2009 JEEP PATRIOT wiper 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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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

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
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