2010 JEEP PATRIOT manual transmission

•Right Rear Turn Signal Light Out (with a single chime)
•RKE Battery Low (with a single chime)
•Personal Settings Not Available – Vehicle not in PARK
(automatic transmission) or vehicle is in motion
(manual transmission).
•Left/Right Front Door Ajar (one or more, with a single
chime if speed is above 1 mph/1 km/h)
•Left/Right Rear Door Ajar (one or more, with a single
chime if speed is above 1 mph/1 km/h)
•Door(s) Ajar (with a single chime if vehicle is in
motion)
•Gate Ajar (with a single chime)
•Headlamps or Park Lamps On
•Key In Ignition
•Check TPM System
Engine Oil Change Indicator System — If
Equipped
Oil Change Required
Your vehicle is equipped with an engine oil change
indicator system. The “Oil Change Required” message
will flash in the EVIC display for approximately five
seconds after a single chime has sounded, to indicate the
next scheduled oil change interval. The engine oil change
indicator system is duty-cycle based, which means the
engine oil change interval may fluctuate dependent upon
your personal driving style.
Unless reset, this message will continue to display each
time you turn the ignition switch to the ON/RUN
position. To turn off the message temporarily, press and
release the Trip Odometer button on the instrument
cluster. To reset the oil change indicator system (after
performing the scheduled maintenance) refer to the fol-
lowing procedure.
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determined by a weighted average of the instantaneous
and average fuel economy, according to the current fuel
tank level. This is not resettable.
NOTE:Significant changes in driving style or vehicle
loading will greatly affect the actual drivable distance of
the vehicle, regardless of the DTE displayed value.
When the DTE value is less than 30 miles (48 km)
estimated driving distance, the DTE display will change
to a text display of LOW FUEL. This display will
continue until the vehicle runs out of fuel. Adding a
significant amount of fuel to the vehicle will turn off the
LOW FUEL text and a new DTE value will be dis-
played, based on the current values in the DTE calcula-
tion and the current fuel tank level.
Tire Pressure Monitor (TPM)
Refer to “Starting And Operating”, “Tire Pressure Moni-
toring System (TPMS)” for system operation.
Elapsed Time
Shows the total elapsed time of travel since the last reset
when the ignition switch is in the ACC position. Elapsed
time will increment when the ignition switch is in the ON
or START position.
Personal Settings (Customer-Programmable
Features)
This allows the driver to set and recall features when the
transmission is in PARK (automatic transmission) or the
vehicle is stopped (manual transmission).
Press and release the EVIC button until “Personal Set-
tings” is displayed in the EVIC.
Use the EVIC button to display one of the following
choices:
Language
When in this display you may select different languages
for all display nomenclature, including the trip functions.
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Pressing the EVIC button while in this display selects
English, Espanol, Deutsch, Italiano, Francais or NL de-
pending on availability. As you continue, the displayed
information will be shown in the selected language.
NOTE:Uconnect™ language will not change using the
EVIC. Please refer to “Language Selection” in Uconnect™
Phone — If Equipped for details.
Auto Lock Doors at 15 mph (24 km/h)
When ON is selected, all doors lock automatically when
the speed of the vehicle reaches 15 mph (24 km/h). Press
and hold the EVIC button when in this display until
“ON” or “OFF” appears to make your selection.
Auto Unlock On Exit
When ON is selected, all the vehicle’s doors will unlock
when the driver’s door is opened, if the vehicle is
stopped (manual transmission) or the vehicle is stopped
and the transmission is in the PARK or NEUTRAL position (automatic transmission). Press and hold the
EVIC button when in this display until “ON” or “OFF”
appears to make your selection.
RKE Unlock Driver’s Door 1st
When Driver’s Door 1st is selected only the driver’s door
will unlock on the first press of the Remote Keyless Entry
(RKE) transmitter UNLOCK button and require a second
press to unlock the remaining locked doors. When Re-
mote Unlock All Doors is selected, all of the doors will
unlock at the first press of the RKE transmitter UNLOCK
button. Press and hold the EVIC button when in this
display until “Driver’s Door 1st” or “All Doors” appears
to make your selection.
Flash Lamps with Lock
When ON is selected, the front and rear turn signals will
flash when the doors are locked or unlocked using the
RKE transmitter. This feature may be selected with or
without the sound horn on lock feature selected. Press
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Compass Calibration
If the compass appears erratic or inaccurate, and the
variance has been properly set, you may wish to manu-
ally recalibrate the compass. To manually calibrate the
compass:
1. Start the engine and leave the transmission in the
PARK position.
2. Press and release the EVIC button (less than one
second) several times until the EVIC displays the “Per-
sonal Settings (Customer-Programmable Features)”
menu.
3. Once in the “Personal Settings (Customer-
Programmable Features)” menu, press and release the
EVIC button (less than one second) several times until
“Calibrate Compass (Yes)” is displayed.
4. Press the EVIC button (more than one second), this
will place the Compass in calibration mode. The CALindicator will come on continuously in the EVIC display
to indicate that the compass is now in the calibration
mode, and that the vehicle can now be driven to calibrate.
5. To complete the compass calibration, drive the vehicle
in one or more complete 360–degree circle under 5 mph
(8 km/h) in an area free from power lines and large
metallic objects, until the “CAL” indicator turns off. The
compass will now function normally.
NOTE:
Press the EVIC button (less than one second)
from the Calibrate Compass (Yes) screen will exit the
EVIC Customer-Programmable Features, and return it to
its normal operating mode.
MEDIA CENTER 230 (REQ) — AM/FM STEREO
RADIO AND 6–DISC CD/DVD CHANGER
(MP3/WMA AUX JACK)
NOTE: The radio sales code is located on the lower right
side of the radio faceplate.
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STARTING AND OPERATING
CONTENTS
Starting Procedures .................... 290
▫ Manual Transmission – If Equipped ....... 290
▫ Automatic Transmission – If Equipped ..... 290
▫ Normal Starting ..................... 291
▫ Extreme Cold Weather
(Below 20°F Or 29°C)............... 291
▫ If Engine Fails To Start ................ 292
▫ After Starting ....................... 292
 Engine Block Heater — If Equipped ........ 292
Manual Transmission — If Equipped ........ 293
▫ Five–Speed Manual Transmission ......... 293
▫ Recommended Shift Speeds ............. 294
▫ Downshifting ....................... 294
 Automatic Transmission — If Equipped ...... 295
▫ Brake/Transmission Interlock System ...... 296
▫ Automatic Transmission Ignition Interlock
System ............................ 296
▫ Gear Ranges ........................ 297
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▫Brake Assist System (BAS) .............. 322
▫ Traction Control System (TCS) ........... 323
▫ Electronic Roll Mitigation (ERM) ......... 323
▫ Hill Descent Control (HDC) – If Equipped . . 324
▫ Hill Start Assist (HSA) – Manual
Transmission Or Off-Road Package Only .... 326
▫ Electronic Stability Control (ESC) ......... 327
 Tire Safety Information ................. 332
▫ Tire Markings ....................... 332
▫ Tire Identification Number (TIN) ......... 336
▫ Tire Terminology And Definitions ......... 337
▫ Tire Loading And Tire Pressure .......... 338
 Tires — General Information ............. 342▫
Tire Pressure ....................... 342
▫ Tire Inflation Pressures ................ 343
▫ Tire Pressures For High Speed Operation . . . 345
▫ Radial Ply Tires ..................... 345
▫ Compact Spare Tire – If Equipped ........ 345
▫ Tire Spinning ....................... 346
▫ Tread Wear Indicators ................. 347
▫ Life Of Tire ........................ 348
▫ Replacement Tires .................... 348
 Tire Chains .......................... 349
 Snow Tires .......................... 350
 Tire Rotation Recommendations ........... 350
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STARTING PROCEDURES
Before starting your vehicle, adjust your seat, adjust both
inside and outside mirrors, and fasten your seat belts.
WARNING!
Never leave children alone in a vehicle. Leaving
unattended children in a vehicle is dangerous for a
number of reasons. A child or others could be seri-
ously or fatally injured. Do not leave the key in the
ignition. A child could operate power windows,
other controls, or move the vehicle.
Manual Transmission – If Equipped
Before starting the engine fully apply the parking brake,
press the clutch pedal to the floor, and place the shift
lever in NEUTRAL.NOTE:
•The engine will not start unless the clutch pedal is
pressed to the floor.
•If the key will not turn and the steering wheel is
locked, rotate the wheel in either direction to relieve
pressure on the locking mechanism and then turn the
key.
Automatic Transmission – If Equipped
The shift lever must be in the PARK or NEUTRAL
position before you can start the engine. Apply the brakes
before shifting to any driving gear.
NOTE:
You must press the brake pedal before shifting
out of PARK.
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WARNING!
Remember to disconnect the cord before driving.
Damage to the 110-115 Volt electrical cord could cause
electrocution.
MANUAL TRANSMISSION — IF EQUIPPED
Five–Speed Manual Transmission
WARNING!
You or others could be injured if you leave the
vehicle unattended without having the parking
brake fully applied. The parking brake should al-
ways be applied when the driver is not in the vehicle,
especially on an incline.Fully press the clutch pedal before you shift gears. As you
release the clutch pedal, lightly press the accelerator
pedal.
Shift Pattern
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