2009 JEEP PATRIOT low beam

Airbag Warning Light
The light should come on and remain on for six to eight
seconds as a bulb check when the ignition switch is first
turned ON. If the LED is not lit during starting, have it
checked. If the light stays on, flickers, or comes on while
driving, have the system checked by an authorized
dealer.
Defroster
Check operation by selecting the defrost mode and place
the blower control on high speed. You should be able to
feel the air directed against the windshield. See your
authorized dealer for service if your defroster is
inoperable.
Periodic Safety Checks You Should Make Outside
The Vehicle
Tires
Examine tires for excessive tread wear or uneven wear
patterns. Check for stones, nails, glass, or other objects
lodged in the tread. Inspect tread and sidewall for cuts or
cracks. Check the wheel nuts for tightness. Check the
tires (including spare) for proper pressure.
Lights
Have someone observe the operation of exterior lights
while you work the controls. Check turn signal and high
beam indicator lights on the instrument panel.
Fluid Leaks
Check the area under the vehicle after overnight parking
for fuel, engine coolant, oil or other fluid leaks. Also, if
gasoline fumes are detected or fuel, power steering fluid,
transmission fluid or brake fluid leaks are suspected, the
cause should be located and corrected immediately.
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Voice Recognition System (VR) —
If Equipped........................... 109
▫Voice Recognition System (VR) Operation . . . 109
▫Commands..........................111
▫Voice Training....................... 114
Seats............................... 114
▫Front Seat Adjustment................. 114
▫Manual Seat Height Adjustment —
If Equipped......................... 115
▫Manual Lumbar — If Equipped.......... 116
▫Driver’s Seatback Recline............... 116
▫Adjustable Head Restraints.............. 117
▫Heated Seats — If Equipped............. 117
▫Fold-Flat Front Passenger Seat........... 119▫Folding Rear Seat.................... 120
To Open And Close The Hood............. 121
Lights.............................. 123
▫Multifunction Lever................... 123
▫Headlights, Parking Lights And Instrument
Panel Lights........................ 123
▫Lights-On Reminder.................. 124
▫Fog Lights — If Equipped.............. 124
▫Daytime Running Lights (DRL) —
If Equipped......................... 125
▫Turn Signals........................ 126
▫High Beam/Low Beam Select Switch....... 126
▫Flash-To-Pass....................... 127
▫Off-Road Lights — If Equipped.......... 127
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To change the brightness of the instrument panel lights,
rotate the center portion of the multifunction lever up or
down.Lights-On Reminder
If the headlights or parking lights are left on after the
ignition is turned OFF, a chime will sound to alert the
driver when the driver’s door is opened.
Fog Lights — If Equipped
The front fog light switch is on the multifunction
lever. To activate the front fog lights, turn on the
parking lights or the Low beam headlights and
pull out the end of the multifunction lever.
Dimmer Control
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NOTE:The fog lights will only operate with the head-
lights on Low beam. Selecting High beam headlights will
turn off the fog lights.
Daytime Running Lights (DRL) — If Equipped
The High beam lights will come on as Daytime Running
Lights (DRL) at DRL intensity (lower), whenever the
ignition is ON, the engine is running, the headlight
switch is off, the parking brake is off, the turn signal is
off, and the shift lever is in any position except PARK.
Front Fog Lights Control
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Turn Signals
Move the multifunction lever up or down and the arrows
on each side of the instrument cluster flash to show
proper operation of the front and rear turn signal lights.
You can signal a lane change by moving the lever
partially up or down without moving beyond the detent.If either light remains on and does not flash, or there is a
very fast flash rate, check for a defective outside light
bulb. If an indicator fails to light when the lever is
moved, it would suggest that the fuse or indicator bulb is
defective.
High Beam/Low Beam Select Switch
Push the multifunction lever away from you to switch
the headlights to High beam. Pull the multifunction lever
toward you, to switch the headlights back to Low beam.
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Flash-to-Pass
You can signal another vehicle with your headlights by
lightly pulling the multifunction lever toward you. This
will cause the headlights to turn on at High beam and
remain on until the lever is released.NOTE:If the multifunction lever is held in the flash-to-
pass position for more than 30 seconds, the High beams
will shut off. If this occurs, wait 30 seconds for the next
flash-to-pass operation.
Off-Road Lights — If Equipped
CAUTION!
The auxiliary lights mounted on the front bumper
should be illuminated during “Off-Road Use Only”.
Having them illuminated on public streets, high-
ways, roads, etc. may be illegal in your state. Your
state may also require auxiliary lights to be covered
when operating your vehicle on public streets, high-
ways, roads, etc. Further illuminating these lights
with supplied covers installed could cause perma-
nent damage to the lights or covers. Before using
these auxiliary lights, contact your State Authorities
for proper operation and use of these lights.
High Beam/Low Beam Control
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4. Oil Pressure Warning Light
This light indicates low engine oil pressure. The
light should turn on momentarily when the engine
is started. If the light turns on while driving, stop the
vehicle and shut off the engine as soon as possible. A
chime will sound for four minutes when this light turns
on.
Do not operate the vehicle until the cause is corrected.
This light does not show how much oil is in the engine.
The engine oil level must be checked under the hood.
5. Low Fuel Light
When the fuel level reaches approximately 2.0 gal
(7.8 L) this light will turn on, and remain on until
fuel is added.
6. Speedometer
Indicates vehicle speed.7. Airbag Warning Light
This light turns on and remains on for seven
seconds as a bulb check, when the ignition
switch is first turned ON. If the light is not on
during starting, stays on, or turns on while
driving, have the system inspected by an authorized
dealer as soon as possible.
8. Turn Signal Indicators
The arrow will flash with the exterior turn signal
when the turn signal lever is operated.
9. High Beam Indicator
This indicator shows that the headlights are on
high beam. Push the multifunction lever forward
to switch the headlights to high beam, and pull toward
yourself (normal position) to return to low beam.
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CAUTION! (Continued)
•When replacing a blown fuse, it is important to
use only a fuse having the correct amperage rating.
The use of a fuse with a rating other than indicated
may result in a dangerous electrical system over-
load. If a properly rated fuse continues to blow, it
indicates a problem in the circuit that must be
corrected.
VEHICLE STORAGE
If you will not be using your vehicle for more than
21 days, you may want to take steps to preserve your
battery.
•Disengage the mini-fuse in the Power Distribution
Center labeled IOD (Ignition Off-Draw).
•Disconnect the negative cable from the battery.
REPLACEMENT BULBS
All the inside bulbs are brass or glass wedge base.
Aluminum base bulbs are not approved and should not
be used for replacement.
LIGHT BULBS — Interior Bulb Number
Front Header Lamp......................T578
Center Dome Lamp......................T578
Rear Cargo/Flashlight.................8–A35LF
LIGHTS BULBS — Exterior Bulb No.
Low Beam/High Beam Headlight............ H13
Front Park/Turn Signal/Side Marker
Light.......................3157AK or 3157A
Front Fog Light.........................9145
Center High Mounted Stop Light
(CHMSL)...................... LEDAssembly
Rear Tail/Turn/Stop.....................3157
Backup Light.....................W16W (921)
License Light.......................... W5W
Off-Road Light........................... H3
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