2010 JEEP PATRIOT alarm

To Exit Remote Start Mode and Drive the Vehicle
Before the end of the 15-minute cycle, press and release
the UNLOCK button on the RKE transmitter to unlock
the doors and disarm the Vehicle Security Alarm (if
equipped). Then, insert the key into the ignition switch
and turn the switch to the ON position.
NOTE:The ignition switch must be in the ON position
in order to drive the vehicle.
DOOR LOCKS
Manual Door Locks
Use the manual door lock plunger to lock the doors from
inside the vehicle. If the plunger is down when the door
is closed, the door will lock. Make sure the keys are not
inside the vehicle before closing the door.
WARNING!
•For personal security and safety in the event of an
accident, lock the vehicle doors as you drive as
well as when you park and leave the vehicle.
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Manual Door Lock Plunger
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•Front and Side Impact Sensors
•Front Seat Belt Pretensioners, Seat Belt Buckle Switch,
and Seat Track Position Sensors
•Supplemental Active Head Restraint for Driver and
Front Passenger
Advanced Front Airbag Features
The Advanced Front Airbag system has multistage driver
and front passenger airbags. This system provides output
appropriate to the severity and type of collision as
determined by the Occupant Restraint Controller (ORC),
which may receive information from the front impact
sensors.
The first stage inflator is triggered immediately during an
impact that requires airbag deployment. The timing of
the second stage determines whether the output force is
low, medium, or high. If a low output is sufficient to meet
the need, the remaining gas in the inflator is expended.
WARNING!
•No objects should be placed over or near the
airbag on the instrument panel, because any such
objects could cause harm if the vehicle is in a
collision severe enough to cause the airbag to
inflate.
•Do not put anything on or around the airbag covers
or attempt to open them manually. You may damage
the airbags and you could be injured because the
airbags may no longer be functional. The protective
covers for the airbag cushions are designed to open
only when the airbags are inflating.
•Do not drill, cut or tamper with the knee bolster in
any way.
•Do not mount any accessories to the knee bolster
such as alarm lights, stereos, citizen band radios,
etc.
58 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE

The HomeLinkbuttons that are located in the headliner
or sun visor designate the three different HomeLink
channels.
NOTE: HomeLink is disabled when the Vehicle Secu-
rity Alarm is active.WARNING!
•Your motorized door or gate will open and close
while you are training the Universal Transceiver.
Do not train the transceiver if people, pets or other
objects are in the path of the door or gate. Only use
this transceiver with a garage door opener that has
a “stop and reverse” feature as required by Federal
safety standards. This includes most garage door
opener models manufactured after 1982. Do not
use a garage door opener without these safety
features. Call toll-free 1–800–355–3515 or, on the
Internet at www.HomeLink.com for safety infor-
mation or assistance.
•Vehicle exhaust contains carbon monoxide, a dan-
gerous gas. Do not run your vehicle in the garage
while training the transceiver. Exhaust gas can
cause serious injury or death.
HomeLink Buttons
156 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE

If you unplugged the device for training, plug it back in
at this time.
Then proceed with Step 4 under “Programming
HomeLink” earlier in this section.
Using HomeLink
To operate, press and release the programmed
HomeLinkbutton. Activation will now occur for the
trained device (i.e., garage door opener, gate operator,
Security system, entry door lock, home/office lighting,
etc.,). The handheld transmitter of the device may also be
used at any time.
Reprogramming A Single HomeLink Button
To reprogram a channel that has been previously trained,
follow these steps:
1. Turn the ignition switch to the ON/RUN position. 2. Press and hold the desired HomeLink
button until
the indicator light begins to flash after 20 seconds. Do not
release the button.
3. Without releasing the button, proceed with Program-
ming HomeLink Step 2 and follow all remaining steps.
Security
It is advised to erase all channels before you sell or turn
in your vehicle.
To do this, press and hold the two outside buttons for
20 seconds until the red indicator flashes. Note that all
channels will be erased. Individual channels cannot be
erased.
The HomeLinkUniversal Transceiver is disabled when
the Vehicle Security Alarm is active.
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The light also will turn on when the parking brake is
applied with the ignition switch in the ON position.
NOTE:This light shows only that the parking brake is
applied. It does not show the degree of brake application.
15. Transmission Temperature Warning Light During sustained high speed driving or trailer
towing up long grades on hot days, the auto-
matic transmission oil may become too hot.
When the transmission overheat warning light
turns on, you will experience reduced vehicle perfor-
mance until the automatic transmission cools down.
Once the transmission has cooled down and the light
turns off, you may continue to drive normally. If the high
speed is maintained, the overheating will continue to
occur.
If the overheating continues, it may become necessary to
stop the vehicle and run the engine at idle with the
transmission in NEUTRAL until the light turns off.CAUTION!
Continuous driving with the Transmission Tempera-
ture Warning Light illuminated will eventually cause
severe transmission damage or transmission failure.
WARNING!
Continued operation with the Transmission Tem-
perature Warning Light illuminated could cause the
fluid to boil over, come in contact with hot engine or
exhaust components causing a fire that may result in
personal injury.
16. Vehicle Security Light — If Equipped This light will flash at a fast rate for approxi-
mately 16 seconds, when the vehicle security
alarm is arming, and then will flash slowly
until the vehicle is disarmed.
194 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL

ABS (Anti-Lock Brake System).............. 319
Adding Engine Coolant (Antifreeze) .......... 419
Adding Fuel ........................... 365
Adding Washer Fluid ..................... 414
Additives, Fuel ......................... 363
Air Cleaner, Engine (Engine Air Cleaner Filter) . . . 410
Air Conditioner Maintenance ............... 412
Air Conditioning ........................ 270
Air Conditioning Controls ................. 270
Air Conditioning Filter .................... 282
Air Conditioning, Operating Tips ............ 283
Air Conditioning Refrigerant .............412,413
Air Conditioning System .............270,274,412
Air Pressure, Tires ....................... 343
Airbag .............................. 56,66
Airbag Deployment ....................... 68
Airbag Light ..................... 65,70,83,190
Airbag Maintenance ....................... 69
Airbag, Side ........................ 59,64,66Airbag, Window (Side Curtain)
...........60,64,66
Alarm Light ........................... 194
Alarm System (Security Alarm) ............... 17
Alterations/Modifications, Vehicle ............. 8
Antenna, Satellite Radio ................254,264
Antifreeze (Engine Coolant) ...........418,443,444
Capacities ........................... 443
Disposal ............................ 421
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) .............. 319
Anti-Lock Warning Light .................. 191
Anti-Theft Security Alarm (Theft Alarm) ........ 17
Appearance Care ........................ 428
Assistance Towing ....................... 110
Automatic Dimming Mirror ................. 92
Automatic Door Locks ................... 29,30
Automatic Temperature Control (ATC) ......... 274
Automatic Transaxle ...........12,290,295,385,425
Fluid Level Check ..................... 426
Interlock System ....................... 296
478 INDEX

Liftgate Window Wiper/Washer............. 178
Light Bulbs .......................... 85,437
Lights .............................. 85,143
Airbag ........................ 65,70,83,190
Alarm .............................. 194
Anti-Lock ........................... 191
Back-Up ............................ 441
Brake Warning ........................ 192
Bulb Replacement ...................... 438
Cargo .............................. 173
Center Mounted Stop ................... 442
Daytime Running ...................... 145
Dimmer Switch, Headlight ............... 143
Electronic Stability Program (ESP) Indicator . . . 328
Engine Temperature Warning .............. 192
Exterior .............................. 85
Fog .......................... 144,200,441
Headlight Switch ...................... 143
Headlights ........................... 143 High Beam Indicator
.................... 190
Instrument Cluster ..................... 143
License ............................. 441
Lights On Reminder .................... 144
Low Fuel ............................ 190
Malfunction Indicator (Check Engine) ........ 199
Map Reading ......................... 147
Oil Pressure .......................... 190
Seat Belt Reminder ..................... 191
Security Alarm (Theft Alarm) ............18,194
Theft Alarm (Security Alarm) .............. 194
Tire Pressure Monitoring (TPMS) ........... 196
Traction Control ....................... 328
Turn Signal ................... 85,143,145,441
Voltage ............................. 189
Warning (Instrument Cluster Description) ..... 189
Loading Vehicle ...................... 367,369
Capacities ........................... 369
Tires ............................... 338
486 INDEX

Octane Rating, Gasoline (Fuel).............. 360
Odometer ............................. 197
Trip ............................. 196,197
Oil Change Indicator ..................... 204
Oil Change Indicator, Reset ................. 204
Oil, Engine ......................... 407,443
Capacity ............................ 443
Change Interval ....................... 408
Checking ............................ 407
Disposal ............................ 409
Filter ............................... 409
Identification Logo ..................... 408
Materials Added to ..................... 409
Recommendation ................... 408,443
Synthetic ............................ 409
Viscosity ............................ 409
Onboard Diagnostic System ..............403,404
Opener, Garage Door (HomeLink) ........... 155
Operator Manual (Owner’s Manual) ............ 5Overdrive
............................. 298
Overheating, Engine ................... 195,384
Owner’s Manual (Operator Manual) .........5,473
Paint Care ............................. 428
Panic Alarm ............................ 22
Parking Brake .......................... 316
Passing Light ........................... 146
Personal Settings ........................ 207
Pets .................................. 81
Phone, Cellular .......................... 96
Phone, Hands-Free (Uconnect™) .............. 96
Placard, Tire and Loading Information ......... 338
Power Door Locks ........................... 28
Mirrors .............................. 93
Outlet (Auxiliary Electrical Outlet) .......... 165
Steering .......................... 314,315
Sunroof ............................. 162
488 INDEX