
Fuel............................... 167
Odometer........................... 175
Tachometer.......................... 169
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Slippery Surfaces, Driving On............... 266
Snow Chains (Tire Chains)................. 318
Snow Tires............................ 318
Spare Tire.......................312,313,353
Specifications
Oil ................................ 370
Speed Control (Cruise Control)...........134,173
Speedometer........................... 168
Starting............................... 256
Automatic Transmission................. 256
Engine Fails to Start.................... 257
Manual Transmission................... 256
Starting Procedures...................... 256
Steering
Power.............................. 286
Tilt Column.......................... 133
Wheel Lock........................... 15
Steering Wheel Mounted Sound
System Controls......................... 240Storage............................151,397
Storage Bin............................ 151
Stuck, Freeing.......................... 360
Sun Roof.............................. 143
Sun Visor Extension....................... 80
Supplemental Restraint System - Airbag........ 48
Synthetic Engine Oil...................... 371
Tachometer............................ 169
Taillights.............................. 400
Temperature Gauge, Engine Coolant.......172,351
Tether Anchor, Child Restraint............... 64
Theft Alarm (Security Alarm)................ 19
Theft System (Security Alarm)............... 19
Tie Down Hooks, Cargo................... 156
Tilt Steering Column..................... 133
Tire and Loading Information Placard......... 305
Tire Identification Number (TIN)............. 304
Tire Markings.......................... 300
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