2010 JEEP PATRIOT power steering fluid

•Check the fluid levels of the coolant reservoir, brake
master cylinder, and power steering — add as needed.
•Check all lights and other electrical items for correct
operation.
At Each Oil Change
•Change the engine oil filter.
•Inspect the brake hoses and lines.
•Check the manual transmission fluid level.
CAUTION!
Failure to perform the required maintenance items
may result in damage to the vehicle.
Required Maintenance Intervals
Refer to the Maintenance Schedules on the following
pages for the required maintenance intervals.
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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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Hazard Warning....................... 384
Turn Signal ...................... 85,190,441
Flat Tire Stowage ........................ 391
Flooded Engine Starting ................... 292
Fluid, Brake ........................... 445
Fluid Capacities ......................... 443
Fluid Leaks ............................. 86
Fluid Level Checks Automatic Transaxle .................... 426
Power Steering ........................ 315
Fluids ................................ 444
Fluids, Lubricants and Genuine Parts .......... 444
Fog Lights ....................... 144,200,441
Folding Rear Seat ........................ 139
Folding Rear Seat (Sedan) .................. 139
Four Wheel Drive ....................... 300
Systems ............................. 300
Four Wheel Drive Operation ................ 300
Freeing A Stuck Vehicle ................... 396 Fuel
.............................. 360,444
Adding ............................. 365
Additives ............................ 363
Capacity ............................ 443
Clean Air ............................ 361
Filler Cap (Gas Cap) .................... 365
Gasoline ............................ 360
Gauge .............................. 189
Light ............................... 190
Octane Rating ........................ 360
Requirements ......................... 360
Tank Capacity ........................ 443
Fuel System Caution ..................... 366
Fueling ............................... 365
Fuses ................................ 433
Garage Door Opener (HomeLink) ........... 155
Gas Cap (Fuel Filler Cap) ............365,367,403
Gasoline, Clean Air ...................... 361
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Transfer Unit......................... 427
Windows ............................. 33
Power Steering Fluid ..................... 445
Power Transfer Unit ...................... 427
Pregnant Women and Seat Belts .............. 55
Preparation for Jacking .................... 387
Pretensioners Seat Belts ............................ 49
Programmable Electronic Features ............ 207
Radial Ply Tires ......................... 345
Radio Operation ........................ 270
Radio, Satellite (Uconnect studios)........... 262
Rear Axle (Differential) .................... 427
Rear Drive Assembly ..................... 427
Rear Liftgate (Sedan) ...................... 35
Rear Seat, Folding ....................... 139
Rear Window Defroster ................... 179
Rear Window Features .................... 178 Rear Wiper/Washer
...................... 178
Recreational Towing ...................... 381
Refrigerant ............................ 413
Reminder, Seat Belt ....................... 53
Remote Control Door Locks ........................... 18
Security Alarm ......................... 17
Remote Keyless Entry (Sedan) ............... 18
Remote Sound System (Radio) Controls ........ 268
Remote Starting System .................... 25
Replacement Bulbs ....................... 437
Replacement Keys ........................ 15
Replacement Parts ....................... 405
Replacement Tires ....................... 348
Reporting Safety Defects ................... 472
Restraint, Head ......................... 136
Restraints, Child ....................... 73,79
Restraints, Infant ......................... 73
Restraints, Occupant ...................... 36
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