2010 JEEP PATRIOT key battery

•Right Rear Turn Signal Light Out (with a single chime)
•RKE Battery Low (with a single chime)
•Personal Settings Not Available – Vehicle not in PARK
(automatic transmission) or vehicle is in motion
(manual transmission).
•Left/Right Front Door Ajar (one or more, with a single
chime if speed is above 1 mph/1 km/h)
•Left/Right Rear Door Ajar (one or more, with a single
chime if speed is above 1 mph/1 km/h)
•Door(s) Ajar (with a single chime if vehicle is in
motion)
•Gate Ajar (with a single chime)
•Headlamps or Park Lamps On
•Key In Ignition
•Check TPM System
Engine Oil Change Indicator System — If
Equipped
Oil Change Required
Your vehicle is equipped with an engine oil change
indicator system. The “Oil Change Required” message
will flash in the EVIC display for approximately five
seconds after a single chime has sounded, to indicate the
next scheduled oil change interval. The engine oil change
indicator system is duty-cycle based, which means the
engine oil change interval may fluctuate dependent upon
your personal driving style.
Unless reset, this message will continue to display each
time you turn the ignition switch to the ON/RUN
position. To turn off the message temporarily, press and
release the Trip Odometer button on the instrument
cluster. To reset the oil change indicator system (after
performing the scheduled maintenance) refer to the fol-
lowing procedure.
204 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL

WARNING!
It is dangerous to move the shift lever out of PARK or
NEUTRAL if the engine speed is higher than idle
speed. If your foot is not firmly on the brake pedal,
the vehicle could accelerate quickly forward or in
reverse. You could lose control of the vehicle and hit
someone or something. Only shift into gear when the
engine is idling normally and when your right foot is
firmly on the brake pedal.
Brake/Transmission Interlock System
This vehicle is equipped with a Brake Transmission Shift
Interlock System (BTSI) that holds the shift lever in the
PARK position when the ignition switch is in the LOCK
position. To move the shift lever out of the PARK
position, the ignition switch must be turned to the ON or
START position (engine running or not) and the brake
pedal must be pressed.NOTE:
If a malfunction occurs, the transmission will
not shift out of PARK. Battery power is required to
release the brake/transmission interlock system. There is
a removable plug in the right side of the shift lever
housing that allows you to insert your finger to override
the system. The key must be in the ignition and in the ON
position to use the override lever. If this occurs obtain
service as soon as possible.
Automatic Transmission Ignition Interlock System
This system prevents the key from being removed unless
the shift lever is in PARK. It also prevents shifting out of
PARK unless the key is in the ON position, and the brake
pedal is pressed.
NOTE: If a malfunction occurs, the system will trap the
key in the ignition cylinder to warn you that this safety
feature is inoperable. The engine can be started and
stopped, but the key cannot be removed, until you obtain
service.
296 STARTING AND OPERATING

HAZARD WARNING FLASHER
The Hazard Warning flasher switch is located on the
instrument panel, below the radio.Press the switch to turn on the Hazard Warning
flasher. When the switch is activated, all directional
turn signals will flash on and off to warn oncoming
traffic of an emergency. Press the switch a second time to
turn off the Hazard Warning flasher.
Do not use this emergency warning system when the
vehicle is in motion. Use it when your vehicle is disabled
and is creating a safety hazard for other motorists.
If it is necessary to leave the vehicle to go for service, the
Hazard Warning flasher will continue to operate with the
ignition key removed and the vehicle locked.
NOTE: With extended use, the Hazard Warning flasher
may wear down your battery.
IF YOUR ENGINE OVERHEATS
In any of the following situations, you can reduce the
potential for overheating by taking the appropriate ac-
tion.
•On the highways — slow down.
•In city traffic — while stopped, place the transmission
in NEUTRAL, but do not increase engine idle speed.
NOTE: There are steps that you can take to slow down
an impending overheat condition:
•If your air conditioner (A/C) is on, turn it off. The A/C
system adds heat to the engine cooling system and
turning the A/C off can help remove this heat.
•You can also turn the temperature control to maximum
heat, the mode control to floor and the blower control
to high. This allows the heater core to act as a
supplement to the radiator and aids in removing heat
from the engine cooling system.
384 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES

CAUTION!
•If the vehicle being towed requires steering, the
ignition switch must be in the ACC position, not
in the LOCK position.
•Do not attempt to use sling-type equipment when
towing. When securing the vehicle to a flatbed
truck, do not attach to front or rear suspension
components. Damage to your vehicle may result
from improper towing.
Without The Ignition Key
Special care must be taken when the vehicle is towed
with the ignition in the LOCK position. A dolly should be
used under the front wheels if the rear wheels are raised.
Proper towing equipment is necessary to prevent dam-
age to the vehicle.Battery power is required to release the brake/
transmission interlock system (automatic transmission
only). There is a removable plug in the right side of the
shift lever housing that allows you to insert your finger to
override the system. The ignition key must be in the ON
position to use the override lever.
398 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES

persists, the message will appear the next time the
vehicle is started. This might indicate a damaged cap. If
the problem is detected twice in a row, the system will
turn on the MIL. Resolving the problem will turn the MIL
light off.
EMISSIONS INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE
PROGRAMS
In some localities, it may be a legal requirement to pass
an inspection of your vehicle’s emissions control system.
Failure to pass could prevent vehicle registration.For states that require an Inspection and Mainte-
nance (I/M), this check verifies the “Malfunction
Indicator Light (MIL)” is functioning and is not
on when the engine is running, and that the OBD II
system is ready for testing. Normally, the OBD II system will be ready. The OBD II
system may
notbe ready if your vehicle was recently
serviced, recently had a dead battery or a battery replace-
ment. If the OBD II system should be determined not
ready for the I/M test, your vehicle may fail the test.
Your vehicle has a simple ignition key-actuated test,
which you can use prior to going to the test station. To
check if your vehicle’s OBD II system is ready, you must
do the following:
1. Turn the ignition switch to the ON position, but do not
crank or start the engine.
2. If you crank or start the engine, you will have to start
this test over.
3. As soon as you turn the ignition switch to the ON
position, you will see the MIL symbol come on as part of
a normal bulb check.
404 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE

Overheating.......................... 385
Selection Of Lubricant ................... 425
Shifting ............................. 297
Special Additives ...................... 426
Autostick ............................. 299
Battery ............................... 410
Keyless Transmitter Replacement (RKE) ....... 24
Belts, Seat .............................. 83
Body Mechanism Lubrication ............... 413
B-Pillar Location ........................ 338
Brake Assist System ...................... 322
Brake Fluid ............................ 445
Brake, Parking .......................... 316
Brake System ........................ 318,422
Anti-Lock (ABS) .................... 319,322
Master Cylinder ....................... 423
Parking ............................. 316
Warning Light ........................ 192 Brakes
............................. 318,422
Brake/Transmission Interlock ............... 296
Break-In Recommendations, New Vehicle ........ 81
Bulb Replacement ..................... 437,438
Bulbs, Light .......................... 85,437
Capacities, Antifreeze (Engine Coolant) ........ 443
Capacities, Fluid ........................ 443
Caps, Filler Fuel ............................... 365
Oil (Engine) ....................... 402,409
Power Steering ........................ 315
Car Washes ............................ 428
Carbon Monoxide Warning ...............82,364
Cargo Area Cover ....................... 174
Cargo Area Features ...................... 173
Cargo Compartment Light ............................... 173
Luggage Carrier ....................... 180
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Spinning............................ 346
Tread Wear Indicators ................... 347
Tongue Weight/Trailer Weight .............. 373
Towing ............................... 369
24-Hour Towing Assistance ............... 110
Disabled Vehicle ....................... 397
Guide .............................. 373
Recreational .......................... 381
Weight .............................. 373
Towing Assistance ....................... 110
Traction .............................. 302
Trailer Towing .......................... 369
Cooling System Tips .................... 380
Hitches ............................. 372
Minimum Requirements ................. 374
Trailer and Tongue Weight ............... 373
Wiring .............................. 378
Trailer Towing Guide ..................... 373
Trailer Weight .......................... 373 Transaxle
............................. 295
Automatic .................... 12,290,295,425
Autostick ............................ 299
Manual .......................... 290,293
Operation ........................... 295
Overdrive ........................... 298
Selection of Lubricant ................... 425
Transmitter Battery Service
(Remote Keyless Entry) .................... 24
Transmitter, Garage Door Opener (HomeLink) . . 155
Transporting Pets ........................ 81
Tread Wear Indicators .................... 347
Trip Odometer .......................... 197
Trip Odometer Reset Button ................ 196
Turn Signals ...................... 145,190,441
UCI Connector ......................... 257
Uconnect™ (Hands-Free Phone) .............. 96
Understanding Your Instrument Panel ......... 187
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