2010 JEEP PATRIOT hood open

INTRODUCTION/WELCOME
WELCOME FROM CHRYSLER GROUP LLC.. 2
CONTROLS AT A GLANCE
DRIVER COCKPIT.............. 4
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER .......... 6
GETTING STARTED
KEYFOB .................. 8
THEFT ALARM............... 9
SEAT BELT ................. 9
CHILD RESTRAINTS ............ 9
FRONT SEATS ...............11
REAR SEATS ................14
TILT STEERING COLUMN .........14
PROGRAMMABLE FEATURES .......15
OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE
TURN SIGNAL/LIGHTS LEVER .......17
WIPER/WASHER LEVER ..........18
SPEED CONTROL LEVER .........19
CONTINUOUSLY VARIABLE AUTOMATIC
TRANSMISSION (CVT) ...........20
MANUAL CLIMATE CONTROLS ......20
AUTOMATIC TEMPERATURE CONTROLS
(ATC) ....................21
POWER SUNROOF .............21
WIND BUFFETING .............22
ELECTRONICS
NON-TOUCH-SCREEN RADIOS ......23
TOUCH-SCREEN RADIOS .........26
REMOTE AUDIO CONTROLS ........30
UNIVERSAL CONSUMER INTERFACE . . . 31
ELECTRONIC VEHICLE INFORMATION
CENTER (EVIC) ...............31
UNIVERSAL GARAGE DOOR OPENER . . . 32
POWER INVERTER .............33
POWER OUTLET ..............34
UCONNECT™ PHONE ...........34
VOICE COMMAND .............36
OFF-ROAD CAPABILITIES
FOUR-WHEEL DRIVE OPERATION .....37
UTILITY
TRAILER TOWING WEIGHTS (MAXIMUM
TRAILER WEIGHT RATINGS)........38
RECREATIONAL TOWING (BEHIND
MOTORHOME, ETC.) ............39
BRAKE/TRANSMISSION INTERLOCK
MANUAL OVERRIDE SYSTEM .......39
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES
24 HOUR TOWING ASSISTANCE -
U.S. ONLY..................40
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER WARNING
LIGHTS ...................40
IF YOUR ENGINE OVERHEATS .......43
AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE OVERHEATING..44
JACKING AND TIRE CHANGING ......44
JUMP-STARTING ..............47
TOWING A DISABLED VEHICLE ......51
FREEING A STUCK VEHICLE ........52
EVENT DATA RECORDER (EDR) ......53
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE
OPENING THE HOOD............54
ENGINE COMPARTMENT .........55
FLUIDS AND CAPACITIES .........57
MAINTENANCE CHART ..........58
FUSES ...................60
TIRE PRESSURES .............61
WHEEL AND WHEEL TRIM CARE .....62
EXTERIOR BULBS .............62
CONSUMER ASSISTANCE
CHRYSLER GROUP LLC CUSTOMER
CENTER...................63
CHRYSLER CANADA INC. CUSTOMER
CENTER ...................63
ASSISTANCE FOR THE HEARING
IMPAIRED ..................63
PUBLICATIONS ORDERING ........63
REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS IN THE
50 UNITED STATES
AND WASHINGTON, D.C. .........64
TIRE WARRANTY ..............64
MOPAR ACCESSORIES
MOPAR® ACCESSORIES ..........67
TABLE OF CONTENTS

WARNING!
You or others can be badly burned by hot engine coolant (antifreeze) or steam from
your radiator. If you see or hear steam coming from under the hood, do not open the
hood until the radiator has had time to cool. Never try to open a cooling system
pressure cap when the radiator or coolant bottle is hot.
AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE OVERHEATING
• During sustained high speed driving or trailer towing up long grades on hot days, theautomatic transaxle oil may become too hot.
• When the transaxle overheat warning light
turns on, you will experience reduced
performance until the automatic transaxle cools down. Once the transaxle has cooled
down and the light turns off, you may continue to drive normally. If the high speed is
maintained, the overheating will continue to occur.
• If the overheating continues, it may become necessary to stop the vehicle and run the engine at idle with the transaxle in NEUTRAL until the light turns off.
JACKING AND TIRE CHANGING
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.
• Getting under a jacked-up vehicle is dangerous. The vehicle could slip off the jack and fall on you. You could be crushed. Never get any part of your body under a
vehicle that 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.
WARNING!
• The compact spare tire is for emergency use only. Installation of this compactspare tire affects vehicle handling.
• Do not drive more than 50 mph (80 km/h) with a compact spare tire.
• Keep the compact spare tire inflated to the cold tire inflation pressure, listed on either your tire placard or limited use spare tire and wheel assembly.
• Replace (or repair) the original tire at the first opportunity and reinstall it on your vehicle. Failure to do so could result in loss of vehicle control.
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WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES
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OPENING THE HOOD
• Pull the release lever located below the instrument panel and in front of the driver’s door.
• Raise the hood and locate the safety latch, in the middle of the hood opening.
• Move the safety latch while lifting the hood at the same time.
• Insert the support rod into the slot on the hood.
• To close the hood, remove the support rod and place it in the retaining clip, then lowerthe hood slowly.
WARNING!
Be sure the hood is fully latched before driving your vehicle. If the hood is not fully
latched, it could open when the vehicle is in motion and block your vision. Failure to
follow this warning could result in serious injury or death.
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE
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