2010 JEEP PATRIOT towing

90,000 Miles (150,000 km) or
90 Months Maintenance
Service Schedule
❏Change the engine oil and engine oil
filter.
❏ Rotate tires.
❏ Replace the engine air cleaner filter.
❏ Replace the spark plugs.
❏ Inspect and replace PCV valve if
necessary. †
❏ Adjust the parking brake on vehicles
equipped with four-wheel disc brakes.
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96,000 Miles (160,000 km) or 96 Months Maintenance Service
Schedule
❏Change the engine oil and engine oil filter.
❏ Rotate tires.
❏ If using your vehicle for any of the following: Dusty or off-road conditions. Inspect the
engine air cleaner filter; replace if necessary.
❏ Inspect the brake linings; replace if necessary.
❏ Replace the air conditioning filter.
❏ Inspect the CV joints.
❏ Inspect exhaust system.
❏ Inspect the front suspension, tie rod ends and boot seals for cracks or leaks and all parts for
damage, wear, improper looseness or end play; replace if necessary.
❏ Change the manual transmission fluid if using your vehicle for any of the following: trailer
towing, snow plowing, heavy loading, taxi, police, delivery service (commercial service),
off-road, desert operation or more than 50% of your driving is at sustained speeds during hot
weather, above 90°F (32°C).
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138,000 Miles (230,000 km) or
138 Months Maintenance
Service Schedule
❏Change the engine oil and engine oil
filter.
❏ Rotate tires.
Odometer Reading Date
Repair Order #Dealer Code
Signature Authorized Chrysler Dealer
144,000 Miles (240,000 km) or 144 Months Maintenance Service
Schedule
❏Change the engine oil and engine oil filter.
❏ Rotate tires.
❏ If using your vehicle for any of the following: Dusty or off-road conditions. Inspect the
engine air cleaner filter; replace if necessary.
❏ Inspect the brake linings; replace if necessary.
❏ Replace the air conditioning filter.
❏ Inspect the CV joints.
❏ Inspect exhaust system.
❏ Inspect the front suspension, tie rod ends and boot seals for cracks or leaks and all parts for
damage, wear, improper looseness or end play; replace if necessary.
❏ Change the manual transmission fluid if using your vehicle for any of the following: trailer
towing, snow plowing, heavy loading, taxi, police, delivery service (commercial service),
off-road, desert operation or more than 50% of your driving is at sustained speeds during hot
weather, above 90°F (32°C).
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S464 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES

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

Brake Assist System.................... 322
Electronic Roll Mitigation ................ 323
Electronic Stability Program ............... 327
Traction Control System ................. 323
Electronic Speed Control (Cruise Control) ...... 152
Electronic Stability Program (ESP) ............ 327
Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) .... 202
Emergency, In Case of Jacking ............................. 386
Jump Starting ......................... 391
Towing ............................. 397
Emission Control System Maintenance ......404,448
Engine ............................... 402
Block Heater ......................... 292
Break-In Recommendations ................ 81
Checking Oil Level ..................... 407
Cooling ............................. 417
Exhaust Gas Caution .................. 82,364
Fuel Requirements ..................... 360 Jump Starting
......................... 391
Oil ........................... 407,443,444
Oil Change Interval .................... 408
Oil Filler Cap ...................... 402,409
Oil Filter ............................ 444
Oil Selection .......................... 408
Oil Synthetic ......................... 409
Overheating .......................... 384
Temperature Gauge .................... 195
Enhanced Accident Response Feature .......... 67
Exhaust Gas Caution ................. 36,82,364
Exhaust System ....................... 82,414
Exterior Lights .......................... 85
Filters Air Cleaner .......................... 410
Air Conditioning ...................... 282
Engine Oil ........................ 409,444
Flashers .............................. 384
482 INDEX

Gasoline (Fuel)....................... 360,443
Gasoline, Reformulated ................... 361
Gauges Coolant Temperature ................... 195
Fuel ............................... 189
Odometer ........................... 197
Tachometer .......................... 191
Gearshift .............................. 297
General Information ................. 17,124,360
General Maintenance ..................... 406
Glass Cleaning .......................... 432
Gross Axle Weight Rating .................. 370
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating .............368,369
Hands-Free Phone (Uconnect™) .............. 96
Hazard Driving Through Flowing, Rising, or Shallow
Standing Water ........................ 302
Hazard Warning Flasher ................... 384 Head Restraints
......................... 136
Headlights ............................ 438
Cleaning ............................ 431
High Beam .......................... 146
High Beam/Low Beam Select Switch ........ 146
Passing ............................. 146
Replacing ........................... 438
Switch .............................. 143
Heated Mirrors .......................... 95
Heated Seats ........................... 134
Heater ............................... 270
Heater, Engine Block ..................... 292
Hill Descent Control ................... 200,324
Hill Start Assist ......................... 326
Hitches Trailer Towing ........................ 372
HomeLink (Garage Door Opener) Transmitter . . . 155
Hood Release .......................... 141
484 INDEX

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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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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INDEX 493