2009 JEEP PATRIOT washer fluid

MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE
CONTENTS
Engine Compartment — 2.0L/2.4L.......... 365
Onboard Diagnostic System — OBD II....... 366
▫Loose Fuel Filler Cap Message........... 366
Emissions Inspection And Maintenance
Programs............................ 367
Replacement Parts..................... 368
Dealer Service........................ 369
Maintenance Procedures................. 369
▫Engine Oil......................... 369▫Engine Oil Filter..................... 372
▫Engine Air Cleaner Filter............... 372
▫Maintenance-Free Battery............... 373
▫Air Conditioner Maintenance............ 374
▫Body Lubrication..................... 375
▫Windshield Wiper Blades............... 375
▫Adding Washer Fluid.................. 376
▫Exhaust System...................... 376
▫Cooling System...................... 378
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ENGINE COMPARTMENT — 2.0L/2.4L
1 — Washer Fluid Reservoir 6 — Battery
2 — Power Steering Fluid Reservoir 7 — Air Cleaner Filter
3 — Engine Oil Fill 8 — Coolant Pressure Cap
4 — Brake Fluid Reservoir 9 — Engine Oil Dipstick
5 — Integrated Power Module 10 — Engine Coolant ReservoirMAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 3657

Operation of the wipers on dry glass for long periods
may cause deterioration of the wiper blades. Always use
washer fluid when using the wipers to remove salt or dirt
from a dry windshield. Avoid using the wiper blades to
remove frost or ice from the windshield. Make sure that
they are not frozen to the glass before turning them on to
avoid damaging the blade. Keep the blade rubber out of
contact with petroleum products such as engine oil,
gasoline, etc.
Adding Washer Fluid
The washer fluid reservoir is located in the engine
compartment, and the fluid level should be checked at
regular intervals. Fill the reservoir with windshield
washer solvent only (not radiator antifreeze).
WARNING!
Commercially available windshield washer solvents
are flammable. They could ignite and burn you. Care
must be exercised when filling or working around
the washer solution.
Exhaust System
The best protection against carbon monoxide entry into
the vehicle body is a properly maintained engine exhaust
system.
If you notice a change in the sound of the exhaust system,
or if exhaust fumes can be detected inside the vehicle or
when the underside or rear of the vehicle is damaged,
have a competent technician inspect the complete ex-
haust system and adjacent body areas for broken, dam-
aged, deteriorated, or mispositioned parts. Open seams
or loose connections could permit exhaust fumes to seep
into the passenger compartment. In addition, inspect the
376 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE

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
436 INDEX

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