2009 JEEP PATRIOT windshield wipers

▫Map/Reading Lights.................. 129
Windshield Wipers And Washers.......... 130
▫Windshield Wiper Operation............ 130
▫Intermittent Wiper System.............. 131
▫Windshield Washers................... 131
▫Mist Feature........................ 132
Tilt Steering Column................... 133
Electronic Speed Control — If Equipped...... 134
▫To Activate......................... 134
▫To Set At A Desired Speed.............. 134
▫To Deactivate....................... 135
▫To Resume Speed.................... 135
▫To Vary The Speed Setting.............. 135▫Manual Transaxle.................... 136
▫To Accelerate For Passing............... 136
Garage Door Opener — If Equipped........ 136
▫Programming HomeLink.............. 138
▫Gate Operator/Canadian Programming..... 140
▫Using HomeLink.................... 141
▫Reprogramming A Single HomeLink
Button............................ 141
▫Security........................... 141
▫Troubleshooting Tips.................. 142
▫General Information................... 142
Power Sunroof — If Equipped............. 143
▫Opening The Sunroof.................. 144
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 73
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WINDSHIELD WIPERS AND WASHERS
The wipers and washers are operated by a switch
on the control lever. The lever is located on the
right side of the steering column.
Windshield Wiper Operation
Turn the end of the handle to select the desired wiper
speed.
Wiper Control
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Intermittent Wiper System
Use the intermittent wiper when weather conditions
make a single wiping cycle, with a variable pause be-
tween cycles, desirable. Select the delay interval by
turning the end of the lever. Rotate the knob upward
(clockwise) to decrease the delay time and downward
(counterclockwise) to increase the delay time. The delay
can be regulated from a maximum of approximately
18 seconds between cycles, to a cycle every second.
Windshield Washers
To use the washer, pull the control lever toward you and
hold while spray is desired. If the lever is pulled while in
the delay range, the wiper will operate in low speed for
two wipe cycles after the lever is released, and then
resume the intermittent interval previously selected.If the lever is pulled while in the off position, the wipers
will operate for two wipe cycles, then turn off.
Washer Control
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 131
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Mist Feature
Push down on the wiper control lever to activate a single
wipe to clear the windshield of road mist or spray from
a passing vehicle. As long as the lever is held down, the
wipers will continue to operate.CAUTION!
In cold weather, always turn off the wiper switch and
allow the wipers to return to the park position before
turning off the engine. If the wiper switch is left on
and the wipers freeze to the windshield, damage to
the wiper motor may occur when the vehicle is
restarted.
Mist Control
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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

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
INDEX 439
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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