2009 JEEP PATRIOT Owners Manual

Radial Ply Tires......................... 312
Radio Operation........................ 242
Radio, Satellite.......................... 234
Rear Axle (Differential).................... 387
Rear Drive Assembly..................... 387
Rear Liftgate (Sedan)...................... 34
Rear Seat, Folding....................... 120
Rear Window Defroster................... 158
Rear Window Features.................... 157
Rear Wiper/Washer...................... 157
Recorder, Event Data...................... 58
Recreational Towing...................... 348
Refrigerant............................ 375
Reminder, Seat Belt....................... 46
Remote Control
Door Locks........................... 20
Security Alarm......................... 19
Remote Keyless Entry (Sedan)............... 20
Remote Sound System (Radio) Controls........ 240Replacement Bulbs....................... 397
Replacement Keys........................ 17
Replacement Parts....................... 368
Replacement Tires....................... 316
Reporting Safety Defects................... 430
Restraints, Child.......................60,66
Restraints, Infant......................... 61
Restraints, Occupant...................... 36
Retractable Cargo Area Cover............... 155
Roll Over Warning........................ 4
Roof Type Carrier....................... 159
Rotation, Tires.......................... 318
Safety Checks Inside Vehicle................. 69
Safety Checks Outside Vehicle............... 70
Safety Defects, Reporting.................. 430
Safety Information, Tire................... 300
Safety Tips............................. 69
Satellite Radio.......................... 234
INDEX 447
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Satellite Radio Antenna................... 236
Schedule, Maintenance.................... 408
Seat Belt Maintenance.................... 393
Seat Belt Reminder....................... 46
Seat Belts.............................. 36
Adjustable Shoulder Belt.................. 42
Adjustable Upper Shoulder Anchorage........ 42
And Pregnant Women................... 48
Child Restraint........................ 60
Extender............................. 47
Front Seat............................ 37
Pretensioners.......................... 46
Rear Seat............................. 37
Seats................................. 114
Adjustment.......................... 114
Cleaning............................ 391
Head Restraints....................... 117
Heated............................. 117
Lumbar Support....................... 116Rear Folding......................... 120
Rear Folding (Sedan)................... 120
Seatback Release....................... 116
Tilting.............................. 116
Security Alarm (Theft Alarm)................ 19
Selection of Oil......................... 370
Sentry Key (Immobilizer).................16,20
Sentry Key Programming................... 18
Sentry Key Replacement................... 17
Service Assistance....................... 427
Service Contract......................... 429
Service Manuals........................ 431
Setting the Clock.............189,192,206,209,219
Settings, Personal........................ 183
Shift Speeds, Manual Transaxle.............. 260
Shoulder Belts........................... 37
Side Airbag............................. 55
Side Window Demisters (Defrosters).......... 250
Signals, Turn........................168,400
448 INDEX

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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Tire Safety Information.................... 300
Tires ............................70,309,432
Aging (Life of Tires).................... 315
Air Pressure.......................... 309
Chains.............................. 318
Changing............................ 352
Compact Spare........................ 312
Flat Changing........................ 357
General Information.................... 309
High Speed.......................... 312
Inflation Pressures..................... 310
Jacking............................. 352
Life of Tires.......................... 315
Load Capacity........................ 305
Pressure Monitor System (TPMS)........... 319
Pressure Warning Light.................. 173
Quality Grading....................... 432
Radial.............................. 312
Replacement......................... 316Rotation............................ 318
Safety...........................300,309
Sizes............................... 302
Snow Tires........................... 318
Spare Tire........................... 353
Spinning............................ 314
Tread Wear Indicators................... 315
Tongue Weight/Trailer Weight.............. 341
Towing............................... 337
24-Hour Towing Assistance................ 95
Disabled Vehicle....................... 361
Guide.............................. 340
Recreational.......................... 348
Weight.............................. 340
Towing Assistance........................ 95
Trailer Towing.......................... 337
Cooling System Tips.................... 347
Hitches............................. 339
Minimum Requirements................. 342
450 INDEX

Trailer and Tongue Weight............... 341
Wiring.............................. 345
Trailer Towing Guide..................... 340
Trailer Weight.......................... 340
Transaxle............................. 260
Automatic....................12,256,260,386
Autostick............................ 264
Manual........................14,256,258
Operation........................... 260
Overdrive........................... 264
Selection of Lubricant................... 386
Transmitter Battery Service
(Remote Keyless Entry).................... 25
Transmitter, Garage Door Opener (HomeLink) . . 136
Transmitter Programming
(Remote Keyless Entry).................... 24
Transporting Pets........................ 68
Tread Wear Indicators.................... 315
Trip Odometer.......................... 175Trip Odometer Reset Button................ 173
Turn Signals......................126,168,400
UCI Connector......................... 229
UConnect(Hands-Free Phone).............. 81
Understanding Your Instrument Panel......... 165
Uniform Tire Quality Grades................ 432
Universal Consumer Interface (UCI) Connector . . . 229
Universal Transmitter..................... 136
Unleaded Gasoline....................... 328
Vanity Mirrors........................... 80
Variance, Compass....................... 186
Vehicle Certification Label................. 335
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)............ 7
Vehicle Loading...................305,335,336
Vehicle Modifications/Alterations.............. 8
Vehicle Storage......................... 397
Vehicle Theft Alarm (Security Alarm).......... 19
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Voice Recognition System (VR).............. 109
Warning Lights
(Instrument Cluster Description)............. 167
Warning, Roll Over........................ 4
Warnings and Cautions..................... 7
Warranty Information..................... 430
Washer, Adding Fluid..................... 376
Washers, Windshield..................... 131
Washing Vehicle......................... 389
Water
Driving Through...................... 267Wheel and Wheel Trim.................... 390
Wheel and Wheel Trim Care................ 390
Wind Buffeting......................... 145
Window Airbag (Side Curtain).............49,55
Window Fogging........................ 249
Windows.............................. 32
Power............................... 32
Windshield Washers...................130,131
Windshield Wipers....................130,375
Wipers, Intermittent...................... 131
YES EssentialsFabric Cleaning Procedure...... 391
452 INDEX

INSTALLATION OF RADIO TRANSMITTING
EQUIPMENT
Special design considerations are incorporated into this
vehicle’s electronic system to provide immunity to radio
frequency signals. Mobile two-way radios and telephone
equipment must be installed properly by trained person-
nel. The following must be observed during installation.
The positive power connection should be made directly
to the battery and fused as close to the battery as possible.
The negative power connection should be made to body
sheet metal adjacent to the negative battery connection.
This connection should not be fused.
Antennas for two-way radios should be mounted on the
roof or the rear area of the vehicle. Care should be used
in mounting antennas with magnet bases. Magnets may
affect the accuracy or operation of the compass on
vehicles so equipped. The antenna cable should be as short as practical and
routed away from the vehicle wiring when possible. Use
only fully shielded coaxial cable.
Carefully match the antenna and cable to the radio to
ensure a low Standing Wave Ratio (SWR).
Mobile radio equipment with output power greater than
normal may require special precautions.
All installations should be checked for possible interfer-
ence between the communications equipment and the
vehicle’s electronic systems.