2010 JEEP PATRIOT ECU

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

WARNING!
•Use only manufacturer’s recommended brake
fluid. Refer to “Fluids, Lubricants, and Genuine
Parts” in “Maintaining Your Vehicle” for further
information. Using the wrong type of brake fluid
can severely damage your brake system and/or
impair its performance. The proper type of brake
fluid for your vehicle is also labeled on the origi-
nal factory installed hydraulic master cylinder
reservoir.(Continued)
WARNING! (Continued)
•To avoid contamination from foreign matter or
moisture, use only new brake fluid or fluid that
has been in a tightly closed container. Keep the
master cylinder reservoir cap secured at all times.
Brake fluid in a open container absorbs moisture
from the air resulting in a lower boiling point.
This may cause it to boil unexpectedly during hard
or prolonged braking, resulting in sudden brake
failure. This could result in a accident.
•Overfilling the brake fluid reservoir can result in
spilling brake fluid on hot engine parts, causing
the brake fluid to catch fire. Brake fluid can also
damage painted and vinyl surfaces, care should be
taken to avoid its contact with these surfaces.(Continued)
424 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE

Cavity CartridgeFuseMini-
Fuse Description
1 Empty Empty
2 15 Amp
Lt BlueAWD/4WD ECU
Feed
Cavity Cartridge
FuseMini-
Fuse Description
3 10 Amp
RedCHMSL Brake Switch
Feed
4 10 Amp
RedIgnition Switch Feed/
OCM
5 20 Amp
YellowTrailer Tow – If
Equipped
6 10 Amp
RedIOD Sw/Pwr Mir/
Steering Cntrl Sdar/
Hands-Free Phone –
If Equipped
7 30 Amp
GreenIOD Sense1
8 30 Amp
GreenIOD Sense2
9 40 Amp Green Power Seats – If
Equipped
Integrated Power Module
434 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE

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

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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INDEX 489

Retractable Cargo Area Cover............... 174
Roll Over Warning ........................ 4
Roof Type Carrier ....................... 180
Rotation, Tires .......................... 350
Safety Checks Inside Vehicle ................. 83
Safety Checks Outside Vehicle ............... 85
Safety Defects, Reporting .................. 472
Safety, Exhaust Gas ....................... 82
Safety Information, Tire ................... 332
Safety Tips ............................. 81
Satellite Radio Antenna .................254,264
Satellite Radio (Uconnect studios)........... 262
Schedule, Maintenance .................... 448
Seat Belt Maintenance .................... 433
Seat Belt Reminder ....................... 53
Seat Belts ............................ 36,83
Adjustable Shoulder Belt .................. 43
Adjustable Upper Shoulder Anchorage ........ 43And Pregnant Women
................... 55
Child Restraint ........................ 73
Extender ............................. 55
Front Seat ............................ 38
Inspection ............................ 83
Pretensioners .......................... 49
Rear Seat ............................. 38
Seats ................................. 129
Adjustment .......................... 130
Heated ............................. 134
Lumbar Support ....................... 131
Rear Folding ......................... 139
Rear Folding (Sedan) ................... 139
Seatback Release ....................... 132
Tilting .............................. 132
Security Alarm (Theft Alarm) ................ 17
Selection of Oil ......................... 408
Sentry Key (Immobilizer) ................... 14
Sentry Key Programming ................... 16
490 INDEX

System, Remote Starting.................... 25
Tachometer ............................ 191
Taillights .............................. 441
Temperature Control, Automatic (ATC) ........ 274
Temperature Gauge, Engine Coolant .......195,385
Tether Anchor, Child Restraint ............... 77
Theft Alarm (Security Alarm) ................ 17
Theft System (Security Alarm) ............... 17
Tie Down Hooks, Cargo ................... 176
Tilt Steering Column ..................... 151
Tire and Loading Information Placard ......... 338
Tire Identification Number (TIN) ............. 336
Tire Markings .......................... 332
Tire Safety Information .................... 332
Tires ............................ 85,342,475
Aging (Life of Tires) .................... 348
Air Pressure .......................... 342
Chains .............................. 349 Changing
............................ 386
Compact Spare ........................ 345
Flat Changing ........................ 391
General Information .................... 342
High Speed .......................... 345
Inflation Pressures ..................... 343
Jacking ............................. 386
Life of Tires .......................... 348
Load Capacity ..................... 338,339
Pressure Monitor System (TPMS) ........... 351
Pressure Warning Light .................. 196
Quality Grading ....................... 475
Radial .............................. 345
Replacement ......................... 348
Rotation ............................ 350
Safety ........................... 332,342
Sizes ............................... 334
Snow Tires ........................... 350
Spare Tire ........................... 386
492 INDEX