2010 JEEP PATRIOT cruise control

System can be reactivated by pushing the Electronic
Speed Control ON/OFF button and resetting the desired
vehicle set speed.
To Activate
Push the ON/OFF button. The CRUISE indicator in the
instrument cluster will illuminate. To turn the system off,
push the ON/OFF button a second time. The CRUISE
indicator will turn off. The system should be turned off
when not in use.
WARNING!
Leaving the Electronic Speed Control system on
when not in use is dangerous. You could accidentally
set the system or cause it to go faster than you want.
You could lose control and have an accident. Always
leave the system OFF when you are not using it.
To Set a Desired Speed
Turn the Electronic Speed Control ON. When the vehicle
has reached the desired speed, press down on the lever
and release. Release the accelerator and the vehicle will
operate at the selected speed.
NOTE:The vehicle should be traveling at a steady
speed and on level ground before pressing the SET lever.
To Deactivate
A soft tap on the brake pedal, pulling the speed control
lever toward you “CANCEL”, normal braking, or clutch
pressure while slowing the vehicle, will deactivate speed
control without erasing the set speed memory. Pressing
the ON/OFF button or turning off the ignition switch
erases the set speed memory.
To Resume Speed
To resume a previously set speed, push the RESUME
ACCEL lever up and release. Resume can be used at any
speed above 20 mph (32 km/h).
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17. Temperature Gauge
The temperature gauge shows engine coolant tempera-
ture. Any reading within the normal range indicates that
the engine cooling system is operating satisfactorily.
The gauge pointer will likely indicate a higher tempera-
ture when driving in hot weather, up mountain grades,
or when towing a trailer. It should not be allowed to
exceed the upper limits of the normal operating range.
CAUTION!
Driving with a hot engine cooling system could
damage your vehicle. If temperature gauge reads “H”
pull over and stop the vehicle. Idle the vehicle with
the air conditioner turned off until the pointer drops
back into the normal range. If the pointer remains on
the “H” and you hear continuous chimes, turn the
engine off immediately, and call an authorized deal-
ership for service.
WARNING!
A hot engine cooling system is dangerous. You or
others could be badly burned by steam or boiling
coolant. You may want to call an authorized dealer-
ship for service if your vehicle overheats. If you
decide to look under the hood yourself, see “Main-
taining Your Vehicle”. Follow the warnings under the
Cooling System Pressure Cap paragraph.
18. Cruise Indicator — If Equipped This indicator shows that the Electronic Speed
Control System is ON.
19. 4WD Indicator Light
This light indicates the vehicle is in 4WD Locked mode.
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UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 195

Disposal of Used Coolant................ 421
Drain, Flush, and Refill .................. 418
Inspection ........................... 421
Points to Remember ................. 420,421
Pressure Cap ......................... 420
Selection of Coolant (Antifreeze) ........... 418
Corrosion Protection ..................... 428
Cruise Light ........................... 195
Cupholders ............................ 172
Customer Assistance ..................... 469
Dealer Service .......................... 406
Defroster, Rear Window ................... 179
Defroster, Windshield .............84,272,273,278
Delay (Intermittent) Wipers ................. 149
Diagnostic System, Onboard ................ 403
Dimmer Switch, Headlight ................. 146
Dipsticks Power Steering ........................ 315 Disposal
Antifreeze (Engine Coolant) ............... 421
Engine Oil ........................... 409
Door Locks ............................. 27
Door Locks, Automatic .................... 29
Door Opener, Garage ..................... 155
Downshifting .......................... 294
Driver’s Seat Back Tilt .................... 132
Driving ............................... 305
Off-Pavement ......................... 305
Off-Road ............................ 305
On Slippery Surfaces ................... 301
Through Flowing, Rising, or Shallow
Standing Water ........................ 302
Electric Remote Mirrors .................... 93
Electrical Power Outlets ................... 165
Electronic Brake Control System ............. 321
Anti-Lock Brake System ................. 322
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INDEX 481

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

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