2010 JEEP PATRIOT jacking

WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES
CONTENTS
Hazard Warning Flasher ................ 384
 If Your Engine Overheats ................ 384
 Automatic Transaxle Overheating .......... 385
 Jacking And Tire Changing ............... 386
▫ Jack Location ....................... 386
▫ Spare Tire Stowage ................... 386
▫ Preparations For Jacking ............... 387
▫ Jacking Instructions ................... 387 
Jump-Starting Procedures ................ 391
▫ Preparations For Jump-Start ............. 392
▫ Jump-Starting Procedure ............... 394
 Freeing A Stuck Vehicle ................. 396
 Towing A Disabled Vehicle ............... 397
▫ With Ignition Key .................... 397
▫ Without The Ignition Key .............. 398
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JACKING AND TIRE CHANGING
WARNING!
•Being under a jacked-up vehicle is dangerous. The
vehicle could slip off the jack and fall on you. You
could be crushed. Never put any part of your body
under a vehicle that is on a jack. Never start or run
the engine while the vehicle is on a jack. If you
need to get under a raised vehicle, take it to a
service center where it can be raised on a lift.
•The jack is designed to use as a tool for changing
tires only. The jack should not be used to lift the
vehicle for service purposes. The vehicle should
be jacked on a firm level surface only. Avoid ice or
slippery areas.
Jack Location
The jack and jack-handle are stowed under the load floor
in the cargo area.
Spare Tire Stowage
The spare tire is stowed under the rear load floor in the
cargo area.
Spare Tire Removal
Lift up the load floor cover and remove the hold down.
Spare Tire and Jack Stowage
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Preparations For Jacking
1. Park the vehicle on a firm, level surface. Avoid ice or
slippery areas.
WARNING!
Do not attempt to change a tire on the side of the
vehicle close to moving traffic. Pull far enough off
the road to avoid the danger of being hit when
operating the jack or changing the wheel.
2. Set the parking brake.
3. Place the shift lever into PARK (automatic transmis-
sion) or REVERSE (manual transmission).
4. Turn OFF the ignition.
5. Turn on the Hazard Warning flasher. 6. Block both the front and rear of the
wheel diagonally opposite the jacking
position. For example, if changing the
right front tire, block the left rear
wheel.
NOTE: Passengers should not remain in the vehicle
while the vehicle is being jacked.
Jacking Instructions
WARNING!
Carefully follow these tire changing warnings to
help prevent personal injury or damage to your
vehicle:
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2. Loosen, but do not remove, the wheel nuts by turning
them to the left one turn while the wheel is still on the
ground.CAUTION!
Do not attempt to raise the vehicle by jacking on
locations other than those indicated in Step 3.
3. There are two front jacking locations and two rear
jacking locations on each side of the body. The front
locations are outlined by two triangular cutouts, the rear
ones by two rectangular cutouts. For vehicles equipped
with plastic trim, the plastic has been cut away to expose
the jacking locations in the body.
Do not raise the vehicle until you are sure the jack is
securely engaged.
4. Turn the jack screw to the left until the jack can be
placed under the jacking location. Once the jack is
positioned, turn the jack screw to the right until the jack
Jacking Locations
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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
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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

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

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