2010 JEEP PATRIOT tires

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION UNIFORM
TIRE QUALITY GRADES
The following tire grading categories were established by
the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. The
specific grade rating assigned by the tire’s manufacturer
in each category is shown on the sidewall of the tires on
your vehicle.
All passenger car tires must conform to Federal safety
requirements in addition to these grades.
Treadwear
The Treadwear grade is a comparative rating, based on
the wear rate of the tire when tested under controlled
conditions on a specified government test course. For
example, a tire graded 150 would wear one and one-half
times as well on the government course as a tire graded
100. The relative performance of tires depends upon the
actual conditions of their use, however, and may departsignificantly from the norm due to variations in driving
habits, service practices, and differences in road charac-
teristics and climate.
Traction Grades
The Traction grades, from highest to lowest, are AA, A, B,
and C. These grades represent the tire’s ability to stop on
wet pavement, as measured under controlled conditions
on specified government test surfaces of asphalt and
concrete. A tire marked C may have poor traction perfor-
mance.
WARNING!
The traction grade assigned to this tire is based on
straight-ahead braking traction tests, and does not
include acceleration, cornering, hydroplaning, or
peak traction characteristics.
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Temperature Grades
The temperature grades are A (the highest), B, and C,
representing the tire’s resistance to the generation of heat
and its ability to dissipate heat, when tested under
controlled conditions on a specified indoor laboratory
test wheel. Sustained high temperature can cause the
material of the tire to degenerate and reduce tire life, and
excessive temperature can lead to sudden tire failure. The
grade C corresponds to a level of performance, which all
passenger car tires must meet under the Federal Motor
Vehicle Safety Standard No. 109. Grades B and A repre-
sent higher levels of performance on the laboratory test
wheel, than the minimum required by law.WARNING!
The temperature grade for this tire is established for
a tire that is properly inflated and not overloaded.
Excessive speed, under-inflation, or excessive load-
ing, either separately or in combination, can cause
heat buildup and possible tire failure.
476 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE

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

Ignition............................... 12
Key ................................ 12
Ignition Key Removal ..................... 12
Immobilizer (Sentry Key) ................... 14
Infant Restraint .......................... 73
Information Center, Vehicle ................. 202
Inside Rearview Mirror .................... 91
Instrument Cluster ....................... 189
Instrument Panel and Controls .............. 187
Instrument Panel Cover ................... 432
Instrument Panel Lens Cleaning ............. 432
Integrated Power Module (Fuses) ............ 433
Interior Appearance Care .................. 431
Intermittent Wipers (Delay Wipers) ........... 149
Introduction ............................. 4
Jack Location ........................... 386
Jack Operation ....................... 386,387
Jacking Instructions ...................... 387 Jump Starting
.......................... 391
Key, Programming ........................ 16
Key, Replacement ........................ 15
Key, Sentry (Immobilizer) ................... 14
Key-In Reminder ......................... 14
Keyless Entry System (Sedan) ................ 18
Keys ................................. 12
Knee Bolster ............................ 56
Lane Change and Turn Signals .............. 441
Lane Change Assist ...................... 146
Lap/Shoulder Belts ....................... 38
Latches ................................ 85
Hood .............................. 141
Lead Free Gasoline ...................... 360
Leaks, Fluid ............................ 86
Life of Tires ............................ 348
Liftgate (Sedan) .......................... 35
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INDEX 485

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

Sentry Key Replacement................... 15
Service Assistance ....................... 469
Service Contract ......................... 471
Service Manuals ........................ 473
Setting the Clock .............214,229,230,234,243
Settings, Personal ........................ 207
Shift Speeds, Manual Transaxle .............. 294
Shoulder Belts ........................... 38
Side Airbag ............................. 66
Side Window Demisters (Defrosters) .......... 281
Signals, Turn ...................... 85,190,441
Slippery Surfaces, Driving On ............... 301
Snow Chains (Tire Chains) ................. 349
Snow Tires ............................ 350
Spare Tire .......................... 345,386
Specifications Oil ................................ 408
Speed Control (Cruise Control) ...........152,195
Speedometer ........................... 190 Starting
............................... 290
Automatic Transmission ................. 290
Engine Fails to Start .................... 292
Manual Transmission ................... 290
Remote .............................. 25
Starting Procedures ...................... 290
Steering Power ........................... 314,315
Tilt Column .......................... 151
Steering Wheel Mounted Sound System
Controls .............................. 268
Storage ............................ 170,437
Storage Bin ............................ 170
Storage, Vehicle ......................... 281
Stuck, Freeing .......................... 396
Sun Roof .............................. 162
Sun Visor Extension ....................... 96
Supplemental Restraint System - Airbag ........ 56
Synthetic Engine Oil ...................... 409
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INDEX 491